Monday 31 July

After more drone attacks on Moscow, President Zelensky says “that war is returning to Russia”. Stephen Dalziel and Lynne O’Donnell consider the implications. Also on the programme: the UK grants new oil and gas licences, the Taliban meet US officials in Doha and why Twitter’s new sign is upsetting neighbours. Plus: the rules of Italian beach clubs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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