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Unspun World with John Simpson
Season 6 · Episode 15
14/10/2026: Ukraine's civilian toll, Turkey's authoritarian turn and China's AI rules
0.026mOctober 14, 2026
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, explores the effect on civilians of Russia’s intense bombardment of Ukrainian cities, looks at how Turkey has become a more authoritarian state and analyses China’s decision to regulate AI chatbots.
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