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Ukraine: New diplomatic messages revealed

News texts released by Democrats reveal how US officials worked to persuade Ukrainian president into opening a public inquiry into President Trump's leading opponent, Joe Biden.

Texts released by Democrats in Congress reveal how US officials worked to persuade the Ukrainian president into opening a public inquiry into President Trump's leading opponent, Joe Biden. We'll hear from a former US ambassador to Russia.

Also in the programme: Hong Kong bans face masks; and an investigation into sex trade in Iraq.

(Picture: Text message exchange between US officials Bill Taylor and Gordon Sondland. Credit: BBC)

53 minutes

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Fri 4 Oct 201913:06GMT

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  • Fri 4 Oct 201913:06GMT

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