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The Happy Pod: The 'terrible' artist in high demand

Meet the artist who describes his own work as 'terrible', but has been getting commissions from around the world. Also: the strip performer entertaining the elderly, and the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose IIPresenter: Alan Smith. Music composed by Iona Hampson

22 Feb 7AM 26 min

Amas claims that new body handed to Red Cross is Shiri Bibas

Red Cross says it’s transferred a body to Israel, which Hamas claims is that of the Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas. Also: Trump accuses French and UK leaders of doing nothing to end Ukraine war, and how to avoid news stress.

21 Feb 6PM 33 min

Amas of 'evil' violation of ceasefire

Israel's prime minister Netanyahu says Hamas will pay price for "cruel and evil" violation of ceasefire after tests showed body returned from Gaza was not hostage Shiri Bibas. Also: cure for childhood blindness.

21 Feb 9AM 27 min

Trump aide tells Ukraine to ''tone down'' US criticism

The US national security adviser Mike Waltz has told Kyiv to reign in its criticism of President Trump, and agree to US demands for a mineral rights deal. Also: Amazon gains control of the James Bond film franchise.

20 Feb 6PM 30 min

Amas releases the bodies of four Israelis

Hamas releases the bodies of four Israeli hostages who'd been held in Gaza. Also: the scammers working under duress in Myanmar

20 Feb 9AM 26 min

Trump calls Zelensky a 'dictator'

Donald Trump launches a fresh attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a "dictator". Also: global glaciers are melting faster than ever recorded - and a ridiculed New Zealand tourism campaign.

19 Feb 5PM 29 min

Zelensky says Trump 'living in disinformation space' created by Russia

President Zelensky says Donald Trump is trapped in a disinformation space created by Russia. He was responding to scathing comments from the US president. Also- the fate of Rihanna's partner A$AP Rocky after his trial.

19 Feb 8AM 33 min

Dismay in Ukraine as Russia and US reset ties

US and Russia forge ahead with negotiations without Ukraine and reset ties. President Zelensky emphasizes the need to not be excluded from talks. Also: a special report from eastern Congo, and could we soon grow teeth?

18 Feb 6PM 33 min

Russia and US hold high-level talks over Ukraine war

Senior Moscow and Washington diplomats hold their first meeting since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Also: Pope Francis cancels engagements due to hospital stay, and the new Scottish tartan - with a dark past.

18 Feb 9AM 25 min

Starmer warns US backstop needed for Ukraine peace deal

UK PM says US security guarantee only way to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again. Also: Using AI to detect prostate cancer and tributes paid to Paquita la del Barrio whose songs empowered women around the world.

17 Feb 5PM 25 min

Russia says no role for Europe in Ukraine peace talks

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says there’s no role for Europe in Ukraine peace talks as he heads to Saudi Arabia for talks with the US. Meanwhile, European leaders hold an emergency summit in Paris.

17 Feb 9AM 28 min

Diplomacy gathers pace over war in Ukraine

US officials head to Saudia Arabia for talks with Russia on the war in Ukraine - but European leaders are not invited. Hundreds of people gather at Alexei Navalny's grave on the anniversary of his death.

16 Feb 5PM 30 min

The Global Story: Antibiotics - A casualty of war?

Antimicrobial drugs like antibiotics have saved countless lives and transformed the health of humanity. Some of the greatest advances in the development of these drugs have been forged in wartime. But now those same wars threaten the progress that has been made.

16 Feb 8AM 26 min

Ukraine talks could see Europeans excluded

US special envoy Kellogg says Ukraine peace talks may involve only US, Russia and Ukraine. Also: at least 15 dead in Delhi railway station crush, and is Donald Trump a penny pincher?

15 Feb 6PM 33 min

The Happy Pod: From rescue to romance

How a plea to fly a dog to the US ended in marriage. Adri Pendleton and Niklas Stöterau fell in love after he came to the rescue. Also: a son who's saved his dad's life, twice; and helping the homeless through tennis.

15 Feb 7AM 28 min

Ukraine's Zelensky meets US vice-president at Munich security conference

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has held talks with US vice president, JD Vance, as a rift grows between the US and Europe over how to end the war in Ukraine. Also: YouTube celebrates its 20th birthday.

14 Feb 6PM 36 min

Ukraine's future is focus of Munich Security Conference

US and EU allies discuss Ukraine's peace prospects at the Munich Security Conference. The Russian delegation is not invited. Also: long sentences for rhino poachers in Indonesia, and the smell of mummies.

14 Feb 9AM 32 min

NATO calls for unity as tensions rise with US over Ukraine

The NATO secretary general, Mark Rutte, has called for unity as a rift opens up between Europe and the US on how to end the war in Ukraine. Also: love rats and Valentine's Day.

13 Feb 7PM 36 min

Concern in Europe after Trump and Putin agree to start Ukraine talks

Senior figures in Europe have accused President Trump of making unnecessary concessions to Russia ahead of peace talks on Ukraine, and a breakthrough is reported in talks to get the Gaza ceasefire deal back on track.

13 Feb 9AM 24 min

Trump says he expects to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump says he will likely meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia in the near future for negotiations on Ukraine. Also: London's first Roman basilica found under office basement.

12 Feb 6PM 29 min