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Everything you need to know about your world in 10 minutes. Go straight to the source with a ten-minute news briefing by Reuters frontline journalists. Join host Kim Vinnell as she takes you around the world every day.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 10min
Trump and Ukraine peace talks, Assange’s freedom and IDF's ultra-Orthodox conscription
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to be freed after pleading guilty to US espionage charge. Israel's supreme court rules ultra-Orthodox students must be drafted. Trump advised to halt military aid to Ukraine until peace talks with Russia. Democrats target Trump on Roe v. Wade anniversary.
Jun 24, 2024 • 12min
Attacks in Russia’s Dagestan, new US smuggling routes and Iran’s election
Gunmen attacked synagogues and churches in Russia's Dagestan, new US smuggling routes from India and Africa, upcoming Iran election. UK's first AI candidate for election.
Jun 21, 2024 • 12min
Extreme heat, Somalia’s peacekeepers and Ferrari’s first EV
The podcast discusses the impact of extreme heatwaves globally and Somalia's concerns over peacekeeper withdrawals. It also covers Ferrari's upcoming launch of its first electric vehicle with a high price tag.
Jun 20, 2024 • 11min
Putin in Vietnam, seafarer shortage and South Africa’s new government
Russian President Putin's risky visit to Vietnam, seafarer shortage worsened by Yemeni attacks, South Africa's new coalition government, and Russia-North Korea defense pact. A mix of global diplomacy, maritime challenges, and political shifts.
Jun 18, 2024 • 13min
Biden’s spouse plan, Lebanon border and social media fallout
Topics include Putin's visit to North Korea, Biden's plan for immigrant spouses, tensions on Lebanon-Israel border, and potential cell phone ban in Los Angeles schools.
Jun 17, 2024 • 13min
Ukraine summit, Nike and Lego in Russia and the Saudi-Qatar relationship
Key topics include countries spurning Ukraine summit communique, Dutch man importing Western goods to Russia, Saudi-Qatar relations improving, and Israeli Prime Minister denouncing military plan for Gaza aid.
Jun 15, 2024 • 19min
Gaza's decimated healthcare
Specialist doctors in Gaza face challenges in rebuilding the decimated healthcare system after war, with a focus on Dr. Serene Alatar's inspiring journey. The podcast explores the impact of political divisions, challenges in protecting hospitals in conflict zones, and the dedication of healthcare workers in Gaza.
Jun 14, 2024 • 13min
Pentagon’s anti-vax campaign, South Korean shamans and the G7
The podcast delves into the Pentagon's secret anti-vaccine campaign against China, the revival of online shamans in South Korea, and the G7 leaders' discussions on China and AI, along with a loan deal for Ukraine.
Jun 13, 2024 • 12min
Musk’s Tesla paycheck, the Fed and Giorgia Meloni’s G7
Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, hosts the G7 summit while still reveling in her EU election success. Topics include Elon Musk's $56B pay package approval, the Federal Reserve delaying interest rate cuts, and global news updates like a Disney Resort deal and Argentine protests.
Jun 12, 2024 • 13min
Gaza ceasefire prospects, Hunter Biden, migrant abuses and stunt women
Topics discussed include stalled US ceasefire plan for Gaza, Hunter Biden's legal troubles, UN report on migrant abuses, and challenges faced by female stunt drivers in Hollywood.
