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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 19 MIN

Former UN General Assembly President and Lebanese Minister join us live

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On today’s episode of Europe Today, Maria Fernanda Espinosa – the former UN General Assembly President, whose name is being floated as a potential successor to Secretary-General António Guterres – tells us that the UN “will survive” but must “reform, transform, or die”, as it faces one of the most greatest challenges in its history.We’re also joined live by Lebanese Minister Kamal Shehadi, who tells us that the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon is “not holding”, after 14 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Sunday. Both Israel and Hezbollah have both found ways to go back to the “modus operandi of the pre-ceasefire announcement”, Minister Shehadi said.We also bring you the latest from Washington, after the White House said President Trump and his officials were the target of a shooting during a press dinner on Saturday evening. Our US expert Stefan Grobe has the details.Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe.Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe.   Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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