Two Worlds Collide

After the US-Israel attacks on Iran, surrounding countries have quickly been drawn into the war following retaliatory strikes by Iran. We hear from Turkey, Lebanon, Israel and Cyprus.The US-Israel attacks on Iran hit major cities across the country, destroying civilian buildings ... Show More

Kate Adie introduces stories on Mexico's cartel war, President Trump's State of the Union address, the Russian soldiers escaping the front-line, and a slow boat journey in Benin.Mexico was rocked by a violent rampage this week, after the drug lord, El Mencho, died following a fir ... Show More

Kate Adie introduces stories from Ukraine, Iran, the United States and India.February marks four years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Around 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in that time and a large number are considered officially missing. ... Show More

Lebanon is now teetering on the edge of a full-scale war and many countries – including Australia - are urging their citizens to leave.But, for some, leaving this land of both beauty and pain is not a thought they will entertain.Nour Haydar speaks to two reporters in Beiruit – Al ... Show More

Senior China correspondent Amy Hawkins discusses a historic week in China – including a 20-plus country summit and an unprecedented military parade – and analyses what it tells us about the country’s attempt to remake the world. Help support our independent journalism at theguard ... Show More

<p>As a new leadership emerges in Syria, disparate groups remain in control of different parts of the country. In the midst of the fluctuating situation, what dangers might return?</p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sun ... Show More

Syria's leader Ahmad Al Shara said on Tuesday that the country must unite around a state that has a “monopoly” on weapons. The former capital of the ISIS caliphate in Syria is facing an uncertain future, much like the rest of the country. After over a year of political and econom ... Show More

C’est l’un des enjeux phares des Jeux olympiques et paralympiques de Paris 2024. Alors que des centaines de milliers de personnes sont attendues dès la semaine prochaine dans l’Hexagone, et particulièrement en région parisienne, la France doit assurer la sécurité des athlètes com ... Show More

As Paris kicks off the 2024 Summer Olympics, global conflicts and homegrown controversies threaten to cast a shadow over the events. How will this impact the players and the games? In this episode:  Natacha Butler (@natachabut), Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This epis ... Show More

Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus