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    Daily Fix | Friday, Apr 29 | And That's A Wrap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 5:59


    The insurrection at the Capitol, the coup in Myanmar, a global pandemic, the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, the conviction of Derek Chauvin, the death of Prince Philip, and of course, Russia's invasion of Ukraine. These are just some of the historic moments we have witnessed in the 18 months since NewsFix began. It has been the greatest privilege to summarise the news to all of you, but after more than 400 editions - that's a wrap!

    Daily Fix | Thursday, Apr 28 | Porn in Parliament?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 5:27


    A British MP is said to be under investigation for allegedly watching porn in the House of Commons. According to Caroline Lucas, 56 MPs - out of 650 - are currently under investigation by parliamentary authorities for sexual misconduct.

    Daily Fix | Wednesday, Apr 27 | No Roubles, No Gas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 5:28


    Russia cuts its gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria, one of Britain's most prominent DJs faces multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, and Amber Heard is described in court as having "histrionic personality disorder".

    Daily Fix | Tuesday, Apr 26 | Tweet Tweet

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 4:18


    We're talking numbers today - $44 billion purchase, 217 million users, 119 years and three important meetings...

    Daily Fix | Monday, Apr 25 | Macron, not Marine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 6:45


    Emmanuel Macron has won five more years in office, Piers Morgan premieres on a new network, and Elon Musk has - once again - got everyone tweeting.

    Daily Fix: Friday, Apr 22 | A Formal Suspect

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 4:27


    Madeleine McCann is dominating a lot of the headlines today, as a man in Germany is declared a formal suspect in the case less than two weeks ahead of the 15th anniversary of her disappearance.

    Daily Fix | Thursday, Apr 21 | Double Fault?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 5:32


    There's a lot going on - Wimbledon has banned Russian players, A$AP Rocky has been arrested, a man has died following an assault in Sligo, and more than five million people have now fled Ukraine.

    Daily Fix | Wednesday, Apr 20 | Contentious Court Cases

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 5:58


    Johnny Depp testifies and says he has never struck a woman in his life. Meanwhile, the Kardashians defend themselves in court against Blac Chyna, Prince Harry says he's protecting the queen, and Netflix admits to tough times.

    Daily Fix | Tuesday, Apr 19 | A Holy Trifecta

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 6:29


    It was a 'holy trifecta' over the weekend, with Ramadan, Easter and Passover all coinciding. During this time, violent protests were sparked by the burning of the Quran in Sweden, and at least 152 Palestinians were "wounded by Israeli police" inside the Al Aqsa compound in Jerusalem.

    Daily Fix | Thursday, Apr 14 | Coveney in Kyiv

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 4:55


    Coveney is in Kyiv, illegal migrants will be sent to Rwanda, Sligo murders spark outrage and Cuba Gooding Jr pleads guilty to avoid jail time.

    Daily Fix | Tuesday, Apr 12 | A Callous Escalation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 5:37


    Accusations of chemical weapons use in Ukraine, evidence of a violent robbery in Ashley Cole's home, and a conviction of sexually assaulting a teenage boy for a British MP.  

    Daily Fix | Monday, Apr 11| Macron vs Marine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 5:44


    France prepares to go to the polls, Pakistan awaits a new prime minister, Elon Musk says thanks but no thanks, and America now provides gender neutral passports.

    Daily Fix | Friday, Apr 8 | Judge Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 5:03


    Highly consequential votes seem to be happening everywhere - a confirmation for Judge Jackson, a suspension for Russia, a predicted lack of confidence for Imran Khan, and a battle for re-election for Macron.

    Daily Fix | Thursday, Apr 7 | Russian Ramifications

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 6:23


    Putin's daughters are sanctioned, Burkina Faso's former president is sentenced, Israel's coalition is fractured, and harassment of women getting abortions in Spain is banned.

    Daily Fix | Wednesday, Apr 6 | ”Mortally Wounded”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 4:43


    Zelensky makes some uncomfortable points to the UN Security Council, the British government cancels an LGBTQ+ conference amid backlash, and a Jimmy Savile documentary reveals the depth of his friendship with Prince Charles.

    Daily Fix | Tuesday, Mar 5 | Massacre in Bucha

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 6:01


    President Zelensky describes what happened in Bucha as 'genocide', with Biden saying Putin should be tried for war crimes. Meanwhile, the Taliban bans opium in Afghanistan, San Marino becomes the first in the world to have a gay head of state, and Britney Spears is writing a memoir...

    Daily Fix | Monday, Apr 4 | Royal Reckonings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 6:27


    One prince no longer wants his title, while another desperately clings on to his. Meanwhile, Zelensky accuses Russia of genocide, Sri Lanka's Cabinet resigns amid a state of emergency, and a British MP is hospitalised following reports of sexual harassment and cocaine use.

    Daily Fix | Friday, Apr 1 | U-turn, then turn again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 4:57


    A double u-turn on conversion therapy in the UK, a likely vote of no confidence in Pakistan, and a consequential election in Hungary.

    Daily Fix | Thursday, Mar 31 | (T)rouble Ahead?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 5:45


    A stand-off over payments for Russian energy, a devastating diagnosis for Bruce Willis, and the first public reactions from Chris Rock.

    Daily Fix | Wednesday, Mar 30 | 'Let's See'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 6:10


    A Russian commitment met with skepticism, a prince back in a prominent position, and a closely-watched rape trial in Ireland. We're keeping an eye on it all.

    Daily Fix| Tuesday, Mar 29 | Poisoned?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 5:03


    Conflicting reports over whether or not Roman Abramovich might have been poisoned, a thanksgiving service for Prince Philip, a possible fine for Boris Johnson's circle, and a public apology for Chris Rock.

    Daily Fix| Monday, Mar 28 | A Slap in the Face

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 5:27


    A slap in the face at the Oscars and an unfortunate gaffe by the president, two moments of live television that have sparked huge debate and division.

    Daily Fix | Friday, Mar 25 | Next Stop, Poland

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 5:10


    President Biden heads to Poland to show support and continue his condemnation of Russia. Meanwhile, Donald Trump sues Hillary Clinton and other Democrats for "tying his campaign to Russia".

    Daily Fix | Thursday, Mar 24 | One Month Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 5:43


    A month of war in Ukraine, seven months of no school in Afghanistan, and centuries worth of sorrow in Barbados.

    Daily Fix | Wednesday,March 23 | Biden Heading to Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 7:00


    A presidential visit to Europe, a potential royal reckoning in Jamaica, and a shock retirement in tennis.

    Daily Fix | Wednesday,March 23 | Biden Heading to Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 7:00


    A presidential visit to Europe, a potential royal reckoning in Jamaica, and a shock retirement in tennis.

    Daily Fix | 'Survived Hitler, Murdered by Putin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 7:02


    Ukraine's Foreign Minister doesn't hold back, nor does Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. Who is taking a step back? Well, I guess you could say Prince William and Kylie Jenner.

    Daily Fix | Monday, Mar 21 | Surrender Rejected

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 5:12


    All eyes on Mariupol, a moving report on a 12-year-old's move to Ireland, and a distasteful comparison to Brexit.

    Daily Fix | Friday, Mar 18 | He's Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 5:16


    Arnold Schwarzenegger is raising questions, President Putin is pushing demands, and Trevor Noah is weighing in.

    Daily Fix | Thursday, Mar 17 | Home, At Last

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 4:24


    This Paddy's Day we have lots of important news for you - the taoiseach is isolating, Jussie Smollett is out of jail, Citigroup is stepping up, while Nazanin is finally home.

    Daily Fix | Wednesday, Mar 16 | Addressing Congress

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 6:13


    There's a lot to keep an eye on - President Zelensky addressing Congress, Nazanin-Zaghari Ratcliffe potentially getting home, and Idaho following Texas in passing a ban on abortion after six weeks.

    Daily Fix | Tuesday, Mar 15 | Don't Believe the Propaganda

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 5:28


    The bravery of two women has been applauded - firstly, a Russian woman denouncing Russia's invasion of Ukraine on live tv. Secondly, actor Evan Rachel Wood, for speaking about her allegations of rape and abuse against singer Marilyn Manson.

    Daily Fix | Monday, Mar 14 | Rome Wasn't Built in a Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 5:59


    As talks resume, tensions escalate, and energy prices continue to soar, top Chinese and US officials are set to meet in Rome. As always, we keep a close eye.

    Daily Fix | Friday, Mar 11 | No Breakthrough

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 5:58


    No breakthrough in talks in Turkey, no backing down for Jussie Smollett, no Facebook ban on calls for violence against Russian soldiers in Ukraine, and no ban on same-sex marriage in Chile.

    Daily Fix | Thursday, Mar 10 | Two Weeks In

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 4:39


    Two weeks on from the beginning of the invasion, Ukraine and Russia's Foreign Ministers will meet in Turkey for talks. Meanwhile, Guatemala is set to introduce the "harshest" of punishments for abortion, and a ban on same-sex marriage.

    Daily Fix | Tuesday, Mar 8 | Not Hiding

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 5:27


    Zelensky's not hiding, Putin's not backing down, Dizzee Rascal's not happy, and Piers Morgan is not sorry.

    Daily Fix| Monday, Mar 7 | Civilian Casualties

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 5:43


    A shocking pro-war display, an extraordinary video of childhood innocence, and some shattering photographs - the war in Ukraine continues, as do the expressions of horror at what is unfolding.

    Daily Fix | Friday, March 4 | Is the worst yet to come?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 5:27


    Ukraine continues to dominate coverage, but a re-election bid in France, a significant societal shift in Scotland, and a controversial knighthood in the UK has also got people talking.

    Daily Fix | Thursday, Mar 3 | More Than A Million

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 4:54


    This day last week we all woke up to the news that after months of concerns speculation, Russia had launched its invasion of Ukraine. This morning, we woke up to the news that more than a million people have now fled the country.

    Daily Fix| Wednesday, Mar 2 | When Life Imitates Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 6:04


    An extraordinary video went viral yesterday. On the same day President Zelensky got a standing ovation in the European Parliament, an old clip of him as an actor playing the role of president resurfaced. In it, he gets a call from Angela Merkel - with EU membership being what he wants most.

    Daily Fix | Tuesday, Mar 1 | We want to be with EU

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 6:01


    A large Russian convoy heads in the direction of the capital, Ukraine applies for EU membership, and Biden prepares for his first State of the Union address.

    Daily Fix | Monday, Feb 28 | Time Will Tell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 5:22


    Will talks go ahead at the border? Will key cities remain under Ukrainian control? Will nuclear weapons be stored in Belarus? A lot of questions in the air. Time will tell...  

    Daily Fix | Sunday, Feb 27 | Ukraine - Day Four

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 7:34


    The capital remains under Ukrainian control, the country's second city has a battle underway, and Vladimir Putin loses an Honorary Presidency.

    Daily Fix | Saturday, Feb 26 | 'Ammunition, not a ride'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 6:51


    Day three in Ukraine - a roundup of the latest headlines, viral content, and questions answered... 

    Daily Fix | Friday, Feb 25 | Day Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 8:01


    "We now have a war in Europe on a scale and of a type we thought belonged in history." Those were the words yesterday of NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg.

    Daily Fix | Thursday, Feb 24 | The Invasion Has Begun

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 7:37


    After months of speculation, weeks of worries, and last-ditch efforts at diplomacy, Russia has begun its full-scale invasion of neighbouring Ukraine. As one CNN headline read, "Kyiv has woken up to a new reality".

    Daily Fix| Wednesday, Feb 23 | 'Nothing is off the table'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 5:28


    More sanctions, less diplomacy, and a critical few days ahead to see what Putin does next - as the clock ticks on, the situation appears all the more perilous.

    Daily Fix | Tuesday, Feb 22 | Crossed the Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 5:34


    It's really a one-story kind of a day, as President Putin sends Russian troops into two regions he yesterday recognised as independent of Ukraine. Meanwhile, we wait to see just how severe Western sanctions will be in response.

    Daily Fix | Monday, Feb 21 | On The Brink?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 6:13


    Concerns over the Ukraine crisis have reached a boiling point. Is a summit - agreed "in principle" between Putin and Biden - actually going to go ahead, which "media sources" were the US referring to when it warned its citizens, and will Prime Minister Johnson's grim prediction be proven correct?

    Daily Fix | Friday, Feb 18 | When, Not If?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 5:25


    Germany accusing Russia of 'Cold War demands', storm Eunice making landfall across Ireland and the UK, and an ice skating coach's chilling reaction caught on camera.  

    Daily Fix | Thursday, Feb 17 | Royal Rumble

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 4:27


    This year was supposed to be all about the Queen's historic Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne. So far - and we're only seven weeks in - we've got one prince settling out of court after facing allegations he had sex with a trafficked minor, and an heir to the throne wrapped up in a 'cash-for-honours' scandal.

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