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South Africa saw a spate of violent shootings over the last week triggering conspiracy theories and suspicion. South Africa has been simmering since last Summer, when the country saw some of the worst outbreaks of violence in decades. Andrew Harding says there is a jittery mood in the country.

The authorities in Uzbekistan - a former Soviet republic - have declared a state of emergency and a night-time curfew in the region of Karakalpakstan, following protests about moves to restrict its autonomy. Although the planned constitutional changes have now been withdrawn, Uzbek authorities have imposed a security clampdown and an information black-out. Joanna Lillis was there.

The recent US Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v Wade had an immediate impact in red states like Arkansas. The ruling has effectively given states the right to determine their own abortion laws, and in the case of Arkansas the state鈥檚 Attorney-General implemented an almost complete ban. Sophie Long was at an abortion clinic in Little Rock when the news broke.

The Fuego volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Central America, and an eruption four years ago devastated the surrounding region, killing at least 200 hundred people. Several thousand more were displaced, but many have since returned both to live and to farm the mineral rich land in the surrounding area. Isabelle Stanley set up camp on a nearby peak.

The annual Dolomites Marathon in the Italian Alps is one of the major events for hardcore cycling enthusiasts. Some 86 miles in length it weaves its way through spectacular mountain passes. Dominic Casciani decided to take on the challenge once more, after a twelve-year reprieve.

Presenter: Kate Adie
Producer: Serena Tarling
Production Coordinator: Gemma Ashman
Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith