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Is this a turning point for Ukraine?

As Russia loses ground, John Simpson asks, if this might be a turning point for the Ukrainians in the war. Plus - a breakthrough in the treatment of malaria but how does it work?

This week John Simpson speaks to the 麻豆社's defence correspondent, Jonny Beale, about Ukrainian gains and if this a turning point in the war; Chris Page, Northern Ireland correspondent, about the Queen's role in the peace process and Northern Ireland's and Ireland鈥檚 relationship to the Crown going forward; Australia correspondent, Shaimaa Khalil, about Australia鈥檚 reaction to the Queen's death and what this means for the republican question; foreign correspondent, Anna Holligan, about the Dutch monarchy and whether it offers a lesson in modernisation; and medical editor, Fergus Walsh, reveals the latest on a groundbreaking malaria vaccine.

Unspun World provides an unvarnished version of the week's major global news stories with the 麻豆社's world affairs editor John Simpson and the 麻豆社's unparalleled range of experts.

(Image: Ukrainians have gained ground in recent days. Credit: Getty Images)

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27 minutes

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  • Sat 17 Sep 2022 10:32GMT
  • Sun 18 Sep 2022 04:32GMT
  • Sun 18 Sep 2022 18:32GMT