Janet Jalil

But Ukrainian drone makers fear that the ceasefire agreement would fail. Alexey, the test pilot.

But Ukrainian drone makers fear that the ceasefire agreement would fail. Alexey, the test pilot.

The Raybird is now prepared for a test flight. The aircraft, which looks like a mini-plane with wings, is placed on a launch pad, stretched like an arrow on a crossbow and then shot into the air. The engineers believe that they need to continue their work and the development of new weapons. They say that the ceasefire will hold only if Ukraine remains strong.

The Raybird is now prepared for a test flight. The aircraft, which looks like a mini-plane with wings, is placed on a launch pad, stretched like an arrow on a crossbow and then shot into the air. The engineers believe that they need to continue their work and the development of new weapons. They say that the ceasefire will hold only if Ukraine remains strong.

This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Janet Jalil and at 14 hours GMT on Wednesday the 26th of March, these are our main stories. Sudan's army says it's recaptured the airport in the capital Khartoum from the RSF paramilitary force it's been battling for two years.

This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Janet Jalil and at 14 hours GMT on Wednesday the 26th of March, these are our main stories. Sudan's army says it's recaptured the airport in the capital Khartoum from the RSF paramilitary force it's been battling for two years.

Wildfires raging in South Korea have killed at least 24 people as firefighters battle to contain the flames. A major South Korean inquiry has found that for decades governments failed to protect children sent abroad for international adoption. Also in this podcast a new launch date has been announced by an Australian airline for the world's longest non-stop flight.

Wildfires raging in South Korea have killed at least 24 people as firefighters battle to contain the flames. A major South Korean inquiry has found that for decades governments failed to protect children sent abroad for international adoption. Also in this podcast a new launch date has been announced by an Australian airline for the world's longest non-stop flight.

We begin with what looks like a significant development in Sudan's civil war, which has caused what the UN calls the world's biggest humanitarian crisis. Sudan's army says it's retaken control of the airport in the capital Khartoum from the rival paramilitary force, the RSF. This follows the army's recapture of the presidential palace last week as it tries to push the RSF out of Khartoum.

We begin with what looks like a significant development in Sudan's civil war, which has caused what the UN calls the world's biggest humanitarian crisis. Sudan's army says it's retaken control of the airport in the capital Khartoum from the rival paramilitary force, the RSF. This follows the army's recapture of the presidential palace last week as it tries to push the RSF out of Khartoum.

Since the conflict began nearly two years ago, tens of thousands of people have been killed and 12 million have been displaced. I asked our Africa regional editor Will Ross if this claim about the recapture of the airport was credible.

Since the conflict began nearly two years ago, tens of thousands of people have been killed and 12 million have been displaced. I asked our Africa regional editor Will Ross if this claim about the recapture of the airport was credible.

How significant is this? Because the RSF still controls considerable territory in western Sudan.

How significant is this? Because the RSF still controls considerable territory in western Sudan.

Will Ross. Multiple wildfires continue to ravage South Korea's southeast region, fueled by strong winds and dry weather. At least 24 people have been killed as we record this podcast, with officials reporting that most of the victims were in their 60s and 70s and unable to flee their homes in time. Entire neighborhoods have been devastated, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes.

Will Ross. Multiple wildfires continue to ravage South Korea's southeast region, fueled by strong winds and dry weather. At least 24 people have been killed as we record this podcast, with officials reporting that most of the victims were in their 60s and 70s and unable to flee their homes in time. Entire neighborhoods have been devastated, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes.

Among the buildings destroyed was an ancient temple. Jiang Wu is a monk at the major Buddhist landmark.

Among the buildings destroyed was an ancient temple. Jiang Wu is a monk at the major Buddhist landmark.

Elsewhere, efforts are being made to relocate valuable historical artifacts and move them to safety. Meanwhile, thousands of firefighters backed up by the military are continuing to battle the flames, which began last week. A pilot was killed when his firefighting helicopter crashed in the mountains.

Elsewhere, efforts are being made to relocate valuable historical artifacts and move them to safety. Meanwhile, thousands of firefighters backed up by the military are continuing to battle the flames, which began last week. A pilot was killed when his firefighting helicopter crashed in the mountains.