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Troops on the frontline of Ukraine's counteroffensive say they’re facing tougher and bloodier resistance than they expected. Former Mossad agents are joining protests against Israel’s legal reforms. Plus, a pardon for Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar and how the antics of a bear in a China zoo have gone viral.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

West African countries have imposed sanctions and threatened force against Niger’s military junta. US President Biden has made normalizing ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia a policy priority - but a top Israeli lawmaker says it’s not imminent. Lebanon's veteran central bank chief leaves his post with his legacy in shreds and the country’s financial system in collapse.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This year's World Cup in New Zealand and Australia is the setting for a new generation of women at the top of their game. But issues remain. As the women's game grows, so does the risk of injury. In today’s special episode, we look at the disparities in pay and resources between genders, and how what TV networks are willing to pay doesn’t always match up. Plus the big money in men's soccer is coming from a new direction - Saudi Arabia. But what does that mean for the women's game?Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Photographs of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin appear to show him in St. Petersburg on the sidelines of Putin's summit with African leaders. Niger's turmoil prompts fear in the West of Niger drifting away. Scientists say July will be the hottest month - and we speak to the UN's new chief climate scientist about what can be done. Plus a photographer dealing with deadly wildfires.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Reuters report finds Tesla overstated the distance its cars could drive. The Wagner mercenary group and food supplies top the agenda as African leaders meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and Joe Biden try to find common ground at the White House. Plus, a coup in Niger and the the world mourns Sinead O’Connor.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fed is set to raise rates again but people are still splashing the cash. Just ask Taylor Swift fans. North Korea rolls out the red carpet for Russia and China. Plus, striking Bryan Cranston sends Hollywood bosses a message as the United States’ summer of strikes rolls on.*This episode was updated after the Dutch coastguard said the cause of a fire on a cargo ship was unknown. Earlier, a coastguard spokesman said the blaze began near an electric car.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Major E” served in Israel’s army for 13 years – but today he’s one of the reservists on strike to protest the judicial reforms ripping the country apart. A fugitive separatist leader could determine whether or not Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez holds on to power. Plus, the risks for Elon Musk’s ‘X’ and inside the delicate negotiations over the missing US soldier.*This podcast was corrected. An earlier version incorrectly referred to the Junts party as the organizers of the banned Catalonia independence referendum in 2017. It was organized by PDeCAT, another pro-independence party at the time led by Carles Puigdemont.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia has blamed Ukraine for a “terrorist” attack after two drones hit buildings in central Moscow. 19,000 people have been moved to safety on the Greek islands of Rhodes after massive wildfires threatened tourist resorts and local homes. Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been discharged from hospital ahead of a vote in a controversial judicial overhaul sought by his religious-nationalist coalition. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This special episode delves into the world of adventure tourism. Migrants and thrill seekers meet in Panama’s Darien Gap. A social media influencer is caught in Sudan’s military conflict and Iraq looks to highlight ancient Babylonian wonders to rebrand as a tourism destination after years of violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spain heads to the polls in a tight contest which could bring unconventional coalitions. No surprises are expected inCambodia’s election – but poll-watchers have an eye on strongman Hun Sen’s son's political debut. Team USA kicks off its World Cup soccer mission in rugby-mad New Zealand. And Barbie and the atomic bomb join forces to save the summer box office.Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices.You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices