World in 10

The Times
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Jan 8, 2024 • 10min

Whirlwind Middle East tour to encourage calm

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets regional leaders as a Hezbollah leader is killed in an Israeli airstrike. Plus - Spain yet to have an epiphany over blackface and a call for Catholic priests to marry.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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Jan 7, 2024 • 10min

The Boeing mid-air blowout

More than 170 planes are grounded after part of an Alaska Airlines jet falls away at 16,000 feet. Plus:the female Ukrainian sniper taking the fight to Russia and why Istanbul has become the world's hair transplant capital.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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Jan 6, 2024 • 10min

The US Supreme Court at the centre of the 2024 presidential race

The US Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump is struck off ballot.We look at how the ripples from the Red Sea could affect the global economyAlso an invasion of pesky molluscs in the Great Lakes in North America and a look ahead to the hair transplant capital of the worldYour 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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Jan 5, 2024 • 10min

How to govern Gaza

Israel maps out its plan for after the war, as thousands of reservists are sent home to save the economy. Plus - kamikaze drones find success in Ukraine, and Biden sets out his pitch to voters.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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Jan 4, 2024 • 10min

Epstein documents cast light on powerful men

Newly released documents list associates of the convicted paedophile. Plus - migration via Libya is a hot-button political issue in Europe, and Iran threatens a harsh response to bomb blasts.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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Jan 3, 2024 • 10min

Drone death sparks fears of wider war

The targeted killing of a Hamas leader in Lebanon could drag more countries into the Gaza conflict. Plus - 'bloated' Oscar Pistorius unrecognisable after years in prison and Ottawa looks to shake off an unfortunate reputation.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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Jan 2, 2024 • 10min

Far East woes: South Korea's political attacks as Japan reels from natural & man made tragedies

As South Korea's opposition leader is stabbed in the neck in front of a hoard of journalists we ask if the country is suffering from political divisions which is leading to an increase in domestic terror attacks.Meanwhile its near-neighbour, Japan, already devastated by an earthquake this week, is now dealing with another disaster. But who's to blame for the deadly plane crash at one of the country's main aiports?The US and UK are planning a military assault on Houthi rebels who have been attacking ships in the Red Sea. The delicate issue is complicated by the need not to irk Iran. We analyse their options.Bitcoin's rise to more than $45 thousand for just one is under the spotlight. Is this the year we all buy in?And Tom Brady's first move into English football is falling apart, while killer Mickey Mouse is coming to our big and small screens after Disney's copyright over their first iteration of the loveable rodent expires.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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Jan 1, 2024 • 10min

Billions vote in ‘unprecedented’ 2024

Half the world will go to the polls this year. Plus: ‘buried alive’ as Japan is rocked by quake and five French siblings - average age 99 - share the secrets to a long life.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 31, 2023 • 10min

Fears of famine for displaced in Gaza

Hunger is everywhere in the makeshift camps but supplies are scarce. Plus - surgery backlogs cleared by robots and how artificial intelligence could clamp down on rowdy New Year parties.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 30, 2023 • 10min

The fake pictures of a Danish doctor used by scammers to trap victims

The Times has tracked down an innocent Danish doctor whose face has been used by fraudsters.We also take a look back at some of the year’s stories - featured on the World in 10 - that have stuck with us..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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