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  • Fears over imminent offensive on refugee camp

    Rafah braces as Netanyahu orders attack. Plus - a deepfake of Imran Khan claims election win, a Democratic fightback begins against Biden prosecutor and getting set for Super Bowl LVIII.

    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
  • Soldiers denounce Zelenskyy and warn "you will lose Ukraine the war"

    Soldiers on the front line of Ukraine's war with Russia tell the Times President Zelenskyy's politicking is risking the country's military success.

    Is Biden's memory going to cost the Democrats the US election and what might they do about it?

    And Pakistan at the polls. Violence and controversy reign. Is there any sign of peace at all?

    The World in 10 is the Times of London's daily look at the global news agenda in just 10 minutes. For more listen to Times Radio and take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk.

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    11 min
  • The alleged Russian spy who accessed military and intelligence secrets

    A Times exclusive unveils the extraordinary story of an alleged Russian spy who worked for the UK's Foreign Office, accessed national secrets and met some of the most senior people in the country. How concerned should the West be?

    Also a round up of news around some of the major national elections happening globally, with violence, alleged corruption and complex relationships all analysed.

    And a dispatch from one of the worst-hit Israeli kibbutzim, where only two of the 900 former residents have returned.

    The World in 10 is the Times of London's daily, ten minute podcast bringing you the best of the site through the eyes of our dedicated team of writers and correspondents on the ground. For more listen to Times Radio and take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk.

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    10 min
  • A chilly reaction to China’s new Antarctic base

    China opens a research base in Antarctica but there are fears it could be developed to monitor military activity in the southern hemisphere.


    Elon Musk could be setting his sights on Disney and India passes a uniform civil code which overturns sharia law


    Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. 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
  • Israeli settlers blocking aid to Palestinians

    Some protesters risk their lives to block food aid as Gaza faces catastrophic hunger. Plus - Prince Harry flies in after the King is diagnosed with cancer, and a Japanese beauty pageant winner steps down. 

    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
  • Palestinian prisoner key to Gaza ceasefire

    Marwan Barghouti is seen as a hero to Palestinians - but a terrorist to Israel. Plus - El Salvador’s “cool dictator", calls to renew a sex abuse law and how women dominated the Grammys.

    Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. 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
  • 36 targets are hit in fresh strikes against Houthi sites in Yemen.

    The UK and US have launched fresh strikes against Houthi sites in Yemen.


    We also hear how 54 years after losing her mother to kidnappers, Dianne McKay travels to meet the people who abducted her.


    The Times’ Culture Editor Richard Morrison has spoken to the new head of the British Museum Sir Mark Jones and there's disappointment for Tyson Fury after suffering an eye injury during sparring.


    Download the World in 10 daily for the Times of London's take on the global news agenda in just 10 minutes. For more listen to Times Radio and take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk.


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    11 min
  • Iraq says the region is on the brink of the abyss

    US airstrikes are described as "new aggression against Iraq's sovereignty"


    Plus the power sharing government in Northern Ireland which is meeting for the first time in two years.


    And a fashion brand starts on eBay by a 17 year old entrepreneur and creates a 200-million-pound business 


    Download the World in 10 daily for the Times of London's take on the global news agenda in just 10 minutes. For more listen to Times Radio and take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk.

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    11 min
  • The robotic killers that could help Ukraine
    In today's World in 10 we look at how Ukraine is trying to source AI-controlled weapons that will help them, and therefore their allies with arsenal supply. We look at what's holding up another ceasefire in Gaza and hear from Toto Wolff on Lewis Hamilton's move to Mercedes.

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    10 min
  • Russia, the church and its key role in the war in Ukraine

    Vladimir Putin's use of the Russian Orthodox Church to spread propaganda has ramped up to surprising levels. Today's World in 10 questions if it is effective and examines what the point is if not.

    Also another court ruling goes against Donald Trump but might this one have political sway among his supporters given it happened in the UK?

    A massive transfer in Formula 1 rocks the sport and which TV monster discovered to his cost the simple question "how are you?" can lead to distressing consequences?

    Download the World in 10 daily for the Times of London's take on the global news agenda in just 10 minutes. For more listen to Times Radio and take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk.

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    10 min

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