How 2025 shaped film industry?

From the rise of AI-driven filmmaking to the dominance of streaming platforms and a year of financial uncertainty for Hollywood, 2025 was a turning point for the movie industry. We take a closer look at the trends that shaped cinema this year - and what they mean for the future with the BBC's Tom Brooke.

Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of Bangladesh’s largest political party, has returned home after 17 years in exile. We explore his role in shaping the country’s politics.

Earlier this year, Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston sparked debate with her comments on why she never considered adoption. She said "I want my own DNA in a little person". We speak to women around the world about their choices - whether to adopt, pursue biological motherhood, or take a different path.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: Mikey Madison, winner of the Oscar for Best Actress for "Anora", Adrien Brody, winner of the Oscar for Best Actor for "The Brutalist", Zoe Saldana, winner of the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for 'Emilia Perez', and Kieran Culkin, winner of the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for "A Real Pain", pose in the Oscars photo room at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 2, 2025. Credit: Daniel Cole/Reuters)