
European leaders sign treaty to form a commission for Ukraine war damages. Plus: Why is Trump suing the BBC?
16/12/2025 | 38 min
Europe’s leaders sign a treaty to establish a commission for Ukraine war damages. Then: we unpack why Trump is suing the BBC. Plus: How AI summaries ruin recipes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel’s reaction to the Bondi beach shooting
15/12/2025 | 33 min
We unpack how Israel is reacting to the shooting at Bondi beach. Then: A flurry of talks in Berlin suggest that progress is being made in ending Russia's war with Ukraine. Plus: Are we all kinder at Christmas?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump’s approval rating falls to an all-time low. Plus: the latest Gulf news
12/12/2025 | 36 min
We discuss the week in Washington as Donald Trump’s approval rating continues to sink over the economy and immigration. Then: we get the latest news from the Gulf and we meet Juliana Ghiotto, CEO and co-founder of the Barracuda hotel group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US seizes an oil tanker near Venezuela. Plus: Should countries hold elections during wartime?
11/12/2025 | 34 min
Caracas condemns the US's seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. We discuss how this might escalate. Then: Washington suggests tourists could be asked to prove social media history upon entry. Plus: ‘Time Magazine’ names its Person of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Europe’s far-right parties split over Trump. Plus: The Gulf states look to Hollywood
10/12/2025 | 34 min
Europe’s far-right parties split over whether backing from Trump gives them legitimacy. Then: The Gulf states look to invest in Hollywood as they back Paramount Skydance’s hostile bid for Warner Brothers Discovery. Plus: Sarkozy’s prison memoir is published. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.



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