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Amanpour is CNN International's flagship global affairs interview program hosted by Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour.

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We begin today's show with a historic visit to the Vatican, where Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla met with Pope Leo. It’s the first time in 500 years that a British monarch has prayed with the Pope, a powerful gesture of reconciliation after centuries of conflict between Protestants and Catholics, and a symbolic encounter between the heads of the Church of England and the Catholic Church. CNN's Chrisopher Lamb, author of “The Outsider: Pope Francis and the Battle to Reform the Church," joins the show to discuss. 

Also on today's show: musician Annie Lennox; Sarah Leah Whitson, Executive Director, Democracy for the Arab World Now 
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A Historic Religious Reconciliation

President Trump continues to threaten Venezuela, sending B-52 bombers to its coast, deploying more warships to the Caribbean sea and surging troops in the region. As the administration continues to bomb boats it says are carrying drugs, a group of independent UN experts now calls them "extrajudicial executions." Colombia's president says it's "murder." Trump is retaliating by ending aid to the country and Bogota has recalled its Ambassador to the US in response. For more on this, we welcome Christopher Sabatini from Chatham House and Ivan Briscoe from the International Crisis Group. 

Also on today's show: Elliot Williams, former Deputy Assistant Attorney General For Legislative Affairs, DOJ; Sam Kass, former Senior Nutrition Policy Adviser to President Obama 
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Trump's 'Extrajudicial Executions'

European leaders are meeting in England this week to push for a "just and lasting peace" in Ukraine. With President Trump’s unpredictable position on the Ukraine war, it’s up to Europe to hold the line against a deal that could undermine Kyiv and weaken Europe. Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg led the alliance from 2014 to 2024, grappling with Russia’s aggression and Donald Trump’s threats to pull out of NATO altogether. He’s published a new memoir, called “On My Watch,” about his successes, and his mistakes. 

Also on today's show: Basel Adra & Yuval Abraham, Co-directors, “No Other Land”; former US Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy 
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Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

Despite the ceasefire, it was another deadly weekend in the shattered enclave of Gaza. Meanwhile, the UN warns that the aid supplies getting into Gaza are still "way below what's needed." The decision to allow some aid in, though, indicates Israeli is maintaining key components of Trump's ceasefire deal, for now. Veteran diplomat and former peace negotiator Dennis Ross joins the show live from Washington DC. 

Former US Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker; Jad Abumrad, host of the podcast "Fela Kuti: Fear No Man"; author Andrew Ross Sorkin ("1929") 

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The Latest on the Ceasefire Deal

In the same week President Donald Trump brings a ceasefire and plans for a permanent peace in the Middle East, could he also be preparing for war in his own backyard? He ended this week authorizing CIA action in Venezuela to target the drug trade and the flow of illegal migrants, as the U.S. continues to blow up boats off the coast there. And while Trump stopped short of saying the U.S. is pushing for regime change in Venezuela, Maria Corina Machado, the country's opposition leader and winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize, is calling for just that. Christiane spoke to her from an undisclosed location about why she supports Trump's military intervention against Maduro and why she has dedicated her Nobel award to Trump. Then, as Trump's ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas in Gaza moves to phase two, Christiane speaks to Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. who helped broker the deal about his hopes amid the many roadblocks ahead. Plus, a special CNN investigation by Stefano Pozzebon uncovers the abuses and harassment faced by female workers in Guatemala's garment factories. Also on the show, Christiane speaks with renowned historian Thant Myint-U about his new book "Peacemaker," and his grandfather U Thant, the former UN Secretary General, who played a crucial role in resolving massive events like the Cuban Missile crisis. From her archives this week, Christiane emphasizes the need for courageous leadership in the Middle East by spotlighting the legacy of a true warrior for peace : former Israeli Foreign Minister, Prime Minister and President, Shimon Peres, who despite facing backlash at home never stopped believing in peace. And finally, from peace warrior to Sumo warriors. Far from home, more than 40 of Japan's top heavyweights have taken the British capital by storm for the first Sumo championship in the UK in more than thirty years. Air date: October 18th, 2025 Guests:

Maria Corina Machado 

Badr Abdelatty

Thant Myint-U
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From a Middle East Ceasefire to the U.S. Power Play in Venezuela

Despite jubilation in Gaza following the ceasefire with Israel, the future of more than two million Palestinians is still far from secure. Talks have kicked off in Egypt to decide a post-war governance plan for Gaza, but Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouti will not be among Gaza’s transitional leaders. Imprisoned since 2002, he's considered a terrorist by Israel. Christiane speaks with Barghouti’s son, Arab, who joins the program from Ramallah. 

Also on today's show: Colin Hanks, Director, “John Candy: I Like Me” 
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Who Will Lead Gaza?

The ceasefire in Gaza is just four days old, and already there are signs of tension: Hamas says it's handed over all the hostages remains it can access, without specialist equipment. Israel is restricting aid in retaliation. Meanwhile, Israel returned 120 bodies of Palestinians held during the war, some of which show signs of abuse and beating. And with Hamas reasserting its authority in brutal fashion against ordinary Palestinians there are also growing questions around the future governance of Gaza. Nasser al-Kidwa is a well-known Palestinian politician, nephew of Yasser Arafat and former Foreign Minister for the Palestinian Authority. In recent years he's worked on a peace plan alongside former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. Al-Kidwa joins Christiane from Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. 

Also on today's show: Rebecca Miller, Director, "Mr. Scorsese"; Democratich Senator Mark Warner 
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Palestinian Politician Nasser al-Kidwa

Donald Trump declared that "phase two" of the Gaza ceasefire has begun, which calls for the establishment of an interim government in Gaza and the formation of a multinational security force. But Trump acknowledges that "the job is not done" on phase one, after Hamas missed the 72-hour window for handing over the bodies of all remaining hostages. Egypt is playing a major role in helping to secure and stabilize Gaza. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty joins the show to discuss. 

Also on today's show: Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado; Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg 
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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty

Argentinian President Javier Milei is at the White House today, meeting with President Trump after a huge US bailout. Milei, who swept to power nearly two years ago with a promise to radically cut government, has instituted reforms that have been both popular and controversial. For more on this, Mexico's former Foreign Minister Jorge Castañeda joins the show from Mexico City. 

Also on today's show: CNN's Jeremy Diamond reports from Tel Aviv on the ceasefire and hostage return; former NATO Deputy Secretary Rose Gottemoeller; Status founder Oliver Darcy 
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Why the US Bailed Out Argentina

In Tel Aviv there have been scenes of true joy in Hostages Square and in the pictures of the hostages reunited with their families after a harrowing two year ordeal at the hands of Hamas and other militants in Gaza. Our first guest understands the agony experienced by those receiving their loved ones today. Meirav Leshem Gonen's daughter Romi was held by Hamas for 471 days. She was released in January and then spent 6 months in hospital. Meirav joins Christiane from Israel. 

Also on today's show: Yousra Abu Sharekh, Gaza Program Coordinator, INARA; Khaled Elgindy, Visiting Scholar Georgetown University Center for Contemporary Arab Studies; Gershon Baskin, former hostage negotiator 
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Joy in Israel as Hostages are Released

Despite the joy and celebration for people across the Middle East at the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the United Nations, once seen as the world's best hope for peace, is increasingly paralyzed. U Thant was its Secretary General and played a pivotal role in ending the many international crises of that time. His grandson, renowned historian Thant Myint U, joins the show to talk about his new book "Peacemaker" and what today's leaders can learn from his grandfather. Also on today's show: Werner Herzog, Author, "The Future of Truth"; Arundhati Roy, Author, "Mother Mary Comes to Me" 
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What We Can Learn From UN Legend U Thant

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