The government defends its changes to the prisoner early release scheme
Summary
This episode covers the UK government's controversial early prisoner release scheme, which sparked outrage after killers of PC Andrew Harper remained eligible. It reports on the rescue of 170 migrants from a burning Channel dinghy and the political fallout from the mass influx into Ceuta. Additional stories include FIFA's internal crisis, rising Scottish exam pass rates, and Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure.
Topics discussed
Intro and BBC Global Story promotion
News headlines: Prison release, migrant rescue, FIFA, and exams
Prison overcrowding crisis and early release scheme controversy
Rescue of 170 migrants from burning dinghy in the Channel
EU response to migrant influx in Ceuta, Spain
FIFA president Infantino faces backlash over World Cup stake sale
Arrest of Afghan boxer in Greece over aid worker's death
News summary and Global Story promo
Rising exam pass rates in Scotland and the attainment gap
Ukraine attacks Russian warehouses and drone 'safari' in Kherson
Mass funeral in Gaza and stalled peace negotiations
Conservative candidate selection of former neo-Nazi activist
Apple challenges UK government over encryption backdoor
Gatwick Airport second runway expansion approved
English National Ballet data breach
Princess Eugenie gives birth to daughter in Portugal
PETA calls for cabbage fiesta to replace mackerel festival
Egyptian man to stand trial for impersonating a judge
Final headlines and closing credits
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