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Rohingya refugees’ perilous journey in search of safety – BBC News

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February 29, 2024

More than 200 Rohingya refugees are believed to have died or gone missing at sea in 2020 in search of a better life. The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, says more than a third of those who made the perilous journeys from refugee camps in Bangladesh to Malaysia and Indonesia were children. Many starved at sea on boats operated by smugglers before being turned away at their final point of destination, due to Covid-19 restrictions. The Rohingya Muslims had already fled their homes in Myanmar to escape persecution and returning to Bangladesh by sea has been complicated, with authorities refusing to allow most boats to dock in the country’s mainland. These are the stories of some who survived. Reporter: BBC South Asia correspondent Rajini Vaidyanathan. Produced by Peter Emmerson. Animation by Davies Surya. Additional filming and production by Omar and Mohammad Faruk.

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Was Scotland built to go viral? | In Case You Missed It

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54 minutes ago

June 12, 2026

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Tourism is a multi-billion-pound industry in Scotland, but when social media algorithms turn remote locations into must-see hotspots, the consequences can be complicated.

While tourism brings vital income to rural communities, it can also put pressure on landscapes, infrastructure and local life.

So how do we strike the right balance? And how can we explore the world without damaging the very places we’ve come to see?

In this video…

00:00 – Intro
00:45 – Scotland has gone… viral
01:08 – The data behind Scotland’s internet popularity
01:43 – More visitors, more problems?
02:44 – Visitor numbers explained
03:15 – Meet Chris Lawlor – Scottish content creator
05:48 – The affect on rural communities
06:36 – Outlining local issues with BBC reporter Cameron
10:00 – Right to roam, explained
11:02 – What do local people think about tourism?
12:06 – What’s being done to reduce the negative impacts of tourism?
13:24 – Chris Lawlor’s top tips
14:05 – Summary

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What does US Secretary of State Marco Rubio want? | The Global Story

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2 hours ago

June 12, 2026

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As a Florida senator, Marco Rubio seemed to hold an opposing world view to Donald Trump; on Russia-Ukraine, on China, on USAID, and more. He notably called Trump a “con man”, and Trump in turn dubbed him, “little Marco”.

And yet now, as US Secretary of State, Rubio has made himself indispensable to the president on foreign affairs, bringing his own background to play in policy on Venezuela and Cuba, and shaping the US’ approach to further interventions abroad.

Trump has even indicated that he wants Rubio to run on a joint ticket with JD Vance for the next US presidency.

How has Rubio tailored himself to Trump’s world view? And what difference would he bring as a potential presidential candidate?

Tom Bateman, the BBC’s State Department correspondent, regularly travels with Rubio, and he joins Asma on today’s show.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:34 Who is Marco Rubio?
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05:15 Why did Trump and Rubio not get on?
06:58 Is Rubio influencing US policy?
12:00 Rubio’s view on foreign conflicts
15:50 What’s Rubio’s view on alliances?
21:45 Could Marco Rubio become the next US president?

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