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Two years later: On the frontlines of the Ukraine war
24 februari 2024 · 17 min
As the war in Ukraine moves into a third year, soldiers are weary and Ukrainians struggle with an uncertain future. Join reporters Max Hunder and Charlotte Bruneau as they meet with soldiers on the battlefield and villagers living with war on their doorsteps.
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Moon landing, Nvidia frenzy, ‘The Trump whisperer’ at NATO and Alabama embryo ruling
23 februari 2024 · 13 min
The United States has achieved its first moon landing in half a century with a private spacecraft. AI mania has added a whopping $277 billion to Nvidia’s market value. Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, known as ‘The Trump whisperer’ for his skill in handling the then US president at a NATO summit in 2018, is in pole position to be the next head of the alliance. And in the wake of Alabama’s embryo ruling, a woman in that state tells us she wants to move her three frozen embryos out of the country.
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Nikkei record, Iranian missiles in Russia and Trump at CPAC
22 februari 2024 · 13 min
Japanese stocks have surpassed their 1989 peak. Iran has sent hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia at a critical point in the Ukraine conflict. Donald Trump stars at the annual conference for conservative leaders. And Serbia’s pollution problem is a stumbling block for EU accession. Lees meer
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US Gaza veto, Lockbit hack and Chinese fast fashion
21 februari 2024 · 12 min
The US has again vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The Lockbit cybercrime gang is hacked by a rare international law enforcement operation. Chinese fast fashion giants Shein and Temu are snapping up all the space on cargo planes. Plus, Nikki Haley says she’s staying in the race after Saturday’s primary and Pakistan may soon have a government. Lees meer
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Navalny’s widow, Assange and Spanish brown bears
20 februari 2024 · 11 min
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has vowed to take up the fight against President Vladimir Putin. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is facing a final UK battle to avoid extradition to the U.S. Elon Musk says the first human patient implanted with a Neuralink brain chip can control a computer mouse just by thinking. And Iberian brown bears are venturing into town.
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Uruguay’s cocaine problem
18 februari 2024 · 18 min
Join journalists Lucinda Elliott and Gabriel Stargardter as they speak to host Christopher Walljasper about their journey to trace a surge in cocaine shipments from Uruguay. The small, affluent nation is desperate from help from the U.S., but the DEA has shuttered its offices in the capital, according to sources. And the European countries that receive the majority of the cocaine also have little law enforcement presence.
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Interview: John Kirby on the consequences of Washington's $95 billion security bill fight
17 februari 2024 · 15 min
Host Jonah Green and White House national security spokesperson Rear Admiral John Kirby discuss the $95 billion military aid package that's stuck in Congress and the ramifications for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and US allies. What are the geopolitical consequences if the security bill isn't passed and what can the White House do to protect civilians in Gaza?
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Space nukes, Munich Security Conference and John Kirby on Russia
16 februari 2024 · 13 min
Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are set to dominate the annual Munich Security Conference – along with fears of US political divisions. What nuclear weapons in space would mean for humanity. Plus, we speak to White House national security spokesperson John Kirby.
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Super Bowl parade shooting, Indonesia's election, Europe’s birth rate and young Wegovy users
15 februari 2024 · 12 min
A shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade has left one dead. Indonesia’s defence minister has declared victory in the election. Europe struggles to boost its birth rates. And weight loss drug use is on the rise among young people.
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Mayorkas, judges under threat and Valentine’s spay
14 februari 2024 · 12 min
The House of Representatives has voted to impeach President Biden's top border official. Divisive US politics have led to a leap in threats against judges. Indian security forces fire tear gas to stop protesting farmers from reaching New Delhi. And this Valentine’s Day name an ex, neuter a cat and nix the love. Lees meer
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Ukraine’s Starlink claims, Israel-Lebanon truce proposal, super sneakers and driverless cars
13 februari 2024 · 13 min
Ukraine has said Russian forces are buying Starlink terminals in “Arab countries” for use on the battlefield. France has called for Hezbollah to withdraw 6 miles from the border with Israel as part of a proposal to end hostilities at the Lebanon-Israel frontier. Kelvin Kiptum was targeting marathon history before his death. But the shoe technology now driving the sport means someone else will break the two-hour barrier. Plus, San Francisco’s Waymo arson attack sparks fresh debate over self-driving cars.
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Rafah hostages, Trump’s NATO threat and Super Bowl surprises
12 februari 2024 · 13 min
Israel has freed two hostages from Rafah under the cover of airstrikes which local health officials said killed more than 60 Palestinians. The White House and European allies have slammed Donald Trump for his outburst against NATO. Pakistan is in political limbo after a shock election result. Plus, a nail-biting Super Bowl featuring halftime cameos, Taylor Swift on the pitch and Beyonce announcing a country album.
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Eagle Pass: What it's like to live in an infamous border town
11 februari 2024 · 16 min
Eagle Pass has shared a border with Mexico for generations, but recently it's become the center of a heated political debate over illegal immigration. An influx of migrants, and surge of Texas National Guard troops trying to stop them, has transformed the town. Immigration reporter Ted Hesson recently visited Eagle Pass to speak with residents about what it's like to live there, and what effect this immigration fight is having on them. Lees meer
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An internationalist's guide to America’s spectacle: Super Bowl LVIII, Swift and Vegas
10 februari 2024 · 29 min
Reuters global sports editor Ossian Shine has traveled the earth covering the world’s biggest sporting events: Olympics, World Cups and Grands Prix. Now, he’ll experience America’s biggest spectacle for the first time. Hear from Ossian and our entertainment and sports journalists about what the world should expect from the first Super Bowl in Las Vegas. (Spoiler alert: this podcast does include Taylor Swift discussions.)
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Biden’s memory, Pakistan’s next government and human ashes on the moon
9 februari 2024 · 13 min
President Biden has hit back against a special counsel’s report which described him as a “well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory”. As counting continues after Pakistan’s general election, we look at how the White House views its relationship with the country. Can you send human ashes to the moon? We look at the legal frontiers being tested by privately-funded missions to the moon. Plus, Ukraine replaces its popular army chief, Trump appears headed for victory at the Supreme Court and Super Bowl ticket mania.
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Ukraine aid, Tucker Carlson’s Putin interview and Congo’s M23 rebels
8 februari 2024 · 13 min
Democrats have promised a vote on Thursday on a bill to give military aid to Ukraine after Senate Republicans blocked a border security bill that included the funding. Tucker Carlson has said his interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin will be broadcast on Thursday night. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas’ terms for a ceasefire as “delusional”. Thousands of civilians have been forced to flee in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to an offensive by M23 rebels. Plus, China’s ‘Broker Butcher’ and mobile phone coverage is suspended in Pakistan as voters head to the polls.
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Hamas' counteroffer, GOP border battles, Trump and Prince William's duties
7 februari 2024 · 13 min
Hamas has proposed a ceasefire plan that would halt fighting in Gaza for four-and-a-half months. Donald Trump has moved closer to an unprecedented criminal trial after a federal appeals court rejected his immunity claim. Prince William is expected to help carry out public duties while King Charles is being treated for cancer. Boeing is facing even more regulatory scrutiny after it emerged a door panel that flew off mid-flight appeared to be missing four key bolts. Plus, Haley’s defeat in Nevada and the bitter fight over US border legislation.
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Blinken’s Middle East mission, border deal backlash and Hollywood shrinks
6 februari 2024 · 12 min
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Middle East as part of the US’s push for peace. A bipartisan Senate bill on border security faces a Republican backlash in the House of Representatives. Hollywood is cutting costs as the era of ‘peak TV’ ends. Plus, King Charles is treated for cancer and Nikki Haley requests secret service protection.
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US strikes Iran-backed groups, Dem kingmaker and China targets Australian writer
5 februari 2024 · 13 min
The United States intends to launch further strikes at Iran-backed groups in the Middle East after hitting Tehran-aligned factions in Iraq, Syria and Yemen. We sit down with Democrat kingmaker Jim Clyburn to find out what Biden needs to win. A Beijing court has handed Australian writer Yang Hengjun a suspended death sentence. Plus, Taylor Swift makes Grammy history.
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The ‘dirty’ debate over mining for clean energy in America
4 februari 2024 · 22 min
Ernest Scheyder, Reuters senior correspondent and author of the new book THE WAR BELOW, joins the podcast to examine the many challenges that lie ahead for mining for clean energy in the US. Environmental risks, policy differences, national security concerns and backlash from communities where minerals are located are shaping the debate over America’s reliance on new types of power.
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North Korea’s fake eyelashes
3 februari 2024 · 10 min
For sanctions-strapped North Korea, sales of fake eyelashes – marketed in beauty stores around the world as “made in China” – are a vital source of foreign currency. Listen to a special episode of Reuters World News to hear how North Korean eyelashes make their way to the West. Hear about the workers who make the product and the town in China that bills itself as the ‘eyelash capital of the world’. Lees meer
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Biden and Israeli settlers, Iran tensions and Trump’s Georgia prosecutor
2 februari 2024 · 13 min
President Biden has imposed sanctions on Israeli settlers accused of violent attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank. Iran tries to avoid a regional conflict as the US weighs a response to Sunday's drone attack. The scandal surrounding the Georgia prosecutor overseeing the election interference case against Donald Trump. Plus, a ban on XL Bully dogs takes effect in parts of the UK and why Apple disappointed investors.
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TikTok music fight, Fed caution and Trump’s inner circle
1 februari 2024 · 12 min
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has pushed back on the timing of a rate cut. European Union leaders have unanimously agreed to extend 50 billion euros in aid to Ukraine, overcoming weeks of resistance from Hungary. We go inside Donald Trump’s inner circle to find out how smoothly things are going, compared with four years ago. Plus, Universal’s fight with TikTok over music rights leaves the platform short of tunes.
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Israel’s hospital raid, Imran Khan’s jail time, the Fed and Northern Ireland
31 januari 2024 · 12 min
Israeli commandos disguised as medical workers and Muslim women have raided a hospital in the occupied West Bank, killing three Palestinian militants. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s jail sentences pile up ahead of next week’s general election in Pakistan. Northern Ireland’s power-sharing government is expected to resume after two years with an Irish Nationalist at the helm. Plus, Hamas considers ceasefire deal and the Fed’s first meeting of the year.
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UN agency accusations, China fentanyl talks and Russian doping
30 januari 2024 · 12 min
The future of the UN agency for Palestinians is in doubt after an Israeli intelligence dossier alleged some staff took part in abductions and killings during the October 7 raid. US and Chinese officials meet to try and stop the flow of fentanyl. The teenage Russian ice skater banned for doping. Plus, Elon Musk’s Neuralink implants first brain chip in a human and Hong Kong’s leader seeks new security laws.
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US deaths in Jordan, Evergrande’s liquidation and West Africa's crumbling unity
29 januari 2024 · 12 min
The killing of three U.S. soldiers by Iran-backed militants is piling pressure on President Biden to deal a blow directly against Iran. A Hong Kong court has ordered the liquidation of property giant China Evergrande Group. Plus, three military-run states say they are leaving a regional bloc in West Africa that had been pressuring them to return to democratic rule.
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Inside Israeli politics
27 januari 2024 · 24 min
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, hear from our correspondents about the view of the war from inside Israel. And how that's affecting politics and the rule of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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China's Iran pressure, French farmers protest and ‘Pokemon with guns’
26 januari 2024 · 12 min
Chinese officials have asked their Iranian counterparts to help rein in attacks on ships in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthis. Alabama carries out America’s first nitrogen gas execution. Protesting French farmers edge closer to Paris as the far right seeks to capitalise on the demonstrations. Plus, ‘Pokemon with guns’ – a controversial new video game goes viral.
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Russian plane, Trump’s VP, butter chicken and transatlantic tea spat
25 januari 2024 · 13 min
Russia has accused Ukraine of shooting down a military transport plane carrying Ukrainian soldiers to a prisoner exchange. Ukraine has not directly confirmed it shot down the plane, nor that Ukrainian prisoners were on board. The names being discussed for Donald Trump’s VP pick. Plus, who invented butter chicken?
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Trump’s win, Putin’s rival, Netflix wrestling and Dior bag scandal
24 januari 2024 · 12 min
Donald Trump has cruised to victory in New Hampshire. In Russia, an anti-war candidate is trying to harness a protest vote against President Vladimir Putin. Netflix’s deal for World Wrestling Entertainment's Raw. Plus, a Dior bag scandal in South Korea.
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Israel death toll, New Hampshire, malaria vaccine and Costa Rican crime
23 januari 2024 · 12 min
Israel has said 24 soldiers were killed in Gaza – their deadliest day of the ground invasion. Voting has begun in New Hampshire in what could be Nikki Haley’s last chance to surprise Donald Trump. Cameroon has started the world’s first routine malaria vaccine rollout. Plus, how Costa Rica is cracking down on crime.
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DeSantis out, Indian temple, Ukraine’s reconstruction and Karl Marx’s cemetery
22 januari 2024 · 13 min
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ended his fading presidential campaign and endorsed Donald Trump just two days before the New Hampshire primary. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has opened a major Hindu temple in northern India, marking a milestone for Hindu nationalists and Modi’s campaign for re-election. Ukraine considers when to spend money on reconstruction. Plus, solving a grave problem in a London cemetery.
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What to know ahead of the New Hampshire primary
21 januari 2024 · 20 min
Trump and Haley are sharpening their attacks as the New Hampshire primary approaches. But after Trump's big win in Iowa, is it all over? Or might the Granite State throw him a curve ball? Political correspondents James Oliphant, Gram Slattery and Jarrett Renshaw join the podcast to preview Tuesday's primary, unpack Trump's strategy of campaigning from his court appearances and speak with Biden's sole Democratic challenger.
*This podcast was updated after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced he was dropping out of the Republican presidential primary. A reference to DeSantis being in the race has been removed.
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Following the migrants being bused from Texas to Democrat-led cities
20 januari 2024 · 12 min
Texas' Republican Governor Greg Abbott has said he wants to “bring the border” to Democratic-led cities by offering migrants free bus rides north. The sudden influx of 100,000 asylum seekers has strained social services in these cities, which has put more pressure on President Joe Biden. But what is it like for those who take the trip? Our reporter Kristina Cooke spoke to over a dozen migrants about their journey and kept in touch with them as they tried to make a home in the U.S..
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China’s Red Sea headache, Yemen's social media 'pirate' and US third parties
19 januari 2024 · 13 min
Red Sea shipping attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia are putting China's exporters under pressure. A self-proclaimed Yemeni pirate has taken social media by storm. Why Democrats are worried about third parties. Plus, Congress clears a stopgap spending bill to avert a government shutdown.
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Pakistan’s Iran strikes, German far-right and Texas border fight
18 januari 2024 · 13 min
Pakistan has conducted strikes inside Iran targeting separatist Baloch militants, two days after Tehran said it had attacked the bases of another group within Pakistani territory. Germans protest the far-right AfD after a report that two senior party members discussed plans for the mass deportation of citizens of foreign origin. Plus, Texas’ showdown with the federal government over border enforcement.
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US Houthi escalation, China’s shrinking population and Milei’s shock therapy in Davos
17 januari 2024 · 13 min
The United States is entering a new phase in its attacks against the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen. China’s population has fallen for a second year after it recorded a record low birth rate. Argentina’s self-styled ‘anarcho-capitalist’ leader Javier Milei addresses the World Economic Forum at Davos. Plus, the Republican race moves to New Hampshire and a "subtle" ambulance approach for Defense Secretary Austin.
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Trump’s Iowa domination, Iran strikes, China’s charm offensive and Polish politics
16 januari 2024 · 13 min
Donald Trump has secured a resounding win in the first 2024 Republican presidential contest in Iowa. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have launched attacks in Iraq and Syria as concerns grow over the Gaza conflict escalating. China is sending its most significant delegation to Davos since 2017, as it looks to woo the global elite. A Polish court has blocked the dismissal of a top prosecutor by the new government. Plus, Succession and The Bear win big at the Emmys.
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China’s sway in Israel and Ukraine, Taiwan results and Iowa caucus
15 januari 2024 · 13 min
China has called for authoritative peace talks between Israel and Hamas – and Ukraine is also hoping for their involvement to end conflict with Russia. Washington faces its own balancing act with China after Taiwan's elections. Plus, it’s a cold caucus day in Iowa.
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Iowa 2024: Trump versus the rest
14 januari 2024 · 27 min
We travel to cold, snowy Iowa, where Donald Trump dominates the polls, while his Republican rivals for the White House have been making their case for why they should be the GOP pick. Our host, Iowa native Christopher Walljasper, talks to voters on what's driving their decisions and Reuters political correspondents on why this caucus is unlike decisions of the past.
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Davos 2024: A primer on the global elite gathering
13 januari 2024 · 14 min
The 54th World Economic Forum occurs against a complicated geopolitical and economic backdrop. As world leaders, CEOs, bankers and billionaires meet in Davos to try and solve the world's problems, rising inequality and instability have eroded global trust in the institutions they represent. Join host Kim Vinnell and Global Breaking News Editor Leela de Kretser in a discussion about what to expect at this year's event.
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US Houthi strikes, Iran’s tanker seizure, Britain’s Post Office and the Emmys
12 januari 2024 · 12 min
The US and Britain have launched strikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets in Yemen. Iran says it has seized a tanker in retaliation for the confiscation last year of the same vessel by the US. A TV drama exposes one of Britain's biggest miscarriages of justice – at the Post Office. The Emmys are back – the same night as the Iowa caucuses. Plus, all the gadgets at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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*This episode was updated. A headline about Donald Trump tangling with the judge in his civil fraud trial was removed due to it incorrectly referring to New York Attorney General Letitia James as the US attorney general.
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Israel in court, UN helicopter capture and Ukraine’s missing orphans
11 januari 2024 · 13 min
The International Court of Justice is set to hear a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in the Gaza war. Al Shabaab militants have captured a United Nations helicopter when it made an emergency landing in an area controlled by the Islamist group. And in Ukraine, authorities continue to investigate the alleged deportation of dozens of orphans from the formerly occupied southern city of Kherson.
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Iraq PM on US exit, Trump back on Fox, Ecuador violence and eating disorders at the Olympics
10 januari 2024 · 13 min
The Iraqi prime minister tells Reuters why he is calling for the U.S. military to withdraw. A TV station is stormed by an armed gang as violence escalates in Ecuador. Donald Trump appears live on Fox News for a townhall ahead of the Iowa caucuses – what is his relationship with the network like now? Athletes raise concerns about eating disorders in climbing and call for action ahead of this year’s Olympics. Plus, Lloyd Austin’s health and Bitcoin’s false alarm.
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Israel in Syria, Biden’s Austin problem and the price hit from Red Sea attacks
9 januari 2024 · 13 min
Israel is unleashing deadlier, more frequent, air raids against Iran-linked targets in Syria. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s failure to disclose his hospitalizations is creating a political headache for Joe Biden. Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea is likely to push up prices for consumers. Plus, with less than a week to go before the first primary of the 2024 presidential race, the top three Republican contenders are intensifying attacks on one another.
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Grounded Boeings, Congress spending, US in Iraq and Oppenheimer triumphs
8 januari 2024 · 13 min
Boeing is under pressure after a plug door blew off a plane mid-flight. Congressional leaders have reached agreement on overall spending levels – but Black Americans fear any cuts would disproportionately affect them. Plus, Iraq wants to remove the U.S.-led international military coalition from the country and Oppenheimer wins five Golden Globes.
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What you need to know about the Taiwan election
6 januari 2024 · 24 min
Taiwan’s voters head to the polls in a hotly contested election. In this special episode of Reuters World News, we look at why China's shadow looms large over the vote and how the election poses challenges for the United States, regardless of the outcome.
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Israel’s Phase IV, Golden Globes, a new Danish queen and a darts king
5 januari 2024 · 13 min
Israel announced a more targeted approach in hunting down Hamas fighters in Gaza and set out plans for what happens after the war. Denmark's Queen Margrethe II begins process of handing over the throne to her son Crown Prince Frederik and his Australian wife Mary. Hollywood prepares for Sunday's Golden Globes, the first big party in Tinseltown since the contentious labor disputes. Plus, the teenage sensation that has taken the world of darts by storm.
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Iran attack, Harvard racism allegations, GOP at border and Pistorius release
4 januari 2024 · 13 min
Iran has blamed unspecified “terrorists” for two explosions that have killed nearly 100 people at a ceremony to commemorate a former commander. Claudine Gay’s resignation as Harvard president is being described as a political win for Republicans. House speaker Mike Johnson has said the U.S. has reached "a breaking point" with illegal immigration, after a visit to the Mexico border. Plus, Oscar Pistorius is set to be released on parole and Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners of war.
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Hamas killing, Japan runway crash, Biden unplugged and clandestine cats
3 januari 2024 · 12 min
The killing of a senior Hamas leader in an Israeli drone strike in Beirut has raised the potential risk of the war in Gaza spreading. Japan begins twin probes into a rare runway collision in Tokyo. Harvard’s president resigns. Plus, how Joe Biden’s candor could impact his campaign and the Singapore residents who have been keeping a feline secret.
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