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Russian forces withdraw from Ukrainian city of Kherson

The city is known to be hugely strategic since Russia waged war in the country.

In Ukraine, Russian forces are withdrawing from the strategically important city of Kherson, the first to be captured by Vladimir Putin. But rather than celebrating, Ukrainians are cautious and skeptical, questioning whether Russia's retreat is genuine.

After the mid term elections in the United States, control of the Senate and Congress as a whole remains in the balance. President Joe Biden will have to work with the Republicans who look set to control the House of Representatives, even on divisive topics like climate change.

Also in the programme, despite the risks, one of Iran's most popular actresses Taraneh Alidootsi, poses on social media without a headscarf and with a message of solidarity for protesters.

50 minutes

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  • Thu 10 Nov 2022 06:06GMT