From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King’s Speech BBC Starmer warns against leadership contest in pleas to ministers and MPs BBC King’s speech might be the last word on Starmer as reluctant monarch does his duty | John Crace The Guardian ‘Bond markets on edge’ as King Charles sets out … Read more
Game Theory Marie-Louise Eta is making history as the first female head coach of a men’s team in Europe’s top five leagues, after being named interim head coach of Bundesliga side, Union Berlin. Samantha Johnson looks at how women are increasingly embedded across men’s football, and what Eta’s role could signal for the future of … Read more
The Israeli-US strikes have put Iran under its greatest pressure since 1979. Huge crowds of mourners have filled the streets of Iran after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in attacks by the United States and Israel on Saturday. The complex process of selecting his successor is already under way. So, how does Iran … Read more
Iranian-born author and professor Trita Parsi joins Centre Stage to unpack the tumultuous history between the US and Iran, Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its role as a strategic player in an increasingly divided world. He also breaks down Tehran’s relationships with groups like Hezbollah and Hamas and how those alliances have shaped its regional position. … Read more
UN warns 118 states are way behind leaders in Artificial Intelligence. Artificial intelligence is the tech revolution of our times. But more than 100 countries are falling way behind those leading the surge in AI, and are losing out. That is what the UN General Assembly will hear this week. So what is the risk … Read more
What’s in the Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and what are some of the challenges to the deal holding? #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains. This episode features: Diana Buttu | Palestinian lawyer and former legal adviser to the Palestine Liberation Organization Beverley Milton-Edwards | Non-resident senior fellow, Middle East Council on Global Affairs … Read more
In the past, apartheid was associated only with South Africa. Now, it’s a label that some attach to Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. So what is apartheid? How did it work in South Africa? And why is it now being used in the context of Israel? Start Here with Sandra Gathmann explains. This episode features:Thula Simpson, … Read more
“This war in Gaza is one of the most brutal wars I’ve ever experienced. It’s the first time I feel so terrified,” says Muhammad Qndeel, a Palestinian photojournalist from Gaza. For the last week, Close Up has been filming the Palestinian photojournalist as he documents the impact of Israel’s assault on Gaza. “They’re bombing houses, … Read more