
Ukraine war: Fighting continues despite ceasefire
A unilateral ceasefire called by Russia has broken down with hours of coming into effect.
President Putin ordered the thirty-six hour pause in fighting, to coincide with the Orthodox Christmas, which is celebrated in both countries. As the ceasefire fails, we hear how families in Ukraine will be celebrating Christmas.
We’re on board a rescue boat in the Mediterranean sea with our reporter who has been embedded with the crew, as they pick up migrants making the dangerous journey to Europe. This week charities have complained that a decree adopted by Italy's new right-wing government will limit their rescue capacity.
Our defence correspondent Jonathan Beale looks into the revelations broadcast over Prince Harry's military life, details of which have been leaked from the Duke of Sussex's upcoming memoir, Spare.
Violence has erupted in the Mexican city of Culiacan [Cu-li-a-can] after security forces arrested drug cartel leader Ovidio Guzman, the son of jailed kingpin El Chapo. At least 29 have been killed since Thursday after clashes broke out between gang members and military personnel. A local journalist gives us the latest on the story.
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