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Yemen: thousands of children dead from years of war

The UN says 11,300 Yemeni children have been killed or maimed in 9 years of war

The UN says 11,300 children have been killed or maimed in the 9 years of war in Yemen, the Arab world's poorest country. The BBC’s chief international correspondent speaks to the show from the country.

At least 34 people have been killed and thousands evacuated after wildfires broke out across Algeria, and wildfires continue to spread across Europe. We’ll hear from people affected.

As the Barbie movie breaks box office records for a women-directed film, we look at the progress and challenges for women in the industry.

And dozens of prison guards in Ecuador are being held against their will by inmates in five jails.

Presenter: Peter Okwoche.

(Yemeni pupils walk towards their classrooms in Sana'a, Yemen. Yahya Arhab via EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

50 minutes

Last on

Tue 25 Jul 202315:06GMT

Broadcast

  • Tue 25 Jul 202315:06GMT

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