Albania's Young Migrants

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Albania’s Prime Minister this week has accused the UK of scapegoating his citizens to excuse its ‘failed policies’ on migration. This comes amid a deepening crisis over the UK’s handling of asylum seekers. Sara Monetta spoke to people in the suburbs of Tirana about why many of the Albania’s young people are choosing to leave. Last weekend, young people gathered in the district of Itaewon, in the South Korean capital Seoul, to celebrate Halloween in far greater numbers than usual. Laila Shahrokhshahi experienced first-hand the force of the crowds before tragedy struck. Voters in Israel chose to return Benjamin Netanyahu to power in this week's election. The big story of his dramatic comeback has been about the rise of Israel’s far-right, which he helped cultivate as a parliamentary alliance to boost the numbers for his right-wing bloc in the Knesset. Tom Bateman looks at the emergence of a new kingmaker, Itamar Ben-Gvir. Ahead of the midterm elections, the abortion debate still polarises the US, following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs Wade. During those proceedings, there was talk of Safe Haven laws, which exist in every state, and allow mothers to anonymously leave their new-borns at a designated site if they feel they can’t parent. In Arizona, Linda Pressly met a family with direct experience of this. Ukraine's President has accused the Kremlin of "energy terrorism", saying millions have been left without power because of Russian attacks on the energy network. Hugo Bachega has been living in the city and describes how Kyiv’s citizens have once again adapted to rapidly changing circumstances. Presenter: Kate Adie Producers: Serena Tarling and Ellie House Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith Production Coordinator: Iona Hammond