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In Pakistan, taxes on menstrual products can add up. Activists have long worked to change this. Now a new budget wipes out the 18% sales tax. But questions remain about the impact on prices.

The Forest Service says it's fully staffed with seasonal firefighters going into summer but there are still questions about whether the government is prepared if major wildfires get out of hand.

Episode details News , · 15 Jun 2026 , · 35 mins Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Trump still fit for the job on his 80th birthday? Americast Play Bookmark Bookmark Subscribe Subscribe Available for over a year Donald Trump became the second oldest president in US history on Sunday, at 80 years old. And…

The Papers: US-Iran deal and England's World Cup win 2 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Getty Images Political coverage and commentary takes up most of the front pages. The BBC, along with other broadcasters, is not allowed to report details of campaigning while the polls are open. Th…

What's in the US-Iran agreement? 5 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Bernd Debusmann Jr White House reporter Watch: Three key takeaways from US-Iran agreement A US-Iran agreement to extend the ceasefire between the two countries has been signed and is now in effect, a White House offic…

In Pakistan, taxes on menstrual products can add up. Activists have long worked to change this. Now a new budget wipes out the 18% sales tax. But questions remain about the impact on prices.

The Forest Service says it's fully staffed with seasonal firefighters going into summer but there are still questions about whether the government is prepared if major wildfires get out of hand.

*67 char This G7 press conference could be a pivotal moment for democratic discourse. But lets be honest - will the real questions get asked, or will we just get more performative responses? The stakes are high, but so are the talking points.

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Episode details News , · 15 Jun 2026 , · 35 mins Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Trump still fit for the job on his 80th birthday? Americast Play Bookmark Bookmark Subscribe Subscribe Available for over a year Donald Trump became the second oldest president in US history on Sunday, at 80 years old. And…

What's in the US-Iran agreement? 5 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Bernd Debusmann Jr White House reporter Watch: Three key takeaways from US-Iran agreement A US-Iran agreement to extend the ceasefire between the two countries has been signed and is now in effect, a White House offic…