A review of the week with the latest news.
World Service,·24 episodes
Former Anthropic safety researcher warned of AI race risks
13 Sep 2026,·54 mins
'Extinction' warnings ramp up as AI safety fears grow
AI bosses call for checks on the development of the technology
The Iranian-backed group takes control over vital shipping route in lightning offensive
12 Sep 2026,·49 mins
Presidents of Russia, China and Iran gather for a summit clouded by Iran and Ukraine war
The Iranian-backed group has seized control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast
The far-right, anti-immigration and Moscow-friendly AfD is expected to win Saxony-Anhalt
06 Sep 2026,·54 mins
A White House official described the Moscow talks as “substantive”
The far-right AfD party is aiming to secure a majority in the regional parliament
Trump's envoys are expected to arrive in Moscow with a proposal "to end the war"
05 Sep 2026,·49 mins
This will be the first visit by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Ukrainian capital
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have led President Trump’s efforts to end the war.
05 Sep 2026,·54 mins
Nearly 20,000 security forces have been deployed in rescue efforts
30 Aug 2026,·54 mins
Officials say thousands are missing after flash floods on Wednesday
More than 600 people have died in Nepal floods
29 Aug 2026,·49 mins
More than 600 dead and at least 2,426 people are missing in Nepal flood
At least 1,924 people are missing in Nepal, the country's disaster relief agency says
29 Aug 2026,·54 mins
Donald Trump has said Canada wants "the benefits of being a State, without being one".
23 Aug 2026,·54 mins
Mikhailo Fedorov stopped short of declaring political ambitions of his own.
Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has said the country is now at "war" with the US.
UN official says risks could spill over into neighbouring countries if unchecked
22 Aug 2026,·49 mins
Kremlin's leader has continued to downplay the problems
Russia's defence ministry say the strikes hit transport infrastructure and warehouses.
22 Aug 2026,·54 mins
