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Trump’s annual address to Congress

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5 March 2025

Episode 3556

58 minutes


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The US president answers his critics in a speech before Congress after a whirlwind day of tariffs and suspended Ukraine aid. Then: the Arab summit’s plan for Gaza, the 13th Global Terrorism Index, aviation news and how chardonnay sales are benefiting from  ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’. 

5 March 2025

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Chapter 1

What next for Gaza reconstruction?

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Israel and the US have rejected a plan set out by Egypt for the reconstruction of Gaza. Arab leaders approved the scheme, which would offer a realistic alternative to Donald Trump’s idea of taking over the strip, moving out more than 2 million people and creating a beach resort.

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Why are teenagers increasingly turning to terrorism?

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The number of countries falling victim to terrorist attacks has risen for the first time in nearly a decade – and in another first, nine out of 10 attacks are carried out by an individual acting alone. The 13th Global Terrorism Index, which is out today, highlights the rise in the number of teenagers becoming involved in terrorism.

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