The Inside Story Podcast

Hezbollah is weighing its options after two days of remote attacks targeted its members and civilians. Israel has not commented on the explosions - but says it's opening a new phase in its war on Gaz…

A simultaneous, mass attack targets Hezbollah members in Lebanon. Devices used for communication explode injuring thousands and killing several people. Hezbollah is blaming Israel. So, is there a ris…

Hamas is able to keep fighting the Israeli army despite its losses, so say senior leaders  after Israel announced the group no longer existed as a military force in Gaza. Hamas says it's recruiting a…

Europe's migration dilemma. The deaths of people risking the dangerous Channel crossing from France to the UK puts more pressure on governments. Tough border controls are in place. So, how should cou…

Why does Israel get away with killing foreign activists in Palestine? American-Turkish dual citizen Aysenur Ezgi Eygi is the latest example. Investigations into these killings rarely lead to prosecut…

No green light for Ukraine to use long-range Western-made missiles in Russian territory. Vladimir Putin says such a move would mean all-out war with NATO members. But how serious is this warning? And…

Donald Trump says no to another debate with Kamala Harris in the US presidential election. He claims he won their head-to-head on Tuesday. But fundraisers tell a different story - with a deluge of do…

An Israeli air strike on a school in Gaza kills six people working for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. UNRWA has been repeatedly attacked by Israel during its war. So why is the agency so imp…

Frequent clashes in a fiery US presidential election debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Both camps say they won after 90 minutes of sharp exchanges. So what impact will it have on undecid…

Israel has targeted education in its war on Gaza. It's destroying schools and universities and has killed thousands of students and teachers. Yet, learning and teaching still goes on in tents and mak…

Sudan says NO to the deployment of an impartial force in the country. United Nations experts say serious human rights violations have been committed by both sides in the ongoing war. So who will prot…

The largest anti-government protest yet in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is refusing to accept the Gaza ceasefire deal, which includes the release of captives. What could force his hand? …

He's known as Monsieur Brexit and now he's France's new Prime Minister. Michel Barnier faces the challenge of fixing the country's polarised political landscape. But is that something he can achieve?…

Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have pledged strong economic policies if elected in November. But as the country struggles with a huge deficit and high consumer prices, what can either of them of…

China promises African nations $50 billion in loans and funding at a summit of leaders in Beijing. It underlines the country's position as the continent's number one investor. What does this investme…

Both Moscow and NATO have so-called 'red lines' that could trigger outright war between them if crossed. The conflict in Ukraine now involves many countries with western weapons being used inside Rus…

The UK government says it will stop some of its arms exports to Israel fearing the use of certain weapons could violate international law. Israel's prime minister calls the move 'shameful' and says i…

Huge demonstrations in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - after the bodies of six Israeli captives were found in southern Gaza. The deaths have intensified public anger and political …

Social media platform X goes dark in Brazil. It failed to comply with a court order to block accounts linked to disinformation. Owner Elon Musk says it's a crackdown on free speech. How much politics…

A feud over the leadership of Libya's central bank has led to the suspension of oil production. The two rival governments are trading blame for the standoff. Which has the upper hand? And what does i…