Nawal Al-Maghafi, a BBC investigations correspondent recently embedded with the Kenyan police in Haiti, discusses the overwhelming gang violence that plagues Port-au-Prince. She reveals that an astonishing 85% of the capital is under gang control, following the assassination of Haiti's president in 2021. The UN's response includes a new Multinational Security Support Mission, but its effectiveness is still in question. Personal accounts from young Haitian women illustrate how they navigate life under these dire circumstances and their hopes for a safer future.

Today, we look at renewed US/UK airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen and the reaction to this year’s Oscar nominations.To give a clearer picture of why the US and the UK have conducted a fresh wave of strikes Adam is joined by International Correspondent for Newsnight Nawal al-Maghafi and former UK diplomat in Yemen, Arthur Snell.Plus, this year’s Oscar nominations are OUT! We return to the phenomenon of Barbenheimer to ask who will win more awards? Our culture and media editor, Katie Razzall brings us all the shocks and surprises from this year’s nominations. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Sam McLaren and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Journalist Nawal Al-Maghafi investigates a new smuggling route where Syrian refugees are choosing to leave Europe and return to war-torn Syria. The podcast explores the emotional turmoil, challenges, and determination of refugees in Germany, highlighting their struggle for integration, finding work, and navigating societal norms. It sheds light on the complex realities of migration and the refugees' yearning for a better future.