Outrage in India after women paraded naked
We explain what is behind the violence in the state of Manipur.
A video showing two women being paraded naked by a mob in the north-eastern state of Manipur, hit by violent ethnic clashes, has sparked outrage in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the incident had "shamed India" and that "no guilty will be spared". We get reaction from India and speak to our regional expert.
The women's football World Cup has opened with victories for Australia and New Zealand, the two host nations. We bring together football fans around the world who are watching the games at home to hear about their expectations for the tournament.
The Iraqi government has ordered the Swedish ambassador in Baghdad to leave as a diplomatic dispute over the recent burning of the Quran in Stockholm intensifies. We get more from our regional analyst.
American country star Jason Aldean has denied claims his new music video is racist and promotes gun violence. We talk about the backlash to the video.
(Photo: Indian PM Modi condemns Manipur incident during parliament session, New Delhi, India - 20 Jul 2023. Credit: HARISH TYAGI/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
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