Putin's Gamble

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Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a partial conscription of some 300,000 Russian men to fight in the war in Ukraine was interpreted by many as an act of desperation. Within Russia, the news sparked protests among people who are against fighting a war they don’t believe in. Until now many Russians had continued with life almost as normal, unaffected by Putin’s so-called special operation. This week changed that, says Sarah Rainsford. Iran is facing the most serious challenge to its leadership in years. The death of a young woman in police custody, after she was arrested for allegedly failing to follow hijab rules has triggered nationwide protests in both middle class and working-class areas. Kian Sharifi says these protests show a stiffening resolve. Rajini Vaidyanathan visits a hospital in Sindh Province in Pakistan, which was the worst affected area in recent floods. The World Health Organisation has warned that the country now faces a second disaster amid an outbreak of waterborne diseases. Over the past year, Israel's Haredi community has struggled to deal with a series of sex abuse scandals involving high-profile religious and cultural figures. Yolande Knell, reports on the shockwaves the revelations have caused. Centuries ago, Getaria, a town on Spain’s Atlantic coast, gave birth to a man who changed the world: Juan Sebastián Elkano, the first person to navigate a ship around the globe. Julius Purcell was in Getaria for the anniversary of Elkano’s mighty achievement and finds the town caught in a national debate over Spain’s imperial legacy. Presenter: Kate Adie Producer: Serena Tarling Researcher: Ellie House Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith Production Coordinator: Iona Hammond