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The Times
Daily analysis of the biggest global security developments, brought to you by military specialists and The Times' renowned foreign correspondents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 15, 2024 • 10min
How Putin rigs his re-election
As voting begins in the Russian presidential election, the former UK ambassador to Moscow tells us how the Kremlin will be able to fix the result for Vladimir Putin. Plus, why November's gubernatorial contest in North Carolina could mirror the presidential election between Trump and Biden. And what the UK is doing to prevent a US-style opioid crisis.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.

Mar 14, 2024 • 10min
The US-China social media war
Our Washington reporter, Hugh Tomlinson, explains the growing social media information war between China and the US. How Russia jammed the GPS signal of a jet carrying the UK Defence Secretary. Plus, what Israel's u-turn on humanitarian aid for Gaza will mean on the ground.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.

Mar 13, 2024 • 10min
Russia ready for nuclear war
President Putin calls the west ‘vampires’ as opponents are attacked in Lithuania. Plus - more woe for Boeing, a cocktail of drugs is given to a child skater and a serial killer appears on a French game show.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.

Mar 12, 2024 • 10min
Haiti PM quits as gangs run rampant
His departure follows weeks of chaos in the Caribbean nation. Plus - the biggest cross-border attacks of the Ukraine war, and as US intelligence warns of a ‘fragile world order’ - Iran, China and Russia begin joint military drills.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.

Mar 11, 2024 • 10min
Ramadan truce hopes dashed as famine fears mount
The holy month is marked in Jerusalem amid fears of violence. Plus - Ukraine is angered by a Papal intervention, and a ‘manipulated’ photograph of a princess causes confusion.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.

Mar 10, 2024 • 10min
The Gaza Pier starts to become a reality...
The first shipment of equipment sets sail from Hampton to Gaza but should we be more concerned about what's happening between Taiwan and China?Plus the war between conservationists and farmers in BelizeYour 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.

Mar 9, 2024 • 10min
Is a Ramadan ceasefire still possible?
With the Muslim holy month of Ramadan beginning tomorrow - is there any hope of a last-minute ceasefire agreement in Gaza? Plus, why President Macron of France has been ramping up his rhetoric against Vladimir Putin. And hear about an exclusive story from The Times about one of Netflix's biggest sports documentaries.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.

Mar 8, 2024 • 10min
The world-first brain cancer breakthrough
Hear about the word-first cancer treatment that could cure the most common type of brain tumour. Plus, our China correspondent Richard Spencer tells us about the latest crackdown on free speech in Hong Kong. And what a new report says about the British Army spy who was secretly embedded in the IRA during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.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.

Mar 7, 2024 • 10min
State of the Union 'make or break' for Biden
On today’s World in 10 we analyse why tonight’s State of the Union address could be a make or break moment for Joe Biden’s re-election chances. Plus what are the risks of the US & UK taking further action after a Houthi missile kills three sailors, the first fatalities since the Iran-backed militants started attacking commercial shipping off the coast of Yemen. And find out why a K-pop star apologises for having a boyfriend. 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. The Times' US election live event: https://times-event.com/us-election/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 2024 • 10min
‘No regrets’ as Nikki Haley bows out
We look at what Trump needs to do to win over the Republicans who voted for Nikki Haley. Also, why has Olena Zelenska, the wife of the Ukrainian President, turned down an invitation to the US State of the Union? We explain why some Putin critics disagree with each other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.