Newshour

Benoît, a survivor of the Bataclan attack, shares his harrowing experience from that fateful night and discusses the lasting psychological impact, including managing PTSD and returning to a life filled with music. Professor Turi King, a geneticist, dives into the intriguing results of analyzing Hitler's DNA, debunking myths about his ancestry and explaining the genetic insights into conditions like Kalman syndrome. Together, they reflect on resilience in the face of trauma and the broader societal implications of historical events.

Hugh Schofield, a seasoned BBC Paris correspondent, reflects on the profound impact of the 2015 Bataclan attacks as France commemorates the 10th anniversary. He shares poignant accounts from survivors, including Thibaut Morgan, who recounts his harrowing experience during the attack and how he has rebuilt his life since. The discussion highlights societal changes in France, the unity forged in tragedy, and the ongoing emotional journey of those affected. Schofield's insights offer a powerful reminder of resilience in the face of terror.

In this discussion, Anthony Zirka, a BBC North America correspondent, sheds light on newly released emails claiming Donald Trump spent hours with a victim of Jeffrey Epstein. The conversation dives into the political implications of these leaks and the accusations of selective reporting against Democrats. Zirka also addresses pressing issues like the looming US government shutdown and its impact on federal employees. Additionally, he touches on the chaos in the West Bank and the beauty of solar storms lighting up the night sky.

Sebastian Usher, a BBC correspondent in Jerusalem, offers insights into increasing settler violence in the West Bank, highlighting rare Israeli military interventions. He discusses the political ramifications, including a surprising letter from Donald Trump urging a pardon for Netanyahu. The podcast also dives into the US's controversial military actions in the Caribbean, the implications for Venezuela under Maduro's government, and the broader regional unrest, painting a complex picture of international tensions and local conflicts.

Barbara Plett Usher, BBC Africa correspondent, shares harrowing eyewitness accounts of atrocities in El Fasher, detailing the brutal actions of the Rapid Support Forces as they raided the Saudi Maternity Hospital. Survivors recount horrific experiences amidst chaos and fear. Meanwhile, David Soloy, a celebrated British-Hungarian novelist, discusses his Booker Prize-winning novel, Flesh, reflecting on its themes and the emotional journey of victory in the literary world.

Lucia Amoroso, a researcher at the Basque Foundation for Science, reveals fascinating findings from a study linking multilingualism to a slower ageing process, highlighting its protective effects on cognition. David Solloy, the 2025 Booker Prize winner for his novel "Flesh," discusses his unique writing style and the captivating themes of masculinity and physicality explored in his award-winning work. Their insights offer a blend of cognitive science and literary achievement, inviting listeners to ponder the complexities of language and literature.

Ahmed al-Sharaa - once designated a high-value terrorist target by the US - has, as the new president of Syria, met Donald Trump at the White House. But concerns run deep inside Syria over the level of sectarian violence.Also in the programme: President Trump threatens to sue the BBC for $1bn, but does he have a case? And at least nine people are killed in an explosion in the Indian capital, Delhi, outside the seventeenth century Red Fort.(IMAGE: President Donald Trump shakes hands with Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 / CREDIT: Syrian Presidency press office via AP)

BBC Chair Samir Shah has apologised for an "error of judgement" in how a documentary edited a speech by Donald Trump. Also on the programme, the presidents of the US and Syria will speak at a historic meeting at the White House; and, red kite chicks from England have been sent to Spain in order to bring the species back from the brink of extinction.(People walk outside BBC Broadcasting House after Director General of BBC Tim Davie and Chief Executive of BBC News Deborah Turness resigned following accusations of bias at the British broadcaster, including in the way it edited a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump, in London, Britain, November 10, 2025. REUTERS/Jack Taylor)

The director general of the BBC Tim Davie and the head of news Deborah Turness have resigned following criticism that a Panorama documentary misled viewers by editing two parts of President Trump's speech together so he appeared to explicitly encourage the Capitol Hill riots of January 2021. Also in the programme: Activists in Afghanistan say the Taliban authorities order women to wear burkas to be allowed into hospitals and government offices in the western city of Herat; and Sudan's rich artistic history. (Image: BBC Broadcasting House in central London. Credit: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)

For the second time in less than a week, the Philippines is bracing for another super typhoon.Ferocious winds and torrential rain are hitting the country, with the storm said to be the size of western Europe Also in the programme: As the US government shutdown hits 40 days, it becomes the longest in history - with senators meeting in a rare Sunday session; and - is Artificial Intelligence going to turn against us?(Photo shows a man walking in the rain with an umbrella as Typhoon Fung-wong approaches, in Cauayan, Isabela, Philippines, November 9, 2025. Credit: Eloisa Lopez/Reuters)