World in 10

On today's World in 10 we explore the nationwide fury after footage of an horrific attack on two women in May was released this week, stirring up ethnic tensions.A busy episode also discusses a boost for those concerned about the rise of artificial intelligence, the sensational debut of Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer, why Lizzo's single-handedly boosted the flute market, how Berlin locked down its toddlers hunting for a non-existent lioness and the rise of the penis enlargement.The World in 10 is your daily, 10 minute look at the Times of London's output.You can hear more on Times Radio and read more with a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An exclusive Times of London interview with one of the leading British barristers in the realm of sexual abuse reveals her concerns for young men - especially in the world of elite football - who are struggling to avoid potentially risky situations.Also: Tony Bennett dies but how did he stay relevant for EIGHT decades in music?Plus the tourist city trying to stop the tourists and what are you cutting back on in a cost of living crisis?This is the World in 10 podcast, your daily, 10 minute round up of the best of the Times of London. For more journalism like this listen to Times Radio or take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's World in 10 reveals how Ukrainian women are fooling Russian soldiers into giving crucial snippets of information that are helping the war effort...by chatting them up on dating apps!Also hear from a British fighter who was tortured by the Russians for 5 months.Plus: what's in a name? Tensions flair up between Britain and Argentina over an EU paper which calls a British Overseas Territory by the name the Argentinians use for it.All that and more on your daily, 10 minute podcast from the Times of London. Hear more on Times Radio or read it with a digital subscription from thetimes.co.ukYou can watch the full Aiden Aslin interview, from which you hear a clip in today's podcast, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bttzWN7Vs-k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The head of Britain's secret services appeals to Russians to work for him to end the war in UkraineAlso, holiday hotspots are sizzling across the world so is it time to cancel your holiday?Plus an update on Bella the dog - rescued after 3 months drifting at seaThis is your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen in the pages 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.

The Australian state of Victoria has suddenly pulled out of hosting the 2026 edition of the Commonwealth Games leaving its entire future at risk. Can anything save an almost 100-year old sporting institution or is its modern-day cost - and colonial past - finally catching up with it?Plus: war reenactments in Hitler's 'Wolf's Lair' spark anger and how revolutionary is a new drug designed to slow Alzheimer's?This is your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen in the pages 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.

The imprisoned former president of Georgia says his warnings over Russia’s aggressive territorial ambitions were ignored by the West. Plus an unlikely solution to the world’s wildfire problems. And we pay tribute to a 60s wildchild..Jane Birkin..the English actress and singer who stole French hearts.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.

We hear from both sides of the war in Ukraine: Kyiv's fighter pilots talk about how they cope with the realities on the battlefield - and a reporter in Russia talks about what his daily life is like. Plus: the trials of getting Taylor Swift tickets, and a German dog with a very unusual talent.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.

With intense fighting in the Eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, a Times dispatch signals that Ukraine is making advances as it battles to reclaim an area which has little strategic but huge symbolic value. It may be a similar story for Russian athletes at the Olympics. We question if it is too dangerous to allow them to compete in Paris next year - even if they do so under a neutral flag.Also: are environmental protestors wising up to the anger they often cause? And 'Short Kings' - the increasing power of shorter men, and what it tells us about the Western world.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 at thetimes.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we look at how high temperatures are impacting Europe and also India's first two AI news anchors - who are said to be 'ageless'. We also speak to a British actor striking in Hollywood and look at whether Wimbledon's women's final is more exciting than the men's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's World in 10 hear how Italian social media is awash with influencers going viral with a new trend responding to the acquittal of a 66 year old school cleaner, who groped a 17 year old schoolgirl. But he was cleared of wrongdoing by a judge who said the touching was "too short" to have been sexual molestation.Also, hundreds of thousands of Cypriot cats have died in a matter of weeks thanks to a new strain of the Coronavirus; a spying row in tennis; and is booking back-to-back dates the correct path to true love?The World in 10 podcast is a daily, 10 minute show from the Times of London, highlighting its unique take on global news. For more stories like these listen to Times Radio or take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.