South Africa is investigating how 153 Palestinians from Gaza arrived without proper documentation. It's raised fears: Was the chartered flight organised by Israeli-backed human trafficking networks? And is this part of a wider strategy of ethnic cleansing?

In this episode:

• Imtiaz Sooliman, Founder and Chairman, Gift of the Givers.
• Ori Goldberg, Israeli Political Commentator.
• William Schabas, Professor, International Law, Middlesex University.

Host: Nick Clark

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It's one of the biggest betting scandals in sporting history.Turkish football is facing a gambling crackdown that's seen hundreds of players and officials suspended.It's shone a spotlight on a growing global gambling industry... and how it's affecting players, fans and the game itself. So - is sports betting out of control?

In this episode:

• Ali Emre Dedeoglu - a sports commentator.
• Tancredi Palmeri - International sports analyst.
• Jamie Allen - a football journalist and writer.

Host: Nick Clark

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is confronting his most serious political test since Russia’s invasion. Elected in 2019 on a promise to root out corruption, he now finds himself entangled in a $100 million scandal involving government officials, ministers and businessmen accused of arranging kickbacks through the state nuclear energy company. In a country at war, what does this mean for public morale — and how are Ukraine’s donors in the EU and beyond reacting?

In this episode:

• Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative
• Olena Tregub, Secretary General of Ukraine’s Independent Defence Anti-Corruption Commission
• Ben Aris, Political & Security Analyst for eastern Europe

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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Iran's capital is facing its worst drought in recorded history. The President warns the only option may be to evacuate Tehran. Some commentators call that idea 'a joke'. But water cuts have begun - and no rain is expected.How did things get this bad? And how many of the world's cities face a similar fate?

In this episode:

• Peter Newman - a Professor of Sustainability at Curtin University.
• Marcus D King - director of the Masters program for Environment and International Affairs at Georgetown University.
• Allam Ahmad - President of the World Association of Sustainable Development.

Host: Bernard Smith

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Ukraine's President says Moscow is testing Europe's red lines. Unidentified drones are being spotted at some of the busiest airports and military sites in the E-U. That's as the bloc pours billions of dollars into its defences. So - are Europe and Russia close to a confrontation? And is either side ready for conflict?

In this episode:

• Stefan Wolff - Professor of International Security at the University of Birmingham.
• Alexander Bratersky - Independent journalist, and former reporter for the Moscow Times and Defence News.
• Alexandre Vautravers - Associate Fellow at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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A landmark meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House.The historic sit-down signals a major shift in US-Syria relations. So, how will it shape Trump’s legacy in the Middle East? And what impact could it have on the region?

In this episode:

• Haid Haid, Senior Non-Resident Fellow, Arab Reform Initiative
• Robert Ford, Former US Ambassador to Syria.
• Rob Geist Pinfold, Lecturer, International Security, King's College London.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Leaders are in Brazil for this year’s climate summit to map a path to cutting emissions. But wars in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine, are unleashing unprecedented levels of greenhouse gases and pollution. So why isn’t the environmental cost of war on the agenda? And is war now one of the biggest threats to the global climate?

In this episode:

• Kate Mackintosh, Deputy Chair, Independent Expert Panel, Legal Definition of Ecocide.
• Elaine Donderer, Disaster Risk Specialist.
• Farai Maguwu, Director, Centre for Natural Resource Governance.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Al-Qaeda-linked fighters have blocked fuel deliveries to Mali’s capital for two months. They want to seize territory and drive out Western influence. But could their ultimate goal be to control the country? And what would that mean for the rest of the Sahel?

In this episode:

• Moussa Kondo, Executive Director, Sahel Institute.
• Oluwole Ojewale, Regional Coordinator, West and Central Africa, Institute for Security Studies.
• Nicolas Normand, Former French Ambassador to Mali, Senegal and Congo Republic/Congo-Brazzaville.

Host: Nick Clark

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