Lucy Williamson

Join Sarah Rainsford, BBC Europe correspondent, as she analyzes the EU's historic agreement to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027, highlighting its impact on Russia's economy. Lucy Williamson, BBC Middle East correspondent, dives into the heated controversy surrounding Israel's new conscription draft for ultra-Orthodox Jews, exploring the societal implications and public protests. The discussion is enriched with insights into failed US-Russia peace talks and France's diplomatic maneuvering in China.

Lucy Williamson, a BBC Middle East correspondent, shares her firsthand observations from Gaza, detailing the complexities of the ongoing conflict. Acclaimed Canadian author Margaret Atwood reflects on her literary journey and the themes of her iconic work, The Handmaid's Tale. Will Grant discusses President Claudia Sheinbaum's bold stance against sexual harassment in Mexico following a public incident. Meanwhile, Peter Bowes highlights the FAA's drastic flight cuts due to a government shutdown, raising safety concerns for air travelers.

In this insightful discussion, Jonathan Beale, a BBC correspondent in Kyiv, provides a ground-level perspective on Ukraine's tense situation and reaction to the US draft peace plan that includes controversial land concessions. Lucy Williamson shares her findings on the turmoil in Gaza, particularly focusing on armed groups and the impact of ceasefire arrangements. Nomsa Maseko reveals how women in South Africa are turning to firearm training to combat gender-based violence, emphasizing resilience amid societal challenges.

Nick Marsh, a BBC Business correspondent, discusses the fallout from Trump canceling trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff advert that misrepresented Reagan. Jake Kwon reports on North Korea's tribute to soldiers who fought for Russia amid geopolitical tensions. Lucy Williamson highlights the harrowing struggles in Gaza over identifying returned bodies. Sanjay Desgupta explains Delhi's controversial cloud-seeding efforts to combat pollution. Lastly, paleontologist Steve Brusatte shares exciting discoveries of thriving dinosaurs just before the catastrophic asteroid impact.

Lucy Williamson, BBC Middle East correspondent, takes us inside Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital with the Israeli army. The episode covers the Israeli soldiers storming the hospital, the ongoing search for evidence, the conditions and restrictions faced by the reporters, and insights on reporting pressures and Arab involvement in the conflict.