Jackie Leonard

So will you be following the latest advice on your laundry?

So will you be following the latest advice on your laundry?

Italy's Justice Minister has said that his country had no choice but to free a Libyan military officer wanted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court because of flaws in the arrest warrant. Osama Najim, also known as al-Masri, was released and flown to Libya two days after being detained in Turin last month. Davide Chiglioni reports from Rome.

Italy's Justice Minister has said that his country had no choice but to free a Libyan military officer wanted for war crimes by the International Criminal Court because of flaws in the arrest warrant. Osama Najim, also known as al-Masri, was released and flown to Libya two days after being detained in Turin last month. Davide Chiglioni reports from Rome.

Former migrant David Yambio ending that report by Davide Ghiglioni. In Georgia, a journalist who's been on hunger strike in jail for the past three weeks has been taken to hospital. Amzia Moghlobeli, the founder of two independent online news publications, was arrested last month and charged with assaulting a police officer. There's been a strong international reaction.

Former migrant David Yambio ending that report by Davide Ghiglioni. In Georgia, a journalist who's been on hunger strike in jail for the past three weeks has been taken to hospital. Amzia Moghlobeli, the founder of two independent online news publications, was arrested last month and charged with assaulting a police officer. There's been a strong international reaction.

The EU Human Rights Commissioner and 14 foreign embassies in Georgia have called for her release. Critics say the journalist's detention highlights Georgia's rapid democratic decline. The BBC's Rehan Dimitri travelled to her hometown of Batumi in western Georgia and sent this report.

The EU Human Rights Commissioner and 14 foreign embassies in Georgia have called for her release. Critics say the journalist's detention highlights Georgia's rapid democratic decline. The BBC's Rehan Dimitri travelled to her hometown of Batumi in western Georgia and sent this report.

That report by Rehan Dimitri in Georgia. A team of American researchers have finally discovered what baby turtles do after entering the sea, answering a question that has puzzled scientists for decades. Jacob Evans has the details.

That report by Rehan Dimitri in Georgia. A team of American researchers have finally discovered what baby turtles do after entering the sea, answering a question that has puzzled scientists for decades. Jacob Evans has the details.

That was Jacob Evans. Now, Global News podcast listeners are hygienic and fragrant people. Of course you are. So how often should you wash your clothes so that they stay clean? In France, a government ecological agency, ADEME, has suggested that households are doing laundry too often, using extra water and powder, and clothes sometimes shed residue microplastics.

That was Jacob Evans. Now, Global News podcast listeners are hygienic and fragrant people. Of course you are. So how often should you wash your clothes so that they stay clean? In France, a government ecological agency, ADEME, has suggested that households are doing laundry too often, using extra water and powder, and clothes sometimes shed residue microplastics.

Its advice has prompted a conversation in France about the right frequency to wash. Here are some of their suggestions. Underwear, wear once and wash. A cotton top, four to five times. A dress, four to six times. And jeans, between 15 and 30 times. Evan Davis spoke to Laura de Barra, the author of Garment Goddess, a book about looking after and increasing the lifespan of clothes.

Its advice has prompted a conversation in France about the right frequency to wash. Here are some of their suggestions. Underwear, wear once and wash. A cotton top, four to five times. A dress, four to six times. And jeans, between 15 and 30 times. Evan Davis spoke to Laura de Barra, the author of Garment Goddess, a book about looking after and increasing the lifespan of clothes.

So what does she think of the French advice?

So what does she think of the French advice?

Low and slow, you heard her. Laura de Barra, the author of Garment Goddess. And that's it from us for now, but there will be a new edition of the Global News Podcast later. If you would like to comment on this edition or the topics covered in it, or indeed you have any thoughts about the frequency of laundry, do please send us an email. The address is globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk.

Low and slow, you heard her. Laura de Barra, the author of Garment Goddess. And that's it from us for now, but there will be a new edition of the Global News Podcast later. If you would like to comment on this edition or the topics covered in it, or indeed you have any thoughts about the frequency of laundry, do please send us an email. The address is globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk.

You can also find us on X at Global News Pod. This edition was mixed by Chris Hansen. The producer was Liam McSheffrey. Our editor is Karen Martin. I'm Jackie Leonard and until next time, goodbye.

You can also find us on X at Global News Pod. This edition was mixed by Chris Hansen. The producer was Liam McSheffrey. Our editor is Karen Martin. I'm Jackie Leonard and until next time, goodbye.