Piers Litherland has been called a modern-day Indiana Jones. He’s a former banker-turned-archaeologist who led the discovery of the lost tomb of Tutankhamun's relative, Thutmose II. As a child, Litherland was obsessed with Egypt. It was a passion that never left him, even as he pursued a career in finance. But it was only after a chance meeting with an eminent Egyptologist from Cambridge that he decided to ditch the office job and follow his heart. Since then, Litherland has headed a joint Anglo-Egyptian mission in Egypt’s Western Wadis - funding the project himself. Then, in February 2025, his team made what’s been called ‘the discovery of the century’ - the tomb of Thutmose II, an ancestor of Tutankhamun. Litherland said he cried when he realised what he'd found. Stephen Smith speaks to friends, family and colleagues of Piers Litherland, charting his life and passion that led to the discovery of the first tomb of an Egyptian King since Tutankhamun in 1922.

Presenter: Stephen Smith Producers: Ben Crighton and Natasha Fernandes Production Co-ordinator: Maria Ogundele Sound: James Beard Editor: Nick Holland Credits: Archive recording and audio logs of archaeological dig, Rabee Eissa and Jenny Litherland

South Africa salvage a 1-1 draw against Tanzania and the Women's Africa Cup of Nations holders are virtually assured of a place in the quarter-finals.

Mali edge closer to a quarter-final place at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after coming from behind to claim a 1-1 draw against Ghana.

A St Austell man shares his fond memories of the Live Aid concert at Wembley, 40 years on.

A stray bullet burst into Bridgit Njoki's home while police were clashing with anti-government protesters.

Residents of eastern DR Congo say the country's appearance at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations provides hope at a time of conflict.

The United States cuts the length of its visas for citizens of Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana and Nigeria.

Nigeria cannot accept Venezuelans because "we already have over 230 million people," says the foreign minister.

The study looked at vaccines deployed during outbreaks of five deadly diseases.

The court says there are "reasonable grounds" to believe claims of war crimes in western Sudan.

Tension is rising in Kenya after a new wave of anti-government protests against alleged government corruption and police brutality.

Dozens have been killed and many have condemned the words of President William Ruto, who’s said that protesters targeting businesses should be shot in the legs.

Anita Nkonge, a BBC reporter in Nairobi, explains what has been happening; plus we hear from young Kenyans who have attended the protests.

Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Iqra Farooq Producers: Emilia Jansson, Josh Jenkins, Emily Horler and Maria Clara Montoya Editor: Julia Ross-Roy

Nigeria net a late winner against Botswana to become the first side to book a place in the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Liberia was founded by freed slaves and the country has long-standing historical ties with the US.

West Indies great Brian Lara tells South Africa's Wiaan Mulder he should have tried to overhaul his Test record of 400 not out instead of declaring.

Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya wins a partial victory at the European Court of Human Rights in her long legal battle over athletics' sex eligibility rules.

South Africa has been at the forefront of the successful battle to halt the spread of HIV/Aids - until now.

At least three of the 25 people on board the Eternity C were killed after it was attacked by the Iran-backed group.

Researchers in Morocco are developing dry-land agriculture at ICARDA (the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas). It is home to a gene bank, in which around 150,000 different seed-types are kept in perfectly calibrated cold vaults, and duplicated to protect them from ‘fire, earthquake and war.’ They’re used for the creation of new varieties - such as wheat or lentils resistant to drought or disease, without pesticides. The gene bank is a public good - anyone, anywhere, can request seeds free of charge. Laaziza Atmani, head of the Al Amal women’s farming co-operative in the middle Atlas Mountains, uses ICARDA seeds and expertise to develop her couscous business. ‘Setting up the co-op changed our lives,’ she says.

Deep in rural South Africa, it’s a tough life for a farmer. John Moor has spent years tackling thieves who pilfer his livestock. One day he takes a bold step - chartering a plane to search for some missing cattle in the Drakensberg Mountains. He hopes it’ll give him the upper hand… but everything comes crashing down. John and his companion will find themselves stranded and injured somewhere in the huge range. The mission must switch from recovery to rescue…

A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins.

Written by Duncan Barrett | Produced by Ed Baranski | Assistant Producer: Luke Lonergan | Exec produced by Joel Duddell | Sound supervisor: Tom Pink | Sound design & audio editing by Jacob Booth, Liam Cameron, Miri Latham, Matt Peaty | Assembly editing by Rob Plummer | Compositions by Oliver Baines, Dorry Macaulay, Tom Pink | Mix & mastering: Cian Ryan-Morgan

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