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What are the chances that the Russia-Ukraine war will end?
Episode 1294
Russia and Ukraine target each other with large-scale drone attacks. Tension rises in Europe after Russian drone incursions in Poland and Romania. US President Donald Trump's efforts to end the war h…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
How might Gulf states react to Israel's strike on Qatar?
Episode 1293
International condemnation at the UN Security Council for Israel's attack on Qatar. Qatari prime minister meets US President Donald Trump ahead of a regional summit in Doha. What can Gulf states do? …
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
What's fuelling this trend of political violence in the US?
Episode 1292
An attack that exposes the deep polarisation in America. The shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk has triggered fears of a cycle of political violence. But what's fuelling this tr…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
How far will the US go in defending Tel Aviv?
Episode 1291
How much of a burden has Israel become for the US? Washington stands accused of shielding Benjamin Netanyahu's government as it continues its genocide in Gaza. From providing weapons to using veto po…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
How will Israel's strike on Qatar affect the Gaza ceasefire deal?
Episode 1290
Israel's strike in Qatar is condemned around the world. Benjamin Netanyahu says it targeted leaders of Hamas. It comes as he's expanding Israel's war on Gaza. So, how will this strike affect the conf…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
What's behind the French prime minister resigning?
Episode 1289
France's prime minister quits after losing a confidence vote in parliament. There's a sense of deja vu. The country is in a deep financial crisis that a succession of prime ministers hasn't been able…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
How dangerous is the shooting in occupied East Jerusalem?
Episode 1288
A gun attack at an illegal Israeli settlement in Occupied East Jerusalem. Settler and army violence against Palestinians there and elsewhere in the Occupied West Bank have intensified under the far-r…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Will the raid on Hyundai workers cause tension between the US and South Korea?
Episode 1287
South Korean workers held in a US immigration swoop - the latest jolt to a once rock-solid relationship. Turbulence too, over tariffs and military spending. Is the raid a one-off - or a sign of deepe…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Why is UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in trouble?
Episode 1286
A political crisis for the UK prime minister - reshuffling his cabinet after his deputy quit for not paying enough tax. He's under attack too from the right-wing Reform UK party over migration. A yea…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Is a new bloc being formed to challenge the US and the West?
Episode 1285
The leaders of China, Russia and North Korea together for the first time - at a major military parade in Beijing. The three nuclear powers have shared interests, but competing ones too. Is a new bloc…
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago