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Ukraine: Who's winning the war?
Russia has stepped up its attacks in Ukraine and is putting pressure on Kharkiv.

How much trouble are UK universities in?
Domestic fees haven't risen with inflation and foreign student visas are set to curbed.

Avian flu is evolving but what risk does it pose to us?
Avian flu has killed millions of birds and seals and it's now infecting cows in America

Why is the water industry in so much trouble?
Britain's biggest water suppliers are struggling with sewage, leaks and huge debts.

How does America fix its border crisis?
Who's crossing the US border, why and how does the government tackle it effectively?

Are Britain's missing workers really a problem?
1 in 5 people in the UK are not in paid work, but they're also not looking for a job.

What does Iran want?
What the short and long term aims of the Iranian regime?

What's happened to Hamas?
What do we know about Hamas after 6 months of war with Israel?

What's the future of the state pension?
David Aaronovitch and guests ask whether the state pension is sustainable in the long term

Election special 3. Uncertain times for the ANC in South Africa
The ANC has been in power for 30 years, but as its popularity wanes, what happens next?