20 August 2024
Episode 3401
58 minutes
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We discuss which big hitters to keep an eye on at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Also in the programme: we look at the security threat that China poses to Japan and explain Turkey’s ambitions to enhance its strategic foothold in Africa. Plus, aviation news, Ukraine’s buzzing hospitality scene and the day’s papers.
20 August 2024
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How Ukrainians keep farming in a time of war
Despite the war, Ukraine remains a country in tune with the rhythms of the agricultural calendar. But how do farmers harvest when there are landmines in the soil and Russian soldiers are setting fields alight?
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