India and Pakistan - nuclear-armed neighbours - have gone to war before. But a brief, intense battle in May this year marked a dramatic shift in their equations. India says it has drawn a new red line - that every act of terror it believes has come from Pakistan will be treated as an act of war.

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India and Pakistan - nuclear-armed neighbours - have gone to war before. But a brief, intense battle in May this year marked a dramatic shift in their equations. India says it has drawn a new red line - that every act of terror it believes has come from Pakistan will be treated as an act of war.

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Across the US, migrant communities are living in fear as ICE raids surge with immigration policies tightening under the Trump administration. In response, migrant-led groups are mobilising to provide support to empower the most vulnerable to know their rights. 

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Attacks by both Russia and Ukraine have intensified in recent weeks with little sign Europe's largest conflict since the second World War, is nearing an end. So, what are the strengths and weaknesses of each side and their alliances? And what are the chances of peace?

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Smog once choked Paris streets. Now, cleaner air, grassroots pressure and a bold city agenda are reshaping how the city breathes and moves. From bottom-up activism to political pushback, Paris’s transformation reveals a success story in the fight to reclaim public space.

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A year after a deadly crackdown, Kenya’s streets are alive with protests again, this time after a blogger died in police custody and officers shot a demonstrator at close range. As outrage grows, so do calls for accountability. Why does police brutality persist in Kenya, and how do officers continue to evade justice?

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The Dalai Lama has announced that there will be another spiritual leader for Tibetan Buddhists. As the Nobel Peace Prize laureate approaches the age of 90, attention has turned to the sensitive issue of his successor. Each Dalai Lama is considered a 'Living Buddha'. The current one fled to India in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese communists in Tibet--and says his next reincarnation could be born among his followers there. But Beijing, which considers the Dalai Lama a separatist, insists it has a veto over the choice. While the US supports the Dalai Lama’s right to determine his own reincarnation. So, how will the selection process balance religion, regional politics and sovereignty? And if it fails, what is the likelihood of having two Dalai Lamas?

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Dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act", President Donald Trump's signature policy bill would slash taxes, largely benefitting the wealthiest Americans. To pay for it, federal spending would be reduced, including on Medicaid, food stamps and student loans. Supporters say the bill could jumpstart economic growth and create jobs. Critics, including some Republicans, say millions of Americans would pay the price. And the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill would actually add an estimated $3.3 trillion to debt over a decade. Why did Canada scrap its digital tax on US tech companies?

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Welfare not warfare - protesters came out in force in London, objecting to the British government’s plans to increase military spending while cutting back on social support. Like its European allies in NATO, the UK is under pressure from the United States to take responsibility for its own security. But the European public, most of whom are facing a cost of living crisis, may well object to this as much as the British. So, can the NATO allies present a defence force strong enough to counter any threats from Russia, without US support? How will European leaders address possible public discontent?

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In this episode of Reframe, Ken Roth and Silvia Fernandez discuss what international justice means today, exploring the significance of the ICC and asking if the "court of last resort" can withstand threats and sanctions by global superpowers and uphold the rule of law.

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