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Matt Gaetz: Trump's choice for attorney general

We have the latest on Donald Trump's cabinet nominations.

Several Republicans have expressed unease over Donald Trump's nomination of the controversial congressman, Matt Gaetz, to be his attorney general. Mr Gaetz has been under investigation for sexual misconduct and drug use, which he denies. We explain who Matt Gaetz is and speak to our correspondent in Washington.

We speak to an activist from Brazil who is attending the UN's climate conference in Azerbaijan. She shares her concerns over the impact of climate change in her country and over the lack of progress in Baku.

Social media platform Bluesky has picked up more than one million new users since the US election, with many leaving X. We explain what Bluesky is and hear from those who have just joined.

Red alerts have been lifted in Spain after 24 hours of heavy rain. We hear from people in Malaga and Valencia.

Presenter: Mark Lowen.

(Photo: Matt Gaetz. May 2024. Credit: David 'Dee' Delgado/Reuters)

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