AP Exclusive: Trump administration held talks with Iran on deporting Iranians during the war

A World This Week ‘Mid Terms Special’ Gavin Lee is joined by panel of four distinguished international correspondents to assess the aftermath of the worst Republican election result since the 1970s, post Watergate. We ask, is peak MAGA over? What will now change at home and abroad? And who ends the week in pole position as Presidential frontrunner for 2028? We also consider the scale and scope of Europe Wide Protests: This week housing organisations, trade unions and activist groups from seven countries met in Paris issuing a joint call for…

Is Senator Jon Ossoff the future of the Democratic Party? Following a resounding midterm victory in Georgia, a former Republican stronghold, the 39-year-old senator has emerged as a prominent figure as the Democrats look ahead to 2028 for their next presidential nominee. His natural confidence, polished media performances and ability to appeal to a diverse electorate have prompted comparisons with Barack Obama. Yet behind the excitement surrounding his national prospects lies a more complicated question: whether political momentum in the Senate…

The Chilean film-maker, whose films starred Florence Pugh, Julianne Moore and Rachel Weisz, died at his home in Santiago Chilean film-maker Sebastián Lelio has died at the age of 52. He was best known for the Oscar-winning trans drama A Fantastic Woman and his English-language films included Gloria Bell and The Wonder.

The Republican Party's crushing defeat in midterm elections has left Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky optimistic about future support for Kyiv and stronger transatlantic relations. But with US President Donald Trump retaining broad foreign policy powers, the Democratic majority in Congress may have limited scope to bring about substantial change.