04.13.2024 - By BBC World Service
The long-awaited political council has been put in charge in Haiti where armed gangs remain in control of the capital. We speak to a member of the new group nominally in charge. Also on the programme: The Israeli military says Iran has launched a wave of drones towards Israel; and the interpreter for the Japanese baseball star, Shohei Ohtani, has surrendered to authorities after he was accused of stealing $16 million from the player. (Photo: Police officers take part in an operation on the surroundings of the National Penitentiary following a fire. Credit: Reuters)