The Global Story Episodes Episode guide
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What the former prince Andrew’s arrest means for the Royal Family
Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He denies wrongdoing
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What ‘looksmaxxing’ tells us about modern masculinity
Inside the ‘looksmaxxing’ trend, which could be reshaping male beauty standards.
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The tightrope of reporting in Putin’s Russia
The full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 led to an intense crackdown on dissent.
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Gisèle Pelicot on confronting shame and finding hope
Gisèle Pelicot’s bravery during the rape trial of her husband and 50 men made her an icon
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Is social media having its Big Tobacco moment?
A landmark trial on social media addiction is putting tech giants in the dock.
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Epstein’s global network: What the files reveal
The latest tranche of Epstein files shed new light on the scandal’s global implications
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With Jimmy Lai in jail, have Trump and the West abandoned Hong Kong?
The media mogul’s case has caused global concern that Beijing is cracking down on dissent
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The ‘weight loss revolution’ changing the world
GLP-1s are changing the way you live, move, and eat — whether you take them or not.
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The origins of ICE
How ICE went from a little-known US law enforcement agency to international controversy.
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Live in Washington DC
We preview how the US may further reshuffle the world order, in front of a live audience.
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Could the Epstein scandal topple the British Prime Minister?
Epstein revelations fuel UK political storm shaking Westminster
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Will Bad Bunny take on MAGA at the Super Bowl?
Why the NFL’s choice of the Puerto Rican star is proving controversial
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What could happen if the US strikes Iran?
The US and Iran are in talks, but Trump has threatened strikes if a deal can’t be agreed.
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How China beat the US on green energy
As Donald Trump champions oil and gas, China is racing ahead on renewable energy.
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Is ISIS having a resurgence in Syria?
The US has carried out strikes on ISIS targets, amid prison breaks and in-fighting
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How Palantir became indispensable
The software firm has become the go-to-tool for governments worldwide
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How the Minnesota shooting set off a TikTok censorship debate
Why some TikTok users think the app is censoring Trump-critical content
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What next for Venezuelans?
Nicolás Maduro ruled for over a decade, but what's changed for Venezuelans now he's gone?
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The mystery of Putin and the apartment bombs
How a series of attacks on Russian apartments helped propel Putin’s rise to power.
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Is Cuba next?
Why the US capture of Nicolas Maduro spells trouble for Cuba.
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Will Trump’s Board of Peace actually stop wars?
How Trump's Board of Peace is positioning itself as an alternative to the UN.
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Is Canada leading the global resistance against Trump?
Canada’s PM Mark Carney says “the old world order is not coming back”.
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Have the protests in Iran failed?
How a brutal crackdown appears to have quelled the unrest.
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Greenland: Could the US regret alienating its Nato allies?
Trump responded, “no comment” when asked if he'd use force to seize Greenland.
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How Charlie Kirk inspired a new Korean right-wing youth movement
The ‘make Korea great again’ movement wants to free its jailed ex-president.
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The post-World War II era is over. What comes next?
Did the rules-based order ever exist and what could replace it if it goes away?
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How the US, China and Russia are vying for influence in Africa
The US, China and Russia all have interests in Central Africa
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Putin’s pursuit of Russian greatness
Putin’s mission to restore Russia to its Soviet-era glory.
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Has Xi Jinping outsmarted his rivals?
The story of how China became a superpower.
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American influence from Monroe to Donroe
What does US history tell us about America’s changing role in the world right now?
