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Is China ‘winning’ the Iran war?
As the US-Iran war grinds on, is China quietly gaining?
28 Apr 2026,27 mins
Live in London: Is the 'special relationship’ between the US and the UK over?
King Charles is visiting America this week at a tense moment.
27 Apr 2026,26 mins
What are UFO hunters really searching for?
The US government has reignited interest in UFOs. What deeper meaning are people seeking?
24 Apr 2026,26 mins
The Iran peace talks that didn’t happen
Why didn’t the US-Iran talks go ahead this week? Plus, a big question from listeners
23 Apr 2026,27 mins
The global network hunting predators on the internet
We speak to one undercover agent racing against the clock to save children
22 Apr 2026,26 mins
How Pakistan became the peacemaker
Talks are expected between the US and Iran in Islamabad.
21 Apr 2026,27 mins
While the world’s eyes were on Iran, what happened in Gaza?
Six months on from the ceasefire deal, has anything changed?
20 Apr 2026,26 mins
The Chinese cyber-attack that could have stolen data from every American
Inside the highly sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign known as Salt Typhoon
17 Apr 2026,27 mins
Mythos: The AI model that’s ‘too powerful’ for public release
Are Anthropic's claims about Mythos Preview a watershed moment for AI, or just hype?
16 Apr 2026,26 mins
Trump v Pope
What happens when the two most influential Americans go head-to-head?
15 Apr 2026,27 mins
Is the Strait of Hormuz Iran’s trump card?
The US is now blockading the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of Iran controlling it.
14 Apr 2026,27 mins
What was the point of Artemis II?
The mission was a clear success, but what was the point?
13 Apr 2026,27 mins
Recommending: The Sarkozy Affair
Tristan tells the story of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s rise and fall.
13 Apr 2026,57 mins
The gathering economic storm
The Iran war has made oil and gas prices volatile. Will the ceasefire bring stability?
10 Apr 2026,26 mins
Will his UK ban kill Kanye West's ‘comeback’?
The UK has banned him because of his antisemitic behaviour
09 Apr 2026,27 mins
Back from the brink: The Iran ceasefire
Iran and the US have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire. Will it hold?
08 Apr 2026,28 mins
The medications that can trigger sex and gambling addictions
A BBC investigation uncovers devastating side effects of a class of prescription drugs.
07 Apr 2026,26 mins
Why Hungary’s chaotic election matters to Trump
Would Orbán’s fall signal a global shift for populism?
06 Apr 2026,26 mins
Why the Royal visit to the US is dividing Brits
King Charles will visit Washington DC amid growing tensions between the US and the UK.
03 Apr 2026,26 mins
I wargamed Iran for the Pentagon - here is how it could end
What are the risks and rewards of the different military options?
02 Apr 2026,28 mins
JD Vance’s Iran test
Can the vice-president help secure the US’ interests in Iran, and those of his MAGA base?
01 Apr 2026,26 mins
Has Trump pushed Cuba to the brink of collapse?
Could the US‑imposed near‑total oil blockade topple Cuba’s government?
31 Mar 2026,27 mins
Is the Iran war helping Putin?
While the US and the world look away, is the Russian president getting what he wants?
30 Mar 2026,27 mins
Meta and YouTube lose in a landmark trial
A jury found the tech companies intentionally built addictive platforms
27 Mar 2026,27 mins
The cities built on scamming us all
How sophisticated crime syndicates are duping unsuspecting foreigners
26 Mar 2026,27 mins
Are we heading for World War Three?
Will the US-Israel war with Iran spiral out of control and how can it be stopped?
25 Mar 2026,27 mins
The Venezuela model for regime change
How do ordinary Venezuelans feel about the country’s future?
24 Mar 2026,27 mins
Trump's Iran options
Pressure mounts on the President to "wind down" the Iran war. What could that look like?
23 Mar 2026,26 mins
Netanyahu is not dead. So why did the internet think he was?
Is Iran the first AI slop war?
20 Mar 2026,26 mins
The war in Lebanon, explained
The BBC’s correspondent in Beirut on how we got here and what’s next
19 Mar 2026,26 mins