Oliver Conway

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.

Ukraine says the Russian leader is paving the way to reject the proposal. Also in this podcast, we report on the measles outbreak in Texas amid a warning about rising cases in Europe and Central Asia.

Ukraine says the Russian leader is paving the way to reject the proposal. Also in this podcast, we report on the measles outbreak in Texas amid a warning about rising cases in Europe and Central Asia.

What happens when bits of the internet go missing? Two days after the American ceasefire proposals were accepted by Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has given his response. And it was neither a yes nor a no. The Russian leader said he liked the idea in theory, but he had lots of questions.

What happens when bits of the internet go missing? Two days after the American ceasefire proposals were accepted by Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has given his response. And it was neither a yes nor a no. The Russian leader said he liked the idea in theory, but he had lots of questions.

Vitaly Shevchenko is Russia editor at BBC Monitoring. What did he make of it?

Vitaly Shevchenko is Russia editor at BBC Monitoring. What did he make of it?

Yeah, I mean, so what do the Russians think will happen next? President Putin's supposed to be meeting Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff. There's also talk of a phone call. How do they see it playing out from here?

Yeah, I mean, so what do the Russians think will happen next? President Putin's supposed to be meeting Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff. There's also talk of a phone call. How do they see it playing out from here?

And that's because his forces appear to have the upper hand at the moment and he wants to take as much territory as he can.

And that's because his forces appear to have the upper hand at the moment and he wants to take as much territory as he can.

Vitaly Shevchenko, Russia editor at BBC Monitoring. Well, if the Russians do intend to play for time, it may not go down too well with the Americans. President Trump wants an immediate ceasefire. But his initial response to Vladimir Putin's words was broadly positive.

Vitaly Shevchenko, Russia editor at BBC Monitoring. Well, if the Russians do intend to play for time, it may not go down too well with the Americans. President Trump wants an immediate ceasefire. But his initial response to Vladimir Putin's words was broadly positive.

Donald Trump speaking in the Oval Office where he was meeting the NATO chief Mark Rutter. Our North America editor Sarah Smith was at the White House and told us more about the US President's hopes for a deal.