As more Israeli hostages - held by Hamas since October 7th - are freed, we analyse the conditions they've been held in. A doctor who is looking after some of them also discusses the processes they will undergo to help them recover mentally from their experiences.Also, North Korean state media reports on dissenters at an election for the first time - but what does it mean?We've news of a major safeguarding rule-change in gymnastics, a sport blighted by abuse in recent years - and the celeb mum who's jumping to the defence of her megastar daughter.The World in 10 is a Times of London podcast, bringing you the best of thetimes.co.uk 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 Israel and Hamas move into a 5th day of ceasefire, with hostages and prisoners being swapped and aid trucks entering Gaza, their respective propaganda machines are still in action. But what damage is it doing, if any? We analyse two key elements.Also today, has the air travel industry found a new biofuel to significantly reduce its environmental damage?And, the dangers of heading a football, why men really do get more ill than women and the latest Harry & Meghan book is out with more Royal allegations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two more days of the truce in the Gaza Strip as hostage releases continue. Plus - TikTok content linked to hate crimes and New Zealand quits a landmark anti-smoking law.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.

As some families rejoice as Israeli hostages are released...other families describe the waiting as torturePlus, climate protesters cause chaos on the streets of PanamaAnd the world of football mourns the passing of Terry Venables The World in 10 reflects the global news agenda as seen through the eyes of the Times of London's correspondents 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 4 day temporary ceasefire golds between Israel and Hamas, the first hostages are reunited with their families...Also, there's a set back in the rescue of 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Indiaand David Beckham - why did he pick to dress his Inter Miami squad in pink?  The World in 10 reflects the global news agenda as seen through the eyes of the Times of London's correspondents 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.

Today we analyse what could go wrong in the four-day pause of fighting between Israel and Hamas, as the first hostages are swapped for Palestinian prisoners.We also look at how Geert Wilder's election in The Netherlands could affect wider geopolitics, the decision to release paralympian-murder Oscar Pistorious from jail and how - and maybe why - Bob Dylan is changing his concerts.The World in 10 reflects the global news agenda as seen through the eyes of the Times of London's correspondents 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.

Confirmation that fighting will pause early on Friday - followed by the release of 13 hostages. Plus - President Putin on the ‘tragedy’ of war, and how space travel could cause erectile dysfunction.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.

As Israel and Hamas agree a pause in hostilities and a hostage-prisoner exchange we analyse how the deal came about, who the main protagonists were and what the future now holds.Also, North Korea launches a satellite with plans to spy on America - but will that actually increase global security, rather than threaten it?And the horror clashes between Brazilian and Argentinian football fans and Robin Williams' extraordinary improv revealed.Listen to the World in 10 every day for the Times of London's unique take on and analysis of 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.

For the first time the West's focus on helping Israel in its fight with Hamas is felt on the front line in Ukraine. The Times receives a first hand account of the impact it's having there, at just the moment when Israel might be pausing its assault.How much of a risk is Elon Musk taking by suing an organisation which claims X, formerly Twitter, is placing ads, paid for by huge companies, next to posts promoting Nazism?Also, should we be questioning the pronouns of historic figures based on ancient texts?Download the World in 10 from the Times of London every day for analysis of the day's global news stories. 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.

With the former TV pundit Javier Milei now President of Argentina, The Times' Latin America correspondent analyses what it means for South America and the world. Plus - hopes of a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas rise and Italy bans lab-grown meat.  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.