President Macron of France says Europe should prepare to defend Ukraine with troops if Russia makes significant advances. Former NATO planner Philip Ingram gives us his analysis. Plus, former British intelligence officer Nigel Ingster reveals the spy techniques increasingly used by China.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In spite of countless on-the-ground witness testimonies, Ukraine's recent claims and the US corroborating those, Russia has denied using chemical weapons in its offensive in Ukraine. We analyse if there's any chance that could be the real truth, what punishment there may be if it's not, and how to stop them using chemical weapons in the future.Also, why the general election of a tiny Pacific island nation, the Solomon Islands, has had the US, Australia and New Zealand worried, and does the outcome give China more or less influence there?The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cybersecurity from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As South Korea joins Japan in bidding to join the US, UK and Australian military alliance AUKUS, are China's fears that the group is intending to create an Asian NATO coming to fruition? The Times' Asia Editor, Richard Lloyd-Parry analyses the potential impact of the move, as the World in 10 evolves to focus more narrowly on global security.Also, a Ukrainian military veteran explains how the US's aid package will improve things but also why it is not close to being enough to help them end that war with Russia.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cybersecurity from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could a ceasefire deal really be ‘not far off’? The US has urged Hamas to accept what it calls Israel’s ‘extraordinarily generous’ proposal. Our Middle East correspondent analyses how likely that will be as Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to follow through with an invasion of Rafah regardless of whether or not a deal is reached. Also, how the death sentence for a rapper amid Iran’s morality crackdown has sparked protests around the world. As the student standoff at Columbia escalates, campus occupations by pro-Palestinian demonstrators spread even further to universities in Britain and France. Plus claims of ‘Olympics cleansing' as authorities in Paris are accused of bussing homeless migrants to the provinces before television crews arrive for the games. Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US says Israel has made an "extraordinarily generous" ceasefire offer to Hamas, who must now decide whether to accept its terms. We analyse what will happen whether the deal goes ahead or not.Also, as Russia parades British and American military hardware as trophies, does the fact they're getting hold of western military vehicles so easily give us a steer about how effective they are on the battlefield?Kim Kardashian has advertised them, now so-called 'vampire facials' have left three women with HIV.And Plato's final hours revealed with new accuracy - the extraordinary tech helping us to decipher the writing on scrolls buried by Mount Vesuvius two thousand years ago.The World in 10 is a Times of London podcast, with analysis of the biggest stories from our team of writers and correspondents around the globe every day in just 10 minutes. For more listen to Times Radio and take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the UK and US pledge billions in military aid to Ukraine, will it be enough to bring an end to the Russian invasion?Plus, students make their voices heard and demand an end to the war in Gaza...And the Olympic flame leaves Greece and sails to France....Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our correspondent in Jerusalem explains why Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lashed out at the International Criminal Court. Plus, we've been to the remote Texas outpost that's now home to notorious conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones. And how King Charles is partially returning to public duties.Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The World in 10 team speak to The Times' China correspondent Richard Spencer about the US Secretary of State's visit to China, in which he was warned not to cross China's 'red lines' - but what are they? Also, student pro-Palestine protests in American universities, the situation in Israel and Sacha Baron Cohen's victory over Rebel Wilson's book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China's sending spying satellites into space at such a race the US is concerned it won't be able to keep up. The concern is that it could use them to develop tech that would give them huge power in any future war - particularly if it targets Taiwan.Belarus ramps up the rhetoric over NATO's latest move to defend its borders with Russia - but would it really use nuclear weapons?And hear why the discovery of a specific gas in a far-flung planet is the most one of the most tantalising discoveries ever in our search for life elsewhere.The World in 10 is a Times of London podcast, with analysis of the biggest stories from our team of writers and correspondents around the globe every day in just 10 minutes. For more listen to Times Radio and take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After months of wrangling, President Biden signs into law $95 billion in aid for allies. He says the US will start sending Ukraine aid within hours. Plus - TikTok could be banned and Nasa engineers fix a malfunctioning probe from 15.1 billion miles away.Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.