Famine looms in Sudan as a result of what has been called 'a forgotten war'. Our reporter gains rare access to the front line city of Omdurman near the capital Khartoum, and we hear from the UN's humanitarian coordinator in Port Sudan. Also in the programme: a senior Haitian journalist tells us Haiti may need to engage with gang leaders to achieve any lasting peace; and a visibly emotional Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announces he is stepping down. (IMAGE: People hold pots as volunteers distribute food in Omdurman, Sudan, September 3, 2023 / CREDIT: REUTERS / El Tayeb Siddig)

Famine looms in Sudan as a result of its "forgotten war"

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The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel must immediately halt its military operation in Rafah.
The United Nations' highest court has also ordered Israel to re-open the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Rafah to let in aid.
We speak to a legal expert about the importance of these rulings and we get the reaction from Israel and Gaza. Also in our programme: one of Britain's greatest miscarriages of justice is finally put right with the quashing of hundreds of convictions; and what does Artificial Intelligence hold for Hollywood's animal stars? (Photo: International Court of Justice President Nawaf Salam stands during an ICJ ruling on the situation in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip. Credit: Shutterstock)

The ICJ rules Israel must halt military operation in Rafah

There's been a warning that Sudan's Darfur region is at growing risk of genocide. A United Nations expert, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, told the BBC that the Rapid Support Forces, who are at war with the army, were targeting communities based on their ethnicity. Also in the programme: International Court of Justice rules on Israel's Gaza operation; and The Boss honoured in London. (Picture: People fleeing the violence in West Darfur, cross the border into Adre, Chad, August 4, 2023. Credit: Reuters)

UN warns Darfur at risk of genocide

Medical workers with the resistance in Myanmar have spoken of the terrible injuries suffered by those fighting the ruling junta's troops. A BBC team met doctors in Karenni state. Thousands of people have been killed since Myanmar's army seized power in a coup three years ago. Also in the programme: A fifth senior army figure in Russia has been arrested; and inside Sudan's war-struck El Fasher. (Picture: A soldier from Karenni state who was injured during a fight against the Burmese army. Credit: Thierry Falise/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Inside Myanmar's resistance field hospitals

Russia pounds Kharkiv with missiles killing seven people as President Volodymyr Zelensky chides Ukraine's western allies for not providing enough military
support. Newshour hears from Kharkiv and from John Herbst a former US ambassador to Ukraine. Also in the programme: the dispute over the billion-dollar galleon; and campaigning starts in the UK's election. (Picture: A firefighter washes up his face as he works at a compound of a print works hit by Russian missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine May 23, 2024. Credit: Reuters)

Seven killed as Russia pounds Kharkiv

In a surprise move, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a summer UK general election to take place on 4th July.  Also on the programme: lawyers for the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo say they have new evidence from whistleblowers that the US technology giant, Apple, is illegally obtaining minerals from gangs; and South Africa’s former president, Jacob Zuma, has told the BBC he wants to change the country’s constitution after he was barred from running for parliament in next week’s elections. (Photo: Rishi Sunak issues a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London, after calling a general election. Credit: Lucy North/PA Wire)

Famine looms in Sudan as a result of its "forgotten war"

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