Rebels losing ground in Myanmar

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It's more than five years since Myanmar erupted into civil war following the military coup that deposed its civilian government. Until recently, the military had been losing ground to rebels but now they are taking back some of the territory previously lost. We speak to our International Correspondent Quentin Sommerville who has spent time with rebels in Myanmar’s Bago and Karen states. A model who alleges Kanye West choked her on a music video set has told the BBC she was left feeling "suffocated, unsure and scared". We speak to our reporter about the interview. WARNING: Listeners will hear details some may find distressing. Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world's most prominent philanthropists, is being questioned by a congressional committee about his past association with the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. Our correspondent in Washington gives detals. The 2026 FIFA men's World Cup begins this week. We speak to business owners in Canada, US and Mexico about their expectations and preparations. Presenter: James Reynolds. (Photo: The BBC's Quentin Somerville with rebel army in Myanmar)