Iran attack, Harvard racism allegations, GOP at border and Pistorius release
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...
4 Jan 202412min
Hamas killing, Japan runway crash, Biden unplugged and clandestine cats
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. Ha...
3 Jan 202412min
SKorea stabbing, Japan quake, Israel’s Supreme Court and Chinese defense
South Korea’s opposition chief is stabbed in the neck in the southern city of Busan. Rescuers struggle to reach isolated areas hit by a deadly earthquake in Japan. Israel’s Supreme Court has struck do...
2 Jan 202411min
2024 elections around the world: Democracy on the line
It's been called the biggest year for democracy since democracy began. More than a third of the world's population go to the polls in 2024 to elect leaders, including Taiwan, Russia, India and the Uni...
30 Dec 202323min
Second Trump ban, Bitcoin's outlook and New Year, new cocktails
Maine disqualifies Donald Trump from the state ballot in next year’s presidential primary. Russia launches a huge wave of air strikes across Ukraine. Bitcoin's bounce-back and what comes next. Our pho...
29 Dec 202312min
Trump’s revenge, Russia’s party problem and Ukraine’s battle fatigue
A court victory for Donald Trump and what his "revenge" might include if he wins the White House a second time. A rapper is jailed and celebrities lose sponsorship deals after a semi-naked party that ...
28 Dec 202312min
Gaza war warning, toxic cough syrup and Ireland's immigration issues
Israel's war on Hamas will last months, Israel's military chief has said. How hundreds of children were poisoned by toxic cough syrup . Immigration becomes a key issue in Irish politics, as residents ...
27 Dec 202312min
Ready for rate cuts? The gap between the Fed and Europe
A gap has opened up between the Federal Reserve and major central banks in Europe over interest rates. After two years of hikes, the Fed is ready to start talking about rate cuts. The European Central...
23 Dec 202321min
