Rachel Wright

China's latest trade figures have highlighted the difficulties facing the world's second largest economy. Imports in January and February fell by more than 8% compared to last year, while exports grew less than expected. China faces problems at home, a property crisis, weak consumer spending, high youth unemployment, and abroad, Donald Trump and his tariffs.

China's latest trade figures have highlighted the difficulties facing the world's second largest economy. Imports in January and February fell by more than 8% compared to last year, while exports grew less than expected. China faces problems at home, a property crisis, weak consumer spending, high youth unemployment, and abroad, Donald Trump and his tariffs.

Jackie Leonard has been speaking to our Asia business correspondent Mariko Oi, I began by asking her how serious the position was for China's economy.

Jackie Leonard has been speaking to our Asia business correspondent Mariko Oi, I began by asking her how serious the position was for China's economy.

Marika Oi. It's been described as having a sweet and zingy taste with a fluffy texture. Atiki is a popular dish in Côte d'Ivoire, made from fermented cassava. But atiki is also a key part of the West African nation's economy, one which supports a multi-million dollar industry and empowers thousands of women in the process. But as Today Apoiemi reports, their livelihood is now under threat.

Marika Oi. It's been described as having a sweet and zingy taste with a fluffy texture. Atiki is a popular dish in Côte d'Ivoire, made from fermented cassava. But atiki is also a key part of the West African nation's economy, one which supports a multi-million dollar industry and empowers thousands of women in the process. But as Today Apoiemi reports, their livelihood is now under threat.

A South Korean court has ordered impeached President Jung Sung-yeol to be released from jail more than a month after he was arrested and indicted on charges of insurrection for declaring martial law. Earlier, crowds started gathering outside the detention centre where he's being held. Our Asia-Pacific editor, Mickey Bristow, is following the story and he gave Jackie Leonard this update.

A South Korean court has ordered impeached President Jung Sung-yeol to be released from jail more than a month after he was arrested and indicted on charges of insurrection for declaring martial law. Earlier, crowds started gathering outside the detention centre where he's being held. Our Asia-Pacific editor, Mickey Bristow, is following the story and he gave Jackie Leonard this update.

Our Asia-Pacific editor, Mickey Bristow, speaking to Jackie Leonard. Now, if you have a Labrador dog, you might have noticed that they have a ferocious appetite and often a tendency to overeat. And scientists at the University of Cambridge have now discovered that this is down to a particular gene, which is also present in humans.

Our Asia-Pacific editor, Mickey Bristow, speaking to Jackie Leonard. Now, if you have a Labrador dog, you might have noticed that they have a ferocious appetite and often a tendency to overeat. And scientists at the University of Cambridge have now discovered that this is down to a particular gene, which is also present in humans.

The lead researcher of the study, Eleanor Raffin, spoke to Nick Robinson about their findings.

The lead researcher of the study, Eleanor Raffin, spoke to Nick Robinson about their findings.

Dr Eleanor Raffin. Now I want to take you to the canals of the Dutch city of Utrecht, where thousands of fish each spring swim looking for somewhere to lay their eggs. However, the locks are often closed at this time of year, so the fish are trapped where they are, in danger of being eaten by predators while they wait for the lock to open.

Dr Eleanor Raffin. Now I want to take you to the canals of the Dutch city of Utrecht, where thousands of fish each spring swim looking for somewhere to lay their eggs. However, the locks are often closed at this time of year, so the fish are trapped where they are, in danger of being eaten by predators while they wait for the lock to open.

But now the fish cam doorbell has been turned on to help and has captured the imagination of millions. Nisha Patel takes up the story.

But now the fish cam doorbell has been turned on to help and has captured the imagination of millions. Nisha Patel takes up the story.

Nisha Patel and I've been watching the webcam throughout this podcast recording. I've only seen two fish but I'm going to bear with it. Thank you. Thank you. This edition was mixed by Daniela Varela Hernandez and the producer was Stephanie Tillotson. The editor is Karen Martin. I'm Rachel Wright. Until next time, goodbye.

Nisha Patel and I've been watching the webcam throughout this podcast recording. I've only seen two fish but I'm going to bear with it. Thank you. Thank you. This edition was mixed by Daniela Varela Hernandez and the producer was Stephanie Tillotson. The editor is Karen Martin. I'm Rachel Wright. Until next time, goodbye.

This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Rachel Wright, and at 1400 Hours GMT on Thursday, the 6th of March, these are our main stories. European leaders meet in Brussels at what's been described as a turning point in history. The UN's releasing more than $100 million to compensate for massive cuts to global aid.

This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Rachel Wright, and at 1400 Hours GMT on Thursday, the 6th of March, these are our main stories. European leaders meet in Brussels at what's been described as a turning point in history. The UN's releasing more than $100 million to compensate for massive cuts to global aid.