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The World This Weekend

Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

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Episodes (5 available)

News imageThe World This Weekend, The World This Weekend, Life after the International Space Station

What does the world stand to lose as tech titans replace governments in space?

28 Jun 2026

26 mins

News imageThe World This Weekend, The World This Weekend, The Prime Minister considers his position

Our political editor Chris Mason says the PM has lost the support of his cabinet.

21 Jun 2026

25 mins

News imageThe World This Weekend, The World This Weekend, How is Europe preparing to defend itself?

A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.

14 Jun 2026

25 mins

News imageThe World This Weekend, The World This Weekend, Where have all the babies gone?

Why people globally are having fewer children, and how societies can adapt.

7 Jun 2026

28 mins

News imageThe World This Weekend, The World This Weekend, Is pressure mounting on Putin to end the war?

We examine signs of discontent within Russia.

31 May 2026

25 mins