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Saudi forces 'told to kill’ to clear land for eco-city

According to a Saudi official lethal force was used to clear land for a futuristic city.

Saudi authorities have permitted the use of lethal force to clear land for a futuristic desert city being built by dozens of Western companies, an ex-intelligence officer has told the BBC. We explain what the eco-city project is and speak to our colleague from BBC Verify.

People are protesting in Sweden, ahead of Israel’s performance in today’s second Eurovision semi-final. We speak to our reporter covering the song contest in Malmo.

Belgium has become the first country in the world to approve a labour law on employment contracts for sex workers. We speak to some of the sex workers.

The highest-grossing tour in history - Taylor Swift's Eras Tour - is back from a break and the European leg kicks off tonight in Paris. We speak to two fans who have been queuing all day to get a good spot tonight.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: The Line is at the heart of Saudi Arabia's mega-project, Neom. Credit: Shutterstock)

50 minutes

Last on

Thu 9 May 202415:06GMT

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  • Thu 9 May 202415:06GMT

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