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Acclaimed author Omar El Akkad writes a powerful reflection of Western hypocrisy over Gaza in his book, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This. We speak to El Akkad on the immense suffering that has occurred over the past two years of Israel's genocidal war and examine how Western liberals failed the people of Gaza. In this episode: Omar El Akkad, writer Episode credits: This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, Amy Walters, and Tracie Hunte with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Duha Mossad, Farhan Rafid, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Kylene Kiang. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports Israel and Hamas agree on 'the first phase' of a Gaza peace plan; A new UN report confirms more than 54,600 children in Gaza may be acutely malnourished; This year's winner of the Nobel peace prize has been announced.

This week's show features stories from France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr251010.mp3 (29:00) From FRANCE- Tuesday was October 7th and there were commemorations in the Israeli press as well as the international papers. In France the President, currently Macron, appoints the Prime Minister- a month ago Sebastian Lecornu was given the position, after 2 others had failed in the last 12 months, and now he has resigned- this had led to calls for Macron to call snap elections or resign- this is a political crisis talked about in the second press review. Then following Trumps apparently successful first phase of a peace deal in Palestine, the press speculated on whether he would see his dream of a Nobel Peace prize come to pass. In Venezuela there have been large protests against the US military assassinations of boats allegedly transporting drugs in the Caribbean- and President Maduro claimed to have prevented a false flag operation on the US Embassy in Caracas. An interview with Phil Gunson of the International Crisis Group on the conflict between the US and Venezuela. From GERMANY- On Friday all the boats in the Global Sumud Flotilla had been captured by Israeli troops in international waters and the crews taken to prisons in Israel. Many countries represented in the 450 crew members have objected to the Israeli action, and massive protests took place around the world. An interview with journalist and Cambridge lecturer Alina Trabattoni about the protests in Italy, calling for government action to declare Palestinian statehood and charges of genocide against Israel. From CUBA- The UK has announced plans to crackdown even further on protests- another 500 were arrested on terrorism charges on Saturday for carrying signs saying they support Palestine Action. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "Satire died the day Henry Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and it died a second time the day that Tony Blair was appointed Special Envoy for the Middle East." --Ken Loach Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

Claudia Sheinbaum, un año como presidenta: ¿continuidad o ruptura?   Lluvias torrenciales hacen revivir el horror de la DANA  Madrid, una de las capitales mundiales del videojuego Los domingos, Concha de Oro en el Festival de San Sebastián Jane Goodall, la mujer que nos enseñó a entender a los chimpancés

La Moldavia ha scelto l'Europa La condanna senza precedenti di Nicolas Sarkozy Il trionfo della pallavolo italiana Polemiche per la nomina di Beatrice Venezi a direttrice musicale del Teatro La Fenice La tassa sui cani in Alto Adige

Estados Unidos anuncia la revocación del visado de Gustavo Petro Sarkozy se convertirá en el primer expresidente francés en ingresar en la cárcel Moldavia escoge el camino hacia Europa La larga odisea de la “abuela Kueka”, narrada a través de un documental Bad Bunny cantará en el descanso de la Super Bowl

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on Egypt-based indirect talks on a peace plan for Gaza; another deep political crisis hits France; Nobel Prize week kicks offs with a trio of immune experts; and villagers help out in freeing trapped climbers on Mount Everest.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on the Thursday attack on a UK synagogue; sad news from east Java as rescuers find more students bodies; and a woman priest starts up her new job - as the spiritual leader of the Church of England.

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on Israel blocks a humanitarian aid flotilla heading to Gaza amid global protests; Israel calls for Palestinians to leave Gaza City; Indonesian rescue workers fear the worst, as rescues turn to recovery after a school collapse.

This week's show features stories from France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr251003.mp3 (29:00) From FRANCE- Recently I found myself saying that only the US has free speech and then wondering what that actually meant. So here is a conversation about the history of free speech in France, including the story of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. In 2015 there were deadly attacks on the staff for publishing caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed. And people in many countries defended the magazine by saying Je Suis Charlie. The US has given Hamas an ultimatum 21 point peace plan that must be accepted in 3 or 4 days. An interview with Fathi Nimer in Ramallah,, a Policy Fellow at the al-Shabaka think tank. He discusses how the proposed peace plan is being viewed in Palestine and what might happen if an agreement is reached or rejected. From GERMANY- As of today, Thursday, Israeli military forces had intercepted dozens of boats that are part of a relief flotilla headed to Gaza. Around 500 people were aboard 40 vessels, and those on the captured boats were taken ashore. Italy had sent a naval warship to protect the passengers but backed off before the Israeli soldiers removed the crews with automatic weapons. Italy had mass demonstrations supporting the flotilla for a week before the seizure, and that night tens of thousands flooded the streets in protest across the country. An interview with journalist and Cambridge lecturer Alina Trabattoni . From CUBA- Trump is negotiating a $20 billion bailout for Argentina. Widespread sanctions were reinstated against Iran at the UN security Council. The Israeli military continues to assault the Gaza Strip while 453 Palestinians have starved to death. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetuate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it." --Martin Luther King Jr Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

Francia y Gran Bretaña reconocen el Estado palestino ¿Por qué suelen recibir peor tratamiento médico las mujeres? El gimnasio, ¿salud u obsesión por la imagen? TikTok, denunciado por vender un GPS para “cazar a mujeres infieles” ¿Copió Rembrandt el perro de La ronda de noche?

Le rivolte della Generazione Z in Nepal e nell'Asia del Sud Criptovalute, deepfake e intelligenza artificiale: le truffe si adattano alle nuove tecnologie L'agenzia di rating Fitch promuove l'Italia Claudia Cardinale, una diva libera I musei d'impresa italiani

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on a key EU summit; the aftermath from an earthquake in the Philippines; rescuers race to save lives in the Indonesian school building collapse; and Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, is held up after a bomb threat.

Trump sale al rescate de Milei  Estados Unidos quiere destruir millones de anticonceptivos almacenados... en Bélgica Los talibanes prohíben en las universidades los libros escritos por mujeres  Chile calienta motores para las presidenciales en un clima de polarización extrema Hay que tener dinero en efectivo en casa

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Moldova's pro-EU party has won in a parliamentary election; a tropical storm rips through Vietnam and killing at least 12 people; Ukraine's Zelenskyy says Russia's shadow fleet is involved in drone attacks; and Iran hangs an alleged spy for Israel in awave of executions.

This week, Steve Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors, joins “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys to unpack a trio of global stories making waves. First, Typhoon Ragasa leaves a trail of destruction across Taiwan, Hong Kong, and southern China—triggering mass evacuations, flooding, and a $49 million relief effort. Next, we turn to President Trump’s fiery UN speech, which rattled European allies by attacking immigration, energy policies, and climate action. As COP30 approaches, global leaders are urging renewed commitment to climate finance amid rising geopolitical tensions. Finally, we take a lighter—yet slightly uncomfortable—look at Qantas’s new Airbus 321XLR jets, which debuted with just one toilet for every 90 economy passengers. The backlash has sparked debate over airline standards and passenger dignity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on Former French president Sarkozy being sentenced to 5 years in prison; more Israeli strikes in Gaza killing at least 17 Palestinians; China announcing a new climate target.

This week's show features stories from NHK Japan World, France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250926.mp3 (29:00) From JAPAN- In the Philippines there have been massive youth protests against government corruption. At a UN climate summit Chinese President Xi announced new targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions- the US did not take part in the summit. Trump addressed the UN General Assembly for 56 minutes- he was allotted 15 minutes.. From FRANCE- First a brief press review on the speech Trump made at the UN. a press review from the day before on the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel which was front page news around the world. France, along with 9 other countries added their names to the 147 other countries already recognizing Palestinian statehood- we will hear both French and international press about that. Then a report on the naval ships from both Italy and Spain heading to protect the Gaza Flotilla, which continues to be bombed by drones on their way to deliver emergency aid to Palestine. From GERMANY- A report by Carla Reentsa of Fridays for Future, a German environmental group. She describes the history of the current climate activism, how boycotts and civil disobedience have been joined by public surveys to show politicians that the citizens do care about the degraded climate and want action to be taken. From CUBA- At the UN Colombian President Petro denounced US imperialism including US targeted murders off the coast of Venezuela. The Committee to Protect Journalists reported Israeli airstrikes killed 31 journalists in Yemen. There were massive street protests in Brazil against a congressional bill that would protect lawmakers in coup attempts. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "I am I plus my surroundings and if I do not preserve the latter, I do not preserve myself." --Jose Ortega Y Gasset Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

Trabajar menos seguirá siendo solo un sueño en España El ascenso de Vox inquieta a derecha e izquierda ¿Bolsonaro a prisión? María Antonieta, más allá del mito A María Pérez le va la marcha

Jair Bolsonaro è stato condannato per tentato golpe Robert Redford, l'icona della grande Hollywood che ha rilanciato il cinema indipendente Torna il “bonus psicologo”, una risposta parziale a un bisogno urgente Le processioni con macchinari, da Viterbo a Sassari Futurismo, l'avanguardia italiana che anticipò la velocità del nostro tempo

Javier Milei también quisiera unirse al club de los inmortales Machu Picchu podría dejar de ser una “Maravilla del Mundo” ¿Qué hay detrás de los ataques de orcas a embarcaciones?  Karol G conquista la Plaza de San Pedro con su música Robert Redford, icono del cine estadounidense

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist for today’s World View, connecting live via Zoom. First up, international momentum is building around the recognition of a Palestinian state, with several countries signalling support — raising questions about timing, global diplomacy, and long-term peace prospects in the Middle East. Then, concern is growing in Germany after a disturbing antisemitic incident made headlines — a stark reminder of rising hate crimes across Europe and the fragile balance between free speech and hate speech enforcement. Finally, it’s Tesla back in the spotlight — but this time, not for innovation. The EV giant is finally addressing a long-criticised design flaw in its car doors, sparking conversations about accountability, user safety, and whether the shine is wearing off Elon Musk’s prized brand. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Adam Gilchrist for today’s World View, connecting live via Zoom. First up, international momentum is building around the recognition of a Palestinian state, with several countries signalling support — raising questions about timing, global diplomacy, and long-term peace prospects in the Middle East. Then, concern is growing in Germany after a disturbing antisemitic incident made headlines — a stark reminder of rising hate crimes across Europe and the fragile balance between free speech and hate speech enforcement. Finally, it’s Tesla back in the spotlight — but this time, not for innovation. The EV giant is finally addressing a long-criticised design flaw in its car doors, sparking conversations about accountability, user safety, and whether the shine is wearing off Elon Musk’s prized brand. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s International News Review, Steve Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors, joins “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys. They celebrate Steve's being awarded the US-Singapore Business Builder Award from AmCham. Steve shares how he’s helped deepen business ties through public speaking, policy engagement, and cross-cultural collaboration. We also dive into the week’s top geopolitical stories: President Trump and President Xi’s long-awaited TikTok deal, Trump’s decision to withhold US$400 million in military aid to Taiwan, and rising concerns over censorship in American media. Plus, Singapore tops Gallup’s global safety rankings for the 12th tiime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on President Trump's visit to Britain ; Israel continues its assault in to Gaza city ; Saudi Arabia and Pakistan make a symbolic pact.

This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, NHK Japan World, Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250919.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- Last weekend saw between 100 and 150,000 people gather at a far right rally in London. Tommy Robinson, well-known anti-immigrant leader in the UK, spoke along with Elon Musk who paid to get Robinson released from jail. Musk told the audience that you either fight back or die. DW correspondent Birgit Maass was at the rally. From FRANCE- First a press review from this morning when close to a million are expected to protest government cuts to public spending and politicians. Press reviews as the Israeli military has stepped up its bombing raids on Gaza City and insistence that all Palestinians leave the area at once. There was overwhelming support for a two-state solution and ceasefire at the UN General Assembly. A new UN inquiry found that a genocide is unfolding in Palestine. From JAPAN- The US military has deployed a new mid-range Tomahawk missile system in Japan. An interim government is being formed in Nepal, with Sushila Karki appointed Prime Minister following days of deafly youth protests. As of Tuesday Japanese automakers face a US tariff reduced to 15%. Chinese manufacturers are rapidly expanding electric vehicle production in Brazil and Latin America. Ukraine conducted massive drone attacks against Russia, striking a major petroleum refinery in Leningrad. From CUBA- Israeli PM Netanyahu has approved the expansion of illegal West Bank settlements. The Israeli military raided the home of West Bank filmmaker who won an Oscar for his documentary film No Other Land. Israel killed at least 9 Yemeni journalists last week. UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese said the current Israeli assault on Gaza City is a case of ethnic cleansing. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "The scariest thing for non-Jewish Americans in talking about Palestinian self-determination is the fear of being or sounding anti-Semitic. The people of Israel are suffering, and Jewish people have a long history of oppression. We still have some responsibility for that, but I think it's important to draw a firm distinction between the policies of Israel, as a state, and Jewish people. That's kind of a no-brainer, but there is very strong pressure to conflate the two." --Rachel Corrie Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

¿Un nuevo Telón de acero Alejandro Amenábar estrena El Cautivo Cocina autóctona frente a los inversores extranjeros en la Barceloneta Un 75 % de los profesores españoles utilizará la IA en las aulas Luigi Mangione, ¿modelo de moda?

Elogio del silenzio Sébastien Lecornu, nuovo primo ministro della Francia In Albania, armi nuove contro la corruzione  Il futuro dell'impero Armani  Scoperto in Argentina un dipinto sottratto dai nazisti

Alexandre de Moraes, el juez que ha hecho historia en el juicio a Bolsonaro ¿Puede haber una guerra entre Estados Unidos y Venezuela? Los escándalos tumban a Milei en su primer test electoral Lecornu toma el relevo de Bayrou en medio del caos político en Francia Albania nombra ministra a Diella, una mujer generada por IA

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Israel's started its ground offensive on Gaza City; human rights experts accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza, and urge global action; US President Donald Trump arrive in the Uk for a state visit.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on the fall out from Elon Musk's speech at a rally in London; Germany sees election gains by a far right party; Qatar hosts a summit over Israel's actions in the region; and Pakistan starts to recover from recent wide-scale flooding.

In this week’s International News Review, Steve Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors, joins “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen to unpack the geopolitical landscape. From Gen Z-led uprisings in Nepal and Indonesia to the rise of US political violence, we explore how free speech is colliding with state power around the world. Meanwhile, Israel’s unprecedented airstrike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and Russia’s drone incursion into NATO-member Poland have raised serious questions—especially about President Trump’s muted response. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports Poland's PM vows to modernise its military; Israeli strikes in Yemen kill dozens; Israel more isolated in global community after its ongoing assault in Gaza and attack on Qatar.

This week's show features stories from Radio Japan, France 24, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250912.mp3 (29:00) From JAPAN- Nepal experienced massive and violent protests leading to the Prime Minister quitting- the country remains under military law until Saturday. For 2 years Japan has been releasing treated radioactive waste water into the Pacific Ocean from the Fukushima nuclear power plant which was devastated 14 years ago- they hope to have the water cleared by 2051. BRICS members countries recommitted to multilateralism at a recent virtual summit. Spain announced it will impose an arms embargo and other measures on Israel. From FRANCE- Another 400 UK citizens were arrested and charged with terrorism for carrying signs supporting the group Palestine Action. Then a press review calling France the new Italy for its political instability and soaring debt. The French Prime Minister resigned and Macron picked another conservative. There is a French movement called Block Everything including using credit cards. This Wednesday was the day calling for a national strike and protests against austerity measures- figures vary but most estimates are at least 250,000 protestors, along with 80,000 special police. There were many clashes around the country and hundreds of arrests. From CUBA- An update on the Freedom Flotilla, headed to bring emergency aid to Palestine, which was bombed by a drone this week and again the next day- no one was hurt. The UN General Assembly will convene in Switzerland following the US blocking a visa for the Palestinian President. A bit more about the arrests in the UK for carrying signs saying they support Palestine Action. The US is deploying 10 f-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico as the US threatens Latin America. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "You actually cannot sell the idea of freedom, democracy, diversity, as if it were a brand attribute and not reality - not at the same time as you're bombing people, you can't. " --Naomi Klein Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

Free "Linguistica" App   For over a decade we have been sharing free episodes wherever you listen to podcasts as part of our commitment to accessible language learning. Now, millions of downloads later, we want to offer you more. We just launched the Linguistica app which features free weekly articles in every level along with their interactive transcripts. Linguistica is ad free, doesn't require a login, and works for all of our languages: Spanish, French, Italian, and German. Install and start learning right away, it's that simple. China, Rusia e India diseñan un nuevo orden mundial Por qué Vox quiere hundir el barco de salvamento ‘Open Arms'  El retorno de Pepa Bueno al Telediario tras dirigir El País España llora la muerte de Manuel de la Calva, la mitad del legendario ‘Dúo Dinámico' Taylor Swift, la novia de América, se compromete con un jugador de fútbol 

Free "Linguistica" App   For over a decade we have been sharing free episodes wherever you listen to podcasts as part of our commitment to accessible language learning. Now, millions of downloads later, we want to offer you more. We just launched the Linguistica app which features free weekly articles in every level along with their interactive transcripts. Linguistica is ad free, doesn't require a login, and works for all of our languages: Spanish, French, Italian, and German. Install and start learning right away, it's that simple. Afghanistan, l'assurda sofferenza delle donne Il nuovo anno scolastico è alle porte, e i prezzi dei libri… alle stelle Giorgio Armani, le cose semplici e belle Sulla strada per Venezia, c'è Trieste La nazionale italiana di pallavolo è imbattibile

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on news of a turnaround by the European Commission's president on Israel's war in Gaza; Poland shoots down Russian drones heading for Ukraine; France's security services try to deal with the Block Everything protests; and Nepal's capital experiences an uneasy calm, following violent protests.

Free "Linguistica" App   For over a decade we have been sharing free episodes wherever you listen to podcasts as part of our commitment to accessible language learning. Now, millions of downloads later, we want to offer you more. We just launched the Linguistica app which features free weekly articles in every level along with their interactive transcripts. Linguistica is ad free, doesn't require a login, and works for all of our languages: Spanish, French, Italian, and German. Install and start learning right away, it's that simple. Nayib Bukele impone su “mano dura” en los colegios Vladimir Putin y Xi Jinping fantasean con la idea de la inmortalidad Europa ante una encrucijada vital Aumenta en México la población de jaguares Guillermo del Toro presenta en Venecia su versión del mito de Frankenstein

As leaders arrive in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, key Palestinian voices are missing. The US has refused visas for 80 Palestinian officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas. If the UN cannot guarantee open access, what does that signal about its neutrality and about Palestine’s path to recognition? In this episode: Biesan Abu-Kwaik, Al Jazeera Arabic UN Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Tamara Khandaker with Manny Panaretos, Melanie Marich, Kisaa Zehra, Farhan Rafid, and guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Kylene Kiang, Noor Wazwaz, and Sarí el-Khalili. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

A devastating earthquake has deepened Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis. With entire villages collapsed and rescuers struggling to recover people trapped under rubble, the Taliban government has called for international aid. Will the UN and the international humanitarian community step in to help? In this episode: Obaidullah Baheer (@ObaidullaBaheer), adjunct lecturer, American University of Afghanistan Episode credits: This episode was produced by Diana Ferrero, Tamara Khandaker, and Amy Walters, with Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, Farhan Rafid, Kisaa Zehra, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Hezbollah is under pressure to lay down its arms, as part of a US-backed plan. Lebanon’s government has asked the army to draft a proposal by the end of the year. Facing continued Israeli strikes and the aftermath of the assassination of much of its leadership, including Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah refuses to disarm, calling the effort a trap. With no trust and no guarantees, where will Lebanon go from here? In this episode: Ali Harb (@Harbpeace), Al Jazeera journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Tamara Khandaker, and Tracie Hunte, with Manny Panaretos, Phillip Lanos, Melanie Marich, Farhan Rafid, Kisaa Zehra, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports that the death toll has risen in the Portugal streetcar crash ; Pakistan flooding displaces 300,000 more; and the UK and France host another meeting on Ukraine.

Trump impone aranceles del 50 % a India La ola de calor más intensa de la historia en España Demandan al director de OpenAI por el suicidio de un adolescente Tradición y rebeldía en las fiestas de Gràcia La Global Sumud Flotilla quiere romper el bloqueo de Gaza

Serena Williams e i rischi dei farmaci per perdere peso Il fidanzamento di Taylor Swift L'allarme di Mario Draghi sull'Unione europea Il Palio di Siena Lo sgombero del Leoncavallo, storico centro sociale di Milano

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Russia launches hundreds of drones at Ukraine; suicide bombing near a political rally in southwestern Pakistan kills 13 and wounds 30; overcrowding is worsening in Gaza's southern camps as Israel repeats evacuation orders in the north.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the Afghanistan earthquake death toll has now passed 1,400, says a Taliban government spokesman; a landside in Darfur, south Sudan, claims hundreds of lives; and Israel calls up reservists for the expected Gaza City offensive.

Closing out What the Hell's summer book series, we offer a timely reminder of the value of free speech and critical thinking from a time when it wasn't taken for granted. Charlie English discusses his book, The CIA Book Club: The Secret Mission to Win the Cold War with Forbidden Literature (Random House, 2025). Charlie chronicles George Minden's 1980s covert intelligence operation that smuggled literature into Poland from beyond the Iron Curtain. From its Manhattan headquarters, Minden's “book club” secretly sent ten million banned titles into the East and combated communist censorship, creating a vibrant culture in Poland that would outlast the toppled Soviet regime. What is the value of printed word in our society? Can ideas beat out on the battlefield? Charlie reminds us they can.Charlie English is a London-based non-fiction writer and the author of three internationally acclaimed books. He has appeared on NPR, the BBC and Channel 4, written for numerous newspapers and magazines including the New York Times, the Guardian, the Telegraph and the Independent, and given talks at Hay, Jaipur and the Royal Geographical Society, where he is a fellow. Formerly, he was Head of International News at Guardian News and Media.Find The CIA Book Club: The Secret Mission to Win the Cold War with Forbidden Literature here.Find the transcript here.

The Smithsonian museums are now the focus of a review ordered by US President Donald Trump targeting exhibits on slavery, immigration and LGBTQ history. The White House told The Take taxpayer money should not fund displays that divide Americans and the Smithsonian Institution should present history in an accurate, factual way. Can Trump reshape the largest museum complex in the world? In this episode: Samuel J. Redman, Professor of History & Director of Public History Program, University of Massachusetts Amherst Episode credits: This episode was produced by Diana Ferrero, Noor Wazwaz, and Tracie Hunte, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, Kisaa Zehra, Farhan Rafid, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Amy Walters and Sarí el-Khalili. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Famine has been declared in Gaza City and surrounding areas, with more than half a million Palestinians facing “catastrophic conditions,” according to a UN-backed monitor. As Israel advances its plan to seize Gaza City, what scars will famine leave on Palestinians for generations to come? In this episode: Dr. Mimi Syed (@Memers1st), Emergency Medical Doctor Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Sonia Bhagat, Tracie Hunte, Julia Muldavin, and Marcos Bartolomé, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, Kisaa Zehra, Farhan Rafid, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Amy Walters and Sarí el-Khalili. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube