Oliver Conway

Stephanie Prentice Korean pop music may have taken the world by storm, but it's banned in North Korea. Last year, a young man there was reportedly executed for watching and distributing South Korean music and film. But now a young defector called Yoo Hyuk has become the first North Korean member of a K-pop boy band, which is due to make its debut in the US later this year.

Stephanie Prentice Korean pop music may have taken the world by storm, but it's banned in North Korea. Last year, a young man there was reportedly executed for watching and distributing South Korean music and film. But now a young defector called Yoo Hyuk has become the first North Korean member of a K-pop boy band, which is due to make its debut in the US later this year.

We heard more about him from Yuna Koo of the BBC Korean service.

We heard more about him from Yuna Koo of the BBC Korean service.

Uniku from the BBC Korean service. China has for decades practised panda diplomacy, lending pandas to zoos around the world. But what about relic diplomacy? Well, Thailand has just returned a tooth believed to be from Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. Our Asia-Pacific editor, Jason Lee, has been looking at the story and he spoke to Rachel Wright.

Uniku from the BBC Korean service. China has for decades practised panda diplomacy, lending pandas to zoos around the world. But what about relic diplomacy? Well, Thailand has just returned a tooth believed to be from Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. Our Asia-Pacific editor, Jason Lee, has been looking at the story and he spoke to Rachel Wright.

Jay Sung Lee talking to Rachel Wright. A lost work by the French sculptress Camille Claudel has sold at auction for more than $3 million after being rediscovered by chance. The bronze, titled The Mature Age, was found in a Paris apartment that had been empty for 15 years. James Reid reports.

Jay Sung Lee talking to Rachel Wright. A lost work by the French sculptress Camille Claudel has sold at auction for more than $3 million after being rediscovered by chance. The bronze, titled The Mature Age, was found in a Paris apartment that had been empty for 15 years. James Reid reports.

James Reid. And that's all from us for now, but the Global News Podcast will be back very soon. This edition was mixed by Ricardo McCarthy and produced by Stephanie Tillotson. Our editors, Karen Martin, I'm Oliver Conway. Until next time, goodbye.

James Reid. And that's all from us for now, but the Global News Podcast will be back very soon. This edition was mixed by Ricardo McCarthy and produced by Stephanie Tillotson. Our editors, 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 Sunday, the 16th of February. A US envoy says Europe will not be directly involved in Ukraine peace talks, even though it will be asked to provide security guarantees.

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 Sunday, the 16th of February. A US envoy says Europe will not be directly involved in Ukraine peace talks, even though it will be asked to provide security guarantees.

A crush at the main railway station in Delhi leaves more than a dozen dead, as pilgrims travel to and from the Kumbh Mela festival. And Israel and Hamas have completed their latest hostage and prisoner swap, despite fears the Gaza ceasefire was close to collapse.

A crush at the main railway station in Delhi leaves more than a dozen dead, as pilgrims travel to and from the Kumbh Mela festival. And Israel and Hamas have completed their latest hostage and prisoner swap, despite fears the Gaza ceasefire was close to collapse.

Efforts to shore up the film industry in Hollywood. By engaging directly with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump has already signalled he is willing to ignore European concerns over a possible deal over the war in Ukraine.

Efforts to shore up the film industry in Hollywood. By engaging directly with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump has already signalled he is willing to ignore European concerns over a possible deal over the war in Ukraine.

Now, the US Special Envoy has said that Europe will not have a seat at the proposed peace talks, even though European nations have been asked to contribute to maintaining post-conflict security. Retired General Keith Kellogg told a global security conference in Munich... The negotiations would involve the US, Russia and Ukraine.

Now, the US Special Envoy has said that Europe will not have a seat at the proposed peace talks, even though European nations have been asked to contribute to maintaining post-conflict security. Retired General Keith Kellogg told a global security conference in Munich... The negotiations would involve the US, Russia and Ukraine.

Europe would not take part directly, but would still have an input, he said. And he said Russia would face tough demands.

Europe would not take part directly, but would still have an input, he said. And he said Russia would face tough demands.