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"Nothing lasts forever in our world."

General Sir Richard Barrons, who led last year's Strategic Defence Review, reflects on the changing relationship with the United States.

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As Storm Austen brings disruption and power cuts, Storm Boeleo is forecast to bring more wet weather tomorrow.

An amber wind-warning is in force from Saturday evening into Sunday across much of Scotland and parts of Northern England and Northern Ireland.

@SimonOKing explains.

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"There is no armoured movement, no pickup trucks...guys have to stay in teams of two or three, for sometimes...months."

What is it like fighting in the 'kill zone' of the front line in Ukraine?

Volodymyr Dehtyarov is with the Khartiia Corps near Kharviv.

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It is less than a week until the budget and there are big economic decisions facing the Chancellor.

As part of this week’s Figuring It Out, Evan and Sarah discuss the key audiences for the budget and why voters are becoming increasingly demanding of politicians.

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“The scale of this is unprecedented.”

Organisations around the world are being affected by a cyber-security flaw that could impact their websites.

Olly Whitehouse, the National Cyber Security Centre's Chief Technology Officer said incidents could become more ‘prevalent’.

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“We’re encouraging all member states to stick with the commitments we made under the Paris Agreement.”

Inger Andersen, who runs the UN's Environment Programme, says approving oil and gas drilling like Jackdaw is ‘not in accord with’ transitioning away from fossil fuels.

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“We will survive, but the question is about the price.”

Oleksandr Merezhko, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee and an MP from President Zelensky’s party, tells us what the withdrawal of US support could mean for Ukraine and its ability to defend itself against Russia.

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"There is still so much work we have to do to persuade societies."

Juliet Stevenson is performing in a new representation of the Gisele Pelicot Trial by the Young Vic Theatre.

She tells us why this project is so important in raising awareness of violence against women.

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“Every day I pray God will let me die.”

BBC Ireland Correspondent Sara Girvin tells @Sarah_Montague about the impact statements heard in court as former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson was sentenced to 15 years in prison for a series of child sex offences, including rape.

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Ukrainian soldiers found their access to Starlink satellite internet terminals was restricted last night.

Tom Withington is an Associate Fellow at RUSI, and specialises in electronic warfare, radar and military communications. He explains what this could mean for Ukraine.

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"Because we do not see it, we do not care about it."

The third series of the prison drama 'Time' is set in a Young Offenders Institute.

Writers Jimmy McGovern and Sam Bailey speak to us about their experience speaking to young boys in these institutions, and what shocked them.

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"It's interesting to hear Rachel Reeves getting a lot of praise now."

Kenneth Rogoff, former Chief Economist at the IMF, tells us that although the outlook has improved, he's still concerned about the UK economy.

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The government says it is investing £700m in probation to recruit 1,300 extra officers and roll-out AI tools to cut the workload of monitoring offenders.

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"It's a very, very difficult job."

Martin Jones, His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Probation Services, talks to @Sarah_Montague as more prisoners are released early.

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"It will take diplomacy, not military might."

How can peace be achieved between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia?

Nicholas Hopton, a former British Ambassador to Yemen, gives us his analysis of how to approach the current escalation of attacks.

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“There is a certain toxicity now around the Green Party.”

Former Green Party co-leader and Lambeth councillor Jonathan Bartley speaks to @JonnyDymond about what went wrong for the party in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.

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"The foreign secretary has made the correct call."

The UK consulate in Jerusalem will now operate as the 'UK Mission' after 20 diplomats had to leave. Former head of the Foreign Office Lord McDonald says the government made the right choice given the circumstances.

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“Why is that going to have any impact on growth?”

Following Kemi Badenoch’s announcement of changes to inheritance tax, @Sarah_Montague asks Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp about the party’s fiscal priorities.

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Who is Kemi Badenoch trying to appeal to with her speech at the Conservative Party Conference?

Political Editor @ChrisMasonBBC explains.

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"Do you think it is time for some sort of deal to be done by President Zelensky?"

@Sarah_Montague asks Vitali Klitschko, Mayor of Kyiv.