2 October 2024
Episode 2866
40 minutes
Photo: Getty Images
As the world reacts to Iran’s missile attack on Israel, we unpack the international community’s affirmations of Israel’s right to defend itself. Next: we assess whether the US vice-presidential debate will affect November’s election and we learn why Marine Le Pen and her far-right party, the National Rally, are currently on trial. Plus: an Italian politician gets his bachelor’s degree after more than 20 years.
2 October 2024
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