Unspun World with John SimpsonEpisodes Episode guide
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13/02/2026 GMT
The BBC's world affairs editor examines the most important international stories
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06/02/2026 GMT
The BBC's world affairs editor examines the most important international stories
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Unspun World with John Simpson
The BBC's world affairs editor examines the most important international stories
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Are Russian forces on the brink of seizing Pokrovsk?
John Simpson analyses why Russia is so keen to capture the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk
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How is the Ukraine war impacting ordinary Russians?
John Simpson explores war-weariness in Russia and the problem it poses for the Kremlin
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Donald Trump’s China strategy
John Simpson analyses President Trump’s approach to dealing with China
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Will Hamas really give up control of Gaza?
John Simpson analyses whether Hamas will lay down its weapons in Gaza
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Gaza’s internal power struggle
John Simpson analyses who will actually be running Gaza in the wake of the ceasefire there
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Two years on, is the Gaza war at a turning point?
John Simpson analyses whether peace in the Middle East is now possible
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Will Trump’s Gaza plan achieve ‘eternal peace’?
John Simpson analyses whether Donald Trump’s plan for peace in the Middle East will work
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World leaders formally recognise Palestinian statehood
John Simpson analyses what effect the recognition of Palestine as a state might have
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President Trump’s second state visit to the UK
John Simpson examines the relationship between Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump
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Protests hit France as new PM takes office
John Simpson analyses whether France's latest political crisis signals long-term decline
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What the Israel-Iran conflict tells us about Trump’s foreign policy
John Simpson analyses the US president’s approach to foreign policy in his second term
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Has Iran weathered the storm of US and Israeli attacks?
John Simpson analyses where Iran stands now a ceasefire seems to be in place
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Where is the conflict between Israel and Iran heading?
John Simpson analyses whether Israel’s attacks on Iran could lead to regime change
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Trump’s immigration crackdown sparks protests in Los Angeles
John Simpson analyses the US president’s decision to deploy troops to California
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Trump-backed conservative wins Polish presidential vote
John Simpson analyses what Karol Nawrocki’s victory means for Poland’s government
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Israeli anger grows over Gaza war
John Simpson looks at the growing number of voices within Israel opposing the war in Gaza
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Can the UK-EU reset deal move Britain on from Brexit?
James Landale analyses the UK’s new deal with the EU
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What’s next for Gaza?
John Simpson examines the Israeli government’s plans for Gaza
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Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin’s game plan
John Simpson analyses Russia’s current strategy in Ukraine
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What part did Trump play in Canada’s election?
John Simpson analyses US President Donald Trump’s role in the Liberals’ surprise comeback
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How could Gaza be governed in the future?
John Simpson examines how Gaza could be governed in the future
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Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin negotiate over a ceasefire in Ukraine
John Simpson analyses the call between the United States and Russia.
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How will Donald Trump’s tariffs affect global markets?
John Simpson looks at whether an economic downturn is on the horizon.
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Can Ukraine continue to rely on US support?
John Simpson examines whether a European army could provide a bulwark against Russia.
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Is Russia’s war in Ukraine nearing an endgame?
John Simpson analyses whether Russia’s war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame
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Where do the US-Russia talks leave Ukraine?
John Simpson examines what happened at the negotiating table.
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Is Western support for Ukraine holding firm?
Examining the EU’s imports of Russian oil and gas.
