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  • US calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

    The US has submitted a draft resolution to the UN Security Council calling for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza. Plus, our correspondent in Paris explains why Russia is stepping up its disinformation campaign against France. And why Gen Z workers are quitting their jobs on TikTok.


    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
  • ‘Like Mad Max’: on the ground in Haiti

    Violent gangs are in charge - one Haitian gives The Times a first-hand account as the country descends into anarchy. Plus conspiracy theories about a princess spread, unhygienic pranks anger Japan and Picasso’s legacy is re-examined in France. 

    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
  • Famine stalks Gaza as China meets Hamas

    Israel says Gazans have enough to eat. Few agree. Meanwhile - China steps into the crisis for the first time. Plus - a historic American football game and speculation spreads about James Bond.

    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
  • Putin’s plans after ‘sham’ election landslide

    As Iran, China and Venezuela congratulate Russia for hitting a post-Soviet record, Latvia joins calls for Nato troops to fight in Ukraine. Plus the music industry goes after an AI voice imitator, a social media giant hoards data - and in California golfers are getting mad. 

    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
  • The polls close in Russia but don't expect any surprises

    The result of the Russian Presidential election may be a forgone conclusion but is it time for the West to denounce Vladimir Putin's legitimacy?


    Plus, we look at the similarities between what's happening in Russia, and what happened in Iran's elections earlier this month...


    And it's farewell to the original Cockney Rebel...


    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
  • Why Indian voters are going off democracy

    New research suggests two thirds of Indians would support a move away from democracy. Plus, our Assistant Editor, Kate Mansey, explains the significance of Meghan Markle's new lifestyle brand. And why the fall-out between President Macron of France and Chancellor Scholz of Germany could have big implications for Ukraine.


    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 Putin rigs his re-election

    As voting begins in the Russian presidential election, the former UK ambassador to Moscow tells us how the Kremlin will be able to fix the result for Vladimir Putin. Plus, why November's gubernatorial contest in North Carolina could mirror the presidential election between Trump and Biden. And what the UK is doing to prevent a US-style opioid crisis.


    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
  • The US-China social media war

    Our Washington reporter, Hugh Tomlinson, explains the growing social media information war between China and the US. How Russia jammed the GPS signal of a jet carrying the UK Defence Secretary. Plus, what Israel's u-turn on humanitarian aid for Gaza will mean on the ground.


    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
  • Russia ready for nuclear war

    President Putin calls the west ‘vampires’ as opponents are attacked in Lithuania. Plus - more woe for Boeing, a cocktail of drugs is given to a child skater and a serial killer appears on a French game show.

    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
  • Haiti PM quits as gangs run rampant

    His departure follows weeks of chaos in the Caribbean nation. Plus - the biggest cross-border attacks of the Ukraine war, and as US intelligence warns of a ‘fragile world order’ - Iran, China and Russia begin joint military drills.

    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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