Podcasts about Maldives

A future that could take Caroline and Sergio away from Dubai. Caroline is the happiest she's ever been, so why is she questioning what comes next?In this solo episode, Caroline opens up about midlife reinvention, fear of success and the uncomfortable side of getting everything you wished for. From building IZUMI Hotel and growing House of Stanbury to a book, skincare plans and the possibility of moving countries once her boys leave home, she shares why her next chapter feels both exciting and terrifying.Caroline asks the questions so many women face: Are you protecting your happiness or just your comfort? Does more money mean more problems? And can you build your dream life without sacrificing your marriage, freedom and peace?For anyone considering starting over, changing careers or finally backing themselves, this is an honest, unapologetic reminder to stop asking, “What if I fail?” and start asking, “What if I fly?”Ready to explore your own next chapter? Join Caroline at her upcoming women's retreat in the Maldives this November for connection, confidence and reinvention with a group of women ready to dream bigger.Apply here: Join Caroline in the Maldives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch Us On YouTube! Take advantage of our ongoing benefit for annual subscribers of our Slack community. Annual subscribers receive a free Points Path Alerts subscription OR a 30% discount on Points Path Pro. Ed and Richard are back together after a weekend in New York—and before they can get to travel, there are some important matters to resolve. Richard has strong opinions about restaurant eggs, Ed has an explanation for his highly unusual chicken-wing-eating technique, and Julian and Jillian apparently think a perfectly reasonable honeymoon itinerary involves going from the Maldives to Lapland to Iceland. Eventually, travel news breaks out. First up is a partnership Richard knows particularly well: Bilt Rewards has added Amtrak Guest Rewards as its 26th transfer partner. Richard says the deal took roughly 14 months from the first phone call to launch and marks Amtrak's first traditional transfer partnership since Chase ended its relationship in 2015. Transfers are 2 Bilt points to 1 Amtrak point, and Richard argues the economics can still work because of the relatively high value of Amtrak points—especially when cash fares get expensive. There's also a follow-up to last week's Citi Strata Elite discussion. Listeners point out a potentially powerful pairing with Citi Double Cash: earn effectively 2 ThankYou Points per dollar on everyday purchases if you pay the balance in full, combine those points with Citi Strata Elite, and then transfer them to American Airlines AAdvantage. For someone specifically trying to build an AAdvantage balance, Richard thinks the strategy deserves consideration. Then Ed and Richard discuss a new software issue affecting the Boeing 737 MAX. According to the information discussed on the episode, a newer software version can cause issues with certain autopilot functions around an aborted landing/go-around. Boeing has identified a workaround involving the earlier software version, but Ed questions why increasingly powerful simulation and AI tools couldn't be used more extensively to find edge cases before software reaches aircraft. The Aeroplan credit card has also received a refresh. One new benefit provides a 15% discount on Air Canada flight rewards—and importantly, Ed says Aeroplan confirmed that it can stack with elite Priority Rewards. At the highest elite level, that creates the possibility of combining a 50% Priority Reward with the additional 15% card discount. The card is also making its fourth-night-free hotel award benefit permanent and adding a fourth-day-free benefit on car-rental redemptions. Finally, there's a strange problem developing around the Airbus A321XLR. Premium-heavy configurations planned by American and United may need ballast in the rear of the aircraft to keep the plane properly balanced. That's particularly interesting because adding otherwise unnecessary weight requires more fuel and could eat into the very long-range capability that makes the XLR attractive for "long, thin" international routes. That raises another question: How long are you willing to fly on a single-aisle airplane? Richard thinks a New York-to-California transcon is already approaching his limit. Ed is more willing to judge the experience by the quality of the seat rather than the number of aisles. Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/ ✈️  What We Cover in This Episode ✈️ Bilt adds Amtrak as a transfer partner 2:1 transfers from Bilt Rewards to Amtrak Guest Rewards Why Richard thinks the math can still work A Rent Day transfer bonus The partnership took about 14 months to complete Amtrak's first traditional transfer partner since Chase ✈️ The world's easiest honeymoon to pack for Maldives Lapland Iceland Julian apparently has some flights to figure out ✈️ A better Citi strategy for earning American miles? Pairing Citi Double Cash with Citi Strata Elite Effectively earning 2 ThankYou Points per dollar on everyday spending when the balance is paid in full Combining the points Transferring to AAdvantage Why the strategy gets Richard's attention ✈️ Another Boeing 737 MAX software issue An autopilot-related software problem Why the timing during a go-around matters Boeing's workaround Could simulation and AI catch more problems before deployment? ✈️ Aeroplan refreshes its U.S. credit card 15% savings on Air Canada flight rewards Stacking the discount with Priority Rewards Fourth Night Free on hotel redemptions Fourth Day Free on car-rental redemptions Why Ed thinks Aeroplan keeps finding ways to appeal to U.S. travelers ✈️ Can you have too many premium seats? American and United's A321XLR configurations Why premium-heavy planes may require ballast Extra weight means extra fuel How ballast could affect the XLR's range The economics of long, thin routes ✈️ How long is too long on a single-aisle plane? Seven-hour transcons Potential eight- and nine-hour XLR flights Richard wants a widebody Ed cares more about the seat ⏱️ Episode 456 Timestamps 4:32 – Bilt adds Amtrak as its 26th transfer partner 7:46 – Follow-up, restaurant eggs and Richard's Cracker Barrel problem 13:07 – Julian's completely normal Maldives–Lapland–Iceland honeymoon 15:01 – Points Path discounts for M2G supporters 16:33 – Citi Double Cash + Strata Elite: a better way to earn American miles? 23:03 – Another Boeing 737 MAX software issue 25:37 – Aeroplan's refreshed credit card and stackable award discounts 29:00 – Fourth Night Free hotels and Fourth Day Free car rentals 31:46 – Why premium-heavy A321XLRs may need ballast 35:53 – Would you fly eight or nine hours on a single-aisle plane?

In today's episode on 30th Sept, we look at the UN's Declaration on Sea Level Rise, which explains how a country may have to function if rising seas swallow its physical land.Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto

After a former Anthropic researcher quit and gave a doomsday warning about artificial intelligence, a debate on a human extinction event is raging in the media. Could AI get too smart too fast? Are we really in danger of AI going rogue and killing off humanity, or is it all an overblown distraction? That's our main story, and we're also talking about a brand new way to stop sand erosion that's being tested in the Maldives. Could this save beaches all over the world? Last but not least, in This Week in History, we explain why you should thank the Beatles the next time you get a CT scan. For transcripts, to join the newsletter, and for more information, visit: theprogressnetwork.org Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://theprogressnetwork.org/newsletter/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: / theprogressnetwork Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @progressntwrk Follow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyemmavarv/

In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we explore Mohamed Alabbar's vision to transform the Maldives into a long-term residential and lifestyle hub with Eagle Hills. We then track Dubai developer Sobha Realty's $600 million entry into the US housing market across Texas and other high-growth states. Finally, we examine QatarEnergy extending its force majeure on Asian and European LNG shipments amid ongoing shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

GB2RS News Sunday, the 27th of October 2026 The news headlines: Entry to the RSGB 2027 Construction Competition is now open!  RadCom from the 1990s is now available in the RSGB app One week left to buy your RSGB Convention ticket The Society is pleased to have launched the RSGB 2027 Construction Competition. This is a fantastic opportunity for RSGB members, wherever they are in the world, to get involved in designing and building. Whether you're looking for an outlet for your creativity, wanting a fresh challenge to work on in your spare time or simply looking for the motivation to finish a homebrew project you have already started, the RSGB Construction Competition is the perfect excuse. Are you looking to inspire others to get involved in amateur radio? If so, our two more recent categories, Reimagination and Outreach, are the ideal way. Overall, there are seven different judging categories, so there really is something for everyone. Whether you're a newcomer to amateur radio, a serial constructor, or want to push yourself in a new direction, be it software or hardware – it's time to get those construction ideas flowing! Cash prizes will be awarded to winners and runners up, and entry is open until the 1st of March 2027. Full details of the competition and inspiration from previous years' entrants can be found via rsgb.org/construction-competition  The Society has just released an additional set of RadCom back issues to the RSGB app, available for the web and on mobile devices. RSGB members can now browse all the editions from January 1990 through to December 1999. This creates an even more valuable resource of amateur radio publications for members, who now can enjoy over 425 editions of RadCom. If you haven't explored the RSGB app recently, visit rsgb.org/radcom  to get started. Attending the RSGB 2026 Convention gives you access to knowledge, learning and networking opportunities that aren't available at any other event in the UK this year. The extensive programme includes expert speakers such as Heather Nickalls, M0HMO; Brian Coleman, G4NNS; Steven Dodd, M0SNZ; and Peter Duffet-Smith, GM3XJE, to name just a few. You can view the full programme, including lectures that are being delivered as part of the AMSAT-UK Colloquium, by going to rsgb.org/convention  If you are a younger radio amateur, you'll find a series of youth-specific events including a series of lightning talks, a youth POTA activation and a youth dinner on the Saturday evening. For radio amateurs looking to start the weekend festivities early, you have a number of activities to take part in on Friday the 9th of October, from visiting the National Museum of Computing to joining an amateur radio pub-style quiz in the conference centre bar in the evening. You'll find details of all these activities, plus more, on the RSGB Convention web pages. Online ticketing closes at 9am on Monday the 5th of October so make sure you buy your ticket to guarantee your place. The RSGB Convention takes place between the 9th and 11th of October at Kents Hill Conference Centre in Milton Keynes. The next RSGB Tonight@8 webinar is by the Society's Maker Champion Tom Wardill, M9TWM on Monday the 5th of October. Tom believes that amateur radio has never been in such a good place in terms of the availability of tools, supplies, and connections. He will give you a quick guide on what is available to the average home user, from SMT components and PCB fabs to 3D-printed cases, or to test equipment that was only available to IBM and HP just a few years ago. He'll discuss where to look, how to source, and how to get help with the tools you need to make the projects that you've written off as too complicated. You can join the livestream via the RSGB YouTube channel and special BATC channel, allowing you to watch and ask questions online. Find out more by going to rsgb.org/webinars Have you tried one of the RSGB's National Coding Week activities? If you took part and would like to be included in a special feature in RadCom, send your photos and a short summary of your activity to ncw.coordinator@rsgb.org.uk by the 30th of September. All coding activities will remain on the RSGB website via rsgb.org/coding  so whether you want to do something new just for fun or find a way to use programming within your current amateur radio interests, you'll find something to try! Don't forget to listen out for all of the stations that are operating during the annual Railways on the Air event today, the 27th. Bishop Auckland Amateur Radio Club coordinates this event and you can read more at rota.barac.org.uk Please send details of all your news and events to radcom@rsgb.org.uk  The deadline for submissions is 10am on Thursdays before the Sunday broadcast each week.  And now for details of rallies and events The Broadcast Engineering Museum has an open day on Sunday the 4th of October from 11am. The museum is located at 41 Capper Avenue, Hemswell Cliff, near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 5XS. The museum is home to one of the largest collections of historic broadcasting equipment in the world. For more information visit becg.org.uk/events Also on Sunday the 4th of October, the Welsh Radio Rally will take place at Llanwern High School, Hartridge Farm Road, Newport, NP18 2YE, South Wales. The doors open to traders at 7am and to the public at 9.30am. Admission costs £3. The rally will include technical talks, a bring-and-buy area and a raffle. For more information email welshradiorally@icloud.com Now the Special Event news Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society is running special event station GB2RMR today, the 27th at the Riverside Miniature Railway, Riverside Park in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. Operators will be active from 9.30am until 4pm on the HF, VHF and UHF bands. More information is available via QRZ.com To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Belgian National Railway Company, special callsign OT26B is active until the 31st of December. The line between Brussels and Mechelen opened in 1835 and was the first steam-powered public railway in continental Europe. QSL via OR4K. Now the DX news Members of Guisborough and District Amateur Radio Club are active from the Isle of Lewis today, the 27th. Listen out for the MS0NYM callsign on the 40 to 10m bands using CW, FT4, FT8 and SSB. More information is available via QRZ.com Toni, W5RCX and Tom, K0YA are active as V47RCX and V47YA, respectively, from St. Kitts, NA-104, until Wednesday the 30th of September. They are operating using CW, FT8 and SSB on the HF and 6m bands. QSL via Logbook of the World and to their home calls. Now the contest news The CQ World Wide DX RTTY Contest started at 0000UTC yesterday, the 26th, and ends at 2359UTC today, Sunday the 27th of September. Using RTTY on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and CQ zone. The UK is in zone 14. Also today, the 27th, the UK Microwave Group High Band Contest runs from 0800 to 1700UTC. Using all modes on 5.7 and 10GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Monday the 28th of September, the RSGB FT4 Series Contest runs from 1900 to 2100UTC. Using FT4 on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is your report. On Wednesday the 30th of September, the United Kingdom and Ireland Contest Club 80m Contest runs from 2000 to 2100UTC. Using CW on the 80m band, the exchange is your six-character locator. The Oceania DX SSB Contest starts at 0600UTC on Saturday the 3rd and ends at 0600UTC on Sunday the 4th of October. Using SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. On Saturday the 3rd of October, the RSGB 1.2GHz Trophy runs from 1400 to 2200UTC. Using all modes on the 23cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also, on Saturday the 3rd of October, the RSGB 2.3GHz Trophy runs from 1400 to 2200UTC. Using all modes on the 13cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The RSGB and IARU October 432MHz to 245GHz Contests start at 1400UTC on Saturday the 3rd and end at 1400UTC on Sunday the 4th of October. Using all modes on 432MHz to 245GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Sunday the 4th of October, the UK Microwave Group Millimetre Band Contest runs from 0800 to 1700UTC. Using all modes on 24 to 76GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Wednesday the 23rd of September 2026. As we head towards the end of September, we are seeing daytime maximum usable frequencies, or MUFs, starting to climb. The daytime MUF over 3,000km is reaching 12m and is just touching 10m at times. Within a few weeks we can expect it to reach 10m on a regular basis, perhaps bringing transatlantic QSOs to 28MHz once again. Meanwhile, we can make the most of the openings on the 17, 15 and 12m bands, which are showing promise with increasing propagation to Asia, North Africa, South Africa and South America. The solar flux index is hanging in there. Last week it fell to 96 but then rebounded back into the low 100s. There are currently eight sunspot groups visible on the Sun. The good news is that geomagnetic conditions have been calm, with the Kp index mostly in the ones and twos. That could soon change, however, thanks to a large coronal hole on the Sun's surface. These are dark, cool and less dense regions in the Sun's outer atmosphere, when viewed in ultraviolet, with open magnetic field lines. This one stretches from the solar equator to its pole. There are also two coronal holes following it, which may cause more problems. With the equinox, we often see more auroral activity, due to the Earth-Sun alignment and the Russell-McPherron effect. Once auroral conditions clear, the Kp index should return to normal, with a Kp of 2 predicted from Monday the 28th of September onwards. The solar flux index may even improve slightly, with a forecast solar flux index of 115 towards the end of the month. Make the most of the HF conditions by working one of the DX stations on the air. You can choose from 5W0AF in Samoa; JD1BON and friends on the Ogasawara Islands; OX3LX in Greenland; FR/F1TEQ and FH/F1TEQ from Reunion and Mayotte; and 8Q7JH operating from the Maldives. And now the VHF and up propagation news from G3YLA and G4BAO Recently, the overall characteristic of the weather in southern areas has been one of high pressure, giving some occasional tropo. This region of high pressure will drift away by this weekend as a deep low over the northern Atlantic drives a weakening cold front south, so any major tropo will probably not survive into the coming week. The rest of the period looks generally unsettled. The northern half of Britain will have the more active part of any weather system crossing the country and therefore will also have a better chance of some rain scatter on the GHz bands. This time of the year we often get some very active Atlantic storms. Although they may not cross the UK directly, they may be close enough for severe gales and damaging winds in north western areas by the middle of the coming week. It is a good time to make sure your antenna guys are in good shape and keep an eye on the forecasts. There are no major meteor showers in the period so, once again, any activity is likely to be random, and this is typically best in the hours just before dawn. The prospect for auroras is a little more interesting since we are now just past the equinox of the 22nd of September. It's a preferential time to be alert for auroras due to the way the Earth's magnetic field aligns better with the Sun's magnetic field. This makes it easier for the solar wind to get through and create auroras. EME now, and Moon declination went positive at Moonset on Friday the 25th of September. This means we'll see lengthening Moon windows and higher peak Moon elevation into the coming week. Path losses continue to fall. 144MHz sky noise starts the week low, increasing to moderate by Friday the 2nd of October. And that's all from the propagation team this week.

Send us Fan MailHello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Lesley Carter, the creator of Bucket List Publications. This episode is particularly special for two reasons. First, Lesley represents the last great guest of the many I have been able to reach who was featured in my last cruising book, The Joy of Cruising Again, to be a guest on The Joy of Cruising Podcast. Bucket List Productions' chapter was featured in a section called, Cruisers Just Like You and Me…Sort Of. The second reason Lesley's episode is particularly noteworthy is that The Joy of Cruising Podcast teaser recorded 3 years ago, https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/12172473. In that eight-minute introductory episode, I unabashedly called Lesley, “The Most Amazing Traveler I've Ever Met.” Speaking in superlatives like that is sure to spark some pushback. I can't do justice to Lesley's bio in a few minutes. Read her feature in The Joy of Cruising Again amzn.to/3lAfyON and get a glimpse into the incredible life she leads. Or read her upcoming autobiography, Chasing Wonder, and get the full story. Let me just read you one sentence from her chapter in The Joy of Cruising Again. “She has piloted a fighter jet; gone diving with great white sharks; driven Indy cars, jumped out of planes, and sailed a tall ship to Antarctica as part of the crew…Lesley is a passionate world traveler, having visited every continent and over 150 countries, often accompanied by one or both of her children. (Athena and Max).” Since it has been over three years, I asked Lesley what she and her family have been up to since we last spoke. Lesley told me, “Athena took a year away from school and did school virtually. We traveled to 32 countries that year and went on an AIDA cruise for a month. We also went with Running on Waves yacht/cruise around the Greek Islands. Athena and I got PADI certified in Hawaii so we could dive together, and we are going on a live-aboard in October in the Maldives. I wrote and published a book with Simon & Schuster Canada that will be released in May. Max started kindergarten last year and he's doing well socially. Athena started high school this year.  We still travel as much as possible. We try to do at least one major trip a month with smaller trips in between. Last year, we visited Singapore, Maldives, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, and a few others. We have the following trips coming up: Maldives in October; Cook Islands in November; Quebec City in December; Finland in January; Colorado in February; Aruba in March.Do you have a dream car? Support the showSupport thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/newSupport Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulthContact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.htmlBook Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast)The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingCruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterruptedThe Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgainIntl Orders via Amazon

As China will soon enter one of its busiest travel periods during an ultra-long Golden Week holiday, destinations in Asia are gearing up to attract more tourists from the region's top outbound travel market.随着中国即将迎来最繁忙的出行高峰之一——超长黄金周假期，亚洲各旅游目的地正全力以赴，积极吸引这一区域内最大的出境游客源市场。"The extended Golden Week is particularly significant for Asian destinations because the potential for a long travel period creates greater opportunities for short-haul and multi-destination travel within Asia," said Noor Ahmad Hamid, CEO of the Pacific Asia Travel Association.太平洋亚洲旅游协会（PATA）首席执行官努尔·阿哈迈德·哈米德（Noor Ahmad Hamid）表示：“延长的黄金周对亚洲各目的地而言意义非凡。更长的假期潜能为亚洲内部的短途游以及多目的地串联游创造了更大空间。”The upcoming National Day holiday from Oct 1 to 7, which is also known as a Golden Week holiday, and the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from Sept 25 to 27 together yield a 10-day break, longer than the eight-day holiday last year. Many Chinese workers have chosen to extend the break to 13 days by taking leave during the three days between the two holidays.今年的十一国庆节假期（10月1日至7日）与中秋节假期（9月25日至27日）相连，形成了长达10天的假期，比去年的8天假期更长。不少中国打工者选择在两假之间的3个工作日请假，从而拼出了长达13天的“超级长假”。According to a report released on Sept 21 by Chinese online travel platform Trip.com, more than half of the outbound flight bookings made by Chinese travelers are for departures before the Golden Week officially begins on Oct 1.根据中国在线旅游平台携程（Trip.com）于9月21日发布的报告，中国游客预订的出境航班中，超过半数的起飞时间都在10月1日黄金周正式开始之前。Apart from traditional popular destinations in East Asia and Southeast Asia, long-haul destinations in Australia and New Zealand have also gained traction, according to the report.报告指出，除了东亚和东南亚等传统热门目的地外，澳大利亚和新西兰等长线游目的地今年也备受追捧。Destinations are preparing in different ways. For example, on Sept 14, Thailand unveiled the "Nihao Month 2026" campaign to deepen the country's engagement with the Chinese market, while a "Seoul Welcome Week: Autumn Edition" is being held in South Korea through Oct 11 to welcome international tourists, including those from China.各大旅游目的地正通过多种方式做足准备。例如，泰国于9月14日启动了“2026你好月”活动，以深化与中国市场的互动；韩国首尔则正在举办“首尔欢迎周·秋季篇”活动（持续至10月11日），热情迎包括中国游客在内的全球旅客。Businesses in the tourism sector in destinations such as the Maldives and Bali have also launched targeted campaigns for Golden Week.此外，马尔代夫和巴厘岛等地的旅游企业也纷纷面向黄金周推出了针对性强营销活动。The potential surge in outbound tourism during the ultra-long holiday is particularly important for Asian destinations this year as the tourism industry has experienced difficulties due to the Middle East conflict and rising oil prices, Gary Bowerman, managing director of the weekly industry newsletter Asia Travel Re: Set, told China Daily.每周产业通讯《Asia Travel Re:Set》的董事总经理加里·鲍尔曼（Gary Bowerman）在接受《中国日报》采访时表示，鉴于近期中东冲突以及油价上涨对旅游业造成的冲击，今年超长假期带来的出境游爆发潜能对亚洲各国而言显得尤为关键。Noting that Seoul was ranked as the top holiday destination during the Golden Week this year by flight bookings in the Trip.com report, followed by Tokyo and Bangkok, An Yong-ju, a former professor of global leisure and tourism at South Korea's Sun Moon University, said that improved bilateral relations have become a catalyst for rising tourism demand.携程报告显示，根据机票预订量排序，首尔位列今年黄金周热门目的地的榜首，东京和曼谷紧随其后。对此，韩国鲜文大学全球休闲与旅游学系前教授安庸注指出，双边关系的改善已成为推动旅游需求增长的强劲催化剂。【词汇提炼】gearing up /ɡɪərɪŋ ʌp/ phr.做好准备；蓄势待发outbound /ˈaʊtbaʊnd/ adj.出境的；往外地的short-haul /ˈʃɔːt hɔːl/ adj.短途的；近程的yield /jiːld/ v.产生；产出（假期/成果等）gain traction /ɡeɪn ˈtrækʃn/ phr.获得拉动力；受追捧；受欢迎unveil /ˌʌnˈveɪl/ v.揭幕；推出；首次公布targeted /ˈtɑːɡɪtɪd/ adj.有针对性的；定向的surge /sɜːdʒ/ n./v.激增；奔涌；爆发catalyst /ˈkætəlɪst/ n.催化剂；促进因素

In this Storytelling for Change session, Sophia Nasif shares her journey creating “The Shape of the Sea” - a long-form documentary photography project that explores how coastal erosion, reclamation, and development are literally reshaping shorelines in the Maldives, and the impact on their communities.“The most powerful stories came from the youth, who not live with the daily impacts of flooding, erosion, and ecological degradation, but fear their futures - questioning whether their homes will still exist in 50 years, whether their children would be able to know their islands, or whether they could even have families in the future at all, with the risk of potentially becoming climate refugees.” - Sophia NasifSophia Nasif is a British-Maldivian photojournalist based in Malé, focusing on culture, environment, and visual anthropology in the Maldives, and the writer of the biweekly column Atoll Dispatch for Maldives Independent. You can follow Sophia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophianasif/ Sophia created this project with support from our Revolutionary Storyteller Grant. A big thank you to Honor the Earth and Adobe for the support that made this grant possible. Find us: https://www.photographerswithoutborders.org/ 

Another business? Another property? Another hotel? Another idea? Has Caroline completely lost her mind?From the outside, it probably looks like it.At 50, when everyone seems to expect women to slow down, Caroline is doing the exact opposite. She's building businesses, hotels and residences, growing House of Stanbury, running retreats, investing, travelling, podcasting. But here's the thing: none of it is random.This week on Uncut & Uncensored, Caroline reveals what she's actually building behind the scenes — and why what might look like complete chaos is really one much bigger plan.She talks candidly about female entrepreneurship, starting businesses at 50, money, ambition, success, midlife reinvention and why she refuses to build a career that creates a life she needs to escape from.Because Caroline doesn't believe success is about having millions sitting untouched in the bank.Money is freedom.Freedom to travel. Freedom to invest. Freedom to take risks. Freedom to spend time with the people you love. But underneath all the businesses and the madness is a much bigger question — and maybe one you've asked yourself:“Am I doing too much… or am I not living enough?”How many of us are waiting for someday?When the children are older. When there's more money. When work calms down. When we lose the weight. When the mortgage is paid. When we retire.Caroline's done waiting.She's designing the life first and building the businesses around it — and she wants women to stop apologising for wanting more just because they're already grateful for what they have.Because wanting more doesn't mean what you have isn't enough. It might simply mean you're still growing.So, has Caroline completely lost her mind?Maybe.Or maybe she's finally figured it out.And if this episode has you questioning whether you're really living the life you want, maybe it's time to change the room you're in.Stanbury Retreats was created for women who are ready for more, more clarity, more confidence, bigger conversations and a room full of women who genuinely want to see each other win. Sometimes one conversation, one connection or one decision is all it takes to completely change the direction of your life.The next Stanbury Retreat takes place in the Maldives, 14–17 November 2026. Spaces are extremely limited. Apply now to join Caroline and a group of incredible women for three unforgettable days of connection, reinvention and figuring out what your “more” actually looks like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Christopher W. Brown spent three decades building businesses that depended entirely on him — until a heart attack in 2016 forced a decade-long rebuild of how he works, rests, and leads.In this conversation with Joe Pardavila, Christopher breaks down the neuroscience of unplugging, why "aloofness" is a leadership skill, and how he trained his team (and himself) to stop needing him in the room.It's a practical, personal look at turning a business into something that outlives your involvement in it — drawn from his book Permission to Unplug.You'll Learn:- The heart attack and the decade of rebuilding that followed- The neuroscience of unplugging and why "vacation with a laptop" doesn't count- How to build an unplugging habit through micro-experiences- Killing notifications, hustle culture, and the "American inheritance"- Why the best leaders are a little "aloof" — and why that's a compliment- Delegation, AI agents, and turning a job back into a business- Health, diet, and the private-physician approach to staying aliveChapters00:00 — Intro: the heart attack that started it all00:34 — Life before June 1st, 2016: peak fitness, zero warning03:06 — A decade of failing forward: replacing yourself as founder03:34 — The science of "accidentally rewiring your brain"05:57 — Micro-experiences: how to build the unplugging muscle07:01 — Killing phone notifications (and why watches are worse)08:26 — The "American inheritance" of hustle culture10:12 — The out-of-office joke that says everything about US work culture11:09 — The Google employee who checked her calendar before heart surgery12:00 — Bending space and time: back-to-back meeting culture16:05 — A month off in the Maldives, out of office, filtered emails18:13 — "You don't have a business, you have a job"20:27 — Delegation, AI agents, and figuring out what only you can do22:00 — The case for a "healthy aloofness" as a leader24:28 — Catching yourself: self-awareness and the creep back to old habits28:41 — Health update: private physician, diet, inflammation, sourdough32:10 — The book's dedication and 27 years with his wife Julie

In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we examine Qatar setting up "Doha Investment" to reshape and grow its $580 billion wealth fund's domestic portfolio. We then break down the Qatar Investment Authority's upcoming $20 billion partnership with JPMorgan Asset Management spanning public and private markets. Finally, we cover UAE developer Eagle Hills planning a massive $12 billion mega-development in the Maldives.

In October 2013, a young Dane named Thor Pedersen set off from his home with a single, slightly mad rule: he wanted to visit every country on earth — all of them — in one continuous journey, and to do it without ever once setting foot on an airplane. Container ships, trains, buses, and a great deal of waiting around. He thought it might take three or four years. It took almost ten. He crossed closed borders and war zones, ran out of money more than once, was stranded for two years by the global pandemic, and served the whole time as a Goodwill Ambassador for the Red Cross. In 2023 he became the first person in history to do it. In this episode, Jonathan Thomas talks to Thor about the whole extraordinary decade — and, this being the Anglotopia Podcast, spends a good while on Britain, which came remarkably early in the itinerary. Thor recounts crossing from Calais to Dover after meeting Syrian refugees at the port, being awestruck by Bristol's maritime heritage, a memorable host in Wales whose front garden contained a toilet lying on its side, a Red Cross officer in Belfast who felt like the James Bond of the Red Cross, falling for the Scottish countryside, buying dodgy Les Misérables tickets in London, a desperate dash for seasickness pills in Immingham, and Hogmanay in Inverness courtesy of a kind bartender. But the deeper story is the one Thor tells in an unusual way: he doesn't sell it as a triumph. He's honest about the loneliness, the setbacks, the cerebral malaria, the migraines, the moments at gunpoint, the two years stuck in Hong Kong — and about the thing that actually got him around the world, which turned out not to be toughness at all, but the kindness of strangers. Links The Book The Impossible Journey — Amazon US The Impossible Journey — Amazon UK The Impossible Journey — Waterstones The Impossible Journey — Barnes & Noble The Impossible Journey — Hachette Australia ⠀Published by Robinson. ISBN 9781472149763 (hardback) / 9781472149770 (paperback). Thor Pedersen Thor Pedersen — Official Website The Impossible Journey — Thor's Site Once Upon A Saga — The Original Project Blog Thor Pedersen on Instagram Thor Pedersen on Facebook Speaking Engagements & Talks ⠀Mentioned in the Episode The Danish Red Cross International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) British Red Cross The Adventurers' Club of Denmark The Explorers Club, New York Hong Kong Tourism Board The Danish Seamen's Church, Hong Kong The California Zephyr — Amtrak ⠀Anglotopia Friends of Anglotopia Club ⠀ Takeaways 1 The idea arrived by email. Thor's father sent him a link about the world's most-travelled people, and Thor — then 34, twelve years into a career in shipping and logistics, and having visited around 50 countries — discovered that roughly 200 people had reached every country, but nobody had done it entirely without flying. He describes it striking him "like lightning." 2 His definition of "every country" was deliberately generous. The UN recognizes 193 sovereign states plus two observer states (the Vatican and Palestine). Thor built on that, splitting the Danish kingdom into Denmark, the Faroes and Greenland, and splitting the UK into England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland — arriving at 203 — precisely so nobody could come back afterward and say "but what about Kosovo?" 3 Britain came very early — country numbers seven through ten, in late 2013, just weeks after leaving Denmark. He crossed Calais to Dover after meeting Syrian refugees camped by the rail tracks, was refused as a foot passenger, and got across by knocking on car windows until a driver calling himself Rambling Rat let him ride along. 4 Travelling only overland and by sea teaches you something you cannot learn from an airplane: how enormous the world actually is, and how gradually it changes. Thor points out that at borders, people wear the same clothes, eat the same food, often share a language — and the plants and animals don't care which side they're on. The real changes happen further inland. 5 He became a Red Cross Goodwill Ambassador early on, which transformed the project. Within weeks he realized it wasn't a country project but a people project. Meeting national Red Cross societies gave him rapid, genuine insight into each country — its economy, its government, whether it was a strong or weak society — and gave balance to a social media feed that otherwise risked being relentlessly, artificially upbeat. 6 Two years in, in Central Africa, everything collapsed at once: he lost financial backing, his long-distance relationship was falling apart, he was recovering from cerebral malaria, he was suffering debilitating migraines for the first time in his life, and his life was at risk more than once. It was the point at which he genuinely broke — and the point at which he first wanted to go home. He still had eight years left. 7 The pandemic stranded him in Hong Kong for two years. He'd arrived expecting a four-day transit stop. Immigration eventually told him he couldn't stay indefinitely as a visitor and offered three options: marry someone, study, or work. He ended up employed by the Danish Seamen's Church as "junior assistant to a reverend who wasn't there," shopping for seafarers trapped aboard their ships and unable to come ashore. 8 Hong Kong was both the worst and best chapter. CNN picked up his story, which went viral and transformed his profile. The Hong Kong Tourism Board nicknamed him "Hong Kong's only tourist." By the end he had two apartments, two cars, a driver's licence, a temporary ID card and a dentist. It remains the place in the world he misses most. 9 He felt no joy at all on reaching the final countries. Sri Lanka, then the Maldives on 23 May 2023 — everything had become "automated and mechanic," and he was working through interviews while everyone else scuba dived and drank martinis. The project was successful in the Maldives, but it was completed when he got home to Aarhus, 31 days later by container ship — 40 container ships in total across the decade. 10 Thor's strongest observation about travel is that most of the world is deeply ordinary. People go to work, go to school, spend time with family, follow their sports teams. He travelled through the Game of Thrones years and found everyone everywhere talking about it. He saw a boy in Libya spinning a Captain America shield fidget spinner. We are, he argues, far more connected than we think. ⠀ Soundbites 1 "I found out no one had accomplished it completely without flying. For most people that would be an uh-huh kind of moment, and then people would move on. But it struck me like lightning." — Thor on the email from his father that started everything. 2 "There's a common phrase where people say it's a small world. It really isn't. If it was a small world, I think I would have been back home a lot sooner." — Thor on what a decade overland teaches you. 3 "Around most border areas, people wear the same clothes. You get the same food on either side. The plants and the animals in the area do not care which side of the border they're on." — Thor on seeing where countries actually meet. 4 "Within weeks I realized that this wasn't a country project, that this was a people project." — Thor on the shift that changed everything. 5 "I was in Central Africa and I was deep in over my head. I lost financial backing. My long-distance relationship was falling apart. I was recovering from cerebral malaria. My life was at risk several times. And I just lost the motivation to continue." — Thor on the moment it broke him, two years in. 6 "If there was a competition within hospitality globally, like the Olympics, we would be on the bench watching the other countries. We are kind and helpful and friendly — but we have no idea how friendly we could be." — Thor comparing Northern European and global hospitality. 7 "I made an excuse that I was going to the bathroom, but really what I wanted to do was go and pay for all of us. And on my way there, they already knew what I was up to and shouted to the cashier — don't let him pay, we will take care of it." — Thor on his host Dafala in Sudan. 8 "So I was hired to be the junior assistant to a reverend who wasn't there." — Thor on how he solved his Hong Kong immigration problem. 9 "I arrived with my hat and my backpack, and when I was at my highest I had two apartments, I had two cars, I had access to the port, I had my driver's licence, I had a dentist. I had a life in Hong Kong." — Thor on two years stranded. 10 "The real story here is that most of the world is such an ordinary place. It is just people getting by in life, making the best of the situations that they have. Going to work, going to school, spending time with family, falling in love, following their sports teams." — Thor on what a decade on the road actually revealed. ⠀ Chapters 00:21 Introduction — One continuous journey, every country on earth, and no airplanes 01:48 Where Does an Idea Like That Come From? — Twelve years in shipping, and an email from his father 03:46 The Lightning Bolt — Discovering nobody had done it without flying 04:30 Did He Know What He Was Signing Up For? — Four years becomes ten 04:54 Two Years In, Central Africa — Where it all fell apart the first time 06:30 THE NO FLYING RULE — What travelling overland and by sea actually gives you 07:20 How Big the World Really Is — Denmark, Texas, Greenland and the skewed world map 08:47 Where Countries Meet — Same clothes, same food, and animals that don't care about borders 09:36 Watching the Landscape Change — Desert to bushes to forest to mountains 10:17 Which Definition of a Country? — 193 UN states, and why Thor's list runs to 203 12:24 THE RED CROSS — How being a Goodwill Ambassador changed the journey 12:50 A People Project, Not a Country Project 13:22 What the Red Cross Gave Him — Rapid, genuine insight into every country he entered 15:08 Balance — Why it mattered to post things that weren't relentlessly positive 16:05 BRITAIN — Country numbers seven through ten, in late 2013 16:44 Calais — Meeting Syrian refugees by the rail tracks before crossing 17:28 Rambling Rat — Refused as a foot passenger, and getting across by knocking on windows 17:58 Bristol — An open-air museum of seafaring history 18:38 Wales — A kind host, a house with grass to the windows, and a toilet in the front yard 19:11 Minimum 24 Hours Per Country — And how fast the early legs moved 19:24 Northern Ireland — The James Bond of the Red Cross, and a city of walls 20:00 "It's Raining a Wee Bit" — Thor's accent problem 20:32 Scotland — Awestruck by the west coast, and on to Glasgow and Edinburgh 21:08 Edinburgh — His girlfriend, now wife, visits two weeks after he left home 21:34 London — Les Misérables, dodgy tickets, and an unexpectedly happy ending 22:48 Back to the UK — A missed ship to Iceland, and an unplanned return via Immingham 23:42 The Pharmacy Dash — Crawling under the shutters for seasickness pills 24:26 Scrabster — And a devastating email about a ship that isn't coming 25:04 Edinburgh Again, Then Inverness — Hogmanay with a bartender who takes in strangers 26:15 CULTURAL DIFFERENCE — Reading what people really think of you 26:50 The Hospitality Olympics — Why Northern Europe would be on the bench 27:40 Dafala in Sudan — Not being allowed to pay for anything 29:07 Poland and Hong Kong — Strangers who cook for you at midnight, and four days that became five months 29:54 "The Guest Is God" — Hospitality in India and Pakistan 31:02 The Arab World — Why you may never know what someone truly thinks of you 31:41 Denmark, Britain and America — Three different ways of masking contempt 33:12 THE UNITED STATES — How he got there and what happened 33:26 Iceland to Greenland to Canada — Crossing the Atlantic by ship 34:21 Immigration at Buffalo — Colin Farrell, a German form, and a very unimpressed officer 35:37 New York at 4 AM — Sleeping under a tree in Central Park 36:39 A Bird, a Beard and Free Wi-Fi — Central Park as a budget traveller's dream 37:04 Washington DC — Free museums, and more homelessness than the movies show 37:56 THE CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR — The train that changed the trip 38:09 Meeting Art — A chance conversation in the queue 38:45 Four Hours in Chicago — A grandfather's grave and a different ticket 40:06 The First Class Surprise — Art's private cabin, bunk beds and meals included 41:00 Communal Dining — Strangers, awkward seating, and solving global politics three times a day 42:18 San Francisco and Onward — To Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean 43:19 WHEN IT GOT HARD — The end of the good energy days 43:32 Naive Expectations — CNN, BBC and Nike were not, in fact, calling 44:49 Central Africa — "That is just a different level of hardship" 45:40 An Astonishing Part of the World — Beautiful, lush, friendly, and extremely hard to travel 46:34 Losing the Thread — Forgetting why any of it mattered 47:24 Migraines and Malaria — What his body did in response 48:40 At Gunpoint — And the moment he grabbed a steering wheel at speed 49:18 Where an Ambulance Might Not Come — The reality of a medical emergency in that region 50:03 MOST OF THE WORLD IS ORDINARY — Game of Thrones, fidget spinners and a Captain America shield in Libya 51:52 THE PANDEMIC — Two weeks' delay in the Solomon Islands, then the Marshall Islands 52:45 Four Days in Hong Kong Becomes Two Years 53:31 Down to the Last Nine Countries — And desperate to go home 54:24 Five Months With One Family — And the need for personal space 55:03 CNN Finds Him — The article that went viral and changed everything 55:38 Hong Kong's Only Tourist — Working with the Hong Kong Tourism Board 56:28 Immigration Runs Out of Patience — Marry, study, or work 57:35 THE DANISH SEAMEN'S CHURCH — Junior assistant to an absent reverend 58:27 Seafarers Trapped Aboard — Suicide rates, shipboard dentistry, and captains who died at sea 59:32 Shopping for the Ships — What Thor actually did for a year 01:00:17 Forty Container Ships — And the satisfaction of giving something back 01:00:27 The Luck of the Delay — Why being stuck in Hong Kong was better than the alternatives 01:01:20 A Life in Hong Kong — Two apartments, two cars, a dentist, and the place he misses most 01:02:04 THE END OF THE JOURNEY — Sri Lanka, then the Maldives 01:02:47 Bureaucratic Obstacles to the Finish Line — Not allowed to leave the ship 01:03:33 Flags, Friends and a Resort Island — And Gunnar Garfors breaking the story 01:04:14 No Joy At All — Working through interviews while everyone else celebrated 01:05:20 Successful in the Maldives, Completed at Home — And why he refused to fly back 01:06:06 The Milan Maersk — 31 days from Malaysia to Aarhus 01:06:46 Windmills in the English Channel — The slow return home 01:07:20 Homecoming — Rain, a crowd at the portside, and his wife 01:07:59 WHAT NOW? — The Adventurers' Club and a secret expedition 01:08:48 Africa, Camels, Volcano — Three clue words and nothing more 01:09:09 Life Today — Speaking engagements, film festivals and book events 01:09:34 Emirates Business Class vs Ryanair — A memorable downgrade 01:10:06 Wrap-Up — The Impossible Journey, out now, and Friends of Anglotopia Video Version

GB2RS News Sunday, the 20th of September 2026 The news headlines: Visit the RSGB village at Hamfest What does your RSGB Convention weekend look like? Get involved with World Space Week The RSGB will have a large presence at the National Hamfest at Newark Showground on Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th of September. In addition to a new-look bookstall and membership stand, the Society will have a great selection of displays and practical activities to enjoy. These include another opportunity to see 3D printing in action and to have your CW skills tested at a range of speeds. Across both days the RSGB Outreach team will be running a buildathon, with this year's kit being the Kanga Morse Tutor – why not go along and hone your soldering skills? All activities are free of charge and there is no need to book in advance. If you're looking for inspiration for your next construction project, you can hear from the overall winner of the RSGB 2026 Construction Competition and discover a whole host of projects from the popular monthly RadCom feature, Experimenters' Corner. Members of the RSGB Board, staff and representatives from the Propagation Studies Committee and the QSL Bureau will also be there and are looking forward to meeting you, answering your questions and offering support.  Would you like to learn a new skill or improve your knowledge on a particular topic? Perhaps you'd like to network with likeminded people and make some new connections? Maybe you are looking for inspiration on what to do next in your amateur radio journey? You can find answers to all these questions at the RSGB Convention, which is taking place between the 9th and 11th of October in Milton Keynes. You can choose from a selection of over 50 lectures, workshops, forums and activities and build a programme to suit you. By viewing the Convention web pages via rsgb.org/convention  you'll not only find the programme for both days but also detailed speaker biographies and presentation summaries. There's a wealth of information on extra activities that are taking place over the weekend, from getting involved with additional events on the Friday, to joining the Gala Dinner on the Saturday evening. Find out which RSGB Committees and Special Interest Groups are attending and choose which ones to fit into your programme. You can find all this information and more by using the sub-menu located on the righthand side called 'In this section'. Remember to book your ticket online before 9am on Monday the 5th of October to guarantee your place and to pay the best available price. After this time you will only be able to buy tickets on the door. RSGB Board Director and Board Liaison for ARISS Patrick Wood, 2E0IFB is calling on radio amateurs to support World Space Week 2026 by hosting an activity between the 4th and 10th of October. In his Tonight@8 webinar, broadcast earlier this month, Patrick revealed the RSGB had launched some web pages to help inspire clubs and individuals. You could host an introductory talk on satellites, orbits and OSCAR missions using a set of slides he has shared for you to use. Alternatively, you could host a live demonstration, an on-air activity, or even getting involved with the planned International Space Station SSTV event. Start planning your event by going to rsgb.org/wsw  You can view events that have already being confirmed, including several talks at the RSGB National Radio Centre, by selecting ‘WSW – events taking place' from the menu on the righthand side. Jamboree on the Air is taking place between Friday the 16th and Sunday 18th of October 2026. It is the world's largest radio Scout event and is a brilliant celebration of amateur radio among the groups within the Scout Association. It also promotes friendship and global citizenship. The RSGB Youth Vice-Chair and Youth Champion for Scouts, Sam McCutchion, M0UEL will be compiling a list of JOTA stations which will be shared on the RSGB website. If you are part of a Scouting group and are planning to get involved with JOTA then please contact youthchampion.scouts@rsgb.org.uk  as soon as possible with your station name, call sign and any other relevant information. Sam is encouraging everyone to get involved either by putting a station on the air or listening out for the JOTA stations, so let him know how you are supporting the events. The annual Railways on the Air event will take place on Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th of September. The following frequencies are suggested for use: 3.650, 7.150 and 14.250MHz. Bishop Auckland Amateur Radio Club coordinates this event and you can read more at rota.barac.org.uk  The deadline for the GB2RS News on Sunday the 27th of September is 10am on Wednesday the 23rd of September. Please send details of all your news and events to radcom@rsgb.org.uk And now for details of rallies and events The Broadcast Engineering Museum has an open day today, the 20th, from 11am. The museum is located at 41 Capper Avenue, Hemswell Cliff, near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 5XS. The museum is home to one of the largest collections of historic broadcasting equipment in the world. For more information visit becg.org.uk/events National Hamfest, the UK's largest amateur radio event, returns to Newark and Nottinghamshire Showground on Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th of September. Located on the A46 just north of Newark, it features major retailers, a large outdoor flea market, and on-site camping. The site is open from 9.30am to 4pm each day. The doors open to visitors from 10am on Friday. Find out more via nationalhamfest.org.uk Now the Special Event news Vendeen Radio Club, F6KUF is active as TM4GGR until Friday the 9th of October. The special callsign's suffix stands for 'Golden Globe Race', the single-handed, round-the-world sailing race that started from Les Sables-d'Olonne, on Sunday the 6th of September. For some information visit live.f6kuf.fr Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society will be running special event station GB2RMR on Sunday the 27th of September from 9.30am until 4pm at the Riverside Miniature Railway, Riverside Park in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. Operators will be active on the HF, VHF and UHF bands. More information is available via QRZ.com   Now the DX news Kasimir, DL2SBY is active as S79/DL2SBY from Mahe, AF-024, in the Seychelles until tomorrow, the 21st. He is operating using CW, FT8 and SSB on the HF and 6m bands.  QSL via Logbook of the World, OQRS or directly to Kasimir. Yuris, YL2GM and Eugene, EA5EL are active as KH8WW from Aunu'u Island, OC-045, in American Samoa until the 24th of September. The station is operating using CW, FT8 and SSB on the 160 to 6m bands. QSL via OQRS is preferred, or via YL2GN. Now the contest news Today, the 20th, the RSGB 70MHz Affiliated Societies Contest runs from 0900 to 1200UTC. Using all modes on the 4m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also today, the 20th, the British Amateur Radio Teledata Group PSK63 Sprint runs from 1700 to 2100UTC. Using PSK63 on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is serial number. On Tuesday the 22nd of September, the RSGB SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1830 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on 2.3 to 10GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Thursday the 24th of September, the RSGB Autumn Series Data Contest runs from 1900 to 2030UTC. Using RTTY and PSK63 on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number. The CQ World Wide DX RTTY Contest starts at 0000UTC on Saturday the 26th and ends at 2359UTC on Sunday the 27th of September. Using RTTY on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and CQ zone. The UK is in zone 14. On Sunday the 27th of September, the UK Microwave Group High Band Contest runs from 0800 to 1700UTC. Using all modes on 5.7 and 10GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Thursday the 17th of September 2026. Thursday the 17th of September marked a milestone in terms of the solar flux index. On this day the solar flux index fell to 100. This is more psychological than important, but it is a sign that the solar flux index is falling from the dizzy heights of more than 300 that it reached at the height of solar cycle 25 two years ago. The solar flux index briefly dipped to 99 on Sunday the 13th of September but it probably won't be too long before we see it dropping further. The declining solar flux index has been helped somewhat by better ionospheric conditions as we head towards October. The lower solar flux index has also been slightly compensated for by relatively good geomagnetic conditions. The Kp index hit a peak of 4 on Monday the 14th, but has otherwise been around 1 or 2. Daytime maximum useable frequencies, or MUFs, over 3,000km have been hovering around 21MHz and nighttime MUFs over 3,000km have been around 7 to 10MHz. But don't ignore 24MHz as we may see the occasional daylight DX opening. We may expect the daytime MUFs to increase slightly as the month progresses. DX to be worked this week includes 5W0AF from Samoa; RI1FJZ from Franz Josef Land; FR/F1TEQ and FH/F1TEQ in Reunion and Mayotte; KH8WW in American Samoa; PJ2/K5SL from Curaçao; and 8Q7JH in the Maldives. Later in the week look for KH0/JR1FKR from Saipan and N7NU/VP9 and VP9I in Bermuda. So, there is lots of DX to search for next week! We expect the solar flux index to hover around 100 over the next seven days but watch out for poor geomagnetic conditions from Thursday the 24th to Sunday the 27th of September when NOAA forecasts that the Kp index could hit 5. And now the VHF and up propagation news from G3YLA and G4BAO The period of unsettled weather that has brought much-needed rain is just about done for a while, since it looks like high pressure will build across southern UK today, the 20th. It may even produce some ridging over northern Britain, so there is a good chance for tropo in many areas at some stage during the coming week.  Admittedly, the high does gradually edge away to the east by the end of the week, but will still be close enough to provide further lift conditions, especially across the North Sea to the Baltic and south to France.   Don't forget to try calling CQ on SSB or CW in case conditions are up. It's easy to miss a new square unless you are checking remote beacons to see how the lift is developing. The far northwest of the UK will have some occasional rain at times and may miss out on the enhanced lift conditions, especially after midweek. For meteor scatter it is largely a case of trying to catch the best of any random activity. This means checking conditions in the early hours of the morning. The solar activity has produced slightly elevated geomagnetic activity with a Kp index up to 4 at times. With the possibility of a minor storm in the second half of the last week, it probably should remain a watching brief in case we find an unexpected auroral opening, which would tend to favour the equinoxes due to the Russell-McPherron effect. EME now, and Moon declination starts rising again after its lowest point on Friday the 18th of September. Meanwhile, path losses start falling again after apogee, also on the 18th. 144MHz sky noise starts the weekend high, falling back to low by Tuesday the 22nd where it remains for the rest of the week. And finally, if you are coming to National Hamfest, remember to call in and see the RSGB Propagation Studies Committee stand. And that's all from the propagation team this week.

“Why were they happier for me when I was struggling?”Everyone loves telling you to dream bigger… until you actually fucking do it. When you're struggling, everyone's cheering you on. You've got this! You deserve it! Go for it!Then you start winning. Suddenly you've “changed.” You're showing off. You're obsessed with money. You think you're better than everyone. Your marriage won't last. Your face looks different. And God forbid you buy yourself a Bentley. Funny how that works.This week on Uncut & Uncensored, Caroline is talking about something women don't particularly like admitting: jealousy. We all feel it. Caroline included. But there's a huge difference between looking at another woman and thinking, I want some of that for myself, and wanting to tear her down because she has it.Because sometimes it's not her handbag you want. It's her financial freedom. It's not her body. It's her confidence.It's not her husband. It's the way she feels when she's with him. And maybe when another woman really gets under your skin, the question isn't “What's wrong with her?” Maybe it's: “What does she have that I secretly want?”This is a very unfiltered conversation about female friendship, jealousy, money, confidence, success, ageing, social media and learning to stop giving a shit about opinions from people whose lives you wouldn't actually want.& sometimes you don't need more advice, you need to change the room you're in. To surround yourself with women who genuinely want to see you win, who inspire you to think bigger, and who celebrate your growth instead of asking you to make yourself smaller.If you're ready to change the room you're in, discover the next Stanbury Retreat this November in the Maldives. Apply Here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordy Smith joins Sterling Spencer and Cousin Ryan on Pinch My Salt for an unreal conversation about professional surfing, the WSL Championship Tour, Kelly Slater, Dane Reynolds, Andy Irons, Billabong, Nike, O'Neill, Modern Collective, South African surfing, J-Bay, the North Shore of Hawaii, surf movies, sponsorship deals and one of the craziest untold stories in surf history. Jordy Smith is a World Junior Champion, X Games gold medalist, two-time World Title runner-up, Olympian and one of the longest-running surfers in modern Championship Tour history. In this episode, Jordy opens up about growing up in South Africa, becoming one of the most hyped young surfers in the world, being called “the next Kelly Slater,” traveling and surfing with Sterling Spencer as teenagers, competing against Kelly Slater, his legendary Modern Collective section, Dane Reynolds, the golden era of surf films and what professional surfing was really like behind the scenes. But the wildest story might be Jordy Smith's LOST SURF MOVIE. Jordy and Sterling spent months traveling through South Africa, the Maldives, Australia and beyond filming what was supposed to become Jordy's breakout surf movie. Then his relationship with Billabong fell apart, the hard drives disappeared, Jordy says he spent nearly 10 YEARS trying to track down the footage—and he still hasn't seen it. Then came the $500,000 lawsuit. Jordy talks about being a young rookie, coming from very little money in South Africa and suddenly facing a lawsuit so massive that his parents were considering selling their house and cars. It's an incredible look behind the curtain at the surf industry during one of its biggest eras. We also get into: Jordy Smith vs. Kelly Slater and whether Kelly was ever overscoredThe Jordy Smith vs. Dane Reynolds eraModern Collective and Jordy's insane surfing in 2010Why Jordy turned down Nike 6.0Flying to Nike headquarters on Phil Knight's private planeThe truth behind the Michael Jordan rumorsO'Neill, DVS and huge surf sponsorship dealsGrowing up surfing South Africa and Hawaii's North ShoreJ-Bay and Jordy's rise through professional surfingAndy Irons and the legendary Billabong surf teamMikey February and South African surf cultureWhy the surf industry changedCore surfing vs. mainstream surfingSurf shops, local shapers and the old surf industryJordy's plans after the Championship TourChasing undiscovered waves around the worldThe origin story of “YOU KNOW THE RULES”And why Jordy might be one of the funniest surfers alive. This is one of those episodes where surf history, surf culture and stories from professional surfing collide. If you grew up watching surf videos, following the ASP / WSL World Tour, watching Kelly Slater, Andy Irons, Dane Reynolds, Taj Burrow, Joel Parkinson, Jordy Smith and the generation that defined modern surfing, you're going to love this one. Leave Jordy some love in the comments and tell us: WHERE IS THE LOST JORDY SMITH FOOTAGE? Subscribe to PINCH MY SALT for more long-form surf interviews, surf history, surf culture, comedy, professional surfing stories and conversations with some of the biggest names in surfing. #JordySmith #Surfing #PinchMySalt #WSL #KellySlater #ProfessionalSurfing #SurfPodcast #SurfCulture #DaneReynolds #ModernCollective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Water Discus looked like a futuristic sci-fi villain lair, but it was pitched as a revolutionary, modular underwater hotel designed by naval architects at Poland's Gdańsk University of Technology. Featuring two stacked discs, deep-sea views, and detachable safety modules, it secured major contracts in Dubai and the Maldives between 2012 and 2015. So why was it never built? We break down the engineering, the high-stakes deals, and the sudden collapse of the flying-saucer resort.http://atlantisseacolony.com/https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolony#WaterDiscus #UnderwaterHotel #Architecture #Unbuilt #MarineEngineering #GdanskUniversity #Dubai #Maldives #SciFiArchitecture #Documentary #Podcast #YouTube #DeepOceanTechnology #FuturisticDesign #LostProjects #EngineeringMarvels #LuxuryResort #OceanTech #AbandonedProjects #DesignHistory

 Ritesh Gaba | Chief Executive Officer (CEO), EpigamiaRitesh brings over two decades of leadership experience across consumer goods, sales, marketing, P&L management, and business transformation. Most recently, he served as Country General Manager – India at pladis Global (McVitie's, Godiva, Ulker), where he led overall India operations and business growth initiatives.Prior to this, he spent over 8 years at Mars, holding multiple leadership roles including Sales Director – India (Mars Wrigley Confectionery), Interim General Manager, Sales Director – Mars Chocolates India, and Business Head – India Subcontinent Countries. During his tenure, he managed P&L responsibilities across India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Maldives, driving growth across confectionery and petcare businesses.Earlier, Ritesh spent nearly 8 years at Britannia Industries Limited, where he held leadership roles across trade marketing, sales capability, and brand management, including leading the iconic Tiger brand's marketing and innovation initiatives.He began his career with Tata Motors, where he worked across international marketing and sales functions, including handling channel development and commercial vehicle marketing in South Africa.With a strong track record in consumer business growth, brand leadership, and large-scale commercial operations, Ritesh is well-positioned to lead Epigamia's next phase of expansion and category leadership. 

Gambia, proteste contro il buio e la crisi energeticaIl boom del solare sfugge alle statistiche ufficialiIsole Chagos, le Maldive riaprono la contesa sulla sovranitàNairobi, Macondo dà voce alle storie cancellate dell'AfricaQuesto e molto altro nel Notiziario Africa di Radio Bullets a cura di Elena L. Pasquini 

What if you have a good life… but deep down, you know you want more?More freedom. More success. More money. More love. More sex. More adventure. More of you.Am I selfish for wanting it?This week, Caroline gets brutally open about why so many women reach their 40s and 50s still waiting for permission — from their husbands, children, parents, friends and even themselves — to live the life they actually want.Caroline shares what happened when she stopped making decisions based on how they would look to everyone else.Because midlife doesn't have to be about winding down. It can be the moment you finally ask yourself: What do I actually want — and what would I do if I stopped worrying about everyone else's opinion?If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to reinvent yourself, change your marriage, start a business, make more money, fall in love again, change your mind or simply want a bigger life, this episode is for you.Nobody is coming with a permission slip. Your life begins when you stop needing one.And if you're ready for your own next chapter, join Caroline in the Maldives for the next Stanbury Retreat. An intimate group of women coming together to talk business, life, love and reinvention. There are only a few spaces remaining — because sometimes changing your life starts with changing the rooms you're in.Apply now to join Caroline in the Maldives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest BioAlice Todd is the co-founder of SwimQuest, a company specializing in open water swimming holidays and events. After leaving a career in media, she committed herself to sharing the experience of swimming in natural waters, combining adventure, fitness, and personal growth. Over the past decade, Alice has helped guests from around the world improve their swimming skills, overcome fears, and connect with nature. Beyond swimming, she is an avid runner and cyclist, as well as a creative spirit involved in writing, DJing, and art. Alice also balances her professional life with raising twin boys and caring for two Siberian huskies, embracing a vibrant, full-color approach to life.Show SummaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Podcast, host Jason Elkins speaks with Alice Todd about her unique role as co-founder of SwimQuest, a company that offers open water swimming holidays and events. Alice explains how SwimQuest creates inclusive experiences where people of all swimming levels can enjoy coastal and island swims around the world, from the Arctic Circle to the Maldives. She highlights the non-competitive nature of their trips and events, emphasizing community, support, and personal progression.They discuss the growing popularity of open water swimming, particularly in the UK, and how SwimQuest caters to a diverse range of guests, including non-swimmers and families. Alice shares insights into the challenges and rewards of building SwimQuest from the ground up, her creative connection to color inspired by early travels, and the company's approach to guiding and safety. The conversation also touches on the appeal of swimming in urban waterways like the Thames and the inspiring atmosphere of cold water swims in Norway's Lofoten Islands.Alice's story reveals how she transitioned from a media career to an outdoor-focused business and how SwimQuest continues to evolve with new trips, workshops, and community-driven events designed to welcome anyone curious about open water swimming. Big World Made Small guest features are invitation-only and selected based on story, experience, and fit with the show. Guest support helps make the episode possible, but it does not determine who is featured. This helps keep the show free of third-party ads and interruptions while keeping the focus on real, story-driven conversations.Learn more about the Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Podcast and join our private community to get episode updates & special access to our guests.Are you a tourism expert with a story to share? Let's connect.

What if the secret to lasting intimacy isn't one big romantic gesture—but intentionally choosing your relationship again and again? Dr. Sonia and her partner have made a commitment to take 100 honeymoons over the course of their relationship. They're currently on number 16. But a honeymoon doesn't have to mean Paris, Hawaii, or two weeks in the Maldives. Sometimes it's one night away. Sometimes it's a simple date. What makes it a honeymoon isn't the destination. It's the intention. In this episode, Dr. Sonia shares the hilarious moment her partner informed her that their upcoming family vacation did not qualify as their next honeymoon—and why that conversation revealed something much bigger about relationships. Intimacy rarely disappears overnight. More often, it gets slowly deprioritized as children, careers, aging parents, responsibilities, and everyday life take over. And then, years later, couples look at each other and wonder: Who are you? And how did we get here? In This Episode, You'll Learn:

Cameron, Phil and Lawrence dissect England's victory in the second Test at Lord's, and there's an emergency chat with Danyal Rasool after Pakistan made sweeping changes to their playing and coaching groups mid-series. 0:00 Intro / 0:29 Southall Travel / 1:00 Ollie Robinson / 10:30 Joe Root / 23:07 Patreon / 23:41 Richard Thompson's comments / 31:39 Lord's / 34:50 Visit South Africa / 35:55 Imran Khan / 46:55 Mohammad Abbas / 49:14 England's top six / 51:18 Chaos in Pakistan / 1:03:43 Visit Barbados / 1:05:26 County Championship / 1:12:19 Outro SOUTHALL TRAVEL ✈️ Where would you go if you could book it right now? Dubai, the Maldives, Mauritius, Kenya? Southall Travel can get you out of the grey and into some proper sunshine, wherever takes your fancy: https://www.southalltravel.co.uk/australia/ VISIT SOUTH AFRICA

Guest: Clarissa CappellettiCompany: WeRoadEpisode Focus: Solo travel, destinations, travel confidence, safety, age, and finding connection on the road In This Episode What happens when someone who has visited 58 countries gives us the real talk on solo travel? We sit down with Clarissa Cappelletti, Regional Manager for English-speaking travel coordinators at WeRoad, to talk about where solo travelers should go, where they might want to wait, and why you shouldn't let fear — or a destination's reputation — decide your next adventure. Clarissa shares how she went from growing up in a tiny Swiss village to living in four countries and traveling the world, why she didn't start solo traveling until her late 20s, and how becoming the only single person in her friend group helped push her into traveling on her own. We Talk About: Growing up in an 87-person Swiss village How Clarissa caught the travel bug during a California road trip with her dad Living in Switzerland, Italy, the United States, and the UK Why London surprised her the most Traveling to 58 countries Why Colombia exceeded her expectations The Lost City Trek Why Nepal is one of her favorite destinations Italy's incredible history The best destinations for active travelers Why South Africa is underrated for adventure travel Switzerland vs. Latin America for travel costs The destination that challenged Clarissa the most: Japan Her favorite countries for food Why she could happily return to Colombia and Nepal Why "hidden gems" don't stay hidden for long How social media is changing tourism Her definition of solo travel: "Discovery" Why solo travel isn't necessarily lonely The importance of human connection while traveling How media can influence perceptions of travel safety Whether you're ever "too old" for solo travel The biggest solo-travel mistake people make Why first-time solo travelers should start small Why the Maldives isn't just for couples How language barriers can affect your first solo trip Why travelers shouldn't automatically write off Latin America Mongolia, Central Asia, Canada and New Zealand on Clarissa's bucket list And, of course… the infamous Jordan canyoning wig story! Clarissa's Travel Picks Unexpected favorites: Colombia & Nepal Best for history: Italy Best for mountain adventures: Nepal & Switzerland Underrated for active travel: South Africa Food favorites: Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa & Southeast Asia Places she'd happily revisit: Colombia & Nepal Top wishlist destinations: Central Asia, Mongolia, Canada, New Zealand & Patagonia Solo Travel Takeaways Start small. Your first solo trip doesn't have to be two weeks on another continent. Don't overthink it. There is no single perfect destination. Do your safety research. Know the areas, activities, and situations that require extra awareness. Don't let fear make the decision for you. Language matters. If you're new to solo travel, going somewhere where you can communicate easily may make your first trip less stressful. Don't assume a destination isn't for you. Couples' destination? Family destination? Bachelorette destination? Who cares. Go anyway. And most importantly: JUST TRIP IT. Favorite Quote From Clarissa "Solo travel in one word: discovery." And honestly, we couldn't have said it better. A Question For Our Travel Brats Would you take your first solo trip tomorrow if you knew you couldn't talk yourself out of it? Tell us where you'd go! Connect With The Travel Brats The Travel Brats are here to help you travel the world in a fun, smart, and unforgettable way. Follow along for travel guides, destination inspiration, travel tips, podcast episodes, deals, hot takes, and plenty of no-regrets travel.

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BArton has returned from a coaching trip in the Maldives where he got re-inspired by watching the classic Big Wednesday! We wrap up the Fiji WCT event and touch on the going's on of the surf world as Summer comes to an end here in Hawaii with eyes on the coming EL NINO Winter Swells! #LetsGo!

Ricki and Tim hear from listeners about the weirdest places they’ve had sex after an Aussie man was arrested for allegedly doing it on a driveway in Bali. From a resort spa in the Maldives to behind the boat sheds at a Caribbean park, the callers are proving that sometimes the mood just takes over. The only takeaway is clear: get it done if you must, but maybe don’t pick a Bali driveway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If I know deep down that I want more… am I brave enough to risk the life I have to find out what else is possible?What if you know you want more from your life — more happiness, more money, more passion, more freedom — but you're terrified that going after it could cost you everything you already have?This week on Uncut & Uncensored, Caroline sits down with bestselling author and spiritual teacher Gabby Bernstein for an honest conversation about manifestation — but not the light a candle and wait for a Ferrari kind.Gabby explains why manifesting isn't simply about asking the universe for what you want. It's about changing the beliefs that may be stopping you from believing you can have it in the first place.Together, Caroline and Gabby get into the questions so many women are quietly asking themselves: Am I allowed to want more? What if I leave and regret it? What if I start again and fail? What if I've become too comfortable? And what if the life I've worked so hard to build isn't actually the life I want anymore?They dive deep into money and abundance, imposter syndrome, menopause, hormones, sex and intimacy, sexless marriages, self-worth, comparison, relationships and why women find it so difficult to put themselves first.This isn't about blowing up your life tomorrow. It's about asking yourself whether you're making decisions from fear — or possibility.Because maybe getting the life you want isn't about manifesting harder.Maybe it starts with finally believing you're allowed to have it.And if this conversation has left you thinking, “I know I'm ready for something more, I just don't know what comes next,” then perhaps it's time to give yourself the space to find out. This November, Caroline is bringing a carefully selected group of women together on a private island in the Maldives for the next Stanbury Retreat — four days away from the noise, expectations and everyday responsibilities to focus entirely on you, what you want, and the chapter you want to create next. If you feel like you're at a turning point in your life, apply now to join Caroline in the Maldives, 14–17 November 2026.[APPLY FOR THE MALDIVES RETREAT HERE]Subscribe to Uncut & Uncensored with Caroline Stanbury for more honest conversations about relationships, money, confidence, ageing, reinvention and the questions women are really asking themselves at 2AM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rock, Paper, Swords — the historical action and adventure podcast — welcomes explorer Thor Pedersen, author of The Impossible Journey.In October 2013, 34-year-old Dane Thor Pedersen left home with one absurd rule: reach every country on Earth without ever boarding a plane. No flights, no shortcuts — just cargo ships, buses and trains, through 203 countries. What he thought would take four years took almost ten, including a two-year pandemic lockdown in Hong Kong with nine countries still to go. Along the way he crossed deserts under armed escort, talked his way through hundreds of checkpoints in Central Africa, served as a Red Cross Goodwill Ambassador, got engaged on the summit of Mount Kenya, and got married not once but three times (online, in Vanuatu, and finally at a Danish town hall) just to make the paperwork stick. In May 2023 he set foot in the Maldives and completed his mission — the only person in history to reach every country on Earth without flying — a journey he now tells in full in his memoir, The Impossible Journey: 10 Years. 203 Countries. No Flights.In this episode, Thor talks to Matthew Harffy and Justin Hill about:The email from his father that started the whole obsessionWhy Central Africa "nearly broke his back" — corruption, checkpoints, and the surreal bureaucracy of getting a single visaSurviving the West African Ebola outbreak while travelling through the regionHow he financed a decade on the road — corporate sponsorship, crowdfunding, skipped meals, and a very unexpected job at a Danish seafarers' mission in Hong KongGetting stuck in Hong Kong for two years during COVID-19, with the finish line agonisingly closeThe love story that ran alongside the adventure, including a proposal on Mount KenyaTurning a ten-year odyssey into a book: the "hero's journey" structure, what he left out, and the reader reactions that stuck with himThe documentary film years in the making, and the small taste of it currently on BBC iPlayerWhy he's not chasing "most travelled person" status, and what a possible second book — this time about hope — might look likeAlso in this episode: Matthew and Justin catch up on summer writing projects, the perils of a multi-author historical anthology (the Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066), a debate about AI-generated book covers, and the $2 million debut novel deal that collapsed over AI authorship questions.About Thor Pedersen: Thor Pedersen (also known as Torbjørn C. Pedersen) is a Danish adventurer and the only person in history to have visited every country in the world without flying — a continuous, unbroken journey completed over nearly a decade. He served as a Red Cross Goodwill Ambassador throughout the project, "Once Upon a Saga," and is now a speaker and author. His memoir, The Impossible Journey, is out now in English and German, with a companion documentary film in the works. Learn more at thorpedersen.dk.Links mentioned in this episode:Thor Pedersen's website: thorpedersen.dkThe Impossible Journey (book): Amazon UKBBC documentary feature: BBC iPlayer (search "The Impossible Journey")Counting Countries podcast, hosted by Ric Gazarian (mentioned by Thor)Support the show: Get 80% off all Patreon tiers throughout August 2026 with code 80AUGUST26 — patreon.com/rockpaperswordspodcast. Send us your best email or social media comment and if we read it out on air, you'll win 6 months of free Producer-level Patreon access: rockpaperswordspodcast@gmail.com

On this week's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, Pete, Sids, and Chris express their absolute dismay towards the Community Shield's double booking, and ask whether Manchester City's 3-0 defeat to Arsenal is anything to worry about for Pep's replacement Enzo Maresca.The Gunners' strong start has the lads wondering if they could run away with a consecutive Premier League title, and we also get into the Championship - with Millwall backed to make a serious push for the playoffs and plenty of love for the players expected to light up the season.Sids signs off from the Maldives before the lads are joined by singer-songwriter Ben Cipolla, whose football-inspired songs have taken social media by storm. Ben explains how a joke about Brighton's Deniz Undav turned into a growing catalogue of football songs, before revealing how his Djed Spence song exploded after an appearance on 606. He also talks about becoming a full-time musician, his ambitions to take the football songs even further, and Chris reveals his dream of Ben reaching the Christmas Number One spot.And if that wasn't enough, Ben brings along some homemade dips from his mate Paddy (in classic random pod fashion), performs his brilliant football songs live in the studio, and then unveils an EXCLUSIVE new song written especially for the podcast – ‘Back Stronger'.Chumbawamba- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 00:00 - Sids joins from the Maldives after a day of coaching02:22 - The lads discuss the recent eclipse and whether they looked at the sun04:50 - The conversation moves towards the weekend's football07:17 - Manchester City's Community Shield defeat and whether Maresca should worry09:57 - The lads discuss the Community Shield and its importance12:15 - Have we completely neglected the Community Shield?14:44 - Jack Grealish gets a big positive mention after returning to action17:11 - Could Arsenal run away with the Premier League title?19:58 - Championship talk begins and the lads assess the early season20:18 - Watford impresses massively and gets the lads talking21:50 - Millwall backed for a Championship playoff push22:31 - The Jack Rudoni name mix-up is addressed25:29 - The lads get family involved in the Arsenal vs Coventry prediction26:33 - More predictions: Brentford vs Spurs and Newcastle vs Liverpool27:54 - Ben Cipolla joins the podcast29:10 - How Ben's football songs started with Deniz Undav30:20 - From TikTok chants to full football songs30:37 - That Djed Spence song31:50 - Ben explains the 606 appearance that changed everything32:56 - How going viral changed Ben's life33:30 - Ben's career as a full-time singer-songwriter34:11 - Could football songs take Ben all the way to the charts?35:49 - Is Djed Spence actually aware of the song?36:23 - Ben arrives with homemade dips from his mate Paddy37:29 - The lads put Paddy's dips to the ultimate test39:16 - Ben performs the viral Djed Spence song LIVE40:45 - Ben performs a Dan Burn inspired song42:18 - “Nothing But An Arm Break” gets it's live debut43:38 - Ben reveals he has written a song about Crouchy and the pod44:10 - The EXCLUSIVE first play of “Back Stronger”46:18 - The lads react to one of the best songs they've heard48:01 - The lads discuss Ben's future and a potential Crouch Fest rumour…48:24 - The episode wraps up- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check out Ben's stuff! https://linktr.ee/BenCipolla For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1954, a massive government-run resettlement programme began in Canada.This saw the relocation of nearly 30,000 people from isolated ‘outport' fishing communities in Newfoundland and Labrador to designated ‘growth centres', intended to provide better education and facilities.In some cases this involved physically moving houses with ropes and pullies, then floating them to new locations.Catherine Harvey speaks to Don White, who recalls being resettled from Port Nelson where he grew up, and how this affected him and his family. A Roguegunners production.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: A house waiting for the tide to bring it ashore. Credit: Library and Archives Canada)

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In March 1945, the British Fourteenth Army were advancing on the city of Mandalay in central Burma, now known as Myanmar, which was held by the Japanese Army. The army was made up of soldiers from across the British Empire, with units from the United Kingdom, India, East and West Africa all fighting side by side. The BBC's Douglas Cleverdon accompanied those troops into battle, making what is thought to be one of the first ever radio programmes recorded from the front line of a war. Witness History is produced and presented by Tim O'Callaghan, in collaboration with the BBC Archives, using the recordings made by Cleverdon in 1945. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: British Indian soldiers at the gates of Fort Dufferin in Mandalay. Credit: Official photographer/Imperial War Museums via Getty Images)

In 2011 Asha Bhosle, India's queen of melody, was officially named the most recorded artist in music history. The Guinness World Record recognised the astonishing scale of her career, having performed up to 11,000 songs in more than 20 Indian languages since 1947.The title previously belonged to her sister Lata Mangeshkar, and together the siblings dominated India's playback singing world for decades, lending their voices to film soundtracks that actors later lip‑synced onscreen.Reena Stanton-Sharma uses BBC archive interviews to tell the story. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Asha Bhosle performs in New York in 2008. Credit: Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images)

When the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami struck the coast of Kenya, a baby hippo named Owen was swept out to sea and separated from his family.After being rescued, he was taken to Haller Park in Mombasa, where he formed an extraordinary bond with Mzee, a 130-year-old giant tortoise. Their unlikely friendship captured the world's imagination and became an international sensation.In 2023, conservationist Dr Paula Kahumbu told Gill Kearsley the remarkable story of Owen and Mzee.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo:Owen and Mzee in January 2005. Credit: Peter Greste/AFP via Getty Images)

In 2008, Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki and his rival Raila Odinga signed an unprecedented power-sharing deal to end a wave of violence that had left more than 1,200 people dead.Kibaki would remain president, while Odinga would become prime minister, a role created as part of the settlement. They hoped the accord would end the bloodshed that had engulfed Kenya after the disputed election two months earlier.Maina Kiai was Chair of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights at the time. He spoke to Stefania Gozzer about the uncertainty of those weeks and the push for a political settlement.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Kenya's opposition leader Raila Odinga shakes hands with Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki as former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan and former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa stand beside them. Credit: Uriel Sinai/Getty Images)

If I have to become less of myself to keep someone, is it really love?Have you ever caught yourself becoming quieter, easier, less ambitious or less opinionated just to keep a relationship working?In this deeply personal solo episode, Caroline opens up about how she lost parts of herself trying to be the “perfect wife,” and why everything changed when she stopped asking:“Does he want me?”…and started asking:“Do I actually want him?”Caroline gets candid about meeting Sergio, their 19-year age gap, jealousy, confidence, dating after divorce, why she thinks most dating rules are complete BS, and the difference between healthy compromise and slowly losing yourself inside a relationship.Because maybe you're not too loud.Maybe you're not too ambitious.Maybe you're not too opinionated.Maybe you're not too much at all. Maybe you're just with the wrong person.If you've ever wondered whether you need to change to be loved, this episode is for you.And if this conversation hits home, maybe you're ready for more than just listening.This November, Caroline is bringing together an intimate group of women from around the world for the next Stanbury Retreat on a private island in the Maldives — a few extraordinary days designed for women ready to reconnect with themselves, step into their next chapter, build meaningful connections and stop shrinking what they want from life.If you're ready for what's next, apply now to join Caroline in the Maldives.STANBURY RETREATS APPLICATION Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1963, as Kenya celebrated independence from British rule, one of the last Mau Mau fighters came out of hiding and laid down her arms. Muthoni Kirima was the first and only woman to be appointed field marshall in the Kenya Land and Freedom Army - better known as the Mau Mau. She had been living in the Kenyan forest for 11 years, fighting with other armed rebels to reclaim land taken by European settlers. Thousands died or were imprisoned as Britain tried to crush the uprising. But the rebellion was later seen as paving the way to independence. Jane Wilkinson has found out more through Muthoni Kirima's interview with the Mau Mau Chronicles oral history project.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Field Marshall Muthoni Kirima, 1963. Credit: Smith Archive/Alamy)

In 1952, Princess Elizabeth became queen while staying at the Treetops Hotel in Kenya. But she wouldn't make the discovery until hours later.The 25-year-old Princess Elizabeth and her husband were on five-month royal tour of the Commonwealth, and their first stop was Kenya. The overnight trip to Treetops, a lodge in the Aberdare National Park, was supposed to be a relaxing break. But the princess didn't yet know that, back in Britain, her father King George VI, had died in his sleep.BBC correspondent Frank Gillard was following the trip and sent back a report after the news broke on February 6th. Jane Wilkinson has been through the BBC archives to find out what happened.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh in Kenya, 1952. Credit: Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

In 1997, scientists travelled to Tsavo, Kenya, in search of a cave believed to have been the den of the man-eating lions that terrorised railway workers in 1898.The two lions stalked Indian and African men building the Uganda Railway, dragging victims from their tents at night. It was nine months before the officer in charge of the railway project, British Lieutenant-Colonel John Henry Patterson, could kill them.Nearly a century later, a team including scientists from Chicago's Field Museum, where the now taxidermied lions are kept, returned to Tsavo to search for the cave Patterson believed had been the lions' den.Thomas Gnoske, one of the scientists on the expedition, and Alan Patterson, John Henry Patterson's grandson, speaks to Stefania Gozzer about the hunt for the cave and the enduring legend of the Tsavo lions.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Tsavo lions in Chicago. Credit: Field Museum of Natural History)

Holidaymakers arrived at the first Club Med resort on the Spanish island of Majorca in the summer of 1950. Founded by the Belgian water polo player Gérard Blitz, Club Méditerranée offered a new kind of post-war holiday built around the idea that leisure should be simple, sociable and accessible.The facilities were basic at first. Guests slept in huts and shared communal meals. But the company's all-inclusive approach proved enormously popular and helped change the way millions of people holiday around the world.In 2020, Lucy Burns spoke to Pierre-Xavier Bécret whose parents worked at that first resort and remained part of the Club Med story for many years.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Holidaymakers relaxing at Guadeloupe's Club Med in Canada. Credit: Boris Spremo/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

In 1987, Taiwan finally lifted martial law after nearly four decades of authoritarian rule.The moment marked a profound shift for a society long shaped by censorship, surveillance and political fear.For many who had lived through the ‘White Terror', it opened the possibility of speaking openly for the first time.Among them was Malaysian student Fred Chin, who had arrived in Taiwan in the late 1960s with little sense of the political tensions around him.What followed would draw him into a world of secret policing and military justice that operated far from public view, leaving lasting effects on his life and identity.Ashley Byrne speaks to Fred Chin about his story and what the lifting of martial law meant for him. A Made in Manchester production.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Former Jingmei Military Detention Center, where political dissidents were imprisoned during the White Terror. Credit: Craig Ferguson/LightRocket via Getty Images)

For years, your identity is "Mum."Then one day, your children stop needing you the same way… and nobody prepares you for what comes next.After four weeks travelling through St. Tropez, Paris and Egypt, Caroline realised something had quietly changed. Her children were building lives of their own—and instead of feeling loss, she discovered an unexpected sense of freedom.Caroline opens up about the guilt mothers are taught to carry, why she's done apologising for putting herself first, and how letting go doesn't mean loving your children any less. It means giving them exactly what you've spent years preparing them for: independence.From motherhood and divorce to business, reinvention and rediscovering yourself after 50, this is an honest conversation about becoming more than "just Mum."Because motherhood shouldn't be the end of your story.Maybe the best years of your life are only just beginning.✨ If this episode resonated with you and you're ready to invest in your own next chapter, applications are now open for the exclusive Stanbury Retreats private island experience in the Maldives, taking place 14–17 November. Join Caroline and an intimate group of women for four transformative days focused on reinvention, confidence, connection and personal growth.Apply here: https://www.stanburyretreats.com/2-landing-page-2000-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 1980s, townships in the Cape Flats area of Cape Town became an unexpected hotbed of activity against South Africa's apartheid government. One charismatic young activist emerged as a leader of the struggle against white minority rule, becoming known as the Che Guevara of the Cape Flats.Former anti-apartheid activist Adiel 'Gorie' November tells Sumaya Bakhsh about his memories of his friend and fellow resistance fighter, Ashley Kriel.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Ashley Kriel. Credit: Rashid Lombard Archive)

In 1988, as floods struck Bangladesh and a heat wave swept across the United States, climate change became a political issue. Governments and businesses alike talked about how to stop it, or at least slow it down. That year the think tank World Resources Institute and the energy company Applied Energy Services announced a novel idea that has been credited as the first example of a ‘carbon offset': In order to make up for the millions of tons of planet-warming carbon dioxide that would be released by a new coal-fired power plant in the United States, the energy company would pay to plant 52 million trees in Guatemala. But the reality on the ground was more complicated. Stan Alcorn visits Totonicapán, Guatemala and speaks with Roberto Antonio Alvarado, who planted the saplings that would be some of the world's first carbon offsets. Additional producing by Dennis Funk. A Written in Air production.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Roberto Antonio Alvarado with one of the first carbon offset trees he planted. Credit: Stan Alcorn)

In 2001, filming began on City of God which would stun audiences with its unflinching honesty.It captured the brutal realities of child gangsters from Rio De Janeiro's favelas trapped in an unforgiving cycle of violence.Local children were cast in the film, which was nominated for four Oscars, and their own lives weren't far from the stories on screen.Katia Lund who co-directed the movie, speaks to Reena Stanton-Sharma about how she was able to draw powerful performances from the children, capturing moments of anguish and terror. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Katia Lund (second right) with some of the cast of City of God and director Fernando Meirelles. Credit: Francois Guillot/AFP via Getty Images)

In 1943, the cellist, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch was sent to the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. She expected to be killed in the gas chambers but survived because she was recruited to play in an orchestra set up by the women prisoners. In 2015, Anita Lasker-Wallfisch told Simon Watts about her experience and the power of music in the darkest moments in history.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Picture: Holocaust survivor Anita Lasker-Wallfisch. Credit: Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 30, 2026 is: sultry • SULL-tree • adjective Sultry means “very hot and humid” when it describes such things as seasons, days, and weather. When it describes things humans do and possess—voices, poses, looks, and the like—it means “exciting or capable of exciting strong sexual desire.” // The restaurant's rooftop deck is the place to be on sultry summer nights. See the entry > Examples: “It's a sultry morning in the Maldives and the mechanic is sweating as he tinkers with the sparkling La Marzocco espresso machine. All the while, hopeful guests watch, desperate for a morning hit.” — Belinda Jackson, The Sydney (Australia) Morning Herald, 15 Nov. 2025 Did you know? Sultry days and glances both burn hot—one literally, and the other figuratively. Sultry is a late 16th century alteration of the obsolete word sulter, itself an alteration of swelter, which since the 14th century has meant “to suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat” and “to become exceedingly hot.” Sweltering on a sultry day may also bring the word muggy to mind; that word comes from an English dialectical word, mug, meaning “drizzle.” Unlike muggy and swelter, sultry, as we said, applies to both literal and figurative heat, as when a singer's sultry voice brings a figuratively hot vibe.

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