Oliver Conway

And another sign of the examples it makes of people who protest against it is executing them.

And another sign of the examples it makes of people who protest against it is executing them.

And they make no distinction between adults and children.

And they make no distinction between adults and children.

A new study on the impact of plastic on young sable shearwaters, a seabird in Tasmania, has found that not only are their digestive systems being harmed, so is their brain function, not unlike Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. Alex de Jersey is a doctoral candidate at the University of Tasmania in Australia and lead author of the study in the journal Science Advances. She spoke to James Menendez.

A new study on the impact of plastic on young sable shearwaters, a seabird in Tasmania, has found that not only are their digestive systems being harmed, so is their brain function, not unlike Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. Alex de Jersey is a doctoral candidate at the University of Tasmania in Australia and lead author of the study in the journal Science Advances. She spoke to James Menendez.

Alex de Jersey talking to James Menendez. The carmaker Nissan says it's just completed the latest stage of an eight-year project to develop technology for self-driving cars. Its specially adapted Nissan Leafs have been tested on rural roads in Britain with their twists, turns, blind junctions and occasional potholes.

Alex de Jersey talking to James Menendez. The carmaker Nissan says it's just completed the latest stage of an eight-year project to develop technology for self-driving cars. Its specially adapted Nissan Leafs have been tested on rural roads in Britain with their twists, turns, blind junctions and occasional potholes.

The plan is to use the technology to develop self-driving taxis that could be used by those who can't or don't want to drive themselves. Our reporter Theo Leggett has been seeing what happens when you let the computer do the driving.

The plan is to use the technology to develop self-driving taxis that could be used by those who can't or don't want to drive themselves. Our reporter Theo Leggett has been seeing what happens when you let the computer do the driving.

A report by Theo Leggett. The price of gold hit the $3,000 an ounce mark for the first time on Friday as demand surges amid economic uncertainty. It's up 14% since the start of the year. Gold is seen as a safe asset for investors and is often sought after in times of instability. But why? Adrian Ash, the director of research at Bullion Vault, spoke to Andrew Peach.

A report by Theo Leggett. The price of gold hit the $3,000 an ounce mark for the first time on Friday as demand surges amid economic uncertainty. It's up 14% since the start of the year. Gold is seen as a safe asset for investors and is often sought after in times of instability. But why? Adrian Ash, the director of research at Bullion Vault, spoke to Andrew Peach.

People who reach the ripe old age of 100 often put their longevity down to good genes. And it appears they may be onto something. Spain's Maria Brañas Morera died last year at the age of 117, when she was the world's oldest person. Scientists have now discovered that she inherited genes that made her cells mirror those of someone much younger.

People who reach the ripe old age of 100 often put their longevity down to good genes. And it appears they may be onto something. Spain's Maria Brañas Morera died last year at the age of 117, when she was the world's oldest person. Scientists have now discovered that she inherited genes that made her cells mirror those of someone much younger.

They say this could explain why she didn't feel the effects of ageing as much as others. Chantal Hartle has the story.

They say this could explain why she didn't feel the effects of ageing as much as others. Chantal Hartle has the story.

Chantal Hartle. And that's all from us for now, but the Global News Podcast will be back at the same time tomorrow. This edition was mixed by Chris Kouzaris and produced by Richard Hamilton. Our editor is Karen Martin. I'm Oliver Conway. Until next time, goodbye.

Chantal Hartle. And that's all from us for now, but the Global News Podcast will be back at the same time tomorrow. This edition was mixed by Chris Kouzaris and produced by Richard Hamilton. Our editor is Karen Martin. I'm Oliver Conway. Until next time, goodbye.

You're listening to the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. Hello, I'm Oliver Conway. This edition is published in the early hours of Friday the 14th of March. President Putin says he supports the American plan for a ceasefire in Ukraine in theory, but raises lots of questions about how it would work. President Trump said it was a promising statement, but not complete.

You're listening to the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. Hello, I'm Oliver Conway. This edition is published in the early hours of Friday the 14th of March. President Putin says he supports the American plan for a ceasefire in Ukraine in theory, but raises lots of questions about how it would work. President Trump said it was a promising statement, but not complete.