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Unspun World: World leaders formally recognise Palestinian statehood
John Simpson analyses what effect the recognition of Palestine as a state might have
The Media Show: Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension
Treatment of the US talk show host raises questions about US media and political pressure
The President’s Path: Trump's diplomacy
President Trump’s visit tests Sir Keir Starmer’s handling of the “special relationship”
Unspun World: President Trump’s second state visit to the UK
John Simpson examines the relationship between Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump
The Media Show: Reporting Charlie Kirk’s killing
How journalists have covered the murder of a polarising figure
The President’s Path: The killing of Charlie Kirk
The killing of Charlie Kirk and reaction from across the political divide
Unspun World: Protests hit France as new PM takes office
Is France's latest political crisis a signal of long-term decline?
The Media Show: Super Mario Bros at 40
Why Nintendo’s 1985 adventure is remembered as a turning point for video games
The President’s Path: Trump's troubles
Trump enters a new political season as Congress returns from its summer recess
The Media Show: France’s political crisis
Coverage of François Bayrou’s political gamble and the rise of ‘Bloquons Tout’
