Sirin was the daughter of one of Thailand’s leading political figures in the fifties. In a secret treaty of friendship with Communist China, her father sent her to be raised by Zhou Enlai. A remarkable story.

The Central African Republic has been wracked by violence for years. Now villagers, with the support of the government, are forming militias to defend themselves against the Zaraguinas and rebels.

Could it be possible to convert sunrays falling on the African desert into electricity? Then channel it towards Europe, providing the whole continent with unlimited clean, affordable sustainable energy?

Last summer blockades went up around Gaza. Now as Israeli tanks roll into the region we bring back this fascinating story of life behind the blockade. A strong back-story to the week’s events.

The annual gathering of truckers in Kanazawa is the temple of Bling on wheels. Drivers in love with their trucks show off the machines they spend fortunes adorning.