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The World This Weekend Episodes

  1. 20/04/2025

    A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.

  2. 13/04/2025

    A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.

  3. How Donald Trump is reshaping presidential power

    As protests are held across the United States, we assess President Trump's use of power.

  4. Will the Government meet its pledge to build 1.5 million homes?

    We examine whether the Government will meet its homes pledge.

  5. Is Turkey's democracy under threat?

    The arrest of President Erdogan's main rival leads to questions about the future of Turkey

  6. NHS England chair warns the buck now stops with ministers

    Chair of the 鈥榳orld's largest quango鈥� reacts to the government's decision to shut it down.

  7. Is President Trump trying to divide Russia and China?

    Are President Trump鈥檚 warmer words towards Russia part of a wider diplomatic plan?

  8. Can the UK be a bridge between Europe and the US?

    European leaders arrive for a major summit in London on security and support for Ukraine.

  9. Trump's overhaul of Washington

    President Trump and Elon Musk are reshaping the US government, cutting thousands of jobs.

  10. Sir John Major: "We are moving into a more dangerous world"

    The former PM tells this programme that 'democracy is threatened' by recent world events.

  11. President Trump turns focus to Ukraine

    We ask whether we're about to see the first outlines of a ceasefire deal in Ukraine.

  12. 02/02/2025

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

  13. What does the Gaza ceasefire mean for the West Bank?

    A week since the ceasefire in Gaza, we look at how it could impact the West Bank's future.

  14. Gaza ceasfire comes into force

    A ceasefire comes into force in Gaza.

  15. How do you solve a problem like Iran?

    After the rout of Iran's proxies, diplomats consider how to approach fresh nuclear talks.

  16. What is Musk's political strategy?

    Former European Commission president Jos茅 Manuel Barroso on how to respond to Elon Musk.

  17. What will Trump's return mean for the UK economy in 2025?

    Is Donald Trump's return to the White House an opportunity or a threat to the UK economy?

  18. Fresh pressure on Archbishop of York

    Stephen Cottrell says he regrets how the case of David Taylor was handled.

  19. 15/12/2024

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

  20. Bashar al-Assad flees Syria

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

  21. Plastic pollution treaty talks fail

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

  22. What is the Russian cyber threat?

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

  23. The EU鈥檚 shift to the right on migration

    Why countries across the EU are getting tougher on migration.

  24. 10/11/2024

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

  25. US election: final battle for swing voters

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

  26. Reeves' 'how to spend it' condundrum

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

  27. A roadmap for post-war Gaza

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

  28. The Chancellor's tightrope

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

  29. 06/10/2024

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

  30. One million people displaced in Lebanon

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

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