Women in Afghanistan

Women from across Afghanistan have been telling us about their daily lives under the Taliban rule. The BBC's Yalda Hakim has been spending time with them.

The UK government has rejected a proposal to trial menopause leave in England for women who are having a difficult time with their symptoms. We hear from two women who were forced to leave their jobs because they had not support from their employers.

Germany says it will look with due urgency at a request by Poland to send German-made battle tanks to Ukraine. Our online reporter explains.

A BBC investigation into abuse and neglect at children's homes in the north of England has found that more than a hundred reports of concern were made before their closure. We get details from our investigative reporter. WARNING: the story contains some details that listeners might find distressing.

(Photo: Taliban stand guard outside Kabul University in Kabul, Afghanistan - 21 Dec 2022. Credit: by STRINGER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)