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A weekly programme that takes a look at what’s been happening around the world and why it matters.

The World This Week tells you all you need to know about the key stories of the past seven days – using some of the best reporting from BBC correspondents, and other BBC specialists, to explain not only what happened, but why it matters. The programme covers war, politics, diplomacy – but also scientific advances, health stories, the personalities in the news, the environment, culture and the arts. There are stories you may have missed, and analysis and understanding of the ones you heard. If a story made an impact, or helped shaped the world, you’ll hear it on The World This Week.