Vladimir Putin vows to push further into Ukraine after Russian forces took the eastern town of Avdiivka over the weekend. Plus: South Africa announces its last budget before its general election in May and OneWorld opens its first airport lounge in Europe.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s next for Ukraine after the fall of Avdiivka?

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Already democracy’s busiest year, 2024 just got even more frantic with Emmanuel Macron’s announcement of a surprise French parliamentary election after Marine Le Pen’s European-election triumph. Plus: the attack on Denmark’s prime minister, Brazil’s extradition battle with Argentina and Apple plays catch-up on AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Macron calls a snap election

Volodymyr Zelensky has been branded a “hero” by one D-Day veteran as France announces that it will provide Ukraine with fighter jets and training. Authorities in Hong Kong further crack down on free speech as two British judges quit its top court. Then: a busy week for space travel and why young EU voters are swayed by the right. Plus: can anyone besides Taylor Swift still sell out stadiums? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zelensky receives a hero’s welcome in France

Millions of voters across the EU’s 27 member states are heading to the polls to elect a new parliament. The ballot will return 720 MEPs who could have a major effect on the bloc’s political direction. Joe Biden accuses Benjamin Netanyahu of purposefully prolonging the war in Gaza. Plus: this year’s new Serpentine Pavilion is unveiled and Egypt bids to be the first African nation to host the Olympics.


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Voters go to the polls across the EU’s 27 member states

Narendra Modi, the once seemingly unflappable leader of India, appears to have had his wings clipped in a shock result from India’s elections. We also check in on US election campaigns, exactly five months out from the vote. Plus: the latest business news and Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg visits new member Finland.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world’s biggest election delivers shock result in India

The results of the world’s biggest-ever election are surprising for India’s incumbent prime minister, Narendra Modi. Also on the programme: the UK’s first TV election debate is overshadowed by the re-emergence of Nigel Farage. Plus: the possible break-up of Belgium and the latest space news.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s next for Ukraine after the fall of Avdiivka?

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