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America's mass shootings: A 'weekly tradition'?

We hear from Americans dealing with the reality of mass shootings in their country.

America鈥檚 ongoing crisis with gun violence is once again in the spotlight following the shooting at a July 4 parade in Highland Park, Illinois. Governor Jay Robert Pritzker has warned that mass shootings have now become a 鈥渨eekly American tradition鈥. We hear from two young Americans dealing with the reality of mass shootings in their country, and hear how their lives are being impacted by the violence.

Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis in more than 70 years. The energy minister has issued a stark warning over the country's fuel stocks, and families are going hungry, many are joining foodbanks for the first time to feed their children. We hear a conversation from two people directly impacted by the fuel and food crisis.

The north of Italy is experiencing its worst drought in 70 years. A state of emergency has been declared in five northern regions surrounding the Po River. Our 91热爆 correspondent based in Italy explains how badly the droughts are affecting the country and particularly its farmers.

Turkey鈥檚 inflation rate has increased to almost 80% 鈥 the highest in 24 years 鈥 as President Recep Tayyip Erdo臒an鈥檚 unconventional economic policies continued to drive up the cost of living. The cost of food has doubled. Our correspondent gives us the latest on the situation in the country.

(Photo: A blanket bearing the US flag abandoned along the parade route following the Fourth of July shooting. Credit: Reuters)

50 minutes

Last on

Tue 5 Jul 2022 15:06GMT

Broadcast

  • Tue 5 Jul 2022 15:06GMT

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