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The former leaders of the separatist region are now being tried in Baku's military court, accused of war crimes. Among them is billionaire philanthropist Ruben Vardanyan, who founded one of Armenia's most prestigious educational institutions. His trial is scheduled to restart on Tuesday. Reyhan Dimitri travelled to Armenia to meet those affected by the detentions.
The former leaders of the separatist region are now being tried in Baku's military court, accused of war crimes. Among them is billionaire philanthropist Ruben Vardanyan, who founded one of Armenia's most prestigious educational institutions. His trial is scheduled to restart on Tuesday. Reyhan Dimitri travelled to Armenia to meet those affected by the detentions.
Dan from China.
Dan from China.
Somalia, Yemen, Afghanistan, all countries that rely heavily on food aid from abroad. Now the United States seems to be saying it will stop providing its portion of assistance. That at least is according to the UN's World Food Programme, which says the move could amount to a death sentence for millions of people.
Somalia, Yemen, Afghanistan, all countries that rely heavily on food aid from abroad. Now the United States seems to be saying it will stop providing its portion of assistance. That at least is according to the UN's World Food Programme, which says the move could amount to a death sentence for millions of people.
Imogen Folks, who's in Geneva, where the WFP is based, told me more about the background.
Imogen Folks, who's in Geneva, where the WFP is based, told me more about the background.
And you say critical situations in those countries. What could be the potential impact on places like Afghanistan, Somalia?
And you say critical situations in those countries. What could be the potential impact on places like Afghanistan, Somalia?
Now to a life-giving technology. A woman in the UK has given birth to a baby girl two years after she'd had a womb transplant. The extraordinary thing is that this was all made possible because Grace Davidson's sister, Amy, was the donor. Grace's baby has been called Amy too in recognition of her aunt. Our medical editor Fergus Walsh reports.
Now to a life-giving technology. A woman in the UK has given birth to a baby girl two years after she'd had a womb transplant. The extraordinary thing is that this was all made possible because Grace Davidson's sister, Amy, was the donor. Grace's baby has been called Amy too in recognition of her aunt. Our medical editor Fergus Walsh reports.
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You can also find us on X at BBC World Service. Use the hashtag globalnewspod. This edition was mixed by Daniela Varela-Hernandez and the producer was Stephanie Prentice. The editor is Karen Martin. I'm Nick Miles and until next time, goodbye.
This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Nick Miles, and in the early hours of Friday, the 4th of April, these are our main stories. President Trump has said his policy of putting steep tariffs on US imports is going very well, despite huge falls in stock markets. The new taxes have led the World Trade Organization to revise down its growth forecast.
This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Nick Miles, and in the early hours of Friday, the 4th of April, these are our main stories. President Trump has said his policy of putting steep tariffs on US imports is going very well, despite huge falls in stock markets. The new taxes have led the World Trade Organization to revise down its growth forecast.
It now expects the global economy to shrink by 1% this year. The authorities in Gaza say an Israeli airstrike has killed over 30 displaced people sheltering in a school.
It now expects the global economy to shrink by 1% this year. The authorities in Gaza say an Israeli airstrike has killed over 30 displaced people sheltering in a school.