Oliver Conway

Yeah, no explicit security guarantees, but President Trump said in return for the deal, Ukraine would get the right to fight on. What do the Ukrainians understand that means?

James Waterhouse in Kiev. The United Kingdom is one of the biggest foreign aid donors in the world, behind the likes of Germany and the US. But hot on the heels of President Trump's efforts to freeze US development funding, on Tuesday, Britain announced it would slash its aid budget in order to increase defence spending.

James Waterhouse in Kiev. The United Kingdom is one of the biggest foreign aid donors in the world, behind the likes of Germany and the US. But hot on the heels of President Trump's efforts to freeze US development funding, on Tuesday, Britain announced it would slash its aid budget in order to increase defence spending.

Now, UN aid agencies are sounding the alarm, saying the huge cuts pose an existential challenge. I heard more from our correspondent in Geneva, Imogen Folks.

Now, UN aid agencies are sounding the alarm, saying the huge cuts pose an existential challenge. I heard more from our correspondent in Geneva, Imogen Folks.

Because these cuts are due to come in over two years. Tell us more about the kind of things that could be affected.

Because these cuts are due to come in over two years. Tell us more about the kind of things that could be affected.

Other big donors like Germany also cutting back. I mean, how can these aid agencies make the argument that this is a benefit for the whole world in the face of such strong opposition from the new Trump administration?

Other big donors like Germany also cutting back. I mean, how can these aid agencies make the argument that this is a benefit for the whole world in the face of such strong opposition from the new Trump administration?

Still to come on the Global News Podcast.

Still to come on the Global News Podcast.

Why an Australian radio host is out of a job. The energy giant BP says it will pump $10 billion a year into boosting oil and gas production while slashing spending on cleaner, renewable energy sources. Environmental groups have criticised the sharp reversal of clean energy targets. Here's Leanna Byrne.

Why an Australian radio host is out of a job. The energy giant BP says it will pump $10 billion a year into boosting oil and gas production while slashing spending on cleaner, renewable energy sources. Environmental groups have criticised the sharp reversal of clean energy targets. Here's Leanna Byrne.

For decades, people living with disabilities in Somalia have faced discrimination and isolation. More than 10% of Somalia's adult population lives with a disability, some injured in attacks by al-Shabaab militants during decades of civil war. They have struggled to find jobs, access education and participate in politics.

For decades, people living with disabilities in Somalia have faced discrimination and isolation. More than 10% of Somalia's adult population lives with a disability, some injured in attacks by al-Shabaab militants during decades of civil war. They have struggled to find jobs, access education and participate in politics.

However, the new National Disability Protection Law promises to change that by ensuring legal recognition and greater inclusion. Activists say the real challenge now lies in implementation. Our reporter, Vardosa Hanshi, has just returned from Mogadishu and has this report.

However, the new National Disability Protection Law promises to change that by ensuring legal recognition and greater inclusion. Activists say the real challenge now lies in implementation. Our reporter, Vardosa Hanshi, has just returned from Mogadishu and has this report.

Fadosa Hanshi reporting from Somalia. An Australian couple have been recounting their horror at having to sit next to a body on a flight. They described how they ended up sitting near the dead woman for several hours on the Qatar Airways plane. David Lewis is following the story.

Fadosa Hanshi reporting from Somalia. An Australian couple have been recounting their horror at having to sit next to a body on a flight. They described how they ended up sitting near the dead woman for several hours on the Qatar Airways plane. David Lewis is following the story.

Well, that was Marty Sheargold with his view of the Australian women's football team, who reached the semi-final of the last World Cup. Not content with comparing the Matildas to 15-year-olds, he also implied their matches were boring. Our Australia correspondent Katie Watson in Sydney told us more.