The Global Story Episodes Episode guide
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Could Iran be the next ‘forever war’?
We compare this week to previous US interventions in the Middle East.
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Iran under attack: The view from inside
As the bombing continues, Iranians contemplate an uncertain future
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Iran war: Chaos engulfs the Gulf
How the US-Israel war with Iran is disrupting the region
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What next for Iran?
Iran’s supreme leader has been killed in joint US-Israeli airstrikes
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Mexico’s most wanted cartel boss is dead. Is it enough for Trump?
Our correspondent in Mexico on the fallout of the killing of “El Mencho”.
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Is a peace deal with Putin possible?
Top Putin expert Fiona Hill on the chances of a Ukraine peace deal
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Ukraine’s defiance, four years on
Perspectives on the war from those living on Ukraine’s front line
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Inside Iran after the crackdown
A rare look inside the country reckoning with a brutal crackdown and the prospect of war.
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The new race to the Moon
Nasa's Artemis II launch this spring marks the beginning of a new space race.
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What the former prince Andrew’s arrest means for the Royal Family
Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He denies wrongdoing
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What ‘looksmaxxing’ tells us about modern masculinity
Inside the ‘looksmaxxing’ trend, which could be reshaping male beauty standards.
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The tightrope of reporting in Putin’s Russia
The full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 led to an intense crackdown on dissent.
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Gisèle Pelicot on confronting shame and finding hope
Gisèle Pelicot’s bravery during the rape trial of her husband and 50 men made her an icon
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Is social media having its Big Tobacco moment?
A landmark trial on social media addiction is putting tech giants in the dock.
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Epstein’s global network: What the files reveal
The latest tranche of Epstein files shed new light on the scandal’s global implications
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With Jimmy Lai in jail, have Trump and the West abandoned Hong Kong?
The media mogul’s case has caused global concern that Beijing is cracking down on dissent
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The ‘weight loss revolution’ changing the world
GLP-1s are changing the way you live, move, and eat — whether you take them or not.
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The origins of ICE
How ICE went from a little-known US law enforcement agency to international controversy.
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Live in Washington DC
We preview how the US may further reshuffle the world order, in front of a live audience.
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Could the Epstein scandal topple the British Prime Minister?
Epstein revelations fuel UK political storm shaking Westminster
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Will Bad Bunny take on MAGA at the Super Bowl?
Why the NFL’s choice of the Puerto Rican star is proving controversial
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What could happen if the US strikes Iran?
The US and Iran are in talks, but Trump has threatened strikes if a deal can’t be agreed.
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How China beat the US on green energy
As Donald Trump champions oil and gas, China is racing ahead on renewable energy.
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Is ISIS having a resurgence in Syria?
The US has carried out strikes on ISIS targets, amid prison breaks and in-fighting
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How Palantir became indispensable
The software firm has become the go-to-tool for governments worldwide
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How the Minnesota shooting set off a TikTok censorship debate
Why some TikTok users think the app is censoring Trump-critical content
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What next for Venezuelans?
Nicolás Maduro ruled for over a decade, but what's changed for Venezuelans now he's gone?
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The mystery of Putin and the apartment bombs
How a series of attacks on Russian apartments helped propel Putin’s rise to power.
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Is Cuba next?
Why the US capture of Nicolas Maduro spells trouble for Cuba.
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Will Trump’s Board of Peace actually stop wars?
How Trump's Board of Peace is positioning itself as an alternative to the UN.