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Reagan Morris reporting. A decade ago, China scrapped its one-child policy that had for decades meted out severe punishments, including forced abortions to parents who had more than one baby. But despite China lifting the limit to two, then three children amid concerns about how rapidly its population is ageing, this has failed to lead to a sustained rise in births.

Reagan Morris reporting. A decade ago, China scrapped its one-child policy that had for decades meted out severe punishments, including forced abortions to parents who had more than one baby. But despite China lifting the limit to two, then three children amid concerns about how rapidly its population is ageing, this has failed to lead to a sustained rise in births.

Now a city in northern China has decided to offer couples who already have two children a big financial reward to have another one. Mickey Bristow is our Asia-Pacific editor.

Now a city in northern China has decided to offer couples who already have two children a big financial reward to have another one. Mickey Bristow is our Asia-Pacific editor.

Mickey Bristow. Now to a new US soap opera which is being described as a slap in the face for Donald Trump. The daytime soap is called Beyond the Gates and it's about the glamorous lives of a wealthy black American community. It started airing at a time when the Trump administration is trying to end all diversity, equity and inclusion efforts known as DEI.

Mickey Bristow. Now to a new US soap opera which is being described as a slap in the face for Donald Trump. The daytime soap is called Beyond the Gates and it's about the glamorous lives of a wealthy black American community. It started airing at a time when the Trump administration is trying to end all diversity, equity and inclusion efforts known as DEI.

The show is set in a fictional upmarket part of the state of Maryland, inspired by the very real exclusive Maryland enclave inside Prince George's County. Brandon Drennan went to visit it.

The show is set in a fictional upmarket part of the state of Maryland, inspired by the very real exclusive Maryland enclave inside Prince George's County. Brandon Drennan went to visit it.

Prince George's County resident, Hope Wiseman, ending that report by Brandon Drennan. And that's all from us for now, but there will be a new edition of the Global News Podcast later. If you want to comment on this podcast or the topics covered, you can send us an email. The address is globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk. This edition was mixed by Nick Randall. The producer was Liam McSheffery.

Prince George's County resident, Hope Wiseman, ending that report by Brandon Drennan. And that's all from us for now, but there will be a new edition of the Global News Podcast later. If you want to comment on this podcast or the topics covered, you can send us an email. The address is globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk. This edition was mixed by Nick Randall. The producer was Liam McSheffery.

The editor is Karen Martin. I'm Jenna Jalil. Until next time, goodbye.

The editor is Karen Martin. I'm Jenna Jalil. Until next time, goodbye.

This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Janet Jalil, and in the early hours of Sunday, the 16th of March, these are our main stories. Donald Trump has ordered what he calls decisive and powerful military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. An aid charity in Gaza says Israeli airstrikes there have killed eight people who were on a relief mission.

This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Janet Jalil, and in the early hours of Sunday, the 16th of March, these are our main stories. Donald Trump has ordered what he calls decisive and powerful military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. An aid charity in Gaza says Israeli airstrikes there have killed eight people who were on a relief mission.

Israel maintains it targeted terrorists. Huge crowds in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, have taken part in one of the biggest rallies so far against government corruption. Also in this podcast, Elon Musk says he intends to send a rocket to Mars by the end of next year. But can it be done that soon?

Israel maintains it targeted terrorists. Huge crowds in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, have taken part in one of the biggest rallies so far against government corruption. Also in this podcast, Elon Musk says he intends to send a rocket to Mars by the end of next year. But can it be done that soon?

The United States has launched large-scale strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. President Donald Trump said he'd ordered what he called a decisive and powerful wave of airstrikes against the Iranian-backed group to stop its constant attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, which began after the Israeli military went into Gaza in response to the Hamas October 7th attacks.

The United States has launched large-scale strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. President Donald Trump said he'd ordered what he called a decisive and powerful wave of airstrikes against the Iranian-backed group to stop its constant attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, which began after the Israeli military went into Gaza in response to the Hamas October 7th attacks.

The US strikes are reported to have targeted air defence and radar systems and missile and drone sites. Images shared online show plumes of black smoke in the area over the airport complex in the capital Sana'a, which includes a sprawling military facility. As we record this podcast, the Houthi-run health ministry says at least nine civilians have been killed.

The US strikes are reported to have targeted air defence and radar systems and missile and drone sites. Images shared online show plumes of black smoke in the area over the airport complex in the capital Sana'a, which includes a sprawling military facility. As we record this podcast, the Houthi-run health ministry says at least nine civilians have been killed.