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Nick Herdley. In Romania, two Russian diplomats, military attaché Viktor Markovsky and his deputy, have been declared persona non grata. The move comes amid tension with Russia, after security services accused Moscow of interference in a presidential election last year.

The result, a surprise first-round win to the far-right populist and Russian sympathiser Kalin Jarjescu, was subsequently annulled. The election has been rescheduled for early May, but will Mr. Jarjescu be allowed to take part? From Bucharest, Nick Thorpe sent this report from a rally of his supporters.

The result, a surprise first-round win to the far-right populist and Russian sympathiser Kalin Jarjescu, was subsequently annulled. The election has been rescheduled for early May, but will Mr. Jarjescu be allowed to take part? From Bucharest, Nick Thorpe sent this report from a rally of his supporters.

Nick Thorpe. Scientists in England say they've had a eureka moment in understanding why the everyday painkiller Aspirin can help stop the spread of some cancers. New research in mice suggests the drug helps to boost the immune system to fight off disease. Our health and science correspondent James Gallagher told me more.

Nick Thorpe. Scientists in England say they've had a eureka moment in understanding why the everyday painkiller Aspirin can help stop the spread of some cancers. New research in mice suggests the drug helps to boost the immune system to fight off disease. Our health and science correspondent James Gallagher told me more.

So what's the advice on this? Because lots of people listening will think, oh, well, I need to go and take an aspirin every day.

So what's the advice on this? Because lots of people listening will think, oh, well, I need to go and take an aspirin every day.

And I suppose the great thing is, it's cheap and easily available for doctors to prescribe if necessary.

And I suppose the great thing is, it's cheap and easily available for doctors to prescribe if necessary.

Less than a month ago, the American rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined at this year's Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans. Here's a flavour.

Less than a month ago, the American rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined at this year's Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans. Here's a flavour.

That might be the reason why World Cup organisers have decided that the 2026 final will stage a Super Bowl-style halftime show for the first time, with Coldplay helping to pick a list of artists to perform. BBC's Rahul Tandon spoke to the music journalist Sophie Williams about the decision.

That might be the reason why World Cup organisers have decided that the 2026 final will stage a Super Bowl-style halftime show for the first time, with Coldplay helping to pick a list of artists to perform. BBC's Rahul Tandon spoke to the music journalist Sophie Williams about the decision.

Sophie Williams speaking to Rahul Tandon. To Kill a Mockingbird, written by the late American author Harper Lee and published in 1960, is one of the most famous books in the world. The novel, which dealt with racial inequality in America, was made into a film starring Gregory Peck as a lawyer Atticus Finch, representing a black man falsely accused of rape.

Sophie Williams speaking to Rahul Tandon. To Kill a Mockingbird, written by the late American author Harper Lee and published in 1960, is one of the most famous books in the world. The novel, which dealt with racial inequality in America, was made into a film starring Gregory Peck as a lawyer Atticus Finch, representing a black man falsely accused of rape.

Harper Lee only wrote one other novel, which is why there's excitement at the news that her estate is publishing a collection of short stories found in her apartment after her death. Michael Dean is a literary agent who helps represent the Harper Lee estate and told us about the new work called The Land of Sweet Forever.

Harper Lee only wrote one other novel, which is why there's excitement at the news that her estate is publishing a collection of short stories found in her apartment after her death. Michael Dean is a literary agent who helps represent the Harper Lee estate and told us about the new work called The Land of Sweet Forever.

And that's it from us for now, but there will be a new edition of the Global News Podcast later. If you want to comment on this podcast or the topics covered in it, send us an email. The address is globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk. You can also find us on X at BBC World Service. Use the hashtag at Global News Pod. This edition was mixed by Abby Wiltshire. The producer was Isabella Jewell.

And that's it from us for now, but there will be a new edition of the Global News Podcast later. If you want to comment on this podcast or the topics covered in it, send us an email. The address is globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk. You can also find us on X at BBC World Service. Use the hashtag at Global News Pod. This edition was mixed by Abby Wiltshire. The producer was Isabella Jewell.

The editor is Karen Martin. I'm Valerie Sanderson. Until next time. Bye bye.