
China to raise retirement age
China is to raise the retirement age for men and women.
China says it will raise the retirement age for men to 63 from 60. Most women will stop working at 58, not 55. China has a rapidly growing number of old people and a declining birth rate. We speak to our regional editor and get reaction from China.
The governor of Nigeria's Borno state says as many as two million people are now estimated to have been affected by floods that have swept across the north-east region. We hear from the people affected and speak to our correspondent in the region.
Thousands of Boeing workers have begun the first strike at the troubled US plane maker in 16 years. Our business reporter gives some details.
We hear a conversation with three people who explain why they feel burned out by their experiences on dating apps and are looking for alternative ways to date.
We get reaction after a restaurant in New York came out on top in the worldwide list for best pizzas.
Presenter: Luke Jones.
(Photo: Women in China. Credit: Getty Images)
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