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China's population falls: What does it mean?

China's population has fallen for the first time in 60 years. We investigate what the historic turn might mean for the world and the climate

China's population has fallen for the first time in 60 years. It's an historic turn that is expected to mark the start of a long period of decline in numbers - we investigate what it might mean for the world and the climate.

In the UK, the Metropolitan Police are facing increasing scrutiny, with hundreds of the capital's officers are being questioned over sexual abuse allegations.

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50 minutes

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  • Tue 17 Jan 202306:06GMT