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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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Feb 14, 2024 • 12min
Mayorkas, judges under threat and Valentine’s spay
The impeachment of President Biden's top border official, the increase in threats against judges, Indian security forces firing tear gas at protesting farmers, and a Valentine's Day campaign to control feral cat overpopulation.
Feb 13, 2024 • 13min
Ukraine’s Starlink claims, Israel-Lebanon truce proposal, super sneakers and driverless cars
Ukraine claims Russian forces buy Starlink terminals; France proposes Hezbollah withdrawal from Israel border; shoe technology in marathons; debate over self-driving cars sparked by Waymo arson attack.
Feb 12, 2024 • 13min
Rafah hostages, Trump’s NATO threat and Super Bowl surprises
Israel frees hostages during airstrikes in Gaza, causing casualties. Trump criticized for NATO outburst. Pakistan in political limbo after unexpected election outcome. Super Bowl features halftime cameos, Taylor Swift, and Beyonce's announcement of a country album.
Feb 11, 2024 • 16min
Eagle Pass: What it's like to live in an infamous border town
Explore the impact of illegal immigration on the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, including protests, disrupted cross-border relations, and economic effects on local businesses. Learn about the logistical challenges of migrant crossings and the close relationship between Eagle Pass and Mexico. Hear from residents and a young mother advocating for aid to migrants.
Feb 10, 2024 • 29min
An internationalist's guide to America’s spectacle: Super Bowl LVIII, Swift and Vegas
Sports editor Ossian Shine discusses the first Super Bowl in Las Vegas and the relationship between the NFL and the gaming industry. The podcast also debunks a conspiracy theory about Taylor Swift and explores comparisons between Mahomes and Brady. Lastly, it highlights the approach to covering the Super Bowl and the unique experience of Las Vegas as a host city.

Feb 9, 2024 • 13min
Biden’s memory, Pakistan’s next government and human ashes on the moon
President Biden responds to special counsel's report on his memory. White House views on Pakistan's election. Legal frontiers of privately-funded missions to the moon. Ukraine replaces army chief. Trump's potential victory at Supreme Court. Super Bowl ticket mania.
Feb 8, 2024 • 13min
Ukraine aid, Tucker Carlson’s Putin interview and Congo’s M23 rebels
Topics include Ukraine aid, Tucker Carlson's Putin interview, Congo's M23 rebels, Hamas's ceasefire terms, Chinese 'Broker Butcher', mobile phone coverage suspension in Pakistan for elections
Feb 7, 2024 • 13min
Hamas' counteroffer, GOP border battles, Trump and Prince William's duties
Hamas proposes ceasefire plan for Gaza; Trump faces criminal trial after immunity claim rejected; Prince William to step up while King Charles treated for cancer; Boeing under scrutiny after missing bolts in door panel mid-flight.
Feb 6, 2024 • 12min
Blinken’s Middle East mission, border deal backlash and Hollywood shrinks
Antony Blinken's Middle East tour, border deal backlash, Hollywood cost-cutting, King Charles's cancer treatment, and Nikki Haley's secret service protection request.
Feb 5, 2024 • 13min
US strikes Iran-backed groups, Dem kingmaker and China targets Australian writer
Jim Clyburn, a Democrat kingmaker, discusses Biden's needs to win. US intends to strike Iran-backed groups. Australian writer Yang Hengjun gets a suspended death sentence. Taylor Swift makes Grammy history.


