World in 10

A World record-breaking climber, hailed a sporting hero just a fortnight ago, stands accused of leaving another to die as she ascended K2 - but does she deserve the criticism she's facing?Hear a dispatch from Hawaii, where devastating wildfires have left destruction, but also hope.Also today, Russia's latest space race - but are politics at play? And the superstar making breastfeeding sexy.The World in 10 is a Times of London production, showcasing the best of our journalism every day in just 10 minutes. Hear more at Times Radio and read more with a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former husband of a woman suspected of poisoning his parents with mushrooms indicates she may have targeted him too. Plus - Ecuador is rocked by the shooting of a presidential hopeful and The Times speaks to a man selling a remarkable collection of 16th century books.The World in 10 is 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 with a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we reveal how one of Ukraine's most special units is targeting Russian officials so far behind enemy lines that they sometimes actually enter Russia.Plus: how a data breach could pose a real threat for police in Ireland and some shocking statistics on people working - or shirking - from home.The World in 10 is your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the globe as seen by the Times of London. You can hear more on Times Radio and read more at thetimes.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a Times dispatch reveals the impact of climate change on the hottest place on Earth, the World in 10 looks at how it's effecting the other extreme too: Antarctica, plus whether we've any hope of saving the planet.Also, France buys up some extreme tech to counter the threat of terrorist-controlled drones, Italy discovers the outcome of a risky tourism call: charging to enter the Pantheon, and beach etiquette: the dos and don'ts of coastal vacations.The World in 10 is a Times of London production, highlighting the best of the website in just 10 minutes 24/7/365. To hear more listen to Times Radio or to read more take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Germany stands accused of outsourcing its own spying. Plus: the fight begins against “Disease X” and the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea comes to a premature end.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.

Finding space for hundreds of thousands of potential human lives. Plus - Iran 'now biggest threat to UK’ and mystery surrounds the death - or disappearance - of China's nuclear commanders.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.

Imran Khan's arrested after being sentenced to three years in prison - and Alexei Navalny's sentenced to a further 19 years in a penal colony. We hear from them and those close to them. Plus: how the UK's fighting antibiotic resistance, one of the biggest challenges facing modern medicine, and we bring some lighter news from the Edinburgh Fringe.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.

A Ukrainian civilian army of IT experts are upending everyday life in Russia - from milk supplies, to trains, to the weather forecast. Plus: how the coup in Niger's impact goes beyond its borders, and a look at advertising campaigns that have got it wrong.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.

One town in France where all the police called in sick. Plus - piracy puts the future of sport at risk and an infamous prisoner who claims to be Irish will be sent to the United States.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.

On the World in 10 from the Times of London today hear analysis of why the police in Israel are being accused of using "George Floyd" tactics.Also, the US has its credit rating downgraded - but why? And what does it mean for the rest of the world?Then, what's required to be an elite cyclist in the mountains, how to get your Gwyneth goop fix and...Nazi raccoons...or are they?If you enjoy the journalism in this podcast you can hear more on Times Radio or read more with a digital subscription from thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.