Afghanistan mine clearers killed

At least 10 mine clearers working for Halo Trust in Afghanistan's northern province of Baghlan have been shot dead, and more than a dozen wounded. Afghan officials have blamed the Taliban, saying militants "started shooting everyone" in the compound. We speak to a former mine clearer about the dangers of the job.

We are joined by Dr Pedro Hallal - an epidemiologist from the Federal University of Pelotas in the south of Brazil. He is one of our regular health experts and will answer audience questions about the latest developments with the global coronavirus pandemic.

And, in the run up to next week’s elections in Iran we continue to hear conversations out of the country. Today three young women discuss their lives – their families and their futures.

(Photo: A person looking to detect hidden explosive mines Credit: Reuters)