
Haiti: Violence escalates
The UN warns that gangs dominating nearly 60% of Haiti's capital
According to the UN, gangs dominating nearly 60% of Haiti's capital are tearing society apart, as almost 20,000 people in Port-au-Prince face "catastrophic famine-like conditions". We explain what it is happening, and speak to a local journalist.
One of the best-known sportswomen in America - basketball star Brittney Griner - has landed back in her home state of Texas after spending nine months in a Russian prison. Griner was jailed for carrying cannabis oil at a Moscow airport in February, but on Thursday was freed in a prisoner exchange. We speak to a colleague and friend of the WNBA star.
After Croatia beat Brazil in the men's football world cup, we speak to fans from both countries.
(Photo: Rose Delpe cries as people displaced by gang war violence in Cite Soleil walk on the streets of Delmas neighbourhood after leaving Hugo Chaves square in Port-au-Prince, Haiti November 19, 2022. REUTERS/Ralph Tedy Erol)
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