Will Grant

William Dunbar, journalist on Georgian archaeological digs and a political purge; Laura Bicker, Beijing correspondent on China's cautious Middle East stance; Leila Malana Allen, British–Iranian commentator on muted Nowruz; Carine Torbey, Beirut reporter on renewed Lebanese violence; Will Grant, Havana correspondent on Cuba's blackouts and healthcare strain. They discuss blackouts, wartime trauma, China’s calculations, cultural resistance, and ancient human finds.

Lucy Williamson, a BBC correspondent, delves into the conscription crisis in Israel's ultra-Orthodox community, revealing rising tensions and the potential political fallout. Will Grant discusses the surprising pardon of former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández and the mixed reactions in Tegucigalpa. Aleem Maqbool shares insights from the Pope's inaugural overseas trip, focusing on themes of interfaith dialogue. Rayhan Demytrie highlights ongoing protests in Georgia against government actions, reflecting public desires for EU integration amid fears of Russian influence.

Join BBC correspondent Will Grant, who has extensive experience reporting from Honduras, as he delves into the controversial pardon of Juan Orlando Hernández, a former president convicted of drug trafficking. Grant explores the strategic implications of this decision amidst US-Honduran relations, revealing how Trump’s motives intertwine with migration and election dynamics. He discusses Hernández's political rise, the role of Roger Stone in the pardon discussions, and the mixed reactions from a skeptical Honduran public. It's a gripping examination of power, politics, and the complexities of US involvement in Central America.