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Why does Donald Trump want Syria to take on Hezbollah in Lebanon?

Donald Trump has suggested Syria could play a role in confronting Hezbollah in Lebanon. But does Damascus want to get involved? Plus: Portugal resumes train manufacturing and Australia turns to drones to stop shark attacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Why are India’s ‘cockroach’ protests proving such a threat to Narendra Mod…

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  Deals and defence developments at the Farnborough International Airshow

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  Can Andy Burnham make Manchester a global diplomatic hub?

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  Houthis declare maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia as Iran war escalates

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  Andy Burnham becomes the UK prime minister

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  Zelensky picks a new PM as protests erupt over cabinet reshuffle

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  Where does Israel stand as Iran and the US exchange fresh strikes?

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  What can be done to better protect our current and former politicians?

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  Can US-Iran peace talks survive the latest fighting?

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  Ukraine tackles Patriot missiles and Asean talks Myanmar’s civil war

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  Mark Carney meets Saudi Crown Prince in extension of middle-power diplomacy

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  Has Washington finally lost patience? Donald Trump says the ceasefire with…

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  Marine Le Pen convicted but eligible to stand. Plus: Nigel Farage resigns 

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  Nato’s summit kicks off in Ankara

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  As Russia eyes Poland, Warsaw and Kyiv are drifting apart

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  Can Germany reboot its economy? Merz’s political gamble to restore growth