World in 10

The Times
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May 23, 2023 • 10min

Police search a reservoir in Portugal for missing Madeleine McCann

German police dredge a reservoir in Portugal in the search for missing British girl Madeleine McCann. Also, pro-Ukrainian militia attack Russian villages and Elon Musk sends the first Arab woman into space.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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May 22, 2023 • 10min

Nations war over the esports industry

As the multi-billion dollar esports industry grows the UK believes France is playing a damaging game. Plus - a legendary sportsman announces his retirement and the rapping shepherd who's amassing quite a (human) following.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.
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May 21, 2023 • 10min

Why boom time for billionaires is over

The Sunday Times' Rich List is out - and for the first time in sixteen years there's been a fall in the number of billionaires. Also is the clock ticking on American support for Ukraine?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.
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May 20, 2023 • 10min

How important is the war in the air in Ukraine? - a battle within a battle

Also are the floods in Italy manmade? What can be done to make sure they don't happen againThe best pizza in New York - portable electric ovens are popping up all over the city “rewriting” everything we know about pizza!Sport - Katie Taylor ahead of her world title fight with Chantelle Cameron Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 19, 2023 • 10min

Russia's plan to control Africa exposed

Moscow is having a huge influence on the Central African Republic and wants to replicate its tactics elsewhere in Africa. Plus - why stand-up comedy is under threat in China and the richest people in the UK under 35.  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.
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May 18, 2023 • 10min

El Salvador's siege to catch a murderer

5,000 soldiers surround a town in El Salvador as the President seeks to avenge the murder of a police officer. Plus - Harry and Meghna's car chase analysed and the housework app that's getting men worried in Spain.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.
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May 17, 2023 • 10min

US angered further by SA army chief

Days after the US accused South Africa of covertly arming Russia, the head of South Africa's army visits Moscow. Plus - analysis of a major report on global warming and Salman Rushdie's warning over freedom of expression.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.
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May 16, 2023 • 10min

Missile strikes on Kyiv backfire on the Russians

Russia’s missile strikes on Kyiv backfire. We’ll explain why this attack and the way Ukraine defended itself is so important. Also, the US leads the world when it comes to the best universities and controversy in Cannes, over Johnny Depp's new movie. 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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May 15, 2023 • 10min

A hidden campus killer revealed

The Times reveals the number of students dying at UK universities after taking the drug ketamine and why it's becoming more popular. Plus - Ukraine receives promises of jets, and would you put your body through the rigour of space-flight, if it got you to Australia in two hours?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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May 14, 2023 • 10min

Will Erdogan cheat?

Turks go to the polls but there are fears, with the race so close,  the current President may resort to interfering...Plus, we find out what makes the arrest of Imran Khan different to other former PresidentsAnd who was crowned at this year’s Eurovision…and did anyone get the dreaded nil point?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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