Oliver Conway

A new treatment that can improve the lives of people with Parkinson's. The potential health benefits of non-alcoholic beer? The longest story ever told. And why a tiny kingdom known for keeping global influences out has welcomed one of the world's biggest stars.

But we start with the remarkable story of a man who's gone from guarding works of art to having his own sculpture on display at one of the world's most famous museums. Amir Khalil graduated from art school in his home country of Egypt, but after moving to the US in 2006, he ended up working as a security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

But we start with the remarkable story of a man who's gone from guarding works of art to having his own sculpture on display at one of the world's most famous museums. Amir Khalil graduated from art school in his home country of Egypt, but after moving to the US in 2006, he ended up working as a security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

But we start with the remarkable story of a man who's gone from guarding works of art to having his own sculpture on display at one of the world's most famous museums. Amir Khalil graduated from art school in his home country of Egypt, but after moving to the US in 2006, he ended up working as a security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

In his free time, he kept up his passion for sculpting, and one day a chance encounter led to an opportunity he'd always dreamed of. Amir told Holly Gibbs how the Met Museum had inspired him almost since he arrived in New York.

In his free time, he kept up his passion for sculpting, and one day a chance encounter led to an opportunity he'd always dreamed of. Amir told Holly Gibbs how the Met Museum had inspired him almost since he arrived in New York.

In his free time, he kept up his passion for sculpting, and one day a chance encounter led to an opportunity he'd always dreamed of. Amir told Holly Gibbs how the Met Museum had inspired him almost since he arrived in New York.

Amir Khalil talking to Holly Gibbs. Now to a high-tech treatment that could significantly improve the lives of people with Parkinson's disease. As you may have heard on the Global News podcast a few days ago, it involves an implant in the brain that can control tremors using tiny pulses of electricity – deep brain stimulation, as it's known –

Amir Khalil talking to Holly Gibbs. Now to a high-tech treatment that could significantly improve the lives of people with Parkinson's disease. As you may have heard on the Global News podcast a few days ago, it involves an implant in the brain that can control tremors using tiny pulses of electricity – deep brain stimulation, as it's known –

Amir Khalil talking to Holly Gibbs. Now to a high-tech treatment that could significantly improve the lives of people with Parkinson's disease. As you may have heard on the Global News podcast a few days ago, it involves an implant in the brain that can control tremors using tiny pulses of electricity – deep brain stimulation, as it's known –

Unlike older versions that had to be reprogrammed in hospital, this new one can read a patient's brain signals and help manage their symptoms straight away, all controlled by a tiny computer in their chest. Julian Warwicker has been speaking to Akbar Hussain, one of the first doctors in the world, to offer this new treatment, and to his patient, Kevin Hill.

Unlike older versions that had to be reprogrammed in hospital, this new one can read a patient's brain signals and help manage their symptoms straight away, all controlled by a tiny computer in their chest. Julian Warwicker has been speaking to Akbar Hussain, one of the first doctors in the world, to offer this new treatment, and to his patient, Kevin Hill.

Unlike older versions that had to be reprogrammed in hospital, this new one can read a patient's brain signals and help manage their symptoms straight away, all controlled by a tiny computer in their chest. Julian Warwicker has been speaking to Akbar Hussain, one of the first doctors in the world, to offer this new treatment, and to his patient, Kevin Hill.

Parkinson's patient Kevin Hill, who's playing snooker and riding his bike again thanks to Akbar Hussain, neurosurgeon at Newcastle Hospitals here in the UK. Next to Morocco, where storytellers from 33 countries have broken a world record by recounting their tales continuously for more than three days. Their recital in the main square in Marrakesh lasted 80 hours and 34 minutes.

Parkinson's patient Kevin Hill, who's playing snooker and riding his bike again thanks to Akbar Hussain, neurosurgeon at Newcastle Hospitals here in the UK. Next to Morocco, where storytellers from 33 countries have broken a world record by recounting their tales continuously for more than three days. Their recital in the main square in Marrakesh lasted 80 hours and 34 minutes.

Parkinson's patient Kevin Hill, who's playing snooker and riding his bike again thanks to Akbar Hussain, neurosurgeon at Newcastle Hospitals here in the UK. Next to Morocco, where storytellers from 33 countries have broken a world record by recounting their tales continuously for more than three days. Their recital in the main square in Marrakesh lasted 80 hours and 34 minutes.

The event was part of the Marrakesh International Storytelling Festival, which also included workshops in local schools. Our very own storyteller Richard Hamilton was there. MUSIC

The event was part of the Marrakesh International Storytelling Festival, which also included workshops in local schools. Our very own storyteller Richard Hamilton was there. MUSIC

The event was part of the Marrakesh International Storytelling Festival, which also included workshops in local schools. Our very own storyteller Richard Hamilton was there. MUSIC

John Rowe, ending that report from Morocco by Richard Hamilton.