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Dec 9, 2023 • 10min

America vetoes ceasefire vote in Israel and Gaza

US vetoed a UN vote on a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza, Russia's economy grew despite sanctions, new rules for Russian and Belarusian athletes at Olympics, Adele moving to LA
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Dec 8, 2023 • 10min

"To Tunnel or Not To Tunnel?" That is Israel's question

Israel is under pressure to bring the ground war with Hamas to an end quickly - but with their extensive tunnel network in Gaza that's impossible. So how to deal with it? The World in 10 investigates. Meanwhile is there a clear line of sight of weaponry making its way to Hamas from Iran?Venezuela has decided it is ingesting a huge swathe of neighbour, Guyana, defying a near 130-year international agreement. The US is furious. Is this The Americas' Ukraine?Also Golf's civil war continues with the biggest name yet defecting to LIV and the deceased star still creating new content.The World in 10 is a Times of London production. 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 7, 2023 • 10min

The Russian woman risking everything to take on Putin

Why is a Russian mother-of-three taking on Vladimir Putin in the General Election? Who is Yekaterina Duntsova and what risk is she taking by standing head to head with the autocrat Russian President? Hear from the Times' exclusive interview with her.Meanwhile as the US continues to fight over funding Ukraine in its war with Russia and Israel in its battle with Hamas, the Israelis are also battling the United Nations, which they claim is Hamas-supporting, after its Secretary General invoked a rarely-used article to call for a ceasefire.And why is Panama's lack of rain going to affect your Christmas - wherever you are in the West?All 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 6, 2023 • 10min

Released hostages deliver withering verdict to Netanyahu

As Benjamin Netanyahu comes face to face with some of the released Israeli hostages, they tell him he MUST resign for prioritising the end of Hamas over the lives of the Israelis still being held there. We analyse his apparently weakening position.Meanwhile in Ukraine, as their fight with Russia appears ground to a halt, the Times is given exclusive access to a new military unit having some major success against the might of the Russian navy, which is playing a major role in allowing a semblance of normal life to continue there.Also, why would one of the world's biggest golf stars defect to LIV golf now? And has Suits' renaissance - thanks to Meghan Markle's royal connections - given rise to the legal dramas once again?The World in 10 comes from the Times of London. A daily, 10 minute podcast bringing you our unique insight into 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 5, 2023 • 10min

Israel considers dramatic tactic to target Hamas

Israel’s Defence Forces consider new advanced technology to target the tunnels used by Hamas in Gaza. We look at whether the use of a system of tunnel borers and pumps to flood the underground network is a viable tactic. Plus why the performance of the Haka at the opening of the New Zealand Parliament has caused controversy. And find out why exercise might not actually help you live longer.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 4, 2023 • 10min

Israeli families want no hostage left behind

The families of Israeli hostages want the men and women left behind to be rescued - we'll also hear about the impact of the war further afield. Plus: the aftermath of a volcano eruption in Indonesia.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 3, 2023 • 10min

A Ukrainian charity helping children to laugh again

The charity Street Child is helping to re-establish some sense of normality for Ukrainian children affected by the war.We bring you the latest on the renewed fighting in the Middle East. And in a small UK town, locals say a reclusive beer baron is holding their ailing town over a barrel.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 2, 2023 • 10min

Renewed fighting enters a second day in Gaza

Renewed fighting has entered a second day after a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas broke down. We hear from people on the ground in Gaza.Finland will be the first industrialised country to hit their net zero target in a little over a decade’s time but how are they managing it?And one of Italy's lesser known towers in Bologna is in danger of collapseYour 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 1, 2023 • 10min

Gazans flee as fighting resumes

As the ceasefire expires without an extension - civilians again face violence. Plus - dire warnings on climate from King Charles, and a battle in France between lovers of rib steak and of quinoa.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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Nov 30, 2023 • 10min

Has Israel paid too high a price for the return of its kidnapped people?

As two Hamas-linked brothers conduct another, far smaller terror attack on Israeli soil some are asking if Israel should move away from negotiating for more hostages to be freed, and focus instead on eradicating their enemy. The cousin of a hostage fights back.In an episode full of links we look at the life of Henry Kissinger, who has died aged 100, how he had an impact on the Middle East and his advice - albeit unpalatable advice - for Ukraine.And we take stock of an opinion piece from the Times' Diplomatic Editor, Roger Boyes, who questions whether we could have a third major war before too long - this time in Taiwan.The World in 10 is a daily, 10 minute podcast bringing you analysis of the global news agenda as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more on Times Radio and read more with a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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