The State of It

As almost 200 nations agree to transition away from using fossil fuels at COP28, we analyse how significant a step this is in the battle with climate change.

Just how close is Guyana to a war with Venezuela, after the latter laid claim to a huge portion of its land?

Also, the male contraceptive pill has taken a huge step forward with a British-American trial underway, Netflix finally publishes its viewing date, and in sport can the Olympic long jump sand pit be rescued after an embarrassing planning error?

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Alexei Navalny has disappeared after being removed from his prison by the Kremlin. His team say they don't know where he is and they don't know when they'll see him again. Plus: if William Lai wins January's election in Taiwan, what could it mean for relations with China?

These stories and more are analysed in today's World in 10 podcast - a production brought to you daily by the Times of London. For more, listen to Times Radio and take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk.

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Ukrainian President Zelensyy is on his way to the US in a bid to secure a massive $60+ million military aid package, amidst warnings the war with Russia could be lost if it doesn't come through. And if that happens could Vladimir Putin be tempted to go into a NATO country? It's all analysed in today's episode.

As is the likelihood of an end to the ground element of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, with noises from both camps suggesting that might be appearing in the mid-term future.

Also today France declares parents, whose kids commit crimes, could face their own punishments, the NFL star who claims he's been hounded from his English country pub because of racism and the 1 million pound mattress: just what is it like to sleep on?

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Israel is under pressure to bring the ground war with Hamas to an end quickly - but with their extensive tunnel network in Gaza that's impossible. So how to deal with it? The World in 10 investigates. Meanwhile is there a clear line of sight of weaponry making its way to Hamas from Iran?

Venezuela has decided it is ingesting a huge swathe of neighbour, Guyana, defying a near 130-year international agreement. The US is furious. Is this The Americas' Ukraine?

Also Golf's civil war continues with the biggest name yet defecting to LIV and the deceased star still creating new content.

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Why is a Russian mother-of-three taking on Vladimir Putin in the General Election? Who is Yekaterina Duntsova and what risk is she taking by standing head to head with the autocrat Russian President? Hear from the Times' exclusive interview with her.

Meanwhile as the US continues to fight over funding Ukraine in its war with Russia and Israel in its battle with Hamas, the Israelis are also battling the United Nations, which they claim is Hamas-supporting, after its Secretary General invoked a rarely-used article to call for a ceasefire.

And why is Panama's lack of rain going to affect your Christmas - wherever you are in the West?

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As Benjamin Netanyahu comes face to face with some of the released Israeli hostages, they tell him he MUST resign for prioritising the end of Hamas over the lives of the Israelis still being held there. We analyse his apparently weakening position.

Meanwhile in Ukraine, as their fight with Russia appears ground to a halt, the Times is given exclusive access to a new military unit having some major success against the might of the Russian navy, which is playing a major role in allowing a semblance of normal life to continue there.

Also, why would one of the world's biggest golf stars defect to LIV golf now? And has Suits' renaissance - thanks to Meghan Markle's royal connections - given rise to the legal dramas once again?

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Israel’s Defence Forces consider new advanced technology to target the tunnels used by Hamas in Gaza. We look at whether the use of a system of tunnel borers and pumps to flood the underground network is a viable tactic. Plus why the performance of the Haka at the opening of the New Zealand Parliament has caused controversy. And find out why exercise might not actually help you live longer.

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 families of Israeli hostages want the men and women left behind to be rescued - we'll also hear about the impact of the war further afield. Plus: the aftermath of a volcano eruption in Indonesia.

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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