Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defends himself as he faces MPs over Partygate, and President Macron of France defends his pension reforms.

Plus, a sporting u-turn and Winnie The Pooh falls foul in Hong Kong.

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As Russia and China's leaders meet, what does their strengthening alliance mean for the rest of the world? Plus, the oldest football manager in the Premier League - and could the French turn on King Charles?

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Credit Suisse becomes the latest financial giant to need rescuing - sparking fears over the global financial system.

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Also, against the backdrop of civil war, an ambitious director brings Shakespeare to audiences in the Yemen. And the UK's Home Secretary is making plans to deport migrants to Rwanda by the summer.

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Also, fears that the 'Yellow Vest' protests of 2018 are to be repeated in France and Taylor Swift unites the States.

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The UK government's banned staff from having TikTok on their work phones - but why? Plus, damning revelations about the German army, and an iconic London institution returns.

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Picking sides: the US is warned of collateral damage to smaller countries forced to choose between superpowers. Plus - Britain wins in an American sport and people are questioning whether Hugh Grant is rude or just British after that Oscars interview.

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The Times' film critic is unhappy after Everything Everywhere All At Once cleaned up at the Oscars. Plus - a bank's been sold for a pound and Tom Cruise's helicopter request is rejected.

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Audio credit: AMPAS, BBC

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