Mayini Jones, BBC Africa correspondent reporting from South Africa on HIV and AIDS, discusses how US aid cuts have disrupted clinics and prevention work. The conversation also touches on Venezuela's legislature moving toward an amnesty that could free many political prisoners. Other highlights include Norway's corruption probe, a new cervical test from China, and an art world auction surprise.
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First Step Toward Venezuelan Amnesty
Venezuela's legislature approved the first step of an amnesty bill that could free hundreds of opposition figures and activists.
Luis Fajardo says it's a welcomed but partial move requiring further consultations and readings before becoming law.
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Amnesty Also Serves US Narrative
The amnesty aligns with US demands and offers Washington a way to show progress after its intervention.
Luis Fajardo warns of institutional duality, questioning how autonomous Venezuela's judiciary truly is.
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Norway's Epstein Fallout
Norway's media revelations linked prominent figures to Jeffrey Epstein, prompting a police probe into former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland.
Jagland has apologised for an error of judgment and faces requests to lift immunity for a full investigation.
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In Venezuela, families of political prisoners have been rallying outside the Supreme Court in Caracas, chanting for the release of their loved ones. Lawmakers in the country have approved the first step of an amnesty bill introduced by the interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, in a move towards freeing hundreds of opposition politicians, journalists and human rights activists detained under previous governments.
Also: scandal in Norway as police launch corruption investigation into the former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland's ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Scientists in China find a potential alternative to conventional cervical cancer tests. We find out how South Africa's fight against HIV has been affected by the sweeping cuts to the United States foreign aid programme. Finland becomes the latest country to adopt a priority traffic system, allowing lights to turn green for emergency vehicles. How a previously unknown Michelangelo drawing became an auction sensation. And - why ski jumpers are being accused of a very unusual form of cheating in the run-up to the Winter Olympics.
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