Why is a Russian mother-of-three taking on Vladimir Putin in the General Election? Who is Yekaterina Duntsova and what risk is she taking by standing head to head with the autocrat Russian President? Hear from the Times' exclusive interview with her.

Meanwhile as the US continues to fight over funding Ukraine in its war with Russia and Israel in its battle with Hamas, the Israelis are also battling the United Nations, which they claim is Hamas-supporting, after its Secretary General invoked a rarely-used article to call for a ceasefire.

And why is Panama's lack of rain going to affect your Christmas - wherever you are in the West?

All these stories and more are analysed in today's World in 10 podcast - a production brought to you daily by the Times of London. For more listen to Times Radio and take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk

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