OPEC+, which includes Saudi Arabia and Russia, has agreed to another large production hike in September. That's despite a warning by the International Energy Agency, the extra barrels could tip the market into oversupply later this year. US President Donald Trump's tariffs have targeted Russian crude buyers. But whether those tariffs are imposed depends on the outcome of trade negotiations with India and China. And even more so on talks over a peace deal in Ukraine between Washington and Moscow. Can the US and Europe break China's grip on rare earths? Plus, why is China's Labubu toy so popular?

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Australia is joining a growing list of countries saying they will recognize Palestine as a state - a move Palestinians and their advocates warn is symbolic at best, and dangerous at worst - even as those same countries continue supplying arms to Israel. So what does recognizing Palestinian statehood actually mean?

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As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepared to meet his US counterpart in Alaska, there were no indications that a deal to end the Ukraine war was imminent. Editor of the National Interest, Jacob Heilbrunn, tells host Steve Clemons that US President Donald Trump “will try and reach an agreement with Putin and impose it upon Ukraine. If Ukraine refuses, then he'll wash his hands of it and say that Ukraine is the obstacle to peace.”

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Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska for talks on the war in Ukraine. But concern is increasing in Kyiv and among its European allies over fears of being sidelined. So, what's at stake at the Alaska summit for all sides?

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We say we care about privacy, but this episode examines whether our actions reflect that. In The Privacy Paradox, we unravel the disconnect between our stated values and our digital behaviour. From mindless clicks to routine app permissions, this episode exposes how everyday online habits feed a vast, invisible data economy, often without our knowledge or consent.

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Hundreds of journalists have been killed by Israel in Gaza since October 7, 2023. Inside the enclave, reporters feel abandoned by the very world they’re informing. What’s happening to Gaza’s journalists, and why? This is a story from the archives. This originally aired on January 22, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.

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International condemnation at Israel's murder of four Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza. And it's not the first time-- Israel has killed at least 237 media workers since its war began. But these and other killings before have gone unpunished. So, what does this impunity mean for journalism?

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Five Al Jazeera journalists, including correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh, were killed in an Israeli strike on a press tent in Gaza. They had lived the story they told, from hunger and displacement to the relentless bombardment. As Israel plans to seize Gaza City, what will the world lose without the ears and eyes who bore witness from inside?

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AI agents are taking charge. They’re booking appointments, managing your inbox, and handling tasks with minimal input. They promise convenience, but some have leaked data, made surprise purchases, and even tried to replicate themselves. Big Tech and the military are betting big on their future. As we hand over more control, are we ready for what comes next?

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There is a peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia, after nearly four decades of conflict. The final stage was brokered by US President Donald Trump in the White House. Crucial to the deal is a corridor - to connect the main part of Azerbaijan with another part of its territory, which is cut off because it's on the other side of Armenia. But how long will it take before the corridor becomes a reality? And what will Washington's growing presence in the South Caucasus mean for the region?

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