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100 days of anti-government protests in Iran.

President Xi speaks for first time since Covid policy relaxed.

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Ambulance workers strike

New Israeli government announced

Beth Mead wins SPOTY

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High Court rules in favour of government's Rwanda policy.

COP 15 UN biodiversity summit reaches landmark deal.

Dutch apology for role in colonial slavery.

After one of the worst days for Russian missile attacks in Ukraine we hear how life struggles on through blackouts and power failures.

Also on the programme: After a scandal, arrests and the announcement of new ethics rules in the EU parliament - the EU's ombudsman Emily O'Reilly tells us an urgent overhaul is needed. And - Pelosi in the House - a daughter's documentary about one of America's most powerful women.

We have a rare interview with an Iranian doctor who's been treating wounded anti-government protestors - and hear about the lengths he's gone to help them.

Also on the programme: As nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland go on strike - we hear more about the woman leading their cause - Pat Cullen. And the US government releases thousands of official documents about JFK's assassination for the first time.

Rishi Sunak has outlined measures aimed at deterring migrants from crossing the Channel in small boats - including plans to send back thousands of Albanians within months. We assess the proposals with a former Border Force official and a lawyer.

Scientists hail a major breakthrough in nuclear fusion - but what is it and how could it help our thirst for clean energy?

And we speak to a former member of Twitter's Trust and Safety Council about why Elon Musk disbanded it.

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Iran executes 2nd protester.

Lockerbie "bombmaker" appears in court.

Zimbabwe power outages.

and the next generation of weather satellites.

As Brittney Griner - the US basketball star freed in a Russian prisoner swap comes home - we speak to the twin brother of Paul Whelan - the American left behind in a Russian penal colony.

Also on the programme: Prime Minster Rishi Sunak has thanked the army for stepping in during the Christmas strike period - but what do soldiers think about missing their holidays? And sexual harassment in public is to become a criminal offence in England. We hear from Conservative MP Caroline Nokes who is Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee.

Also tonight: the first execution of an Iranian protester

And the impact of mental health on the “economically inactive”

A controversial coal mine in Cumbria has been approved by the government - despite concern from environmentalists that it undermines attempts to tackle climate change.

Also on the programme: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is promising new laws against strikes. And 25 people linked to the Reichsbürger movement are being held in Germany on suspicion of plotting to overthrow the government.