Newshour Episodes Episode guide
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Myanmar protests: More than 50 people killed on Sunday
The military has imposed martial law in several areas of Yangon and Mandalay.
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Martial law declared after more violence in Myanmar
More than 20 people have been killed in Yangon as Chinese owned factories are set ablaze
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London's police criticised over handling of dead woman vigil
London's Police force is facing criticism for its handling of a vigil for a dead woman
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Almost 200 opposition figures are arrested in Moscow
We hear from Maria Kuznetsova, one of the activists arrested.
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Myanmar coup: The 'battle tactics' used in crackdowns on protests
Violence continues to escalate in Myanmar as security forces hunt and kill the protestors
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Mozambique’s president sacks top generals amid surge of insecurity
Thousands of civilians remain trapped in the northern city of Palma
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12/03/2021 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Mozambique: Thousands trapped by Islamist militants
The insurgency in north-east Mozambique has driven half a million people from their homes
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Covid-19: Brazil figures surge again
The country has the second highest death toll in the world, behind the US
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11/03/2021 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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China passes measures to control Hong Kong elections
The new laws say only "patriots" vetted by a pro-Beijing panel can govern Hong Kong
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Myanmar: Security forces attempt to break a strike against the coup
Images on social media show workers in Yangon forced to go back to work at gunpoint
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10/03/2021 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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'I was told to shoot protesters - I refused'
Police from Myanmar tell the BBC they fled to India after refusing to carry out orders.
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Myanmar coup: Protesters insist 'we will not buckle'
Widespread protests have continued against the military in cities across the country
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09/03/2021 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Myanmar protesters flee military assault
Dozens of anti-coup protesters escape after being trapped overnight.
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UN concerned over trapped Myanmar protesters
The UN voices concern over the military in Myanmar trapping many protesters
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08/03/2021 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Jurors selected for George Floyd's murder trial
Proceedings begin in trial of police officer accused of killing George Floyd.
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Huge explosions rock Equatorial Guinea's main city
The West African country appeals for international help after a munitions dump blew up
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Pope leads prayers in Mosul
Pope Francis visits regions of Iraq once held by Islamic State
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Pope Francis denounces extremism on historic visit to Iraq
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Baghdad and condemns religious extremism
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Pope Francis and Iraq's top Shia religious leader call for unity
Pope Francis has denounced the forces of extremism at an inter-faith gathering in Iraq
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Pope urges end to violence on historic Iraq trip
Pope Francis has called for an end to extremism on the first-ever papal visit to Iraq
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05/03/2021 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Pope Francis' historic Iraq visit gets underway
Pope Francis has arrived in Iraq for the first ever papal visit to the country.
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Myanmar's protestors defy bloody crackdown
Defiant activists return to the streets to protest coup after day of bloodshed.
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Myanmar's protestors defy bloody crackdown
Defiant activists return to the streets to protest coup after day of bloodshed.
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Opponents of the coup in Myanmar continue to demonstrate
Opponents of the coup in Myanmar have defied the military and continued to demonstrate
