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The World This Week

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

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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In a week where a stalemate appears to have developed after nearly two months of asymmetric warfare between the US and Iran, President Donald Trump's Truth Social posts have swung between belligerent maximalism and breezy deal-making: one minute sugg... more

In a week where Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open for commercial trade – effectively ending its nearly seven-week de facto blockade of the critical shipping lane – President Donald Trump imposed a US blockade on Iranian ports to strangle ... more

It’s been a week that began with US President Donald Trump threatening to wipe out an entire civilisation in Iran if the regime failed to respond to his ultimatum. Presidential decorum quickly went out of the window, with Trump speaking unfiltered – ... more

It has been a week that began with President Trump addressing the nation for the first time since the Iran war began five weeks ago. Expectations that he might signal an end to the conflict – or announce a ground offensive, or a split from NATO – wer... more

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Anne Bagger-Marie
Independent journalist, consultant, former senior editor of the International Herald Tribune and New York Times Style Magazine
Independent journalist
Episode: Ceasefire & peacetalks, Hungary 'false flags' & Final rallies
Bell True
Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent for The Independent
The Independent
Episode: Ceasefire & peacetalks, Hungary 'false flags' & Final rallies
Christina Than
Chief Correspondent in Hungary for Reuters, Deputy Bureau Chief for Central and Eastern Europe
Reuters
Episode: Ceasefire & peacetalks, Hungary 'false flags' & Final rallies
Noga Tonopolsky
France 24 correspondent
France 24
Episode: Ceasefire & peacetalks, Hungary 'false flags' & Final rallies
Doug Herbert
France 24's International Affairs commentator
Episode: Iran: US fighter jet downed, The space race, Syrians leaving Germany?
Erik de la Rugera
Parish correspondent for Sweden's Dagens Nyheter
DN
Episode: Iran: US fighter jet downed, The space race, Syrians leaving Germany?
Patrick Smith
Editor-in-chief of the Africa Report
Africa Report
Episode: Iran: US fighter jet downed, The space race, Syrians leaving Germany?
Burzu Deragahi
Independent international correspondent, substack Badlands
Badlands / Substack
Episode: Iran: US fighter jet downed, The space race, Syrians leaving Germany?
Vivian Walves
Paris-based Time and Fortune Paris correspondent
Time and Fortune
Episode: Iran: Rolling ultimatums, Moscow 'at the EU table'?

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Gavin Lee
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4.7 out of 5 stars from 73 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
    4 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
    5 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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Excellent for sponsorships seeking a well-educated international audience.
Polished analysis that makes complex geopolitics easier to digest.
High-quality sourcing, though some episodes feel dense for casual listeners.
Insightful global briefings with diverse reporter perspectives.
Strong panel dynamics with depth on major world events.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions About The World This Week

What is The World This Week about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly panel of Paris-based journalists reviews the biggest international headlines, weaving together on-the-ground reporting, geopolitical analysis, and cross-region context. Episodes often cover conflicts, diplomacy, security, and the impact of technology and policy on global affairs, with contributors offering rapid-fire takes, comparisons, and long-form reflections. Noteworthy traits include a highly international lens, live-reaction style, and a pattern of threading multiple correspondents' perspectives into cohesive briefings, which can help listeners stay informed without wading through pages of headlines. Potential listeners who value well-sourced analysis, diverse viewpoints, and concise briefings on current events will likely fi... more

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2. Bell True
3. Christina Than
4. Noga Tonopolsky
5. Doug Herbert
6. Erik de la Rugera
7. Patrick Smith
8. Burzu Deragahi

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