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Rachel Townsend is in Brazil to meet those still impacted by the Fundao Tailings dam collapse in 2015 that released 50million cubic metres of toxic waste into the River Doce. Sam Holder is in France, ahead of the first anniversary of the attack on Israel, where 38% of the Jewish population are contemplating leaving for Israel after recent election results. Geraint Vincent reports from South Africa where thousands of captive lions face an uncertain future after the government suggested phasing out the farming of the animals for trophy hunting.

Nina Hossain presents as Kafui Okpattah reports from on the African American population in Ghana, asking why they chose to make the African nation their permanent home ahead of the upcoming US election. Three young people in Gaza give their unabridged accounts of their year of war and Debi Edward is in Mongolia at a festival showcasing the skills of the Kazakh golden eagle hunters.

Nina Hossain hosts as Sejal Karia reports on the hurricanes in Florida as residents clean up the damage and ask what a new administration will do about weather emergencies. Rachel Townsend learns about dengue fever in Brazil and an innovative strategy to combat the virus by using mosquitoes to thwart transmission and Kaf Okpattah speaks to carpenters in Ghana about their tradition of decorating fantasy coffins.