The State of It

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  • US support for Israel waning
    We look at why US support for Israel is waning, four and a half months on from the October 7th attacks by Hamas. We'll give you a recap in the arguments for and against Julian Assange's release and an update on Alexei Navalny's wife's fight for freedom.

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    11 min
  • New age of undersea warfare

    As Houthi attacks on shipping continue in the Red Sea, a think tank warns undersea internet cables could be next. Plus - the widow of Alexei Navalny vows to keep up his fight and Japan builds a spacecraft made of wood.

    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
  • The unanswered questions about Alexei Navalny's death

    Peter Conradi, The Sunday Times Europe Editor, takes us through the latest claims about Alexei Navalny's death. Plus, hear from the western journalist who's been behind the Russian frontline in Ukraine. And how the ending for Oppenheimer came to Christopher Nolan in a dream.


    The World in 10 is a Times of London production bringing you the global news agenda every day in just 10 minutes, as seen through the eyes of our writers and correspondents. For more listen to Times Radio or take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk.

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    11 min
  • Will Navalny's death strengthen the West's resolve in Ukraine?

    Oliver Moody, The Times Berlin Correspondent, joins us from the Munich Security Conference, where world leaders are discussing how to respond to the death of Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny. Plus, why Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara, is growing in political influence. And how Sir Paul McCartney has finally been reunited with his bass guitar after more than 50 years.


    The World in 10 is a Times of London production bringing you the global news agenda every day in just 10 minutes, as seen through the eyes of our writers and correspondents. For more listen to Times Radio or take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk.

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    10 min
  • Putin's fiercest critic dies in Russian prison

    Alexei Navalny, Vladimir Putin's staunchest critic inside Russia, has died in prison. Mark Galeotti, who writes for The Times about Russia, explores what Navalny's death says about Putin's strength. Plus, The Times Defence Correspondent, George Grylls, joins us to discuss the hunt for the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. And why a rapper who uses the Neapolitan dialect is taking Italy by storm.


    The World in 10 is a Times of London production bringing you the global news agenda every day in just 10 minutes, as seen through the eyes of our writers and correspondents. For more listen to Times Radio or take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk.

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    10 min
  • Warnings over nuclear space race

    US lawmakers are briefed on the ‘security threat’ of nuclear weapons that could threaten satellites. Plus - arguments over Ukraine aid flounder in Congress and Nato drops plans to appoint a woman boss.

    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
  • Dead teens call for gun law reform

    Victims of school shootings are digitally recreated by parents. Plus - Nato’s biggest exercise in decades and a former hardline general claims victory in Indonesia's election.

    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
  • Surge in deaths of West Bank children

    One child’s parents didn’t get to say goodbye. Plus - a social media expert proves to be a thorn in Donald Trump’s side, a philosopher has his brain cryogenically frozen and Chinese social media users angered by Lionel Messi’s football ‘snub’.

    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
  • A wake up call for NATO or the end of Europe?

    Donald Trump’s NATO comments has some of the world’s most powerful nations running scared.


    The West calls for restraint but Binyamin Netanyahu is urging an assault on Rafah to be brought forward. And the athletic world mourns the loss of a marathon world record holder.


    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
  • Should we be concerned with fewer women having children?

    What effect is a falling birth rate actually having?


    Plus, an evil dictator’s speeches are to be digitised…and TOUCHDOWN…fun facts about the 2024 Superbowl…

     

    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

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