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Is South Africa living up to Nelson Mandela's legacy? Dec 15, 2023

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BBC Special Correspondent Fergal Keane reported on the end of apartheid with his South African producer Milton Nkosi. Thirty years after the transition from apartheid to a democratic South Africa, the two of them have taken a trip around the country to visit the people they interviewed then, to see how life has turned out. They hear of the disillusionment but also the glimmers of hope.

The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC experts around the world, with Katya Adler. We’re keen to hear from you, wherever you are in the world. #TheGlobalStory We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell The Global Story. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note on WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.

Today’s episode of The Global Story was made by Charlotte McDonald and Beth Timmins. The technical producers were Annie Smith and Jack Graysmark. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Why are Afghan refugees stuck on the US-Mexico border? Dec 14, 2023

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Two years after the Taliban stormed Kabul, thousands of people from Afghanistan tried to escape to the United States. Now many of them are stuck on the US-Mexico border. We hear about the difficult journeys they made to get there and why the crisis at the border is affecting people across the world. In this episode we speak with our US West Coast reporter Regan Morris and our South Asia and Afghanistan correspondent Yogita Limaye.

Today’s episode of The Global Story was made by Alice Aylett Roberts and Emilia Jansson. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

What happened to Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters? Dec 13, 2023

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Forty-seven of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy campaigners have been in jail for more than a thousand days since the government’s crackdown on the movement in 2019. Ahead of their verdict, we examine whether there is still room to protest in Hong Kong, how the national security law has affected the region and what it could mean for Taiwan. We delve into the story with the BBC’s Asia Pacific editor Celia Hatton, and our Hong Kong-based correspondent Danny Vincent.

Today’s episode of The Global Story was made by Beth Timmins. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

What's going on with the UK Royal Family? Dec 12, 2023

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Reported differences between members of the British Royal Family have complicated the beginning of the reign of King Charles III. We examine whether or not the departure of Harry and Meghan from the royal fold following a highly publicised racial row is likely to leave a lasting impact on the British monarchy, and how it has affected the attitude of the public towards those inside Buckingham Palace. We delve into the story with BBC Royal Correspondent Jonny Dymond, and our Los Angeles-based correspondent David Willis.

Today’s episode of The Global Story was made by Alice Aylett Roberts and Tom Kavanagh. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Inside Trump’s legal strategy Dec 11, 2023

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Former US President Donald Trump has been criminally indicted four times and will have a series of trials to attend in 2024 as he pursues a comeback bid for the White House. In total, Trump faces 91 felony charges, including 44 federal and 47 state charges. He denies all the charges. What is his strategy, and what do these cases mean for his presidential campaign? We unpack all the legal complexities surrounding Trump with the BBC’s Nada Tawfik and CBS News Chief Election & Campaign correspondent Robert Costa. The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC experts around the world, with Katya Adler. We’re keen to hear from you, wherever you are in the world. #TheGlobalStory We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell The Global Story. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note on WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480. Today’s episode of The Global Story was made by Farhana Haider and Emilia Jansson. The technical producers were Ricardo McCarthy and Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Will Argentina's new president nicknamed 'The Madman' deliver his radical promises? Dec 08, 2023

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Javier Milei is far from your average politician. His critics call him ‘El Loco’, meaning The Madman and he certainly plays up to that reputation having claimed that he ‘hears voices’ and frequently ‘talks to his dead dog.’

Milei ran his campaign mostly on TikTok where he became known for his fiery and sometimes wild campaign promises. He has claimed he was going to shut down the central bank and axe a whole host of government departments. Many Argentinians who have suffered through the long economic crisis in Argentina were won over by his anti-establishment stance, passionate proclamations and seemingly simple solutions to big problems. We explore whether Javier Milei can deliver on those radical promises and what does his election mean for South America? With our South America Correspondent Katy Watson and Luis Fajardo from BBC Monitoring.

The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC experts around the world, with Katya Adler. We’re keen to hear from you wherever you are in the world. #TheGlobalStory we want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell The Global Story. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com you can also message us or leave a voice note on Whatsapp +44330 123 9480. Today’s episode of The Global Story was made by Farhana Haider and Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty. The technical producer was Jack Graysmark. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

What we know about Hamas and its military capacity Dec 07, 2023

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Israel has vowed to eliminate the perpetrators of the October 7th attack, which killed more than 1,200 people and saw around 240 taken hostage.

Hamas - which governs the Palestinian territory of Gaza and is viewed as a terrorist organisation by many western governments – has been the target of unprecedented force from Israeli military. So, what damage has been done? And is it really possible to defeat the group?

The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC experts around the world, with Katya Adler. We’re keen to hear from you wherever you are in the world.

#TheGlobalStory we want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell The Global Story.

Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com you can also message us or leave a voice note on Whatsapp +44330 123 9480.

Today’s episode of The Global Story was made by Richard Moran, Neal Razzell and Bethan Ashmead Latham. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

A risky escape from North Korea Dec 06, 2023

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North Koreans are forbidden from making contact with the outside world. But what happens when one family decides they want to leave?

Our Seoul Correspondent Jean Mackenzie tells us the story of one defector who we're calling Mr Kim. He and his relatives made a dangerous escape from the tyrannical state in a boat and are now adjusting to life in South Korea.

The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC experts around the world, with Katya Adler. We’re keen to hear from you wherever you are in the world.

#TheGlobalStory we want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell The Global Story.

Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com you can also message us or leave a voice note on Whatsapp +44330 123 9480.

Today’s episode of The Global Story was made by Alice Aylett Roberts, Neal Razzell and Beth Timmins. The technical producers were Ricardo McCarthy and Jonny Hall. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Elon Musk’s global satellite ambition Dec 05, 2023

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Elon Musk is the world's richest person. He leads Tesla, Twitter and SpaceX and he owns half the satellites in Earth’s lower orbit; with over 5,000 already operating in space. They make up a global internet constellation called Starlink, which is set to grow rapidly in the coming years. We explore how big his ambitions for space are with our science correspondent Jonathan Amos and our North America technology reporter James Clayton. The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC experts around the world, with Katya Adler. We’re keen to hear from you wherever you are in the world. #TheGlobalStory we want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell The Global Story. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com you can also message us or leave a voice note on Whatsapp +44330 123 9480. Today’s episode of The Global Story was made by Alice Aylett Roberts, Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty and Richard Moran. The technical producers were Gareth Jones and Mark Regaard. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Could Europe defend Ukraine on its own? Dec 04, 2023

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With the war in Ukraine dragging on, continuing military aid has become a contentious political issue in the United States. So, if support from Kyiv’s biggest military backer was to waver, could its other allies make up the difference? The BBC’s defence correspondent Jonathan Beale and Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker assess whether there is the political will and military capacity for Europe to defend Ukraine on its own.

The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC experts around the world, with Katya Adler.

We’re keen to hear from you, wherever you are in the world. #TheGlobalStory What are your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell The Global Story.

Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note on WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.

Today’s episode of The Global Story was made by Richard Moran and Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty. The technical producers were Matt Dean and Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

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