Covid in Russia

Coronavirus cases in Russia continue to rise and the vaccine uptake rate is relatively low. We've brought together two people who have lost a family member to the virus. We'll also speak to our reporter about how the authorities have handled the pandemic.

We’ll find out more about the gang war in a prison in Ecuador that is now known to have killed over 100 people.

A judge in Los Angeles has ruled that Britney Spears's father can no longer control over her life. We’ll hear from the fans who are hoping that a temporary suspension is the first step towards the pop star’s freedom.

We will be joined by Dr Emma Hodcroft, molecular epidemiologist at the University of Bern in Switzerland who will answer audience questions about the coronavirus pandemic.

Environment ministers are meeting in Italy for the final UN talks before the key climate conference in just over a month. Our climate editor Justin Rowlatt will answer audience questions about the key issues on agenda.

(Photo: A woman receives a dose of Sputnik V (Gam-COVID-Vac) vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a vaccination centre in Gostiny Dvor in Moscow, Russia July 6, 2021. Credit: Tatyana Makeyeva/File Photo/Reuters)