6 April 2021
Episode 2465
60 minutes
UK prime minister Boris Johnson unveils plans to reopen the country for foreign travellers; the latest wave of jihadist violence in Mozambique; and a word from former UK prime minister Tony Blair. Plus: Greenland heads to the polls and the Dutch government announces that a live audience will be allowed at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
6 April 2021
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