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After a decade of alliance between Saudi-UAE, what's triggered a rupture? 25:33

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From close allies to rivals. The United Arab Emirates says it's pulling its troops out of Yemen. That's after an ultimatum by the Saudi-backed presidential council of Yemen. After a decade of alliance, what's triggered this rupture? And where does it leave its plans in war-torn Yemen? In this episode: Abdul-aziz Al Ghashian, Senior Non-Resident Fel…
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UAE says it will withdraw from Yemen 47:30

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Supporters of southern Yemen's separatist movement have taken to the streets in Aden to protest at an ultimatum delivered by Saudi Arabia to the group's main backer, the United Arab Emirates. The UAE said on Tuesday it would abide by a Saudi demand to end its military involvement in Yemen. Riyadh has been angered by separatist advances towards the …
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UAE says it will withdraw from Yemen after a Saudi port strike 47:30

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Supporters of southern Yemen's separatist movement have taken to the streets in Aden to protest at an ultimatum delivered by Saudi Arabia to the group's main backer, the United Arab Emirates. The UAE said on Tuesday it would abide by a Saudi demand to end its military involvement in Yemen. Riyadh has been angered by separatist advances towards the …
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Saudi Arabia bombs Yemeni port over alleged UAE weapons 30:11

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The United Arab Emirates says it will end its operations in Yemen, after Saudi Arabia conducts a strike on the southern port of Mukalla. Riyadh claims the target was a UAE-linked weapons shipment, intended for separatists. The attack marks the most significant escalation in a widening rift between the two Gulf powers, who once cooperated in a coali…
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Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela 19:12

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Following the capture of the Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by the US military, President Trump has said the United States intends to run the South American country until there can be a "safe, proper and judicious transition". The president was pressed by reporters about who would be running Venezuela during the transition period and offered few …
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Trump: US intends to 'run' Venezuela, after the capture of President Nicolas Maduro 47:28

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President Trump has announced the United States will run Venezuela until an orderly transition can be achieved, saying he wasn't afraid of putting boots on the ground. His comments came hours after US forces captured the Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro (and his wife) during an overnight raid in Caracas. Mr Trump said Mr Maduro would soon face narc…
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WNBA in DANGER & Projected to LOSE $700 MILLION?? 14:00

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The WNBA players union submitted an updated proposal to the WNBA...hoping to reach an agreement before the January 9th deadline. The WNBA immediately rejected this proposal from WNBA players...because it would cost the WNBA $700 million. We discuss the ongoing negotiations for a new CBA in the WNBA. We discuss how WNBA players are negotiating in ba…
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What are the implications of Trump capturing Nicolas Maduro? 25:02

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US special forces capture Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro - in a daring attack that's taken the country and the world by surprise. He'd denied accusations by president Donald Trump of heading a narcotics cartel. So, what are the implications of Washington's actions? In this episode: Phil Gunson - senior analyst for the Andes Project at the Int…
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Zohran Mamdani Already DISASTROUS & New Yorkers are TERRIFIED 14:02

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Zohran Mamdani organized a block party in New York City...to celebrate his first day as mayor. Unfortunately for those who attended the block party...it was a sign of things to come for New Yorkers under the leadership of Zohran Mamdani. We discuss complaints from Zohran Mamdani block party...about the lack of food and amenities. We react to speech…
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US launches strikes on Venezuela and captures president 46:54

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The United States has captured Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and launched a “large-scale” strike against the country, according to US President Donald Trump. It follows weeks of heightened tension as the US president ramped up pressure on the Venezuelan leader. We get reaction from the US and wider region. Also in the programme:…
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US launches strikes on Venezuela and captures president 46:54

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The United States has captured Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and launched a “large-scale” strike against the country, according to US President Donald Trump. It follows weeks of heightened tension as the US president ramped up pressure on the Venezuelan leader. We get reaction from the US and wider region. Also in the programme:…
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Afghanistan's love poetry princess 26:28

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Poetry about love between a man and a woman was banned by the Taliban in September 2025. For many Afghans, poetry is something which is very much a part of everyday life and has often been passed down in the oral, folk-law tradition. It weaves in and out of conversation effortlessly and is an important way of connecting with one another. In this ep…
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President Trump says US captures Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro 21:02

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"The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country", writes President Trump on his Truth Social website. Venezuela has declared a national emergency and says military personnel and civilia…
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President Trump says US captures Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro 21:02

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"The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country", writes President Trump on his Truth Social website. Venezuela has declared a national emergency and says military personnel and civilia…
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291 - PlayStation Plus January 2026 Lineup Revealed, Marvel Drops Avengers Doomsday Thor Trailer, Silent Hill Goes Annual | 02.01.25 18:11

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Sony confirms the PlayStation Plus January 2026 lineup, led by Need for Speed Unbound. Marvel officially releases the Avengers: Doomsday Thor trailer online while the X-Men trailer heads exclusively to theaters. And Konami reveals plans to turn Silent Hill into an annual franchise, signaling a major shift for the iconic horror series. The Evening B…
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More questions about Swiss fire 26:43

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Officials investigating the ski resort fire in Switzerland say they're focussing on the bar's safety measures. Also: Iranian officials warn the US against intervention over protests; swapping life in the US for life in Russia; Argentina's 'tax innocence law'; the AI chatbot, Grok, says it will fix safeguards; and Venus Williams wins a wild-card ent…
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Officials investigating the ski resort fire in Switzerland say they're focussing on the bar's safety measures. Also: Iranian officials warn the US against intervention over protests; swapping life in the US for life in Russia; Argentina's 'tax innocence law'; the AI chatbot, Grok, says it will fix safeguards; and Venus Williams wins a wild-card ent…
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Living in space 24:07

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The first crew arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) 25 years ago. Since then, almost three hundred people from some 20 nations have visited the orbiting laboratory. If you were born after November 2000, for your entire life, there has always been someone living in space. In our conversations astronauts Tim Peake and Nicole Stott share t…
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Astronauts and the future of space exploration 24:07

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The first crew arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) 25 years ago. Since then, almost 300 people from some 20 nations have visited the orbiting laboratory. If you were born after November 2000, for your entire life, there has always been someone living in space. Astronauts Tim Peake and Nicole Stott share their experiences of living on t…
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Energy Costs for Families and Salary Sacrifice Pensions 26:17

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New research suggests there are 6 million children across the UK living in fuel poverty, according to the charity National Energy Action. It defines fuel poverty as when a household has to spend at least 10% of its income to keep their home warm. It says the impact on children of living in a home which parents and carers struggle to keep warm can b…
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Woke Cracker Barrel at WAR with SOUTHERN Customers...AGAIN 12:01

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Cracker Barrel experienced a steep decline in 2025...and the controversy surrounding Cracker Barrel has already begun in 2026. Cracker Barrel customers were outraged on New Years Day...when black-eyed peas were mysteriously missing from the menu. We discuss Cracker Barrel quietly removing black-eyed peas from the menu. We explain the southern tradi…
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China's BYD overtakes Tesla 28:07

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The Chinese car company BYD has overtaken Elon Musk's Tesla as the world's biggest seller of electric vehicles. We unpack how it happened. How viable is it to be a content creator? We look at how TikTok became a political flashpoint between the US and China. And good news for pasta lovers? The US has slashed proposed tariffs on imports from Italy. …
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Iran warns against US intervention 37:55

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned President Trump against interference after he said the US would come to the rescue if protesters were killed. We speak to an Iranian academic supportive of the government and hear from a protestor who wants a return of the country's monarchy that was deposed in 1979. Also on the programme: we hear f…
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Swiss officials believe that the fatal fire was started by sparklers 48:08

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Investigators have questioned two French managers from the bar and are looking into the insulation foam used on the ceiling. Iran has warned President Trump against interference, after he said the US would come to the rescue if protesters were killed. We hear from a protester. And President Zelensky of Ukraine has appointed the country's military i…
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Swiss officials believe that the fatal fire was started by sparklers 48:08

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Investigators have questioned two French managers from the bar and are looking into the insulation foam used on the ceiling. Iran has warned President Trump against interference, after he said the US would come to the rescue if protesters were killed. We hear from a protester. And President Zelensky of Ukraine has appointed the country's military i…
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02/01/2026 12:50

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Writer: Tim Stimpson Director: Jessica Bunch Editor: Jeremy Howe Brian Aldridge.... Charles Collingwood Lilian Bellamy.... Sunny Ormonde Alice Carter.... Hollie Chapman Chris Carter.... Wilf Scolding Neil Carter.... Brian Hewlett Susan Carter.... Charlotte Martin Rex Fairbrother.... Nick Barber Amber Gordon.... Olivia Bernstone Ed Grundy.... Barry …
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The Matt Forde Focus Group: Boxing Day Special 28:14

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Top political comedian Matt Forde reconvenes his Focus Group for a Boxing Day special with a Dickensian twist. Recorded in front of a live audience, Matt is joined by journalists, comedians and politicians – including former Cabinet Minister Michael Gove – to review the political state we're in through the lens of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol…
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ESPN Star SHOCKED with Two Dudes KISSING on SportsCenter 12:46

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ESPN star Scott Van Pelt was hosting SportsCenter on New Years Eve. As the clock struck midnight...ESPN interrupted SportsCenter with live footage from Times Square in New York City. The footage was showing couples kissing at midnight...and Scott Van Pelt was visibly flustered as the camera featured two men kissing. We reveal and react to Scott Van…
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How fragile is the US healthcare system? 25:03

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How fragile is the US healthcare system? Millions of Americans face a sharp increase in their insurance premiums. That's after Congress failed to renew subsidies provided by Obamacare. So, what's the impact for those in need? And how much politics is involved? In this episode: Lindsay Allen - Health Economist and Policy Researcher at the Feinberg S…
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Anti-government protests over the economy in Iran turn deadly 8:59

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In Iran, at least seven people have been killed in anti-government protests that were triggered by a sharp fall in the value of the currency, a rising cost of living and an economy that's labouring under Western sanctions. The price of cigarettes looks set to rise in India. What will it mean for tobacco farmers? Also, factory activity in the Euro Z…
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US ‘locked and loaded’ to help Iranian protestors 29:01

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The US President warns his forces will come to the rescue of peaceful Iranian anti-government demonstrators if they are targeted by Tehran. A senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has responded by saying Donald Trump should know that US interference would lead to chaos across the region. Also: two French managers of the bar in the Sw…
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US ‘locked and loaded’ to help Iranian protestors 29:01

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The US President warns his forces will come to the rescue of peaceful Iranian anti-government demonstrators if they are targeted by Tehran. A senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has responded by saying Donald Trump should know that US interference would lead to chaos across the region. Also: two French managers of the bar in the Sw…
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Are you addicted to your smartphone? 22:58

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How many hours a day do you spend on your smartphone? Smartphones have become essential to daily life - but concerns about overuse are growing. Research has linked smartphone addiction to depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Focus on Africa host, Nkechi Ogbonna, spoke to 27-year-old Dion Rapakgadi from Johannesburg about his past struggles with pho…
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Swiss fire families face agonising wait 47:28

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As new images emerge of the fire at "Le Constellation" bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, the families of those still missing face an agonising wait for news: we have the latest from the investigation. Also in the programme: President Trump says he's ready to step in to defend the anti-government protesters in Iran; we hear from a protes…
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Swiss fire families face agonising wait 47:28

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As new images emerge of the fire at "Le Constellation" bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, the families of those still missing face an agonising wait for news: we have the latest from the investigation. Also in the programme: President Trump says he's ready to step in to defend the anti-government protesters in Iran; we hear from a protes…
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Hot Travel Destinations for 2026 1:08:53

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From the world’s best hotels, cruises, to new flights launching this new year, we’ve got you covered. Connecting Travel's Sarah Hedley Hymers has all the details for you. Courtney Brandt joins us to separate the fads from the future when it comes to the UAE’s booming dining landscape. And what's the best phone when it comes to photography? Tech jou…
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Tributes paid to dead and injured after fire at Swiss resort 24:58

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Hundreds take part in a vigil in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana after around 40 people died in a fire at a bar while out celebrating New Year. Also: Colombia's armed forces say they have "neutralised" the main leader of one of Venezuela's most powerful and far-reaching criminal gangs; fresh research indicates that psychedelic drugs could be …
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Hundreds take part in a vigil in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana after around 40 people died in a fire at a bar while out celebrating New Year. Also: Colombia's armed forces say they have "neutralised" the main leader of one of Venezuela's most powerful and far-reaching criminal gangs; fresh research indicates that psychedelic drugs could be …
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How serious is the ISIS threat in Syria? 20:56

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After the US struck ISIS targets in Syria in late December, President Ahmad Al Shara’s government stepped up its own operations, carrying out weapons raids and arrests across the country. It came after two American soldiers and an interpreter were killed in Palmyra by a member of the Syrian security forces who may have had links with ISIS. At the t…
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Two Families from Sarajevo 28:16

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Born into a Bosnian Muslim family, Salih Hardaga grew up knowing that his family had done a very courageous thing. During the Nazi occupation of Sarajevo, his parents, Mustafa and Zeinaba, sheltered their Jewish friends, the Kabiljos, even though their home stood opposite a Nazi headquarters. After World War Two, the Kabiljos moved to Israel, but t…
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At least 40 killed in fire at Swiss ski resort 38:08

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Swiss authorities say about forty people are known to have died in a fire that ripped through a bar packed with young people celebrating the New Year in the ski resort of Crans-Montana. At least 115 were injured - many with severe burns. We speak to a doctor who's treated many of the victims, and one of the UK's leading fire safety experts. Also on…
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How do economies hit by war rebuild in 2026? 27:38

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Syria rolls out redesigned banknotes as part of a currency reform aimed at rebuilding after years of war. Russia, meanwhile, is pressing ahead with tax rises to help fund the war in Ukraine as the invasion nears its fourth year. Rahul Tandon asks what realistic economic choices remain for governments under that kind of strain. In the US, New York C…
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Around 40 people killed and 115 injured in New Year fire at Swiss bar 42:31

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The President of Switzerland says the fire at a ski resort early on New Year's Day which killed around 40 people is one of his country's worst tragedies. Witnesses at the bar in the ski resort of Crans Montana say the entire ceiling was ablaze within seconds. Also in the programme: There have clashes in a number of small towns across Iran, on the f…
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Around 40 people killed and 115 injured in New Year fire at Swiss bar 42:31

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The President of Switzerland says the fire at a ski resort early on New Year's Day which killed around 40 people is one of his country's worst tragedies. Witnesses at the bar in the ski resort of Crans Montana say the entire ceiling was ablaze within seconds. Also in the programme: There have clashes in a number of small towns across Iran, on the f…
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