Anticipation and Controversy in a High-Profile Trial

Today, we look at what’s in the deal struck between the United States and Ukraine that will give Washington access to some of the war-torn country's natural resources.

International editor Jeremy Bowen also explains what it could mean for the conflict.

And the Football Association has banned transgender women from playing in women’s matches in England. Legal correspondent Dominic Casciani and sports journalist Jane Dougall put the decision into context.

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