Episodes
Published 11/17/24
An aide to the Israeli PM has been accused of altering 7 October records to improve Mr Netanyahu's image. Also: the growing trade in smuggling tarantulas, and why people prefer AI-generated poetry.
Published 11/16/24
The left-wing alliance of Sri Lanka's new leader wins a landslide. Also; volunteers enter South Africa mine to aid illegal workers, and a look ahead to one of the most controversial boxing bouts in modern history.
Published 11/15/24
A Brazilian judge says a foiled suicide bomber wanted to blow up the country's Supreme Court. Also: the hundreds of miners hiding in a South African mine, and the dead British soldiers - identified after 70 years.
Published 11/15/24
The Israeli authorities have caused massive and deliberate forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, in what amounts to a war crime, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch.
Published 11/14/24
Republicans secure total control of US congress after winning the House of Representatives. Also: climate impact of jet condensation trails and the kidults rediscovering the joy of toys.
Published 11/13/24
The US Secretary of State also said Israel had achieved its war aims in Gaza – and the fighting there should stop. Elsewhere: President Elect Donald Trump puts Elon Musk in charge of rooting out government inefficiency.
Published 11/13/24
The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned over an abuse scandal. Also: the six word google search that can expose you to hacking, and the female magician who pulled off a disappearing act from the all male Magic Circle.
Published 11/13/24
Israel opens a fifth border crossing as aid agencies say it has missed a US deadline to boost aid into Gaza. Also: New Zealand's PM apologises to children in care, and a Russian doctor is jailed for pro-Ukraine comments.
Published 11/12/24
The Saudi Crown Prince says Israel's actions in Gaza amount to "genocide". Also: COP29 gets underway amid warning 2024 will be hottest year on record, and scientists rethink chances of life on Uranus.
Published 11/12/24
COP29 has kicked off in Azerbaijan, with finance for developing countries at the centre. An Indian court rules that entering a hotel room with a man does not equal consent. Also: We hear from the director of Squid Game.
Published 11/11/24
Israel has declared the defeat of Hezbollah but the group continued firing rockets from Lebanon. Also: the COP 29 climate meeting gets underway, and the secret of making a great panettone from the new world champion.
Published 11/11/24
We've teamed up with the The Climate Question to answer your questions about climate change. We learn how far nations are from meeting their targets, how people are coping with the impact, and about possible solutions.
Published 11/10/24
Tens of thousands protest in Valencia over the Spanish authorities' handling of the deadly floods. Also: the women giving up sex with men because of Donald Trump, and an emperor penguin's epic journey to Australia.
Published 11/10/24
We hear about innovative environmental projects awarded millions of dollars in this year's Earthshot prizes. Also: the twins cleaning streets for free; detecting tumours with graphene; and a remarkable Himalayan rescue. Presenter: Andrew Peach. Music composed by Iona Hampson.
Published 11/09/24
The US has brought charges over an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump. Also: calls for the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign over an abuse scandal, and why Swedish police can now seize luxury goods.
Published 11/09/24
Clashes erupt after football match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Dozens arrested. UN warns that Myanmar's Rakhine state faces famine. The US state of Nevada is projected as another Trump win in the US, and new DNA evidence rewrites the stories of Pompeii victims.
Published 11/08/24
Joe Biden has promised a 'peaceful' transition and praised Kamala Harris; Elon Musk's plans for America as he prepares to join the Trump administration, and arm-wrestling in Africa.
Published 11/08/24
Europe's top brass are weighing up a way forward as the American prepares for power. Also: we find out about migrant workers on the streets of war-torn Lebanon, and it's goodbye to the world's most famous breakdancer.
Published 11/07/24
Kamala Harris concedes defeat in the US presidential elections. We look at why she lost. We explore Donald Trump's policy priorities and how his leadership could impact Europe. Also: Who voted for Trump?
Published 11/07/24
Donald Trump pledges to lead the US into a new golden age after winning US presidential election. We'll have world reaction and assess the potential impact on the global economy and environment.
Published 11/06/24
Donald Trump poised to make historic comeback not seen in the US in more than a century.
Published 11/06/24
US Election Special: What we know so far. Donald Trump is projected to have won Georgia and North Carolina - two of the seven swing seats that will determine the outcome of the US presidential election.
Published 11/06/24
US exit polls show state of the democracy and the economy are the most important issues. Also Israel's Prime Minister fires his Defence Secretary and a piece of 77 year-old cake goes for a princely sum.
Published 11/05/24
Will it be Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? Americans elect their new president. Also: workers at Boeing get back to work with a massive pay rise and it's a happy birthday for some of your smart speakers - Alexa turns ten.
Published 11/05/24