The State of It

Fentanyl is fast becoming the scourge of America...we find out why it's known as "China Girl" and why it's production may be impossible to stop

Plus: is it time to ban social media for children?

And the Paris waiters kicking off the Paris Olympics

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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Europe is in a “pre-war” period reminiscent of the situation in 1939, Poland’s prime minister has said. Plus, how technology is being used in Japan to keep track of dementia patients. And why journalists are being asked to return souvenirs stolen from Air Force 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.

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Today marks one year since the Wall Street Journal reporter, Evan Gershkovich, was wrongfully detained by Russia on espionage charges. Plus, our Middle East correspondent provides an update on the Gaza ceasefire talks happening in Qatar. And why Oppenheimer has finally been released in cinemas in Japan.

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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Ceasefire mediators in Qatar try to find a way for both sides to save face. Plus - a new generation of extremists grow up in Syrian detention camps, Japan’s population shrinks and the story behind a landmark royal interview.

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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Signing up ‘collaborators’ in Odesa, a city with historic links to Russia. Plus - President Putin launches a crackdown on LGBT people, and investigators in Baltimore recover a data recorder as some worry about supply chains.

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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Fighting in Gaza continues despite the security council ceasefire resolution. Plus, The Times correspondent Anthony Loyd meets Syrians fearful for the future, Florida introduces a sweeping social media law and a television gardener’s jeans disappear in North Korea. 

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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The UK has blamed China for a cyber attack on the Electoral Commission, prompting renewed fears over China's strategy in the West. Plus - the UN calls for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza and The Times reflects on its Princess of Wales coverage. 

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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Despite the so-called Islamic State claiming responsibility for Friday's terror attack near Moscow, Vladimir Putin is blaming Ukraine...we find out why

Plus, the rise of autocracy...

And the "DINKS" fight back...

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Islamic State claim responsibility for Russia’s ‘worst outrage’ in 20 years. Plus - how Kate, Princess of Wales kept her cancer diagnosis private and a new security law comes into effect in Hong Kong.

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After Russia and China vetoed a US resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, we'll explain why it's still a historically significant moment and what might happen next. Plus, the reclusive donor bankrolling Donald Trump and Robert F Kennedy Jnr, and a world-first pig kidney transplant.

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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