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John Simpson on recent world politics

It's only been 30 days since 2026 began and it's safe to say chaos has replaced the status quo. F...

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09.00 30 Jan 2026


John Simpson on recent world politics


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09.00 30 Jan 2026


It's only been 30 days since 2026 began and it's safe to say chaos has replaced the status quo. From US threats to invade Greenland, the capturing of Nicolas Maduro, the shooting of two civilians by ICE agents and yet another threat of nuclear action against Iran looms.  As the world continues to grapple with the new normal, what can we expect next?

Pat discusses this further with John Simpson, BBC World Affairs Editor.


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