The Late Edition
Latest Episodes
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We look at the ceasefire deal agreed between Russia and Ukraine, ask whether Nato is still relevant as a defence force for Europe, and discuss whether the US and the UK can put an end to the Islamic State.
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Tim Marshall and Michael Binyon discuss the day’s top news stories, we hear of a project to build the world’s biggest family tree, and get recommendations on the best new books.
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Ivor Gaber and Daniella Peled assess what President Barack Obama might do in the wake of the murder of kidnapped US journalist Steven Sotloff, we analyse divisions emerging in the Israeli government the peace process, hear from our correspondent in Istanbul, and review the latest theatre openings with Matt Wolf.
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We wrap up the day’s big stories with Shashank Joshi and James Boys, check in with our man in Melbourne and review the week in music.
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We discuss the day’s top stories with Nina Schick and Samira Shackle, check in with our woman in Rio and discuss a new art project in Santander.
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Mary Dejevsky and Jane Kinninmont discuss the days news – from Ukraine and Russia to the Middle East, we also check in with our correspondent in Colombia, and investigate the ‘cold conflict over contested Crimean gold.
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Xenia Wickett and Oscar Guardiola-Rivera discuss the day’s top stories, we discuss Iranian activist and poet Simin Behbahani’s legacy, and review the best books of the week.
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We discuss UN action in the Democratic Republic of Congo, hear about South Africa’s political crisis, and ask whether Afghanistan will ever get a new president.
