US Secretary of State visits China amid heightened tensions

America's top diplomat Anthony Blinken is in China to discuss isssues including Taiwan and Ukraine. We hear from a former US ambassador to China about why the visit matters - and if any progress can be made.

A new study from the World Health Organisation says at least more than 150 million lives have been saved over the past 50 years.

Also in the programme, more than six months into a devastating war, the economic impact of the conflict on the economies of Israel and the Palestinian territories has been significant.

And, in a bid to manage the tourist flow to Venice, day trippers will be required to pay a five euro entrance fee from today.