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Our panel of Paris-based journalists review the week's international news: the stories that made the headlines and also those you may have missed! Join us every Friday at 7:10pm Paris time.

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#News #France Médias Monde #FRANCE 24

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Trump’s 100 days, Carney’s Canadian Comeback, Ukraine’s Minerals Deal 46:15

21 hours ago46:15

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In a week that marked President Trump’s 100 days in office. National Security advisor Mike Waltz wasn’t celebrating, as he was moved being aside. The first cabinet casualty of the President’s second term, in the fall out of SignalGate, when he ‘accidentally’ added a journalist to its war planning group chat. We’ll assess the 100 days and Trump’s so-called “muzzle velocity strategy”, flooding the media space with continuous announcements. It perhaps comes as no surprise that he’s given himself full marks… It’s been a week that’s seen the political comeback of the year so far, thanks partly to the threats and trolling from President Trump .. Canada’s liberal party came out on top despite being discarded by analysts as down and out at the start of the year. Tariffs and Trade wars triggered by their neighbour, and Trump’s threats to annex them seem to have helped galvanise a patriotic push back. Mark Carney‘s task was to distance himself from predecessor Justin Trudeau, while Conservative opposition leader Pierre Polivere had to distance himself from claims of being a mini Trump. Voters opted for Liberal ex-banker Carney… who expressed his happiness at party headquarters, through the form of dance… And it’s been a rare week of good news in Ukraine, or that’s how it’s being presented by negotiators in Kyiv and Washington. A critical minerals deal has been concluded with the US, one that was first proposed by the Ukrainians to President Biden last autumn. It morphed under Trump into an IOU agreement, critical minerals for repayment of past US aid. After the Oval Oval spat, and Ukrainian hopes of a security guarantee out of the question, terms were dropped, and better concessions agreed, that Kyiv sees as a good deal, given the circumstances. We’ll assess what it means for the conflict… Produced by Gavin Lee, Luis Miguel Cabrera, Juliette Laffont, Charles Wente.…

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Pope Francis: A life & legacy, 'Vladimir, STOP!', Risk of war between India & Pakistan 46:11

8 days ago46:11

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The world said goodbye to Pope Francis this week. Tens of thousands of mourners queued to pay their respects as he lay in state in Saint Peter's Basilica over three days of mourning. We discuss his life and legacy, the geopolitics of his papal funeral and look ahead to the conclave that will follow. Also this week, Russian forces launched the heaviest assault on Ukraine 's capital since last summer. Seventy missiles and 145 drones hit a civilian district in Kyiv, in a week that began with a sudden announcement from the Kremlin of a 30-hour Easter truce, seen as peace posturing propaganda by European leaders. US President Donald Trump claimed he has his own private deadline in mind before he will walk away from efforts for a "real truce" in Ukraine, making a personal appeal to Vladimir Putin . "Vladimir, STOP", Trump wrote on social media, adding that he’s not happy with Russian strikes, this in an apparent change of tone. It’s also been a week of renewed tensions between India and Pakistan , after the deadliest attack on civilians in Indian-administered Kashmir for 25 years. Militants posing as police shot and killed 25 Indian tourists and one Nepalese citizen in a Himalayan mountain retreat. Kashmir, which is claimed by both India and Pakistan, has been a flashpoint for insurgency for decades, but attacks on tourists are rare. Produced by Gavin Lee, Luis Miguel Cabrera, Aurore Laborie, Charles Wente.…

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'She kissed the ground and she liked it': Space rides, Ukraine, Iran & What is a woman? 46:17

15 days ago46:17

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A week on from Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Vladimir Putin, Witkoff has been in Paris for transatlantic talks. We assess the state of play for Ukraine. We also look at the significance of US-Iran nuclear talks – the first major level of engagement in years. We then discuss the significance of the UK Supreme Court’s landmark ruling: the terms "woman" and "sex" refer to biological sex. Finally, we look at reactions to the first female space flight in six decades.…

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What if no one blinks? Trump tariffs & Beijing brinkmanship, Inside Khartoum, Is Germany 'back'? 45:21

22 days ago45:21

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In a week where US President Donald Trump played fast and loose with world markets, his global tariff threats became a reality, with brutal and immediate economic fallout. Dozens of countries reached out to negotiate – or, as Trump described it – begged and pleaded to have the import taxes on supposed friends and foes removed. We also saw supposed friends within the Trump administration become public foes, as Elon Musk called trade adviser Pete Navarro "dumber than a sack of bricks". Musk did swiftly apologise … to the bricks. And while Washington's brinksmanship with Beijing remained, the rest of the world was given a partial reprieve of 90 days. This week also saw the end of five months of political limbo in Europe's biggest economy. Germany 's government had been stuck in neutral since the coalition collapsed in November, but after winning February's election, chancellor-to-be Friedrich Merz has at last struck a deal between his centre- right party and the centre-left Social Democrats. But there's been a timely reminder of the thin ice the new coalition is skating on. A poll released this week shows the far-right AfD in ascendency. It's now regarded, for the first time, as the country's most popular party. Finally, this week has seen the United Arab Emirates brought to the International Court of Justice , accused of complicity in genocide in Sudan . In the middle of a civil war, the Sudanese military rulers are accusing the UAE of providing direct financial and political support to Sudan's rival faction, the Rapid Support Forces, and claiming that in doing so, Doha has enabled the RSF to carry out widespread atrocities in Darfur . The UAE denies the claims. Produced by Gavin Lee, Luis Miguel Cabrera, Juliette Laffont, Charles Wente.…

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Trump tariffs & viral penguins, Le Pen found guilty 46:42

29 days ago46:42

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The past week will be, according to US President Donald Trump, "remembered forever" for what happened on Wednesday, April 2. "Liberation Day", as he called it, saw the US leader announce sweeping tariffs on friend and foe alike. There's no denying the magnitude of a move that is causing international panic and a slump in the global stock markets. Any company making products outside of the US will now have to pay increased costs to export them – although notably, that doesn't include Russia . Western analysts say the maths behind the tariffs all seem a bit totted up on the "back of a fag packet". Trump claims it's about fairness for Uncle Sam, and is warning others not to strike back. Meanwhile, it's been a surprising week in French politics . A criminal court in Paris has ruled Marine Le Pen ineligible to run for public office for the next five years, effective immediately, after being found guilty of embezzling €4 million of EU Parliament funds. The far-right opposition figurehead was, until now, the front runner in France 's 2027’s presidential elections. "Unbelievable", Le Pen uttered, as she stormed out of court before the judge had even finished reading the sentence. With her political dreams upended, and now forced to wear an electronic tag for the next two years, her anger was visible on Monday night primetime television. It's also been a week that’s seen Hungary roll out the red carpet for a leader wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes . Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu chanced his first European trip since being indicted in November, in the knowledge that his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban was withdrawing from the ICC and wouldn't be obliged to arrest him on arrival. And it's been a week that’s seen a crisis on top of a crisis in Myanmar . The nation is suffering from the effects of the biggest earthquake in a century, and the military regime is using the aftermath of the natural disaster for military advantage: bombing rebel-held areas, according to the UN , as well as reportedly blocking the flow of humanitarian aid and firing on a Chinese Red Cross convoy that was trying to help victims of the earthquake. The overall death toll has now reached more than 3,000. Produced by Ilayda Habib, Aurore Laborie and Alessandro Xenos.…

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War and peace-talking: Signalgate, Turkey protests, Ukraine's truce stalls 45:28

5 weeks ago45:28

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This week has seen the biggest unrest in Turkey in a decade. Mass street protests have taken place there in the face of a heavy government crackdown, where large gatherings have been banned, social media has been limited, and almost 2,000 people have been arrested. It's also been a week that's exposed a huge lapse in the internal comms of the Trump administration, where the world became privy to the casual banter during the coordination of a bombing raid in Yemen . The scandal has become known as Signalgate, after journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally added to the Signal chat. It's also been a week of confusion, conflicting statements and setbacks for any kind of peace deal in Ukraine . On Tuesday, the White House announced it had brokered separate agreements with Moscow and Kyiv to cease hostilities in the Black Sea , aiming to ensure safe navigation. But within hours, the truce was in trouble. Meanwhile, leaders of the new coalition of the willing met in Paris to support Ukraine. Trump's key interlocutor on the conflict suggested they were all playing at being Winston Churchill . Produced by Gavin Lee, Theophile Vareille, Juliette Laffont, Laura Burloux, Charles Wente.…

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A trio of truce talks 46:56

6 weeks ago46:56

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This week, a high-stakes call between the Russian and US leaders shaped the Ukraine conflict, with Russia claiming a diplomatic victory while key issues remained unresolved. Meanwhile in Gaza, Israeli air strikes reignited violence, killing over 600 Palestinians, including children, and deepening PM Binyamin Netanyahu’s political crisis. Plus, the Trump administration deported hundreds of alleged gang members to El Salvador, setting up a showdown with the US judiciary. Produced by Gavin Lee, Luis Miguel Cabrera, Guillaume Gougeon, Charles Wente and Laura Burloux.…

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‘Yes, but’: Truce seeking in Ukraine, Mark Carney's elbows 46:13

7 weeks ago46:13

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This week, our set of experts gathered around Gavin Lee to take a look at the latest in the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire proposal, clashes and mass killings in Syria and Donald Trump's tariff war against the EU and its neighbouring countries. It has been a week of suspicion and distrust with the sudden prospect of a ceasefire in Ukraine. Proposed after Ukrainian negotiators were forced to the table for talks with the US in Saudi Arabia, and coming days after discovering their most important ally had switched off intelligence sharing and military support. The ball is now in Russia’s court according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and for 48 hours it was. The Kremlin considered its response. When it came, it first sounded like a breakthrough. “We agree…”, Russian president Vladimir Putin said, before adding that “there are nuances needed”. Nuance means a very slight difference, a subtle distinction. Ukraine’s interpretation was that it was Russian manipulation. It has also been a week that we see some of the worst sectarian violence in Syria for years, taking place in the coastal strongholds of former dictator Bashar al Assad. And it has been a good week for Mark Carney, the man once dubbed the Rock Star banker. Polls suggested that he hardly was a recognisable face in his country two months ago, with 75 per cent of the public not knowing who he was. Now he is the prime minister, overwhelmingly voted in by liberal party members to replace the resigning and tearful Justin Trudeau. Produced by Gavin Lee, Luis Miguel Cabrera, Meiqi AN…

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‘Gratitude’ expressed, ‘apology’ received, Ukraine back at the table 45:55

8 weeks ago45:55

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This week, the US tightened the screws on Ukraine, pausing military aid until Kyiv shows more willingness to negotiate – starting with handing over half its rare earth resources to America. Moscow welcomed the shift, calling it “aligned with the Kremlin’s vision,” while Ukraine scrambled to smooth things over with a letter to Trump. Trump also kicked off the biggest protectionist move since 1930, slapping heavy tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Markets tanked, and The Wall Street Journal called it “the dumbest tariff war in history.” By week’s end, signs of a rollback emerged, and Justin Trudeau hit back with his own “Dear Donald” letter. In Turkey, a major breakthrough: the PKK declared a ceasefire after its jailed leader called for disarmament, signalling an end to a four-decade conflict that claimed over 40,000 lives. A rare good news story – one that could also extend Erdogan’s rule. Produced by Gavin Lee, Luis Miguel Cabrera and Guillaume Gougeon.…

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'This is going to be great television': Trump and Zelensky in furious row 44:28

9 weeks ago44:28

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There have been unprecedented scenes in the White House this Friday: a fierce row unfolding in front of cameras at the Oval Office between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrainian leader was described as "disrespectful" by both Trump and US Vice President JD Vance, who also accused him of playing to the media. Four international correspondents discuss the unprecedented fallout with FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee and talk through the "excruciating" scenes at the Oval office. Plus our White House correspondent Fraser Jackson reports live as events unfold. We ask: what are the implications for Zelensky and the security of his country? Produced by Gavin Lee, Luis Miguel Cabrera, Lila Paulou and Nick Rushworth.…

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In Putin's orbit, Trump & the 'madman theory', Europe's defining moment, German election 46:26

10 weeks ago46:26

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Three years after ending all official communications with Moscow, the US government is suddenly back in Russia’s orbit. The two nuclear powers sat down in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to find a path to ending the Ukraine war and more besides. The talks were no longer about how to deal with the aggressor in the conflict, but how to normalise relations and make Russia a potential partner for future energy deals. So what of Ukraine? Left out of talks, Ukraine 's president is picking up scraps of detail via the press. His biggest ally, the US, is now his biggest problem. Volodymyr Zelensky suggested Donald Trump was living in Vladimir Putin 's disinformation space. Trump’s defence was to attack, accusing Zelensky of being a dictator. "Moscow holds the cards in the conflict," said Trump. But does Moscow have the president’s ear? It's been a week where Europe was forced to rapidly rethink its own defences and consider how to remain a relevant voice in Ukraine after also being sidelined in the talks. Emergency meetings were held in Paris. Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer called it a once-in-a-generation moment for national security, and offered to send British peacekeeping troops to Ukraine in the future. There was no room at the table for Hungary or Slovakia , their leaders being on friendly terms with Putin. Slovak PM Robert Fico said Europe should stop crying with unnecessary nervousness, referencing the shock caused by the US Vice President's recent blunt critique of Europe, which had the head of the Munich Security Conference in tears. This week has also seen the final TV debate of the German election campaign. The conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz is odds-on favourite to be the next chancellor. Merz is a helicopter-flying multi-millionaire and a longtime bitter rival of former chancellor Angela Merkel . But analysts say he's capable of saying the wrong thing at the wrong time and has to avoid conversationally slipping on a banana skin if he's to win. Meanwhile, current Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he still thinks he can triumph, even if others have written him off. There's much focus, too, on the continuing rise of the far-right AfD party, who are expected to double their vote, having garnered notable support from US VP JD Vance , as well as Elon Musk and his X algorithm. Migration and the economy are key voter issues, with Europe's biggest economy sliding closer towards recession . We examine the key issues and profile the contenders.…

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90 minutes that changed Ukraine, 'Uncle Sam & Uncle Sucker', AI unleashed, Musk vs Altman 46:12

11 weeks ago46:12

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This week, Moscow got what it wanted. A Trump-Putin call ended with talk of visits and no NATO future for Ukraine. As Vladimir Putin steps back in, Volodymyr Zelensky risks being shut out and the EU warns of a behind-the-scenes deal. In Gaza, the truce nearly collapsed as Hamas delayed hostage releases, citing Israeli violations. Donald Trump launched an ultimatum: free them all or "let all hell break loose". Hamas dismissed the threat, but stuck to the plan. Freed hostages spoke of starvation and abuse. Meanwhile, at the Paris AI summit, US VP JD Vance pushed for no regulation, while Emmanuel Macron warned of AI's "Wild West" risks, yet seized the business opportunity. Safety concerns barely got a mention. Produced by Gavin Lee, Luis Miguel Cabrera and Guillaume Gougeon.…

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Trump 'floods the zone', France's 'Monsieur Confidence', UK plays the 'Grey Man' 44:00

12 weeks ago44:00

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This week, Donald Trump’s latest bombshell—suggesting the US should own Gaza and relocate its population in what he calls a Real Estate solution. Critics call it ethnic cleansing; he calls it Gaza Lago. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer kept a low profile at his first EU summit as Trump threatened tariffs on the bloc. And over in France, PM François Bayrou has clung to power after yet another no-confidence vote. Produced by Gavin Lee, Luis Miguel Cabrera and Guillaume Gougeon.…

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Goma, Gaza, Sudan's 'turning point'?, Trump's frenetic week 46:51

13 weeks ago46:51

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This week, conflict and crisis dominate the headlines. In DR Congo, M23 rebels appear to have seized the key city of Goma, forcing thousands to flee and reigniting tensions over Rwanda's alleged involvement. In Gaza, displaced civilians are finally returning north, but the fragile ceasefire is under strain after a controversial hostage transfer by Hamas. And in the United States, a tragic air disaster – the first major commercial crash in 16 years – is raising serious concerns over air traffic control and sparking political blame games. Produced by Gavin Lee, Luis Miguel Cabrera and Guillaume Gougeon.…

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A president unleashed, A sharpie signing spree, Can Gaza's truce hold? 46:46

14 weeks ago46:46

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This week we examine three major global stories shaping the headlines. In the US, the Trump administration’s return to power has brought bold, controversial promises of American expansionism and mass pardons for January 6 rioters, signaling a dramatic shift in policy and rhetoric. In the Middle East, Gaza is experiencing a fragile ceasefire after 470 days of war, marked by hostage exchanges and ongoing struggles for humanitarian aid. Meanwhile, NATO faces internal discord, with its chief warning of a crisis over underfunding, as European leaders call for urgent measures to secure the alliance and support Ukraine. Produced by Gavin Lee, Luis Miguel Cabrera and Guillaume Gougeon.…

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A truce for Gaza? Is TikTok's time up? Beware the 'oligarchy' 46:50

15 weeks ago46:50

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It’s been a week of high-stakes developments around the globe. In Gaza, a long-awaited ceasefire deal has been reached and is set to begin on Sunday, with plans to exchange hostages for prisoners in a bid for "sustainable calm." In South Korea, the dramatic arrest of President Yoon Suk Yeol unfolded amid accusations of insurrection. Meanwhile, in the US, TikTok's future hangs in the balance, driving users to a rival Chinese app as a court ruling edges the platform closer to a potential shutdown. Produced by Gavin Lee, Luis Miguel Cabrera and Guillaume Gougeon.…

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Trump's territorial designs, Musk and Zuckerberg, Trudeau quits 44:48

16 weeks ago44:48

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We are 10 days BT: Before Trump is back in office. This week saw the US president-elect given an unconditional discharge: spared jail time or a fine, but confirmed as a convicted felon for fraud relating to hush money payments to an adult film star. Meanwhile, Trump is making ever clearer his long-held desire to acquire Greenland , with his son and apparent envoy Donald Jr. flying in on Trump Force One to the capital Nuuk. Trump's expansion plans also appear to include the Panama Canal. The fact that neither are for sale seems a mere detail as he says he wouldn’t rule out military force to control them. It was on Trump’s favourite TV station Fox and Friends that a surprise announcement came on Tuesday: a recorded video from Mark Zuckerberg , the head of Meta – the company that owns Facebook , Instagram and WhatsApp. The site moderation is being changed, with no more fact checkers being used in the US to fight disinformation and fake news. They are too politically biased, he says. Meanwhile, arguably the influencer of all influencers right now, Elon Musk , has been engaging in online warfare with the British government this week, attacking Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a daily basis. Plus, why did Canadian PM Justin Trudeau throw in the towel and who is likely to replace him?…

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The World This Year 2024: A look back at events 45:29

19 weeks ago45:29

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This year, headlines have been dominated by the wars in Ukraine, Sudan and the Middle East. Israel's leader has been accused of war crimes, while the revolution in Syria has led to the downfall of a dictator. However, the full scale of Bashar al-Assad’s regime of terror continues to emerge. It has been a record year for elections around the world, with more than half of the planet’s population voting in over 60 countries. Recurring themes included populism , polarisation, immigration , and identity politics . It was a tough year for incumbents, with compromises in India and South Africa , and changes of leadership in the UK , Senegal , Ghana , Portugal , and Lithuania . Meanwhile, in Paris , an Olympic year saw a baton-passing of prime ministers worthy of a relay team, with four changes in total. In the United States, it has been a year where Donald Trump was re-elected as president, and Time Magazine named him Person of the Year again. This came in a year when he was convicted as a felon, survived multiple assassination attempts, and defeated two Democratic candidates in the race to the White House .…

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Notre-Dame, French government: Anatomy of a fall 45:47

21 weeks ago45:47

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This week, our set of experts gathered around Gavin Lee to take a look at the latest in French politics, with the National Assembly voting to bring down Michel Barnier's government in a no-confidence vote. Meanwhile Syria is plunged back into uncertainty, with various rebel groups taking large cities. We also look at what happened when South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol decided to trigger a short-lived martial law.…

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Lebanon’s uneasy truce, Trumponomics, Merkel’s Memoir, Sudan ‘The Invisible Crisis’ 47:48

22 weeks ago47:48

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This week, guests gathered around Gavin Lee to discuss the fragile ceasefire that was agreed between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah. We also look at how Donald Trump plans on launching a new tariff war with America's neighbours and discuss the ongoing crisis in Sudan, where a civil war is still raging. And as a Black Friday special, our set of experts also dive into former German chancellor Angela Merkel's legacy book.…

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Netanyahu becomes a wanted man, 1,000 days of war in Ukraine, G20 summit 45:47

23 weeks ago45:47

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This week saw the International Criminal Court issue arrest warrants for Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant. They are accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, alongside the Hamas commander Mohammed Deif. The news of the warrants was met with a furious reaction from the Israeli prime minister’s office, calling it biased, absurd and anti-Semitic. The impact of the warrants will in part depend on whether ICC members decide to enforce them. This week also saw the rules of the conflict change in Ukraine . After months of reluctance, US media reported that President Joe Biden had relented and given permission for Kyiv to use American long-range missiles and strike targets deep in Russian territory. Britain and France appear to have followed suit, with reports that their jointly-made Storm Shadow / Scalp cruise missiles were used on Wednesday. Russia responded, with President Vladimir Putin saying it used a new type of intercontinental ballistic missile against Ukraine. And in the midst of war in Europe and the Middle East, it has been a week where world leaders met in Latin America to focus on other threats to the planet. Global warming and world hunger were the focus of formal talks at the G20 summit in Brazil . But it was in the corridors and briefing rooms that the dominant issue was made clear by diplomats: preparations to deal with the man who wasn’t there, yet who's impossible to ignore. Trump 2.0 is on the horizon, and talk is of transactional geopolitics, replacing consensus agreements.…

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Trump's back. How, why and what next? 44:34

25 weeks ago44:34