

World in 10
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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Feb 5, 2024 • 10min
Palestinian prisoner key to Gaza ceasefire
Marwan Barghouti is seen as a hero to Palestinians - but a terrorist to Israel. Plus - El Salvador’s “cool dictator", calls to renew a sex abuse law and how women dominated the Grammys.Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. 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.

Feb 4, 2024 • 10min
36 targets are hit in fresh strikes against Houthi sites in Yemen.
The UK and US have launched fresh strikes against Houthi sites in Yemen.We also hear how 54 years after losing her mother to kidnappers, Dianne McKay travels to meet the people who abducted her.The Times’ Culture Editor Richard Morrison has spoken to the new head of the British Museum Sir Mark Jones and there's disappointment for Tyson Fury after suffering an eye injury during sparring.Download the World in 10 daily for the Times of London's take on the global news agenda 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.

Feb 3, 2024 • 10min
Iraq says the region is on the brink of the abyss
US airstrikes are described as "new aggression against Iraq's sovereignty"Plus the power sharing government in Northern Ireland which is meeting for the first time in two years.And a fashion brand starts on eBay by a 17 year old entrepreneur and creates a 200-million-pound business Download the World in 10 daily for the Times of London's take on the global news agenda 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.

Feb 2, 2024 • 10min
The robotic killers that could help Ukraine
In today's World in 10 we look at how Ukraine is trying to source AI-controlled weapons that will help them, and therefore their allies with arsenal supply. We look at what's holding up another ceasefire in Gaza and hear from Toto Wolff on Lewis Hamilton's move to Mercedes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 2024 • 10min
Russia, the church and its key role in the war in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin's use of the Russian Orthodox Church to spread propaganda has ramped up to surprising levels. Today's World in 10 questions if it is effective and examines what the point is if not.Also another court ruling goes against Donald Trump but might this one have political sway among his supporters given it happened in the UK?A massive transfer in Formula 1 rocks the sport and which TV monster discovered to his cost the simple question "how are you?" can lead to distressing consequences?Download the World in 10 daily for the Times of London's take on the global news agenda 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.

Jan 31, 2024 • 10min
Trump embraces conspiracist QAnon cult
Trump, Former president's foes discuss QAnon cult. The rise of QAnon and Trump's involvement with the group is explored, along with theories associated with QAnon. The deepening influence of QAnon and its implications for Trump's political strategy are analyzed. Concerns about Taylor Swift's influence on voters and speculations of election rigging are discussed. Meeting, tension, and reversal in Ukraine, along with Malaysia's new king inauguration, are also mentioned.

Jan 30, 2024 • 10min
Warnings over Iran’s plots to kill dissidents
Tehran is accused of a dozen murder and kidnap plots in Britain. Plus - Elon Musk takes a step in upgrading our brains, and French farmers are demanding change.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.

Jan 29, 2024 • 10min
Retaliation threat over US drone deaths
Preparations to hit back after three troops are killed in Jordan. Plus - Zelensky warns over World War 3 and Alzheimer’s passes between humans.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.

Jan 28, 2024 • 10min
The UN staff accused of helping Hamas
Our correspondent in Israel, Richard Spencer, explains why nine countries have suspended funding for a UN relief agency. Plus, The Sunday Times has been hearing from the woman behind an alleged ‘orgasmic meditation cult’ in California. And how two British museums have agreed to temporarily return looted artefacts to Ghana. The World in 10 is a Times of London production bringing you the global news agenda every day in just 10 minutes, as seen through the eyes of our writers and correspondents. For more listen to Times Radio or take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 2024 • 10min
The Houthis strike again
Are the US and UK airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen proving effective? We ask our correspondent in the Middle East, Richard Spencer. Plus, The Times' US Editor, David Charter, takes us inside Donald Trump's campaign team. And how Taylor Swift is the latest victim of a worrying new trend for pornographic deepfake images, generated by artificial intelligence. The World in 10 is a Times of London production bringing you the global news agenda every day in just 10 minutes, as seen through the eyes of our writers and correspondents. For more listen to Times Radio or take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.