Thousands have taken to the streets in Iran after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died after being detained by the country’s morality police. Hundreds have reportedly been killed by authorities during the unrest. We explore whether the uprising will bring about lasting change and hear from a young Iranian-Kurdish activist who fled her hometown to t ... Show More
Yesterday
Ukraine Accepts Peace Deal, Inflation Uptick, Thanksgiving Cold and more
A US official says Ukraine has agreed a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine, but some pieces of the plan are missing. New inflation data is out, and it’s not good news. We explain why the Trump administration's healthcare proposal is being delayed. Millions of Americans are set ... Show More
6m 48s
Yesterday
US-Russia Peace Talks, Volcanic Eruption, Met Gala Criticism and more
As attacks continue between Kyiv and Moscow, American and Russian officials are holding Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi today. We explain why James Comey and Letitia James’ legal battles aren’t over yet. The House is launching an investigation into alleged antisemitism in three ... Show More
6m 50s
Dec 2022
Iran to disband morality police, says attorney general
Iran's morality police, which is tasked with enforcing the country's Islamic dress code, is being disbanded, the country's attorney general says. Mohammad Jafar Montazeri's comments, yet to be confirmed by other agencies, were made at an event on Sunday. Iran has seen months of p ... Show More
48m 56s
Jan 2023
Arrests, Executions and the Iranian Protesters Who Refuse to Give Up
<p><i>This episode contains descriptions of violence and injury. </i></p><p>In September, protests began in Iran over the death of a young woman, Mahsa Amini, at the hands of the government. The demonstrations have since intensified, as has the government’s response, with thousan ... Show More
34m 35s