Imogen Foulkes

Imogen Foulkes, BBC Geneva correspondent covering UN affairs and funding challenges. Sarah Rainsford, BBC Kyiv reporter on the Ukraine conflict. They discuss two days of talks in Abu Dhabi, a 314-person prisoner swap and stalled peace progress. Also covered: the UN rights office funding crisis and Xi Jinping's high-profile calls with world leaders.

Faranak Amidi, a journalist passionate about women's rights, reports on a recent marathon in Iran where women defied hijab laws. She shares powerful stories of everyday acts of resistance following the 2022 protests. Beth Timmins delves into the plight of polar bears in Svalbard, discussing wildlife conservation amid climate threats. Julius Purcell highlights chestnut farmers in the Cévennes battling droughts while preserving tradition. Jordan Dunbar traces the resurgence of Irish whiskey, revealing its turbulent history and modern challenges. Imogen Foulkes examines Switzerland's complex neutrality during wartime.