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Stories of sexual harassment and assault are emerging in the health professions and some are now speaking out for the first time. We hear what happened to two surgeons and ask how widespread the issue is. If you or or someone you know has been affected by anything in today's episode, you can find advice and support at https://sexualabusesupport.campaign.gov.uk/  This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: Kat Lay, Health Editor, The Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second episode of this four part series, we hear the testimony of a woman who says she was sexually abused by Adnan Oktar. Plus, a former male member of the cult rethinks his own crimes.In January last year, the leader of Turkey's most powerful cult was sentenced to over 1,000 years in prison. But what happened?This podcast series will be released every Friday here on Stories of our times over four weeks.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Host: Louise Callaghan, Middle East Correspondent at The Sunday Times.If you, or someone you know has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the website below has a summary of all available support services:https://sexualabusesupport.campaign.gov.uk/If you can’t find the information or support you’re looking for above, you can contact Victim Support’s 24/7 support line on 08 08 16 89 111.Clips: A9TV, ABC News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over 100,000 Russian troops have amassed on the Ukrainian border, stoking fears across the West that President Putin is posturing for an invasion. But what is he really after? And how did we get here?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guests: Catherine Philp, Diplomatic Correspondent, The TimesAnthony Loyd, War Correspondent, The TimesHost: Manveen Rana.Clips: CNN, BBC, Sky News, Al Jazeera, Euronews, CBSN, Global News, AP Archive, Vesti Nedeli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a year since Myanmar's violent military junta overthrew the country's democratic experiment and seized power in a coup. With thousands of civilians imprisoned or killed, what has the past year in the country looked like?WARNING: some listeners may find some of this episode's content disturbingThis podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guests: Dr. Sasa, spokesperson for Myanmar's deposed civilian governmentPhilip Sherwell, Asia correspondent, The Sunday TimesHost: Manveen Rana.Clips: CNN, BBC, Sky News, Al Jazeera, Euronews, CBSN, Global News, AP Archive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman takes us inside the halls of Westminster as a pared-down update on Sue Gray's investigation into partygate is published.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guests: Henry Zeffman, chief political correspondent, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: Times Radio, BBC, Channel 4 News, Sky News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Winter Olympics is just a few days away, but before the games have even begun they’re already mired in controversy. Several countries are boycotting the event in a stand against China’s human rights record. But will it have any effect on the games themselves? We speak to two Times journalists -- one in the host country and one packing his bags to go.Guests: Didi Tang, Beijing correspondent, The Times.Owen Slot, Chief sports writer, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Clips: AP, CGTN, Sky Sports News, NBC, Euronews, ABC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of a new four-part series, The Sunday Times's award-winning Middle East Correspondent, Louise Callaghan, tries to get to grips with one of the most bizarre stories she's ever covered.In January last year, the leader of Turkey's most powerful cult was sentenced to over 1,000 years in prison. But what happened?This podcast series will be released every Friday here on Stories of our times for the next four weeks.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Host: Louise Callaghan, Middle East Correspondent at The Sunday Times.If you, or someone you know has been affected by the issues raised in this episode, the website below has a summary of all available support services:https://sexualabusesupport.campaign.gov.uk/If you can’t find the information or support you’re looking for above, you can contact Victim Support’s 24/7 support line on 08 08 16 89 111.Clips: CNN TÜRK, TV100, Anadolu Agency, CBS News, Sky News, A9TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. In this episode, we'll hear the story of Manfred Goldberg, one of a dwindling number of survivors who are still able to give their testimony firsthand. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guests:Josh Glancy, Special correspondent, The Sunday Times.Manfred Goldberg, Holocaust survivor.Host: David Aaronovitch.Clips: BBC, Kitty - Return to Auschwitz, The World at War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Kim Jong-Un took over from his father as Supreme Leader of North Korea, many predicted he wouldn't last - and that the country would be changed forever, so how has he bucked all expectations?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: Richard Lloyd Parry, Asia editor, The Times.Host: David Aaronovitch.Clips: DW News, BBC News, Al Jazeera, Wall Street Journal, AP, PBS, CBS, CNN, 5 News, NBC, ABC News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new four-part investigative series begins this Friday, 28th January, here on the Stories of our times, with further episodes released on following Fridays.In it, The Sunday Times's award-winning Middle East correspondent Louise Callaghan examines the downfall of Turkey's most powerful cult and its leader, Adnan Oktar.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.