Series 2

This week, Shawn Yuan is in Mexico investigating the extraordinary story of one of the world's most wanted fugitives - a man accused of fuelling the global fentanyl crisis. And from Mexico to Kenya, BBC Eye goes inside the online manosphere.

This week, in the aftermath of a political earthquake in Hungary, Stephanie Hegarty explores whether the downfall of Viktor Orbán could be a warning sign for populist leaders everywhere, and BBC Eye investigates the Russian nationalists who are taking the law into their own hands.

This week, BBC Eye talks to Ukrainians civilians abused in Russian-occupied Ukraine and tracks down the prison guards, officials and soldiers likely responsible. And Kurumi Mori explores a question now shaping the future of Japan: as the country relies more on foreign workers, can it embrace greater diversity without losing what it means to be Japanese?

Nawal al Maghafi journeys across Iran to areas rarely accessed by international journalists, speaking to people from across Iranian society about the impact of the war, and what comes next. Also, rare access to the motorcycle riders who risk their lives to smuggle Iranian fuel across the mountains into Pakistan. The BBC's senior international correspondent Nawal Al Maghafi is reporting from Tehran on condition that none of her material is used on the BBC's Persian Service. These restrictions apply to all international media organisations operating in Iran.

On this episode, Aleem Maqbool reports from Cape Coast, Ghana, on the country's efforts to spearhead a global campaign for reparations from nations and institutions that profited from the transatlantic slave trade. And BBC Eye has exclusive access to Interpol officers as they target human trafficking networks in West Africa and help a father search for his missing children.‌

In this episode, Mahjooba Nowrouzi reports from Afghanistan on the fate of the young women footballers in exile fighting for their voices to be heard. And BBC Eye has rare access inside Afghanistan's Taliban leadership, offering remarkable insight into the men now shaping the country's future.

In this episode, Yemisi Adegoke reports on Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisis and meets some of the girls who survived an abduction four years ago and are now back at school in defiance of their kidnappers. And BBC Eye investigates claims Nigeria's Christians are being deliberately targeted for their faith.

In this episode: João Fellet is in Brazil ahead of the election there and he investigates El Salvador's controversial crackdown on gang violence. Once considered one of the world's most dangerous countries, El Salvador has seen violent crime fall dramatically. But as politicians elsewhere in Latin America, including Brazil, look to its example, we ask what lies behind the headlines? And what has this transformation really cost?

In this episode: Rebecca Henschke reports from Indonesia on a devastating environmental crisis as vast forest and peatland fires burn across the country, covering the region in toxic haze and raising urgent questions about climate, industry and political accountability. And BBC Eye investigates allegations of abuse at some of Indonesia's Islamic boarding schools, as a former student speaks out, we examine claims that powerful institutions have helped shield an accused teacher from justice.

In this episode, Anna Holligan reports from Malta, where a landmark verdict in the murder case of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has reignited questions about corruption, accountability and whether reforms promised after her death have ever been fully delivered. Plus, BBC Eye reports on a story of power, secrecy and murder at the heart of South Africa's security establishment.