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Friday 2 October
As the US reacts to yet another mass shooting, we examine President Obama’s change in rhetoric. We’ll also head to Paris as world leaders gather to talk about Russia’s interference in Ukraine and now in Syria too. Plus, we ask the unthinkable: will we see Bernie Sanders versus Donald Trump…
Thursday 1 October
As Russia continues its airstrikes in Syria, we ask who Putin’s real target is: Isis or Assad’s opposition? We also discuss the raising of the Palestinian flag outside the UN headquarters in New York and examine Colombia’s peace deal with Farc. Plus: we look at Argentina’s first-ever televised presidential debate…
Wednesday 30 September
We’re slipping on our lederhosen as we take a closer look at the state of brand Germany. Meanwhile, as the Volkswagen scandal is continuing to spread, we ask whether hybrid petrol could be the new diesel. Plus: is Australia really a terrifying place haunted by bloodthirsty sharks?
Tuesday 29 September
While Putin and Obama discuss the lingering threat of Isis, Nigeria’s new president misses a UN meeting devoted to Boko Haram. We also discuss why the Italian prime minister is calling for the acceptance of Russia’s place in the world. Plus: in Washington, is Bernie Sanders the man to watch…
Monday 28 September
Pack your bags kids, we’re moving to Mars. We look at today’s exciting news from Nasa about water on the Red Planet and discuss tensions between the US and Russia as Vladimir Putin sits down opposite Barack Obama. We also ask if Catalonia is really about to secede from Spain.…
Friday 25 September
With Syria forming a key part of Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy, are we looking at a post-Ukraine Russia taking on the world stage? Plus: Britain considers privatising one of its public television networks – while Al Jazeera cuts staff – and Mary Dejevsky and Nina Schick take the temperature of…
Thursday 24 September
The Pope’s tour of the US is in full swing and he’s wasted no time in letting his political colours show. Unsurprisingly, a few on Capitol Hill aren’t impressed. Plus the Russian president says he wants to join forces with the US in Syria – or he’ll go it alone.…
Wednesday 23 September
As Volkswagen’s CEO resigns, we ask how far away a fresh start may be. Also, when it comes to US politics, how much power do Super PAC’s wield? Plus: how do you determine a reasonable price for life-saving drugs? One CEO is finding out the hard and quite unethical way.
Tuesday 22 September
With revelations that Volkswagen rigged emissions tests for US regulators and news that Berlin’s much-maligned airport has been delayed yet again, we discuss what’s next for Germany’s corporate scene. Also, as Thailand’s newsstands stand bare after local printers declined to publish Tuesday’s edition of ‘The International New York Times’, we…
Monday 21 September
Live from Somerset House, this special edition brings you an evening of handsome ideas and fresh conversation from the launch of London Design Festival. We delve deeper into what makes good design with deputy festival director Christopher Turner; Petter Neby, the man behind tech design firm Punkt.; artists Arik Levy…
