Oliver Conway

Over the past two weeks, Turkey has been rocked by its biggest anti-government protests in more than a decade. They were sparked by the jailing of the mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem İmamoğlu, main rival of the Turkish president. Since the demonstrations began, about 2,000 people have been detained.

Over the past two weeks, Turkey has been rocked by its biggest anti-government protests in more than a decade. They were sparked by the jailing of the mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem İmamoğlu, main rival of the Turkish president. Since the demonstrations began, about 2,000 people have been detained.

One of them, a photojournalist, has told the BBC that he was arrested with six other reporters to stop the media coverage. He spoke to our senior international correspondent, Ola Geren.

One of them, a photojournalist, has told the BBC that he was arrested with six other reporters to stop the media coverage. He spoke to our senior international correspondent, Ola Geren.

Ola Geren, reporting from Istanbul. It is the best-selling video game of all time, with more than 200 million monthly users. And now Minecraft has hit the cinema screens.

Ola Geren, reporting from Istanbul. It is the best-selling video game of all time, with more than 200 million monthly users. And now Minecraft has hit the cinema screens.

But something always got in the way. Well, Marcus Persson created the game, earning billions by selling it to Microsoft. He's now the subject of an episode of the BBC World Service podcast, Good Bad Billionaire, which explores the minds and motives of the world's wealthiest people. Xin Zheng is the podcast's co-host. She told Rachel Wright more about Marcus Persson.

But something always got in the way. Well, Marcus Persson created the game, earning billions by selling it to Microsoft. He's now the subject of an episode of the BBC World Service podcast, Good Bad Billionaire, which explores the minds and motives of the world's wealthiest people. Xin Zheng is the podcast's co-host. She told Rachel Wright more about Marcus Persson.

Ding Cheng from Good Bad Billionaire. And still to come on the Global News Podcast... The record-breaking rodent detecting landmines in Cambodia...

Ding Cheng from Good Bad Billionaire. And still to come on the Global News Podcast... The record-breaking rodent detecting landmines in Cambodia...

In a recent podcast, we looked at euthanasia in California, where it was made legal in 2016. Canada did something similar, but the rules there are more relaxed, and one in 20 deaths is now a result of assisted dying. Initially, it was only allowed for the terminally ill, but now people who face what's called intolerable suffering can request assisted death.

In a recent podcast, we looked at euthanasia in California, where it was made legal in 2016. Canada did something similar, but the rules there are more relaxed, and one in 20 deaths is now a result of assisted dying. Initially, it was only allowed for the terminally ill, but now people who face what's called intolerable suffering can request assisted death.

Critics often cite Canada as an example of the, quote, slippery slope, arguing that once assisted dying is introduced, it inevitably leads to safeguards being lowered. Our medical editor Fergus Walsh has this report.

Critics often cite Canada as an example of the, quote, slippery slope, arguing that once assisted dying is introduced, it inevitably leads to safeguards being lowered. Our medical editor Fergus Walsh has this report.

Dr. Konya Troughton, ending that report from Canada by Fergus Walsh. A new study has found that the traditional cuisine of northern Tanzania can boost the immune system and reduce inflammation. The diet of the Chaga people is rich in grains and fermented foods. Sam Deer runs a safari business in Arusha in northern Tanzania. His mother and grandmother were both Chaga. He spoke to Tim Franks.

Dr. Konya Troughton, ending that report from Canada by Fergus Walsh. A new study has found that the traditional cuisine of northern Tanzania can boost the immune system and reduce inflammation. The diet of the Chaga people is rich in grains and fermented foods. Sam Deer runs a safari business in Arusha in northern Tanzania. His mother and grandmother were both Chaga. He spoke to Tim Franks.

Sam Deer in Tanzania talking to Tim Franks. Since 2002, April 4th has been celebrated as World Rat Day and this year one particular rodent has been singled out for special attention. Ronin is a landmine-detecting rat in Cambodia who set a new world record by sniffing out 100 mines and other war remnants. Our Asia-Pacific editor Celia Hatton has the details.

Sam Deer in Tanzania talking to Tim Franks. Since 2002, April 4th has been celebrated as World Rat Day and this year one particular rodent has been singled out for special attention. Ronin is a landmine-detecting rat in Cambodia who set a new world record by sniffing out 100 mines and other war remnants. Our Asia-Pacific editor Celia Hatton has the details.

Celia Hatton. Finally, a new book about Emmanuel Macron's sometimes difficult reign as French president claims he uses so much cologne that his staff can smell him coming even before he enters the room. The book, The Tragedy of the Elysee, says he uses the Dior fragrance to project an image of power, as Richard Hamilton explains.

Celia Hatton. Finally, a new book about Emmanuel Macron's sometimes difficult reign as French president claims he uses so much cologne that his staff can smell him coming even before he enters the room. The book, The Tragedy of the Elysee, says he uses the Dior fragrance to project an image of power, as Richard Hamilton explains.