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The World This Weekend Episodes

  1. 12/01/2025

    Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

  2. 05/01/2025

    Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

  3. 29/12/2024

    Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

  4. 22/12/2024

    Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

  5. 15/12/2024

    Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

  6. Bashar al-Assad flees Syria

    The latest analysis following the end of over 50 years of the Assad regime.

  7. Plastic pollution treaty talks fail

    Global talks on how to curb plastic pollution collapse amid lobbying from oil producers.

  8. What is the Russian cyber threat?

    After escalations in the war in Ukraine, how is the West preparing for a Russian response?

  9. The EU’s shift to the right on migration

    Why countries across the EU are getting tougher on migration.

  10. 10/11/2024

    Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

  11. US election: final battle for swing voters

    The shifting voters in Michigan who could change the outcome of the US election.

  12. Reeves' 'how to spend it' condundrum

    How should the Chancellor spend the billions she'll borrow for investment in her budget?

  13. A roadmap for post-war Gaza

    Views from Palestinians, Emiratis and Israelis on how to govern Gaza after the war.

  14. The Chancellor's tightrope

    How can the Chancellor improve public services without busting the national budget?

  15. 06/10/2024

    Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

  16. One million people displaced in Lebanon

    The Lebanese economic minister calls for foreign aid to help the country cope.

  17. Do Labour need a strategy switch-up?

    It's Labour's first conference in power - 10 weeks in, is their strategy working?

  18. New border checks in Germany to limit migration

    Germany is due to reinstall some controls on its borders: what does it mean for Schengen?

  19. Are public inquiries serving their purpose?

    There are more public inquiries than ever, but are they working as they should?

  20. The bodies of six hostages are recovered from Gaza

    The brother of two hostages still held by Hamas joins us.

  21. Israel and Hezbollah escalate cross-border strikes

    Israel launches 'pre-emptive strikes' on Hezbollah amid a barrage of rocket fire.

  22. Cheers and challenges as US Democrats convene

    Kamala Harris has revitalised the Democrats' presidential campaign, but challenges remain.

  23. Zelensky confirms Russia incursion

    President Zelensky confirms that Ukraine's military have crossed into Russia.

  24. More than 100 people arrested after riots across the UK

    Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

  25. Can Kamala Harris win over swing voters?

    The latest in the US presidential race: can Kamala Harris get swing voters on board?

  26. Chancellor hints at inflation-busting pay rises

    Chancellor Rachel Reeves hints that public sector pay rises may outstrip inflation.

  27. Trump survives assassination attempt

    Latest reaction to the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

  28. Starmer prepares for the world stage

    Sir Keir Starmer has wooed the electorate. How will he charm world leaders?

  29. Will Macron's election gamble fail?

    As France votes, who are the potential prime ministers set to share power with Macron?

  30. Election 2024: How science and innovation will shape our future

    Science and innovation will shape our future. How can we turn that into economic growth?

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