Russian soldiers: 50,000 confirmed dead by BBC

A BBC investigation has found that that Russia lost nearly a quarter more troops in the second year of its invasion of Ukraine compared with the first twelve months. The investigation verified the identifies of more than 50,000 soldiers killed during the conflict. We speak to our reporter who worked on the investigation and get reaction from Russians.

In some parts of the Gulf states a major storm has brought widespread disruption because of heavy rains, storms and flash flooding. We hear from people affected and speak to BBC Weather.

We hear from a British doctor who has just returned from Gaza.

Three years ago the International Space Station threw out refuse into space, expecting it to undergo “a natural re-entry” but a heavy piece of debris crashed through a home in Naples, Florida. We speak to space expert and host of the Space Boffins podcast Sue Nelson.

Presenter: James Reynolds.