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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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Nov 17, 2023 • 12min
Israel’s tunnel video, hockey death arrest and how an Indian startup hacked the world
Israel claims to have found a tunnel and weapons allegedly belonging to Hamas at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital, while Hamas denies using the hospital as a base. A deep dive into the transformation of Indian cyber company Appen from cybersecurity training to cyber espionage. Discussing the arrest and investigation surrounding the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson and the implications of criminal charges in sports.

Nov 16, 2023 • 12min
Biden and Xi talk, cheap turkey, hostage negotiations and Myanmar's rebels
Joe Biden and Xi Jinping discuss progress in face-to-face talks. Qatari mediators aim to broker a hostage deal. Rebels pose a threat to Myanmar's junta. The UK's asylum plans face uncertainty. The cost of Thanksgiving meal is explored.

Nov 15, 2023 • 12min
A doctor's view inside Al Shifa, Iran's proxy scramble and Starship's relaunch
A surgeon inside Al Shifa explains Israeli soldiers entering the hospital after a gun battle. Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' and its impact on strategy and regional dynamics discussed. Concerns over escalating attacks by Iranian-backed militias. Goldman Sachs' potential big bonuses for top traders. SpaceX's Starship relaunch and its implications for NASA and business endeavors.
Nov 14, 2023 • 13min
Israel's front with Lebanon, speaker's shutdown bill and Europe's teen migrants
Lebanon-Israel border tensions escalate, raising fears of a wider war. US House speaker's effort to avoid shutdown with a two-step bill. Migrant children treated like adults as record numbers arrive in Canary Islands. Iceland’s volcano sparks mass evacuation. Italian town falls in love with a roaming lion.
Nov 13, 2023 • 12min
Pleas for Gaza newborns, David Cameron's return and tiny Tuvalu's big deal
Gaza's hospital crisis, Pope Francis dismisses US bishop, Tuvalu's agreement with Australia, and global news including Japan's security efforts and protests in Paris.
Nov 12, 2023 • 12min
Biden meets Xi in San Francisco
Presidents Biden and Xi Jinping are meeting in San Francisco to ease tensions between the US and China. Topics include Israel-Gaza conflict, Ukraine crisis, and China's support for Russia. The US-China relationship is strained, with lack of communication and personal uncertainties. The economic competition between the two countries is also discussed, focusing on supply chain decoupling and unfair trade moves. In addition, President Xi's visit to San Francisco faces protests, posing challenges for both governments.
Nov 10, 2023 • 12min
Worker injuries at SpaceX soar in Elon Musk's rush to Mars
Reporter Marisa Taylor discusses the more than 600 injuries of SpaceX workers since 2014, attributing it to Elon Musk's rush to colonize Mars. The podcast explores a lax safety culture, failure to report injury data, fines imposed on SpaceX, and the company's attitude towards worker safety.

Nov 10, 2023 • 13min
US forces under fire, Iran's warning and Biden polling
US forces in the Middle East face attacks as Iran warns of an escalation in the Gaza conflict. A defective drone in Iraq may have prevented deeper US involvement. Concerns arise about Biden's popularity and Iraq's challenges. The podcast also covers news updates including Catalonia amnesty, shooting incident in Madrid, Senator Manchin's decision, hostage release in Colombia, stock market impact, and geopolitical tensions. The impact of world events on daily life, such as funding for Ukraine and Taliban's restrictions on women's cricket, is discussed.
Nov 9, 2023 • 12min
Israel's tactics, Zelenskiy's dogs and champagne in Hollywood
The podcast discusses Israel's military tactics and the UN Secretary-General's criticism. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy expresses his belief that dogs should rule the world. The podcast also covers the state of the economy and the ongoing street battles in Gaza City. It concludes with the end of a strike in Hollywood and the security threats faced by actors.
Nov 8, 2023 • 13min
Gaza and the UN, Democrat wins, electric Ram trucks and Parkinson's hope
The podcast discusses the UN's call for a ceasefire in Gaza, Democrat wins in US elections, Ram trucks phasing out v8 engines, and a life-changing operation for Parkinson's patients.


