It seems trivial but in the US the Democrats are spending as much time on ensuring Joe Biden doesn't fall over as they are on any policy - could a simple trip really hamper the President's chances at next year's election?

Desperate North Koreans are trying a dangerous route to the South as defection increasingly becomes their only option for a better life - and it's proving fatal.

Also on the World in 10 today, a mortician rescues a woman who was declared dead but arrived still breathing, King Charles saves the business of a young vintner and could the world record-breaking marathon trainer help your amateur running?

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