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Protests in Ukraine against removal of defence minister

Protests have been taking place in several Ukrainian cities.

The Commander of Ukraine's armed forces has called for a renewed focus on effective strategy in the war. General Syrskyi's comments came amid a row with the out-going defence minister, Mykhailo Federov, whose removal has sparked protests. We speak to our Ukraine expert and hear from protesters.

Ten unreleased tracks by David Bowie are set to be shared with the public, recorded in the early part of his career when he was known as Davie Jones. Our reporter explains.

At least 11 people have died in a fire at an orphanage in the capital Algiers. Our global affairs reporter has details.

And we speak to our sports reporters about the talking points in the football World Cup.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: People protest against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's decision to replace Mykhailo Fedorov as defence minister, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, July 16, 2026. Credit: Thomas Peter/Reuters)

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