Today - 28/06/2008

Presented by John Humphrys and Edward Stourton. Including: After years of disagreement, there are signs that the international community is nearing a compromise over whaling. Richard Black reports on an unlikely peace between whaling nations and those like Britain who have fought to maintain the global moratorium on commercial whaling. Professor Peter Barham of Bristol University has discovered a new method for tracking penguins, using the spots on their chest. Thought for the Day with writer Rhidian Brook. MPs on the Treasury Select Committee have said that more must be done to compensate those hit by the abolition of the 10p tax band. Committee chairman John McFall MP offerss his thoughts. The votes have been cast in Zimbabwe's presidential second round election, but the crisis in the country continues. John Simpson reports on the reaction to the vote from inside the country and we hear one Zimbabwean's account of election day in Harare. Markets analyst Howard Wheeldon and Conservative shadow business secretary Alan Duncan discuss the effect of oil prices on economic stability. Germany play Spain in the final of Euro 2008 on Sunday. Spanish Ambassador Carlos Miranda and German Charge d'Affaires Dr Eckhard Lubkemeier compete for listeners' support. The band who opened the original Glastonbury 38 years ago are playing the festival again. Jon Kay meets veteran rockers Stackridge. Scottish Labour leader Wendy Alexander is expected to announce she will stand down. Glen Campbell reports.