Arrests at Columbia campus after NYPD raid

The mayor of New York has blamed outside agitators for pro-Palestinian protests broken up by police at Columbia University. Eric Adams was speaking after police were called to disperse pro-Palestinian protesters. There've also been violent demonstrations on a campus in Los Angeles. We speak to journalists covering the story.

The number of BBC World Service journalists working in exile is estimated to have nearly doubled to 310 since 2020. We hear from our correspondent who has spoken to some of those facing death threats, harassment and jail sentences just for doing their job.

Scientists around the world are keeping an eye on an unfolding bird flu outbreak in the United States.The virus has infected herds of cattle across multiple states. We speak to an infectious diseases expert.

Florida's six-week abortion ban has come into force. Our correspondent explains how the ban affects women.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: NYPD Enter Columbia University After Protestors take over Hamilton Hall, New York, USA - 30 Apr 2024. Credit: STEPHANI SPINDEL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)