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Syria: How Assad fell, the view from Damascus and US response
Rebels in Syria have seized the capital Damascus and ousted President Bashar al-Assad has fled to Russia. We hear from the ground as the lightning ad…
1 year, 3 months ago
NATO and Europe’s new ‘Cold War’
As the war between Russia and Ukraine rages, trouble is brewing for NATO’s EU countries. Beyond Russia’s aggression, subtle acts of hybrid warfare ar…
1 year, 3 months ago
Notre-Dame Cathedral, healthcare executives’ risk and Antony Blinken
Donald Trump will travel to Paris for the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral as French president Emmanuel Macron faces turmoil at home. The health…
1 year, 3 months ago
UnitedHealth shooting, France in crisis, Bitcoin, Hegseth and transgender care
A manhunt is underway for the gunman who shot and killed United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson. As the French government collapsed, several thousand p…
1 year, 3 months ago
South Korea turmoil, Biden’s Africa legacy and AI around the house
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment after declaring martial law only to climb down hours later. President Joe Biden pledges lastin…
1 year, 3 months ago
France’s political turmoil, election deniers and Japan’s bears
The French government is all but certain to collapse after far-right and left-wing parties submitted no-confidence motions against Prime Minister Mic…
1 year, 3 months ago
Hunter Biden, Syria, Panama Canal and space junk
U.S. President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, having previously said he would stay out of legal proceedings against him. The Syrian go…
1 year, 3 months ago
The evolving face of retail
It's the day after Black Friday and holiday shopping is officially underway. That much has stayed the same. In this episode though, we take a look at…
1 year, 3 months ago
Australia’s social media ban, Lebanon's fragile ceasefire, Russia’s missile and Ireland’s election
Australia passes the world’s first law banning under 16s from social media. Israel and Hezbollah trade accusations of ceasefire violations. Voters he…
1 year, 3 months ago
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Gaza fears, fentanyl vs. tariffs and obesity drugs
As a ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah in Lebanon takes effect, Palestinians in Gaza feel increasingly abandoned without a sim…
1 year, 3 months ago