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Nvidia’s value hits $4trn; South Korea’s ex-president re-arrested, and more

Nvidia became the first company to reach a market capitalisation of more than $4trn.

3m 50s

Jul 1

Trump’s budget vote-a-rama; America to lift Syria sanctions, and more

As debate time ended for Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”, the president’s tax-cutting package moved to a special session known as vote-a-rama.

3m 48s

Jun 30

Russia’s massive air attack on Ukraine; Senate advances Trump’s budget bill, and more

The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said that Iran could start producing enriched uranium again “in a matter of months”.

3m 6s

Aug 2024

01/08/2024 Russia and the West take part in biggest prisoner exchange since Cold War

Russia released 16 prisoners while 8 Russians held in jail in Europe were returned

31m 1s

Aug 2024

Behind the Historic US-Russia Prisoner Exchange

24 prisoners have been released in the largest prisoner exchange between the US and Russia since the Cold War. Among those freed are two wrongfully detained American citizens, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, and former US marine Paul Whelan, in exchange for Russian ... Show More

1 h

Jan 2025

Israeli security cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal

Some Israeli ministers have threatened to resign over the agreement. Also: Imran Khan is sentenced to a further 14 years in prison. And a Russian court jails Alexei Navalny's three lawyers.

28m 55s

Aug 2024

Russia and West agree prisoner swap

The US says journalist Evan Gershkovich part of prisoner exchange agreed with Russia. Germany and three other European countries included in deal. Also: funeral for Hamas leader killed in Iran.

28m 23s

Aug 2024

The story behind a landmark prisoner swap

Today, we hear about the secret negotiations that led to an extraordinary prisoner swap on Thursday. Among the freed: Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, other Americans, Russian dissidents – and a convicted assassin. Read more: On Thursday, the biggest exchange of pr ... Show More

31m 32s

Feb 2023

The World View - A changing Belarus factor Russia’s key ally in the war in Ukraine

A Turkish crackdown on reporters 3 weeks after the earthquakes. El Salvador’s amazing prison the 1st gangsters have been sent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5m 30s

May 24

Ukraine accuses Russia of torturing Ukrainian prisoners of war

Ukraine says almost all prisoners released by Russia in the latest exchange were beaten, isolated and brainwashed. Also: an Iranian film shot in secret wins the top prize in Cannes, and the Viagra of the Himalayas.

33m 14s

Aug 2024

Ukraine: President Zelensky pleads for help after massive wave of Russian strikes

The president says Russia targeted his country with some two hundred missiles and drones. Also: dozens killed in multiple attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan, and England's first overseas manager, Sven-Göran Eriksson dies aged 76.

30m 57s

May 27

Another Deadly Night in Ukraine

Tensions surge after President Trump's comments about Russia's leader going "absolutely crazy." Is Vladimir Putin sending a message? Plus, the Senate gears up to take on the president's agenda. But how are the proposed Medicaid cuts going over with their constituents back home? A ... Show More

48m 55s

Modi in Ukraine; Powell signals rate cut...