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Radio 4,09 Sep 2025,45 mins

Does Israel's Qatar strike end hopes for diplomatic end to war?

The World Tonight

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There's been a dramatic escalation today in Israel's war against Hamas, as a strike on the Hamas leadership in Qatar drew widespread condemnation. Has it killed off any hope of a diplomatic solution to the war in Gaza? Also: France's President Macron has announced his new pick for Prime Minister - 24 hours after losing his last one. We're live in Paris. And we hear about the impact of a recording studio for young people in Nottingham - where Prince Harry announced a £1 million donation to Children in Need.

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