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World in 10

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  • 838 - Blinken's Beijing visit and China's red lines

    The World in 10 team speak to The Times' China correspondent Richard Spencer about the US Secretary of State's visit to China, in which he was warned not to cross China's 'red lines' - but what are they? Also, student pro-Palestine protests in American universities, the situation in Israel and Sacha Baron Cohen's victory over Rebel Wilson's book.


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    Fri, 26 Apr 2024 - 10min
  • 837 - Chinese spy satellites unsettle the US

    China's sending spying satellites into space at such a race the US is concerned it won't be able to keep up. The concern is that it could use them to develop tech that would give them huge power in any future war - particularly if it targets Taiwan.

    Belarus ramps up the rhetoric over NATO's latest move to defend its borders with Russia - but would it really use nuclear weapons?

    And hear why the discovery of a specific gas in a far-flung planet is the most one of the most tantalising discoveries ever in our search for life elsewhere.

    The World in 10 is a Times of London podcast, with analysis of the biggest stories from our team of writers and correspondents around the globe every day in just 10 minutes. For more listen to Times Radio and take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk



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    Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 10min
  • 836 - “Now go win the fight”

    After months of wrangling, President Biden signs into law $95 billion in aid for allies. He says the US will start sending Ukraine aid within hours. Plus - TikTok could be banned and Nasa engineers fix a malfunctioning probe from 15.1 billion miles away.

    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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    Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 10min
  • 835 - Chinese espionage in the West: how deep does it cut?

    In the last few days Germany and the UK have arrested a number of people working within their political spheres who, they believe, were passing on secrets to China. We look at the impact it could have on the West, how far China might go and exactly what the motive is behind the alleged activity.

    Also today Israel has yet to provide evidence to the independent investigation into its claim that UN refugee agency workers in Gaza took part in the October 7th terror attacks. Why not? And what damage could it do to the country's already-fragile standing in the international arena.

    And the Mona Lisa. Is it really the most disappointing masterpiece in the world?

    The World in 10 is a Times of London podcast, with analysis of the biggest stories from our team of writers and correspondents around the globe every day in just 10 minutes. For more listen to Times Radio and take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk



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    Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 10min
  • 834 - The risk and reward of nuclear weapons hosting for Poland

    Poland says it's ready to host NATO's nuclear weapons if it decides to reinforce its eastern flank, as the threat of Russia increases. But why? And does it risk further antagonising the Kremlin?

    The US is risking its relationship with Israel by threatening sanctions against an IDF unit for alleged human rights abuses from before the current war in Gaza.

    How are Bollywood deep fakes affecting the Indian election?

    And the extraordinary row about a cover-up the failed drugs tests of a group of Chinese Olympians - many of whom won medals in Tokyo in 2021.

    The World in 10 is a Times of London podcast, with analysis of the biggest stories from our team of writers and correspondents around the globe every day in just 10 minutes. For more listen to Times Radio and take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk



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    Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 9min
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