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The World This Week

FRANCE 24 English
Ukraine
Gaza
Donald Trump
Israel
Iran
France
Russia
United States
Hamas
European Union
Sudan
Joe Biden
China
Emmanuel Macron
Hezbollah
NATO
Elon Musk
Lebanon
Syria
Benjamin Netanyahu

Our panel of Paris-based journalists review the week's international news: the stories that made the headlines and also those you may have missed! Join us every Friday at 7:10pm Paris time.

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This week began with US President Donald Trump pronouncing that a ceasefire extension was so close with Iran, two or three days max, that it would only take an hour to finalise. Hours later, Tehran downed a US Apache helicopter off the Gulf of Oman, ... more

This week, a renewed ceasefire was proclaimed between Israel and Lebanon; a deal that hinges on the complete cessation of attacks from the Iranian-backed militants Hezbollah and withdrawal from the south of the country. But 24 hours later, Hezbollah ... more

It's been a week where, 90 days into the conflict and ceasefire stand-off with Iran, both Tehran and Washington are insisting time is on their side – each claiming the other needs a deal more urgently. Pressure is growing on the Trump administration ... more

It's been a week marked by major geopolitical and cultural developments across several fronts, from Beijing to Havana to Cannes.

In the Chinese capital Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare visit to see Xi Jinping, with a carefully... more

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Recent Guests

Janine De Giovanni
Seasoned war correspondent, CEO of the Reckoning Project
Reckoning Project
Episode: Iran: Is Trump 'bored'?, Bolivia at 'breaking point', A Spanish scandal
Tara Kangalo
Independent global affairs correspondent, author
Independent/Art of Hope
Episode: Iran: Is Trump 'bored'?, Bolivia at 'breaking point', A Spanish scandal
William Wroblewski
Video journalist, AFP; former editor-in-chief
Agence France Presse (AFP)
Episode: Iran: Is Trump 'bored'?, Bolivia at 'breaking point', A Spanish scandal
Sarah Morris
France 24 Spain correspondent
FRANCE 24
Episode: Iran: Is Trump 'bored'?, Bolivia at 'breaking point', A Spanish scandal
Constant Mahout
New York Times contributor
The New York Times
Episode: Putin and Xi, To catch a Castro, Red carpet rebellion
Frances Dernley
Executive Editor of Audio at The Telegraph
The Telegraph
Episode: Putin and Xi, To catch a Castro, Red carpet rebellion
Hermannia Rodriguez-Paleo
American Venezuelan journalist and commentator
Independent platform (YouTube, Instagram, etc.)
Episode: Putin and Xi, To catch a Castro, Red carpet rebellion
Emma Kate Simmons
Paris-based writer and editor at Frank Tureau magazine; columnist at New World magazine
Frank Tureau, New World Magazine
Episode: Trump and Xi, Carry on Westminster, A French pivot in Africa
James McIntyre
Journalist, author; former politics editor
Prospect, New Statesman, The Independent
Episode: Trump and Xi, Carry on Westminster, A French pivot in Africa

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Gavin Lee
Host of The World This Week

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Looking for a more international perspective on news. This is good but not great. But the best I've found besides the BBC.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    curious
    5 years ago
  • Brilliant videocast of all the news you need to know this week!

    Great podcast with everything you need to know this week discussed through meaningful and balanced debate. Best show if you don’t have a lot of time and you want to get up to speed with all the most important news of the week. A staple of my weekly podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Escfan888
    South Africa5 years ago
  • Love France 24 coverage.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    bluwasaabi
    6 years ago
  • Best show on television

    The week's big talking points from around the globe in one show. What's not to love?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Larry Frank
    France7 years ago

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Compact weekly briefing with thorough geopolitical coverage.
Shows depth and balance in global coverage.
Excellent global briefing that's easy to follow for non-experts.
Consistently strong guests with insightful on-the-ground context.

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Trump vs BBC, Netanyahu pardon demand and Sarkozy’s prison stint
Q: Tom, great to see you tonight. And these are very interesting predictions that I would recommend a read.
Well, I don't think the lawsuit is going to go anywhere because this was something that was shown on iPlayer in the UK.
Trump vs BBC, Netanyahu pardon demand and Sarkozy’s prison stint
Q: Philippe, let's start with you. One of the most consequential scoops of the year, I think, for Henry's organisation The Telegraph. The mistake itself, how do you see it?
I think it's a mistake. It shouldn't have been done. We all agree on that. But I think it was indeed a concerted effort on the part of the conservative forces.
‘Gratitude’ expressed, ‘apology’ received, Ukraine back at the table
Q: Did Zelensky get the tone right in his letter to Donald Trump?
Rick Wilson interprets the letter as appropriately toned, but emphasizes that Trump views Putin as a role model, complicating Ukraine's position.
‘Gratitude’ expressed, ‘apology’ received, Ukraine back at the table
Q: What is MAGA extremism?
Rick Wilson explains it as Donald Trump and his party representing an authoritarian and pro-Putin stance, straying away from traditional conservative values.
90 minutes that changed Ukraine, 'Uncle Sam & Uncle Sucker', AI unleashed, Musk vs Altman
Q: Are we going to see peace in a matter of weeks?
It's a hard question to answer right now, but it's definitely a win for Putin, and the dynamics have shifted significantly.

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Curated weekly international briefings by a Paris-based panel, covering geopolitics, diplomacy, and security with on-the-ground reporting from major outlets around the world. Episodes thread together current events—ranging from great-power competition and regional conflicts to media dynamics and technology's role in modern warfare—through a rotating cast of veteran foreign correspondents, editors, and analysts. Expect brisk, expert analysis, live reactions, and cross-continental context that helps listeners understand not just what happened, but why it matters for markets, policy, and public discourse. A notable strength is the diverse roster of correspondents from leading outlets, offering a wide-angle view of global developments and their... more

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2. Tara Kangalo
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5. Constant Mahout
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7. Hermannia Rodriguez-Paleo
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