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Dec 19, 2023 • 10min

"I'm confident the US will not let us down" - President Zelensky

With politics, money and morale proving difficult issues for Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's President speaks at a critical moment in the war. Plus - the consequences of ketamine addiction are laid bare following a Times investigation and the Catholic church issues a clarification on homosexuality. 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.
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Dec 18, 2023 • 10min

Israel contemplates Lebanon front bringing Iran threat to life

With Israel's military drawing up plans to to invade southern Lebanon, where Hezbollah is based, concerns are rising over the potential for such an invasion to trigger a serious response from Iran. Richard Spencer explains how the new front to the north of Israel might create a much larger conflict. Days after it emerged as the reason for Matthew Perry's death, we bring detail of a Times investigation into the drug Ketamin.Plus, Bernard Lagan explains how a missed weather forecast caused flooding mayhem in Australia - including crocs on shopping streets and we chat about the factory that accidentally helped athletes smash world records. The World in 10 is your daily look at the global news agenda with the Times of London. 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.
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Dec 17, 2023 • 10min

Israel allies’ patience for Gaza offensive wearing thin

Calls for a ‘sustainable ceasefire’ as Netanyahu hints over hostage talks. Plus - fears for supply chains as ships attacked and a warning for parents about Facebook.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.
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Dec 16, 2023 • 10min

Shirtless and holding a white flag: hostages killed

Israel Defense Forces admit rules of engagement were not followed in tragic deaths. Plus - right-wing politicians greet Elon Musk in Rome, and where is Putin's rival Alexei Navalny?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.
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Dec 15, 2023 • 10min

French concern over “spiritual communities.” Are they just cults?

As 17 year old Alex Batty prepares to return to his family - we examine the rise of the “spiritual community” in France.Also an investigation by The Times can reveal tobacco manufacturers have been funding scientific research dismissing the risks of vaping to children.We bring you the verdict of Prince Harry’s phone hacking case against the publisher of the Daily Mirror.And a moment in history as a first ever Premier League match will be refereed by a womanThe World in 10 is your daily look at the global news agenda with the Times of London. 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.
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Dec 14, 2023 • 10min

Israeli "dumb-bombs" bring new questions over airstrike care

Today we analyse whether the exposure of Israel's use of so-called "dumb-bombs" - or "unguided" bombs - legitimately adds fuel to claims their forces are not truly taking as much care as they could to protect civilian lives in Gaza.We also hear details of a French actress who appears to have taken her own life just a day before the airing of a documentary detailing her allegations of sexual abuse against Gerard Depardieu, which he denies.There's news of the successful end of the legal fight for justice of a woman who has spent 20 years in an Australian jail for killing her four children.Vladimir Putin gives hope that a US journalist, awaiting a trial on espionage charges in Russia, could be freed.And just how well is Tom Brady's choice of manager for his English football team doing?The World in 10 is your daily look at the global news agenda with the Times of London. 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.
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Dec 13, 2023 • 10min

Fossil fuel agreement at COP28...is it any cop?

As almost 200 nations agree to transition away from using fossil fuels at COP28, we analyse how significant a step this is in the battle with climate change.Just how close is Guyana to a war with Venezuela, after the latter laid claim to a huge portion of its land?Also, the male contraceptive pill has taken a huge step forward with a British-American trial underway, Netflix finally publishes its viewing date, and in sport can the Olympic long jump sand pit be rescued after an embarrassing planning error?Download the World in 10 every day for the Times of London's take on the global news agenda. 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.
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Dec 12, 2023 • 10min

Putin's opponent goes missing from prison

Alexei Navalny has disappeared after being removed from his prison by the Kremlin. His team say they don't know where he is and they don't know when they'll see him again. Plus: if William Lai wins January's election in Taiwan, what could it mean for relations with China?These stories and more are analysed in today's World in 10 podcast - a production brought to you daily by the Times of London. 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.
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Dec 11, 2023 • 10min

Ukraine's desperation laid bare as NATO fears rise

Ukrainian President Zelensyy is on his way to the US in a bid to secure a massive $60+ million military aid package, amidst warnings the war with Russia could be lost if it doesn't come through. And if that happens could Vladimir Putin be tempted to go into a NATO country? It's all analysed in today's episode.As is the likelihood of an end to the ground element of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, with noises from both camps suggesting that might be appearing in the mid-term future.Also today France declares parents, whose kids commit crimes, could face their own punishments, the NFL star who claims he's been hounded from his English country pub because of racism and the 1 million pound mattress: just what is it like to sleep on?The World in 10 is a Times of London production. For more journalism like this listen to Times Radio and take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 10, 2023 • 9min

Transporting aid through a war zone

On the World in 10 we look at the struggles of trying to get aid to Palestinians in Gaza after it was reported that half of the population are starving. And, a terror warning for Europe this Christmas and what to expect from the Egyptian elections. Plus, Italian opera gets the recognition it deserves, and we look at a record-breaking baseball deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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