Russian government resigns as Putin plans future

President Putin has proposed changes to the Russian constitution that could enable him to prolong his grip on power. The government has resigned to clear the way. Our regional expert explains the political game plan, and we get reaction from the Russians.

President Trump and Vice Premier Liu are attending a ceremony in Washington to sign the first phase of the trade deal between the US and China. We ask whether the signing indicates a breakthrough in the trade war between the countries.

And we get details of an annual climate change report and also hear how people are coping with the bad air quality in Australia, the country known for participation in sport.

In Kenya, scientists have created three Northern White Rhino embryos in an attempt to save the species. We get more details from a scientist taking part in the project.

(Photo: President Putin. Credit: Mikhail Klimentyev/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images)