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The World This Week

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

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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France braces for another weekend of unrest as the Yellow Vests return to the streets under the rallying cry of ‘Act III – Halloween’, with 70,000 police and security forces deployed after the riots and looting of recent weeks. A cash-strapped govern... more

This week has seen mass protests hijacked by violent rioters across France, with the looting of shops, trashing of public buildings, the burning of Lyon's Tourist Information Office and the iconic Limoges City Hall. After the riots came the curfews a... more

Our panel of international correspondents look back at the week's news, from protests in India to a blame game in Ukraine.

In India, the "Cockroach" movement felt the crushing boot of the state this week. Thousands of Gen Z protesters were rounded ... more

It’s been a week of vigils, protests and political upheaval – from Israel, where three years after the Hamas-led attacks, former hostages and mourners called for accountability over the failures of October 7, as questions grow over the stalled path t... more

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Recent Guests

Janine di Giovanni
War correspondent, author and CEO of The Reckoning Project
The Reckoning Project
Episode: After French riots, curfews & calm... is a new storm brewing? Plus Ukraine & Israel
Doug Herbert
France 24 international affairs commentator and former New York Times correspondent in Moscow
France 24
Episode: After French riots, curfews & calm... is a new storm brewing? Plus Ukraine & Israel
Richard Worley
Europe correspondent and author
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Episode: After French riots, curfews & calm... is a new storm brewing? Plus Ukraine & Israel
Yaroslav Trofimov
Wall Street Journal chief foreign affairs correspondent, author and Pulitzer Prize finalist
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: After French riots, curfews & calm... is a new storm brewing? Plus Ukraine & Israel
Anne-Elisabeth Moutet
Paris-based author, columnist and political commentator
The Daily Telegraph
Episode: Trump vs Zelensky, From the screen to the streets, Gen Z protests from Paris to Dehli
Victor Mallet
Senior editor at the Financial Times and author of books on France and Southeast Asia
Financial Times
Episode: Trump vs Zelensky, From the screen to the streets, Gen Z protests from Paris to Dehli
John Sweeney
Investigative journalist, broadcaster and author
VDPFO festival
Episode: Trump vs Zelensky, From the screen to the streets, Gen Z protests from Paris to Dehli
Suhasini Raj
Investigative reporter at The New York Times in New Delhi
The New York Times
Episode: Trump vs Zelensky, From the screen to the streets, Gen Z protests from Paris to Dehli
Emma Kate Simmons
Columnist at New World Magazine; editor of Franck Tuureur and Conspiracy Watch
New World Magazine; Conspiracy Watch
Episode: France protests, Israel's 'politically charged' remembrance, Ethiopia, Ukraine

Hosts

Gavin Lee
Host of the series; Paris-based journalist coordinating discussions with on-the-ground correspondents.
Philip Turle
International Affairs Editor in the studio providing expert context on European and global affairs.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 88 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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After French riots, curfews & calm... is a new storm brewing? Plus Ukraine & Israel
Q: Is there a sympathetic view to be had here for Witkoff? Is he using deliberate flattery as a means to a peaceful end, or is it just business with diplomacy's clothes on?
Yaroslav Trofimov says US policy has shifted by separating business opportunities with Russia from settling the war, making Ukraine's peace prospects a sideshow and risking deals at Ukraine's and Europe's expense.
After French riots, curfews & calm... is a new storm brewing? Plus Ukraine & Israel
Q: How do you see the next few days playing out ahead of elections? Are we likely to see a full lockdown in the West Bank?
Janine di Giovanni expects a lockdown, describing increasing settler attacks and explaining that restrictions could prevent Palestinians from reaching work or hospitals while settlers continue to move freely.
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.

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A panel of Paris-based journalists reviews the week's global headlines, blending on-the-ground reporting with wide-ranging analysis from Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Episodes frequently feature senior foreign correspondents and political observers discussing Ukraine, Iran, NATO, and major European political developments, along with occasional cultural or tech angles. The discussions are fast-paced, idea-rich, and clearly aimed at listeners who want a concise, global snapshot with multiple perspectives. A notable strength is the rotating roster of seasoned reporters and experts, which helps translate complex international dynamics into accessible takeaways for decision-makers and media buyers alike.

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1. Janine di Giovanni
2. Doug Herbert
3. Richard Worley
4. Yaroslav Trofimov
5. Anne-Elisabeth Moutet
6. Victor Mallet
7. John Sweeney
8. Suhasini Raj

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