There's been a flurry of activity over the weekend all to do with the Middle East. As part of Donald Trump's "Deal of the Century", the White House announced Sunday afternoon the first part of its Middle East peace proposal. Meanwhile, President Trump ratcheted up his rhetoric toward Iran, warning that a fight with the United States would "be the official end of Iran." "If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran," Trump said in a tweet. "Never threaten the United States...

Where do we draw the line between freedom of religion and hate speech? That's the thorny ground Australian rugby authorities had to navigate in the case of Israel Folau. He's one of the sport's biggest stars, but he's been fired over homophobic social media posts. Folau, a devout Christian, says he's just exercising his freedom of religion by sharing Biblical quotes and teachings. So, where do you stand? Max Foster explores the issue with Nina Schick, Liam Halligan and Ayesha Hazarika.

U.S. President Donald Trump overnight signed an executive order escalating his administration's campaign against Chinese telecoms giant Huawei. It's the latest salvo in his dispute with China and again puts pressure on U.S. allies as countries race to put 5G infrastructure in place. We ask: "IS TRUMP RIGHT TO DECLARE A NATIONAL EMERGENCY OVER HUAWEI?" Our Max Foster talks to Iain Dale, Zoe Williams, Andrew MacDougall and CNN Business Tech Correspondent Samuel Burke.

The U.S. state of Alabama has passed the most restrictive abortion law in America, outlawing the procedure even in cases of pregnancy resulting from rape or incest. But Alabama is far from alone. More than a dozen states have legislation restricting abortion either on the books or heading to a vote. Decades after the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, why has the issue come onto the national agenda again now? Max Foster explores all the angles with Bonnie Greer, Iain Dale, Liam...

U.S. President Donald Trump has a very full foreign policy agenda on his plate, but two geopolitical issues have dominated this week: Iran and China. Trump is in an all-out trade war with Beijing, with both countries slapping tariffs on the other. Meanwhile, some members of Trump's administration are ramping up tensions over Iran. John Bolton and Mike Pompeo are trying to rally allies around to the American view that Tehran poses a global threat. But Trump says he just wants Iran's...

It's been a weekend of rising rhetoric from the United States and Iran. Tensions have escalated, with members of the Trump administration calling Iran a growing threat after Tehran decided to back away from certain parts of the nuclear deal. This weekend, Iran's President warned that his people will not bow to pressure. For his part, U.S. President Donald Trump has urged the Iranians to "call him" to try to find common ground. So, what should Trump's next move be? Max Foster anchors a...

It's the latest salvo in the trade war between the United States and China. The Trump administration has more than doubled tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, hitting everything from seafood and suitcases, to nuts and food flavoring. The brazen move comes during high level trade talks aimed at a historic new deal. But with both sides now talking very tough, can that deal still be achieved? And who will come out the winner in this trade war? Isa Soares anchors a conversation...

It's been a week of escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, with Europe now caught squarely in the middle. The U.S. introduced a new round of sanctions against Iran, after President Hassan Rouhani said the country would step back from some aspects of the nuclear deal. Meanwhile, it's not just rhetoric that's acting up - an American aircraft carrier is heading to the region, a clear and worrying message to the regime in Tehran. CNN's Isa Soares anchors a conversation with...

After months of anticipation, the British royal family officially has a new member. Prince Harry and his wife the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle welcomed their first born son in a private, unconventional style compared to what we've seen from the royals in recent years. The boy's birth makes history in more ways than one, bringing greater diversity to a family at the highest echelon of British society. But will this little baby really bring change to the House of Windsor? Isa Soares...

Over the weekend we saw a flurry of international relations activity from Washington. U.S. President, Donald Trump and his administration again exerting its influence in several different spheres. The U.S. ratcheted up pressure on Iran as it deployed an aircraft carrier and bombers to the Arabian Gulf over Iran's "escalatory actions". North Korea tested the resolve of President Trump as it launched missiles in a strike drill. And on Saturday the President tweeted a threat to increase tariffs...

Facebook has taken action against seven people it deemed "dangerous individuals," banning them from the social media platform for allegedly inciting hate and violence. The individuals affected include InfoWars founder and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, and Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. Some say it's about time these voices were suppressed, but critics worry about whether Facebook is the right entity to decide who is deemed "dangerous" and which opinions are acceptable. CNN's Isa...

She's one of the most recognizable female athletes in the world. Caster Semenya is a double Olympic champion, a force in middle-distance running, and a proud icon for her home country of South Africa. She's also hyperandrogynous, meaning that she has heightened levels of testosterone. Now, a new ruling means that Semenya will need to take medication to inhibit her natural testosterone to compete. Is that fair, or a violation of her human rights? Is testosterone a valid way to determine...

Military vehicles clashing with protesters on the streets. An opposition leader calling for an uprising against the government. Tear gas in the air. The fast-moving developments in Venezuela over the past 24 hours have certainly had some of the hallmarks of a coup attempt, but both Opposition Leader Juan Guaido and President Nicolas Maduro have denied that's what's happening. With both sides calling for demonstrations today, could we see tensions rise further? And is Trump right to take...

It's a chilling message from one of the world's most wanted men. ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi released a new video for the first time in five years. In it, he praised the men who carried out the Sri Lanka terror attacks, called for more violence against French "crusaders" in Africa, and spoke about the loss of ISIS territory in Syria. So what does this video message mean? Has ISIS really been defeated? Or are they just morphing into a different kind of terror group? Max Foster...

Spanish voters have spoken in droves. The country's elections on Sunday saw the third-highest turnout numbers ever. And while the country's socialist party took the most seats, another major headline was the strong performance of Vox. The far right party took 24 seats, the first seats for a far right party in Spain since the rule of Franco ended in 1975. So what does this tell us about Spanish voters? And what is behind the rise of the far right across Europe in recent years? Max Foster...

CNN has exclusively obtained court documents that paint a grim picture of Saudi Arabia's justice system. The cases relate to some of the 37 men who were executed earlier this week, in one of the largest mass beheadings in the country's history. Among the men killed are many who said their confessions were obtained under torture, and some who were arrested for crimes when they were minors. Human rights groups are outraged, but is there the political will to take real action against Saudi...

It's official: Joe Biden wants to get back into the White House, this time in the top job. He's formally announced his candidacy for U.S. President, with a dramatic campaign video and a message aimed directly at Donald Trump. Biden joins a crowded field of Democrats, becoming the 20th person vying for the party's nomination. Although polls show him in a strong position, can Biden really challenge Trump in a head-to-head contest? Max Foster anchors a conversation with Greg Swenson of...

It's been just weeks since victory was declared over ISIS in Syria, and the last piece of territory taken back from the militant group. But now, ISIS is claiming responsibility for the horrific Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka, which left more than 300 people dead. If the claim proves to be true, it raises very troubling questions about the capacity of ISIS to continue to carry out violent attacks around the world - and how the global community can protect vulnerable spaces. Max Foster...

CNN Talk takes on the breaking news of the day from right here in London: The announcement that U.S. President Donald Trump will return to the UK for another visit in June. This time it's an official state visit. That means he's been invited by the Queen herself, and the whole affair will involve more pomp and ceremony than his last "working" visit in 2018. But with demonstrators already taking to London's streets over various issues in recent months, could his upcoming trip be a rocky...

What behavior would you change to save the planet? As climate protesters take over key sites in cities around the world, questions about how to stop climate change from becoming irreversible are being pushed onto the political agenda. But what is realistic action for us to take? How can species be saved? Or, are we already too late? Max Foster anchors a conversation with leading climate authority Lord Nicholas Stern, Extinction Rebellion Co-Founder Gail Bradbrook, CNN's Chief...

Thursday morning, Washington and the U.S. waits for the release of the redacted Mueller report. U.S. Attorney General William Barr is scheduled to hold a press conference on special counsel Robert Mueller's report within hours but before the release. U.S. President Donald Trump floated the possibility that he too would hold a press conference after Barr. The Washington Post reports that the report will be a lightly redacted but in-depth look at Mueller's investigation into potential...

Climate campaigners looked to disrupt the London tube system as demonstrations continue in the capital aimed at forcing action on climate change. We have been seeing the number of protesters arrested rise to 209 at the end of Tuesday, according to London's Metropolitan Police. And protests are set to continue until the end of the week at least - with some demonstrators digging in. But with road blockages in central London - the routes for dozens of buses and cycle lanes, on top of the warning...

As fire consumed Paris's Notre Dame cathedral, the world watched in horror, with many expressing their love and support for a city that seems frequently beset by heartache. The cathedral is seen as a symbol of France and its culture. The day after CNN's Max Foster hosted a special CNN Talk in Paris, and was joined by Olivier Royant - Editor-in-Chief, Paris Match; Karen Archer - French Heritage Foundation and Anne-Elisabeth Moutet - Columnist, The Telegraph.

Tiger Woods has clinched his fifth U.S. Masters and 15th major title on Sunday. The 43-year-old muscled his way through a tightly packed leaderboard to win his first major title in 11 years and first Masters win since 2005. It's an amazing return to form -- a journey that has included career-saving spinal fusion surgery and a tumultuous series of personal problems that threatened to bring an end to the career of a golfing icon. CNN's Max Foster talks to Iain Dale, Rachel Shabi and Andrew...

What a dramatic 24-hours for Julian Assange. Dragged out of the Ecuadorian Embassy after that government pulled his asylum status; found guilty of skipping bail here in the UK; U.S. officials charging him with conspiring to break into a classified government computer and seeking his extradition; and Sweden now considering whether to reopen an investigation into the allegations of sexual assault, which Assange denies. What next for the Wikileaks founder? CNN's Max Foster talks to Iain Dale,...