Day: May 23, 2024

Medical workers with the resistance in Myanmar have spoken of the terrible injuries suffered by those fighting the ruling junta’s troops. A BBC team met doctors in Karenni state. Thousands of people have been killed since Myanmar’s army seized power in a coup three years ago.

Also in the programme: A fifth senior army figure in Russia has been arrested; and inside Sudan’s war-struck El Fasher.

(Picture: A soldier from Karenni state who was injured during a fight against the Burmese army. Credit: Thierry Falise/LightRocket via Getty Images)

A sweeping bipartisan border security bill failed to advance in the Senate again – we’ll explain why. Louisiana could soon become the first state to classify two abortion drugs as controlled dangerous substances. Severe turbulence on a London flight to Singapore caused some serious injuries. Lawmakers and university leaders clashed in a hearing over responses to antisemitism on college campuses. Plus, the WNBA is adding a new franchise outside the US for the first time.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices