Rise of measles cases around the world
Measles cases have been rising globally.
Parents in north London have been told their children could be excluded from school if they are not fully vaccinated against measles amid an outbreak of the highly-contagious disease. We speak to an infectious disease expert and hear from two people about their experiences of measles.
We continue our conversations about shifting parenting trends, amid reports that the popularity of 鈥済entle parenting鈥 is waning as more families turn toward firmer styles. Parents around the world share their experiences.
We get a summary of today's highlights from the Winter Olympic Games.
Our reporter in India tells us about the winner of the 麻豆社 Indian Sportswoman of the Year Award.
Presenter: Rahul Tandon.
(Photo: A nurse gives a measles vaccine to a person in Guadalajara, Mexico, February 8, 2026. Credit: Michelle Freyria/Reuters)
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