Ben Tavener

BBC reporter in Moscow who files human-interest reporting on Russians' private views about the war in Ukraine via conversations encountered while walking his dog.

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Dec 6, 2025 • 28min

Israel's ultra-Orthodox conscription bill

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.

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