Ukraine's counter-offensive against Russia

Ukraine's generals say they have "broken through" Russia's first line of defence in the south. Our security correspondent explains what this means in practical terms and describes how much progress has really been made on the frontlines.

BBC Africa Eye gains rare access to Operation Dudula, South Africa’s most notorious anti-migrant group, as they take to the streets and fight for political power. Their critics accuse them of being violent vigilantes who target some of the country’s most vulnerable people. We talk to the Africa Eye reporter and hear what they witnessed.

Five American prisoners who were detained in Iran are released as part of a complex exchange deal, with five Iranians imprisoned in US jails also freed at the same time. The Qatar mediated swap deal took months of negotiations. We talk to the lawyer of one of the US prisoners whose now been released.

And the Australian soap, Neighbours, makes long awaited return with a huge wedding twist in the first episode. We hear from fans of the original series, and what they are hoping for with the return.

Presenter: James Reynolds

(Photo: A Ukrainian serviceman inspects a turret of a destroyed Russian BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle in the recently liberated village of Novodarivka, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine July 21, 2023. Credit: Reuters)