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June 29, 2017 What does the UK want? Tide turns against weakened Theresa May
Is the pendulum swinging against austerity in Britain? The House of Commons has narrowly approved the Conservative agenda spelled out in the Queen's Speech. But after a snap general election that wiped out their outright majority in parliament, divisions are more and more out in the open among Tories: over Brexit, over the alliance with the Northern Irish conservative unionist DUP party and over the role of the state. Are PM Theresa May’s days numbered? Produced by Yi SONG, Alessandro XENOS, Laure FOURQUET.
47 min
June 28, 2017 Wannacry more: How vulnerable are we to cyberattacks?
You know the cyberattack is bad when radiation monitors at the Chernobyl nuclear plant have to switch to manual. Just weeks after another worldwide attack that shut down hospitals in Britain, chaos strikes again. Is it down to the carelessness of intelligence services, software makers or customers too lazy to install the latest security updates? But this goes beyond the so-called "Ransomware" viruses dispersed by criminals. It's about just how vulnerable we've become in the digital age. Produced by François PICARD, Yi SONG and Theodora LOULOUDIS.
47 min
June 27, 2017 Farewell to arms? Crucial Step for Colombia peace process (full debate)
A ceremony marking the disarmament of Latin America's oldest guerilla movement takes place in of Mesetas, Colombia. Marxist Farc militants lay down their guns and officially transform into a political movement represented in parliament. But obstacles still lie in the path to peace.
The Farc still has arms caches, there are other armed groups in the jungle, and the leftist ELN finds itself in the path of right-wing paramilitaries with an eye on the drug trade.
Is this really a farewell to arms?
45 min
June 27, 2017 Farewell to arms? Crucial step for Colombia peace process
A ceremony marking the disarmament of Latin America's oldest guerilla movement is taking place in the central Colombian town of Mesetas. Marxist FARC militants are laying down the last of their weapons. But obstacles remain on the path to peace. The FARC still has arms caches, there are other armed groups in the jungle, and the leftist ELN finds itself in the path of right-wing paramilitaries with an eye on the drug trade. Is this really a farewell to arms? Produced by Michele BARBARO, Theodora LOULOUDIS and Laure FOUQUET.
44 min
June 26, 2017 Modi meets Trump: The ties that bind US and India leaders
How much do Donald Trump and Narendra Modi really have in common?
Their personal lifestyles may be radically different but both are nationalists with strong personalities, who go after critical press coverage, both claim to be pro-business and against bureaucracy. But what does that change when it comes to policy, on matters such as Pakistan and Afghanistan. And for all the tough talk on China, is Trump's strategy really going the way India wants?
Produced by Daniel BARNEY, Alessandro XENOS, Laure FOURQUET.
56 min
June 26, 2017 Modi meets Trump: The ties that bind US, India leaders
How much do Donald Trump and Narendra Modi really have in common? Their personal lifestyles may be radically different but both are nationalists with strong personalities, who sometimes go after critical press coverage and claim to be pro-business and against bureaucracy. But what does that change when it comes to policy, on matters such as Pakistan and Afghanistan? And for all the tough talk on China, is Trump's strategy really going the way India wants? Produced by Daniel BARNEY, Alessandro XENOS, Laure FOURQUET.
46 min
June 22, 2017 Macron's marching orders: New French president's first EU summit
Emmanuel Macron sounded like a man in charge as he chastised East European leaders that flout common rules on refugees and freedom of speech. At his first EU summit as French president, it's too soon to say whether the 39-year-old newcomer is indeed the man in charge on the continental stage, but he's certainly cemented his power at home, with a landslide win in France's legislative elections. Produced by Daniel BARNEY, François WIBAUX and Christopher DAVIS.
45 min
June 21, 2017 Queen's Speech: Monarch outlines two-year plan as Brexit looms
Our panel of guests focus on the state opening of parliament in London, where the Queen usually reads out the government's to-do list for the year ahead. Brexit featured front and centre of the Queen's speech, and she appeared without the pomp and regalia that usually accompanies this event. What signal was she sending? What is this event all about? And what is the state of UK politics? Produced by Daniel BARNEY, François WIBAUX and Chris DAVIS.
28 min
June 20, 2017 The Scramble for Syria: What happens after Raqqa falls?
There's the battle for Raqqa but what about the battle for Syria? The shooting down of a Syrian jet by the US military, plus an Iran-made drone in the southeast late this Monday... all this highlights how swiftly the six-year old conflict may be changing. As the Islamic State group loses territory, pro and anti-Assad forces suddenly find themselves in each other's way. Where's it all leading? Produced by Michele BARBERO, François WIBAUX and Christopher DAVIS.
47 min
June 19, 2017 The Macron Way: Big win, but will new president reform France? (part 1)
How did Emmanuel Macron upend and redraw France's political landscape? It's out with the old guard on both sides of the aisle, with the average age of MPs dropping more than five years and a record 38% of female lawmakers in the new assembly. How will Macron play his strong hand on the European stage, where he's promised to push for more EU integration? What's the secret of his success - and can it be replicated elsewhere? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Michele BARBERO, François WIBAUX and Laure FOURQUET.
17 min

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