We speak to Syrians who react to news about the US lifting sanctions on their country.
Syria has described a meeting of its new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, with President Trump as historic. During their brief talks, Mr Trump urged the Syrian president to normalise ties with Israel. It came a day after Mr Trump announced that the US was lifting sanctions on Syria, in a major boost to Mr al-Sharaa's efforts to stabilise the country after overthrowing Bashar al-Assad five months ago. We speak to people who work in the tourism and hospitality sector about the impact.
Israeli airstrikes have intensified in Gaza, with Palestinian health officials saying that at least 80 have been killed since dawn on Wednesday. We have the latest.
The Nigerian international footballer Taiwo Awoniyi is in an induced coma after undergoing surgery on a serious abdominal injury he sustained during an English Premier League match on Sunday. Our sports reporter explains.
The story of Oliver Widger, a blogger who is sailing across the Pacific Ocean with only one companion - his cat, Phoenix - has gone viral on TikTok. We speak to a couple who post stories on Instagram about travelling with their dog.
Presenter: Joe Inwood.
(Photo: A man sells coffee along a street, on the day U.S. President Donald Trump announces that he would order the lifting of sanctions on Syria, in Latakia, Syria May 14, 2025. Credit: Karam Al-Masri/Reuters)
