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Pascale Harter introduces correspondents' and reporters' stories from Ukraine, Guatemala, Kenya and the Philippines.

The prospect of a ceasefire in Ukraine may appeal to a war-weary people - but it also raises new questions about the purpose of the three years of war the country has already fought. In Kyiv, James Landale found civilians and their leaders adjusting to new realities, including a much tougher view of their nation's global allies and its immediate future.

Guatemala's President Bernardo Arevalo was elected to clean up his country's notorious record of corruption and looting of state funds. He promised much - but after a year in power, how much has he been able to deliver? Jane Chambers examines how he's been stymied by an obstinate Attorney General, and hears what the Guatemalans who voted him in want from him now.

Between 2020 and 2023 the Horn of Africa endured its worst drought for 40 years, and millions in the region often went hungry. Extreme weather events are happening more often, making it harder for farmers to plan their work and save their crops. As Peter Yeung reports from Kenya, new technology and data sharing offer one way out, offering them a chance to see further into the future and boost yields.

When he was President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte didn't try to hide his crackdown on drug crime - even boasting about it. Few dared to speak out against the campaign of killing which hit squads waged against alleged dealers and users. Now the former President is in the Hague to answer charges of crimes against humanity. Tim Mansel was in Manila airport just as the man once called "the Punisher" was arrested.

Producer: Polly Hope
Editor: Max Deveson
Production Co-ordinator: Janet Staples

Image: The aftermath of a Russian drone attack, Credit: Global Images Ukraine/Getty Images