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Sep 24, 2025 • 59min

Trump attacks the UN, Hong Kong braces for super typhoon Ragasa and falcons on planes

Donald Trump hits out at the United Nations, the strongest storm of the year nears Hong Kong and falconry season is back in the Gulf. Plus: Vatican news and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 23, 2025 • 60min

France formally recognises Palestinian statehood and the effects of Trump's tariffs on Switzerland

Live from Zürich: The latest from the first day of the UNGA. Rahul Sahgal, Swiss AmCham’s CEO, unpacks how Washington’s tariffs are affecting Bern. Plus: Highlights from London Fashion Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 22, 2025 • 59min

The UK, Canada and Australia recognise a Palestinian state as leaders meet for the UNGA

As Israel reacts to the news that Palestine has been recognised by key allies, leaders meet for the UN General Assembly. Then: Taiwan’s defence show, culture news and a training exercise by US Marines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 19, 2025 • 59min

Mark Carney meets Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico City: Are they united against Trump?

The leaders of Canada and Mexico meet to discuss trade and security agreements. We explore their resilience against their shared neighbour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 18, 2025 • 58min

As the Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 65,000, the IDF’s attacks continue.

As the Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 65,000, the IDF’s attacks continue. Plus: Trump, Xi and the TikTok deal, Japan culture news and the rise of trips back through time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 17, 2025 • 59min

Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ second state visit to the UK begins

As the US president starts his visit to the UK, we discuss what’s at stake for the “special relationship”. Plus: A new UN report says that Israel is committing genocide; and we examine Malawi’s elections and TV news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 59min

Trump lands in the UK and Syrians head to the polls

Donald Trump arrives in London for his second state visit and Syria holds its first elections since Assad’s fall. Plus: Kansas City’s mayor on preparing for federal forces; and an auction of 577 unique chairs in France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 15, 2025 • 59min

Marco Rubio visits Israel as Qatar hosts an emergency Arab summit

The US Secretary of State meets Netanyahu, while Arab and Muslim leaders gather in Doha after Israel’s strikes on Hamas in Qatar last week. Plus: A report on democracy’s health globally, the latest in aviation and The Emmys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sep 12, 2025 • 59min

Brazil’s supreme court finds former president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of coup plot

Antonio Sampaio, an expert in Latin American politics, and Zoe Grunewald, Westminster editor at The Lead, discuss the Brazilian Supreme Court's landmark conviction of former president Jair Bolsonaro for coup plotting. They delve into the repercussions for free speech and Brazil's political stability. The conversation then shifts to Kim Jong-un's daughter potentially becoming North Korea's next leader, raising questions about succession and internal power dynamics, all while highlighting global political tensions.
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Sep 11, 2025 • 59min

Charlie Kirk shooting and Israel strike the Houthis

Conservative activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk is killed. Israel hits Houthis in Yemen, Poland closes its border with Belarus and protesters take to the streets in France. Plus: what counts as modern art?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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