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Aid groups are warning Israel is in the late stages of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza. Only 12 trucks have managed to distribute aid, to desperate Palestinians there in nearly three months. Kamal Adwan Hospital in the north has been stormed and bombed by Israeli forces. And on Sunday air strikes targeted Al Wafa and Al Ahli hospitals in the northern Gaza City. So, is Israel's strategy in the north, starve or surrender? And is Gaza city next?

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on November 21. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. A new phase in the Russia-Ukraine war is continuing to escalate. Ukraine sent US and UK-made missiles into Russia this week, while the Kremlin has loosened its policy for using nuclear weapons. Where does the war go from here?

Senegal, long considered one of Africa’s most stable nations, is entering a transformative era under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. His ambitious 25-year development plan prioritises economic sovereignty, sustainable resource management, and local expertise. At the forefront is Yassine Fall, Senegal’s foreign minister, an experienced economist and diplomat with a distinguished UN background. Fall faces the critical task of redefining Senegal’s global alliances, including the closure of French military bases, while maintaining key relationships. In this interview, she discusses the challenges and opportunities of implementing the president’s vision, from reshaping diplomacy to fostering national self-determination.

The Afghan Defence Ministry says it's carried out several strikes in Pakistan in retaliation for an attack last week. It's the latest act in a growing cross-border violence between the neighbours. Pakistan says it was targeting armed groups along its frontier. And says several attacks on its territory have been launched from Afghan soil – a charge Taliban officials in Kabul deny. So, does this mean border tensions between the two countries will continue to escalate? And where does this leave the 300-million people on both sides caught between the cross fire?

Despite the bluster from US officials threatening to slow down China’s economy, time is on China’s side, argues Chinese political analyst Victor Gao. Gao tells host Steve Clemons that the threats of extra taxes on Chinese goods coming to the US will hurt American consumers more than China. Gao predicts that, in the end, the US will forfeit relations with Taiwan to keep relations with China. If the US is worried about the flow of superconductor chips from Taiwan, China is open to ideas, including turning the entire island into one big free-trade zone, he says.

We examine the moments when young people advocating for causes that matter to them made headlines this year. The US and UK university protests, demonstrations in Kenya and youth rallies in Bangladesh all come under the spotlight.

Deepening political crisis in South Korea. Two presidents impeached within weeks, with their stand-in replacement immediately under pressure. The instability is creating serious concern internationally. So what has gone wrong - and what next?

Israel again bombs Yemen, hitting the main airport and port city. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns there's more to come. Another Houthi missile is fired at Tel Aviv in response. How dangerous are these escalating hostilities?

Nations and companies around the world are weighing up AI's costs and benefits. Almost one trillion dollars, that’s how much tech companies are estimated to be spending on building up the artificial intelligence industry over the coming years. Supporters of the technology say AI will increase productivity, boost incomes and revolutionise the global economy. But, a growing number of investors worry that AI will not deliver the huge profits they seek, at least not in the foreseeable future. Critics also warn AI could replace human jobs and deepen inequality. Calls are growing for regulators to come up with policies to leverage the potential of AI for the benefit of all humanity.

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on August 23. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. Hope and dissent met at the 2024 DNC, from the electric atmosphere inside the Democrats’ convention to the frustration of those fighting to convince the party to change course on unwavering support for Israel. With Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’s supporters, protesters and uncommitted delegates, we’re bringing you voices from the party often referred to as the Big Tent.