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The stories that made an impact, or helped shaped the world and why they matter

We tell 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 will cover war, politics, diplomacy – but also scientific advances, health stories, the personalities in the news, the environment, culture and the arts. If a story made an impact, or helped shaped the world, you’ll hear it on The World This Week.

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