The State of It

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  • Biden rebuke shows limit to US leverage
    The President says Benjamin Netanyahu is making a ‘mistake’ in Gaza and calls for a ceasefire. Plus - Argentina grapples with a Chinese space base and some Olympic athletes will get cash. 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.

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    11 min
  • US and Japan to redefine their relationship

    Today we focus on East Asia. Richard Lloyd Parry tells us about the US relationship with Japan as well as Russia getting closer with China.


    Also, the latest on the case against Alec Baldwin who's due to stand trial in July.


    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.

    11 min
  • Trump rejects nationwide abortion ban

    Also on today's podcast; Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Ukraine on his first day in office, Israel announces reduced troop numbers in southern Gaza and Hardest Geezer finishes running the length of Africa.


    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.

    11 min
  • Israel marks six months since the Hamas attacks

    On the half year anniversary of the Hamas attacks, Israelis demand their Government does more to secure the release of the final hostages...


    Plus, how can Ukraine secure more soldiers to fight against Russia?


    And what's in a name? In 500 years, the Japanese may only have the one!


    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.

    11 min
  • How Israel uses AI warfare

    How Israel is using artificial intelligence to achieve its military objectives in Gaza. Plus, we'll explain what's fact and what's fiction in the new Netflix drama about the infamous Prince Andrew interview on the BBC's Newsnight programme. And what are the secrets of a perfect Formula One pit-stop?


    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.

    11 min
  • How Netanyahu stays in power

    How has Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remained in office for so long, despite his unprecedented unpopularity? Our correspondent in Jerusalem explains. Plus, why the Republicans believe they might be able to flip New York in the presidential election. And we take you inside the 27-year long marketing deal between Tiger Woods and Nike.


    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.

    11 min
  • Calls for the West to stop selling arms to Israel

    Our correspondent in Tel-Aviv explains why western countries are coming under increasing pressure to stop supplying Israel with arms. Plus, how China is allegedly blocking Filipino fishermen in the South China Sea. And hear about a very rowdy Ice Hockey game!


    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.

    11 min
  • NATO tries to 'Trump-proof' Ukraine

    As NATO leaders meet in Belgium, our Brussels correspondent tells us why Donald Trump's lack of support for Ukraine is top of the agenda. Plus, hear about the Ukrainian women demanding the demobilisation of their "exhausted" loved ones. And why the White House wants to create a time zone on the moon.


    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.

    10 min
  • Iran vows revenge on Israel

    After a suspected Israeli missile attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, we speak to our correspondents in the Middle East about how Iran may respond. Plus, will gun laws in Finland be tightened after a tragic school shooting? And find out which celebrities have made it onto the latest Forbes Rich List.


    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.

    10 min
  • Pressure grows on Netanyahu within Israel

    After a weekend of protests against Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel, we speak to our correspondent in Jerusalem. Plus, why President Erdogan of Turkey has suffered an electoral setback. And why a tiny hamlet in Japan claims to be the burial site of Jesus Christ.


    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.

    11 min

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