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Each Friday, a round table of international experts gathers to dissect and debate the week’s principal events. The discussion offers a unique chance to contextualise the latest shifts in our complex world, presented in a lively and accessible format for all viewers.

About This Program

It's a generic programme presented as a single episode each week. It follows a round‑table format, bringing together a group of international specialists. Broadcast every Friday, the series positions itself as a regular fixture in the television schedule, offering viewers a consistent slot for current‑affairs discussion. In each installment the assembled experts dissect and argue the principal events that have shaped the past week. Their analysis covers the headlines and the underlying issues, with the panel deliberately probing the significance of each story. The discussion is driven by contrasting viewpoints, ensuring that the debate remains thorough and balanced. The conversation remains focused on the week's key stories. It's a unique chance to place recent global movements into a broader perspective. By breaking down complex developments, the panel helps to clarify how individual incidents fit within wider international trends. This approach still aims to render the intricacies of world affairs more approachable. The tone of the series is lively yet accessible, encouraging viewers don't feel overwhelmed. The conversational style, combined with the expertise of the participants, creates an environment where sophisticated topics are explained in plain language. Consequently, the show serves as a regular, digestible briefing on the ever‑changing global landscape.

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The World This Week broadcasts on France 24 English HD at 5:12am, Sunday, 8 February 2026.

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Runtime48 mins