Podcast appearances and mentions of Tom Fletcher

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.comIn this segment of Mehdi Unfiltered, Mehdi sits down with top UN official Tom Fletcher, who has traveled to conflict zones across the world but says ‘nothing was as bad as going to Gaza.'SUBSCRIBE TO ZETEO TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT AND UNFILTERED JOURNALISM: https://zeteo.com/subscribeWATCH ‘MEHDI UNFILTERED' ON SUBSTACK: https://zeteo.com/s/mehdi-unfilteredFIND ZETEO:Twitter: https://twitter.com/zeteo_newsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeteonewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zeteonewsFIND MEHDI:Substack: https://substack.com/@mehdirhasanTwitter: https://twitter.com/@mehdirhasanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/@mehdirhasanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mehdirhasan

So many times since October 7, the UN and many governments have raised alarms regarding imminent and mass starvation in the Gaza Strip. It never materialized. But recently a serious crisis with respect to food availability has developed there. The causes of this food scarcity are not as simple as the media and many national leaders would have us believe. There have been rash and constant allegations smearing Israel, alleging that food deliveries were withheld in order to starve the civilian population. Not only is that a very distorted—and untrue—version of reality, but it has become gospel to so many. Based on facts? No. The BBC—once the gold standard of journalism—is leading the pack of purveyors of misinformation but has plenty of company among big mainstream media and all manner of smaller publications. But it is the BBC that has had to crawl back and retract several reports recently on the basis that they were unfounded. Same with UN Head of Aid and former UK diplomat Tom Fletcher. So—what the heck is going on in the Gaza Strip? I discuss this issue in depth with frequent State of Tel Aviv guest, Lt. Col. (Res.) Jonathan Conricus, Senior Fellow at FDD, high-profile TV commentator, and public speaker. It's been a while since he has joined us, but it's wonderful to have him back.Below, we offer a small sample of the gusher of information that is available. Sifting through what's real and what is not is super challenging. In this context it is compounded by the manner in which the IDF Spokesperson's Unit has approached this communications and humanitarian crisis. We discuss it all. Podcast Notes:* Jerusalem Post article regarding UN Head of Aid, Tom Fletcher's, Unfounded Claim that 14,000 babies would die within 48 hours.* Example of BBC “verification” of already published information which they cannot, well, verify.* Report on UN Head of Aid Tom Fletcher's comment regarding 10,000 trucks of food being denied entry to Gaza by Israel* BBC article. This article is a strange one. BBC presents it as if it refutes the accusations made by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt regarding BBC reports having been retracted/corrected. However, if you read the BBC response to Leavitt, they just muddy the waters. Bottom line? They pounced to report without clear evidence to support their claims that were originating and in a highly volatile environment. Judge for yourself.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Jonathan Conricus is a senior fellow with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a Washington D.C.-based think tank. He served in the IDF for 24 years, four of them as spokesman during the intense 11 days of the Guardian of the Walls Operation between Israel and Hamas. Now a reserve officer with the rank of Lt. Col., he is a sought-after speaker internationally and is frequently seen on major television news shows. Jonathan was born in Jerusalem to a Swedish father and an Israeli mother and spent his formative years in Sweden.Jonathan Conricus on X: @jconricus This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

« Ce n'est pas à un responsable politique d'employer ces termes, c'est aux historiens, en temps voulu. » Questionné, sur le plateau de TF1, sur son refus de qualifier la situation à Gaza de génocide, Emmanuel Macron a botté en touche, le 13 mai. Depuis, le ton du président de la République à l'égard des responsables israéliens s'est fait plus menaçant, mais il n'a pour l'heure pas changé de vocabulaire pour caractériser la catastrophe humanitaire en cours dans la bande de Gaza.Une lourde charge historique pèse sur les responsables politiques lorsqu'ils invoquent cette notion, inventée après la seconde guerre mondiale par Raphaël Lemkin, juriste polonais d'origine juive réfugié aux Etats-Unis. En créant ce mot, Lemkin voulait empêcher la reproduction « de l'innommable » : la Shoah. L'interdiction du génocide a ensuite été adoptée par l'Organisation des Nations unies comme un « principe fondamental qui s'applique en tout et sans exception à toute l'humanité ».Les juges de la Cour internationale de justice (CIJ) ont estimé, dès le 26 janvier 2024, qu'il existait un risque « plausible » de génocide à Gaza. Alors, quels sont les critères juridiques d'un génocide ? Pourquoi une large partie de la communauté internationale refuse d'employer ce terme pour qualifier le sort des Gazaouis ? Que font les instances juridiques mondiales, telle que la CIJ, face à ce conflit ? Dans cet épisode du podcast « L'Heure du Monde », Stéphanie Maupas, journaliste spécialiste de la justice internationale au Monde, fait la lumière sur cette notion aussi sensible que complexe.Un épisode de Marion Bothorel et Claire Leys, réalisé par Quentin Bresson. Présentation et rédaction en chef : Claire Leys. Dans cet épisode : extraits de l'interview d'Emmanuel Macron sur TF1 le 13 mai 2025 ; d'une intervention de Raphaël Lemkin dans l'émission « Heure du Culture française » diffusée le 21 octobre 1948 ; d'une émission de l'Université Radiophonique internationale diffusée le 20 janvier 1949 ; des prises de parole du ministre israélien Bezalel Smotrich les 5 et 6 mai 2025 ; d'une vidéo du premier ministre israélien Benyamin Nétanyahou postée sur ses réseaux sociaux le 19 mai 2025 ; de la déclaration devant le Conseil de sécurité du responsable des affaires humanitaires de l'ONU, Tom Fletcher, le 13 mai 2025 et d'un discours d'Emmanuel Macron prononcé le 30 mai 2025.Cet épisode a été diffusé le 4 juin 2025. Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

L'émission 28 minutes du 02/06/2025 Le chef étoilé Yannick Alléno se bat pour faire reconnaître le délit d'homicide routierYannick Alléno est un chef cuisinier multi-étoilé au guide Michelin. En 2022, son fils meurt dans un accident de la route, tué par un automobiliste ivre et sans permis de conduire. Quelques semaines après ce drame, il fonde l'association Antoine Alléno qui vient en aide aux familles de victimes d'accident de la route. Parallèlement, il milite pour faire inscrire le délit d'homicide routier dans le code pénal. Un projet de loi allant dans ce sens sera à l'étude en deuxième lecture le mardi 3 juin à l'Assemblée nationale. Il prévoit notamment des sanctions plus dures en cas de circonstances aggravantes, telles que le défaut de permis ou la conduite sous l'emprise de psychotropes, avec des peines pouvant aller jusqu'à 10 ans d'emprisonnement ou 150 000 euros d'amende. Bande de Gaza : Israël est-il en train de perdre le soutien de ses alliés ?Dimanche 1er juin, 31 Palestiniens ont été tués par des tirs israéliens lors d'une distribution d'aide alimentaire, selon les secours gazaouis. Cet événement  accentue la fronde diplomatique vis-à-vis d'Israël qui se retrouve de plus en plus isolé à l'international. Depuis la rupture de la trêve et le blocus de l'aide humanitaire en mars, timidement levé depuis le 19 mai, les alliés de l'État hébreu et les organisations internationales haussent le ton. Tom Fletcher, le chef des affaires humanitaires de l'ONU, interpellait le 13 mai le Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies en demandant à ses membres "d'agir de façon décisive pour empêcher un génocide". Emmanuel Macron a appelé, le 30 mai, à "durcir la position" européenne à l'égard d'Israël.  Les critiques se font aussi entendre dans le débat public israélien, notamment par la voix de Yaïr Golan, ancien chef d'état-major et chef de file de la gauche israélienne, pour qui "Israël est en train de devenir un État paria". Jusqu'où peut aller l'isolement diplomatique de l'État hébreu ? Enfin, Xavier Mauduit raconte comment les Polonais, qui viennent d'élire leur nouveau président, élisaient leur dirigeant au 16e siècle. Marie Bonnisseau nous emmène en haute mer où l'IA permet de décoder le chant des baleines. 28 minutes est le magazine d'actualité d'ARTE, présenté par Élisabeth Quin du lundi au jeudi à 20h05. Renaud Dély est aux commandes de l'émission le vendredi et le samedi. Ce podcast est coproduit par KM et ARTE Radio. Enregistrement 2 juin 2025 Présentation Élisabeth Quin Production KM, ARTE Radio

L'émission 28 minutes du 02/06/2025 Bande de Gaza : Israël est-il en train de perdre le soutien de ses alliés ?Dimanche 1er juin, 31 Palestiniens ont été tués par des tirs israéliens lors d'une distribution d'aide alimentaire, selon les secours gazaouis. Cet événement  accentue la fronde diplomatique vis-à-vis d'Israël qui se retrouve de plus en plus isolé à l'international. Depuis la rupture de la trêve et le blocus de l'aide humanitaire en mars, timidement levé depuis le 19 mai, les alliés de l'État hébreu et les organisations internationales haussent le ton. Tom Fletcher, le chef des affaires humanitaires de l'ONU, interpellait le 13 mai le Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies en demandant à ses membres "d'agir de façon décisive pour empêcher un génocide". Emmanuel Macron a appelé, le 30 mai, à "durcir la position" européenne à l'égard d'Israël.  Les critiques se font aussi entendre dans le débat public israélien, notamment par la voix de Yaïr Golan, ancien chef d'état-major et chef de file de la gauche israélienne, pour qui "Israël est en train de devenir un État paria". Jusqu'où peut aller l'isolement diplomatique de l'État hébreu ? On en débat avec Agnès Levallois, présidente de l'IReMMO, spécialiste du Proche-Orient ; Michel Taubmann, journaliste franco-israélien, responsable du Proche-Orient à la revue "Politique Internationale" et Florian Louis, historien des relations internationales.28 minutes est le magazine d'actualité d'ARTE, présenté par Élisabeth Quin du lundi au jeudi à 20h05. Renaud Dély est aux commandes de l'émission le vendredi et le samedi. Ce podcast est coproduit par KM et ARTE Radio. Enregistrement 2 juin 2025 Présentation Élisabeth Quin Production KM, ARTE Radio

Tom Fletcher, Chief of Humanitarian Affairs for the United Nations, tells Fergal Keane, the BBC's special correspondent, that Israel is subjecting Gaza to enforced starvation. Gaza faced an aid blockade of nearly three months - now, limited supplies of food, medicine and fuel are being allowed into the territory. But Israel argues Hamas is stealing food aid.Mr Fletcher has drawn criticism himself for some of the claims he has made about the impact of the blockade, which were retracted by the UN. Now, he says he regrets his choice of words. Israel's military campaign began in October 2023 following a cross-border attack by Hamas which killed around 1,200 people, and saw 251 taken hostage. More than 54,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the war began, according to the Hamas-run health ministryThe Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: Fergal Keane Producer: Lucy Sheppard and Vivien Jones Editor: Nick HollandGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.

Tom Fletcher heads the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and has been at the forefront of recent efforts to deliver aid into Gaza. Last week, he was criticised for making inaccurate claims about the impact of the Israeli blockade. No stranger to tough jobs, he was previously a foreign policy advisor to three British Prime Ministers and the UK Ambassador to Lebanon as the country dealt with the civil war in neighbouring Syria. He once fought the mayor of Nairobi in a boxing match and had a mortar round land in his swimming pool at the British embassy in Beirut. One of four siblings, he was born in Folkestone, where he attended the Harvey Grammar School before studying at Oxford University. Prior to his UN role he was Principal of Hertford College and has written books on diplomacy as well as novels.Presenter: Mark Coles Producers: Tom Gillett, Lucy Pawle and Jo Casserly Editor: Nick Holland Sound: Gareth Jones Production Coordinator: Sabine Schereck

Tom Fletcher, Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Co-ordinator, discusses the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

At this very moment, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip who have managed to survive Israel's scorched-earth siege and bombing are being deliberately starved to death as a result of Israel's 11-week blockade preventing food and aid from entering Gaza. As Jem Bartholemew writes at The Guardian, “The UN's humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, told the BBC [Tuesday] morning that 14,000 babies could die in Gaza in 48 hours if aid did not reach them in time. Five aid trucks entered Gaza on Monday but Fletcher described this as a “drop in the ocean” and totally inadequate for the population's needs.” In response to this dire humanitarian crisis, students at multiple university campuses in the US have launched hunger strikes in solidarity with the starving people of Gaza. In this urgent episode, we speak with four hunger strikers at the University of Oregon (UO), including: Cole, Sadie, and Efron, three undergraduate students who are all members of Jewish Voice for Peace - UO and who just completed a 60-hour solidarity hunger strike; and Phia, a Palestinian-American undergraduate student who has organized with JVP-UO on the hunger strike and who currently remains on hunger strike herself.Additional links/info: UO Gaza Hunger Strike Instagram and TikTok UO Gaza Hunger Strike: Community Calls to Action! Press Release: University of Oregon Students, Faculty, and Staff Launch “UO Gaza Hunger Strike” Campaign Protesting Mass Starvation and Genocide Jewish Voice for Peace - UO Instagram Nathan Wilk, KLCC, “University of Oregon protesters begin hunger strike for Gaza” Michael Arria, Mondoweiss, “Students across the U.S. are going on hunger strike as Israeli-engineered famine takes hold in Gaza” Syma Mohammed, Middle East Eye, “US: UCLA student hospitalised during hunger strike for Gaza” Jem Bartholemew, The Guardian, “First Thing: UN says 14,000 babies could die in Gaza in next 48 hours under Israeli aid blockade” Ronen Bergman & Natan Odenheimer, The New York Times, “In private, some Israeli officers admit that Gaza is on the brink of starvation” Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / The Real News Network, “‘The raids happened Wednesday, finals started Thursday': FBI agents raid homes of pro-Palestine students at University of Michigan” Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / The Real News Network, “‘A tremendous chilling effect': Columbia students describe dystopian reality on campus amid Trump attacks” Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / The Real News Network, “‘People are hiding in their apartments': Inside Trump's assault on universities”  Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, “‘Worse' than McCarthyism: Trump's war on higher education, free speech, and political dissent” Permanent links below… Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music… Jules Taylor, “Working People” Theme Song Audio Post-Production: Jules Taylor

At this very moment, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip who have managed to survive Israel's scorched-earth siege and bombing are being deliberately starved to death as a result of Israel's 11-week blockade preventing food and aid from entering Gaza. As Jem Bartholemew writes at The Guardian, “The UN's humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, told the BBC [Tuesday] morning that 14,000 babies could die in Gaza in 48 hours if aid did not reach them in time. Five aid trucks entered Gaza on Monday but Fletcher described this as a “drop in the ocean” and totally inadequate for the population's needs.” In response to this dire humanitarian crisis, students at multiple university campuses in the US have launched hunger strikes in solidarity with the starving people of Gaza. In this urgent episode, we speak with four hunger strikers at the University of Oregon (UO), including: Cole, Sadie, and Efron, three undergraduate students who are all members of Jewish Voice for Peace - UO and who just completed a 60-hour solidarity hunger strike; and Phia, a Palestinian-American undergraduate student who has organized with JVP-UO on the hunger strike and who currently remains on hunger strike herself.Additional links/info:UO Gaza Hunger Strike Instagram and TikTokUO Gaza Hunger Strike: Community Calls to Action!Press Release: University of Oregon Students, Faculty, and Staff Launch “UO Gaza Hunger Strike” Campaign Protesting Mass Starvation and GenocideJewish Voice for Peace - UO InstagramNathan Wilk, KLCC, “University of Oregon protesters begin hunger strike for Gaza”Michael Arria, Mondoweiss, “Students across the U.S. are going on hunger strike as Israeli-engineered famine takes hold in Gaza”Syma Mohammed, Middle East Eye, “US: UCLA student hospitalised during hunger strike for Gaza”Jem Bartholemew, The Guardian, “First Thing: UN says 14,000 babies could die in Gaza in next 48 hours under Israeli aid blockade”Ronen Bergman & Natan Odenheimer, The New York Times, “In private, some Israeli officers admit that Gaza is on the brink of starvation”Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / The Real News Network, “‘The raids happened Wednesday, finals started Thursday': FBI agents raid homes of pro-Palestine students at University of Michigan”Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / The Real News Network, “‘A tremendous chilling effect': Columbia students describe dystopian reality on campus amid Trump attacks”Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / The Real News Network, “‘People are hiding in their apartments': Inside Trump's assault on universities” Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, “‘Worse' than McCarthyism: Trump's war on higher education, free speech, and political dissent”Audio Post-Production: Jules TaylorHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina inayotupeleka nchini kumsikia mgeni wetu Prof. Wallah Bin Wallah, mwandishi mashuhuri wa vitabu vya Kiswahili kutoka Kenya ambaye anamulika umuhimu wa vitabu katika kukuza lugha ya Kiswahili. Pia tunakuletea muhtasari wa habari na uchambuzi wa neno.Kwa mara ya kwanza tangu mwezi Februari, msaada wa kuokoa maisha umefika Gaza. Baada ya wiki 11 za kizuizi kutoka kwa mamlaka za Israeli, malori 198 yaliyobeba chakula, dawa na unga wa ngano yameingia leo kupitia mpaka wa Kerem Shalom kwa mujibu wa mashirika ya kibinadamu ya Umoja wa Mataifa.Mratibu mkuu wa misaada wa Umoja wa Mataifa, Tom Fletcher, ameiitaja hatua hiyo kuwa ya muhimu sana, huku malori 90 yakipakuliwa usiku kwa ajili ya kusambazwa haraka.Mwaka 2024, vita havikuishia kwenye uwanja wa mapambano pekee      vilivunja nyumba, masoko na shule. Kuanzia Gaza hadi Ukraine, Sudan hadi Myanmar na zaidi ya raia 36,000 walipoteza maisha yao katika mizozo 14 ya kivita kulimgana na ripoti ya Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa Antonio Guterres kwa Baraza la Usalama hii leo linalojadili ulinzi wa raia katika mizozo ya silaha.Na katika kujifunza lugha ya Kiswahili hii leo Dkt Mwanahija Ali Juma, Katibu Mtendaji wa Baraza la Kiswahili, Zanzibar nchini Tanzania, BAKIZA anafafanua maana ya neno "DAHARI”Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Two Israeli soldiers were killed in Gaza over the past two days. Fabian describes the situations that led to the deaths of Staff Sgt. Danilo Mocanu, 20, and Sgt. Yosef Yehuda Chirak, 22. Even as Israel has begun to allow humanitarian aid trucks into the Gaza Strip, the United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher warned that 14,000 babies in Gaza could die within 48 hours. Yesterday, the United Nations received permission from Israel for 93 aid trucks to enter the Gaza Strip, but questions remain over how it will get to the Gazans who need it -- and not be usurped by Hamas. Gaza’s Hamas-run civil defense agency said IDF strikes killed at least 19 people overnight, as Israel faces mounting international pressure over its military offensive. Dozens of others have been reported dead in unverifiable numbers in the past several days since the operation ramped up on Saturday. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir warned in a video statement on Tuesday that the IDF is prepared to capture more territory in the Gaza Strip if Hamas does not agree to release the remaining hostages it is keeping in captivity. We hear what appears to be the IDF's operational strategy during Operation Gideon's Chariots. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: IDF soldier killed in Strip; Hamas-linked agency raises day’s Gazan death toll to 91 Israel allows UN to bring 93 aid trucks into Gaza as international pressure mounts Israel will seize more of Gaza if Hamas doesn’t free hostages, IDF chief warns Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves and video edited by Thomas Girsch. IMAGE: IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip, in a handout photo published on May 11, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has told the BBC that 14,000 babies in Gaza could die within the next two days unless aid can reach them. He said baby food brought into the territory by five trucks on Monday was "a drop in the ocean". Israel has blocked all aid from entering Gaza for the past 11 weeks, saying it was putting pressure on Hamas, which it accuses of stealing aid. The UN says permission has now been given for a further 100 aid trucks to enter Gaza on Tuesday. Medical workers in Gaza say Israeli airstrikes overnight killed at least 60 people. The attacks came just hours after Britain, Canada and France condemned the military operation as "wholly disproportionate". Also in the programme: The United Kingdom and the European Union are placing more sanctions on Russia. Will that have any effect on Moscow to end the war in Ukraine? And, one ultra-marathoner tells us what he's feeling after running across Australia.(Photo: Palestinians wait to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen, in Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip, May 19, 2025. Credit: Reuters/Mahmoud Issa)

Die Verenigde Nasies se hoof van Humanitêre Sake, Tom Fletcher, verwelkom Israelse owerhede se besluit om na 11 weke weer beperkte hulp aan Gaza toe te laat. Israel se eerste minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sê die aflewering van kos sal slegs voortgaan tot die weermag en privaat maatskappye sentrums opgerig het om hulp ingevolge ʼn Amerikaans-gesteunde plan te versprei, wat die VN verwerp het. Die VN-woordvoerder, Stéphane Dujarric, sê nege van hul vragmotors het reeds goedkeuring om deur die suidelike Kerem Shalom-kruising te gaan:

Le jour même de son investiture, le 20 janvier, Donald Trump a gelé l'aide américaine internationale pour 90 jours. Il a ensuite démantelé l'Usaid, l'Agence des Etats-Unis pour le développement international, créée en 1961, supprimant plus de 80 % des programmes financés.Ce désengagement brutal forme un trou béant dans le financement de l'aide humanitaire : avec un budget de 42,8 milliards de dollars (environ 40 milliards d'euros) en 2024, les Etats-Unis représentaient 42 % de l'aide mondiale.Les ONG se retrouvent, du jour au lendemain, plongées dans une crise sans précédent. Et les conséquences sur les millions de bénéficiaires, de ceux qui souffrent de malnutrition aux victimes du VIH ou du paludisme, sont dévastatrices.Pour comprendre les retombées de la fin de l'Usaid, Garance Muñoz, productrice du podcast « L'Heure du Monde », a interrogé Piotr Smolar, correspondant à Washington ; Mathilde Boussion, à Johannesburg ; Louise Couvelaire, du service société au Monde, ainsi que Perrine Benoist, directrice générale de l'ONG Action contre la faim.Un épisode de Garance Muñoz. Réalisation : Quentin Tenaud et Thomas Zeng. Rédaction en chef : Adèle Ponticelli. Dans cet épisode : extraits du discours d'investiture de Donald Trump du 20 janvier ; extraits de prises de parole de Donald Trump des 3 et 4 février ; extrait d'un discours de John Fitzgerald Kennedy en 1961 ; extrait d'un discours de Joe Biden du 24 mars 2021 ; extrait d'un discours de Tom Fletcher, chef des affaires humanitaires de l'ONU, le 12 mars 2025.Cet épisode a été publié le 20 mai 2025.---Pour soutenir "L'Heure du Monde" et notre rédaction, abonnez-vous sur abopodcast.lemonde.frQue pensez-vous des podcasts du « Monde » ? Donnez votre avis en répondant à cette enquête. Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

L'offensive israélienne pourrait être déclenchée dans les heures qui viennent… « Gaza dans l'inconnu » titre L'Orient-le-Jour.  « Des renforts israéliens se préparent à la frontière de Gaza, à ce qui devrait être une invasion brutale, ressemblant à un massacre », avertit sur X le journaliste palestinien Younis Tirawi, cité par le quotidien francophone libanais. Le journal d'opposition israélien Haaretz annonce de son côté « une opération élargie », alors que « les frappes israéliennes ont fait hier plus de 100 morts ».  En Suisse, Le Temps tape du poing sur la table. Dans son éditorial, Madeleine von Holzen, s'indigne « que le droit humanitaire international soit piétiné par le gouvernement israélien à Gaza où la population meurt sous les bombardements et par la faim ». « Cette situation », nous dit-elle, « est intolérable ». En France, Mediapart fait aussi part de sa colère : « Génocide à Gaza, que fait le monde ? » interroge le site d'information, qui reprend les propos de Tom Fletcher, secrétaire général adjoint des Nations unies, il y a quelques jours : « que dirons-nous aux générations futures ? Que nous avons fait tout ce que nous pouvions ? Ce sont des mots vides de sens », a lancé Tom Fletcher.La cohabitation : stop ou encore A la Une de l'actualité également, le premier tour de l'élection présidentielle demain en Pologne. « Le camp libéral résistera-t-il aux conservateurs du Pis ? » interroge Courrier international qui a lu la presse polonaise…  « Elle souligne, nous dit-il, l'enjeu de l'élection présidentielle (…) mettre fin à la cohabitation entre le camp national conservateur à la présidence et le gouvernement pro-européen du premier ministre Donald Tusk  – ou la prolonger ». « Stop ou encore à la cohabitation », annonce ainsi l'hebdomadaire Polityka, qui cite le sociologue Andrzej Rychard, selon lequel « cette élection sera extrêmement importante pour la Pologne, aussi importante que celle de 1989 et 2023 ». Et le sociologue va plus loin : « Si le candidat de la coalition gouvernementale Rafal Trzaskowski l'emporte », assure-t-il, « nous avons une chance (…) de finaliser (…) la reconstruction de la démocratie libérale et le renforcement de la Pologne en Europe ».De son côté, Gazeta Wyborcza, estime que si le candidat de la coalition gouvernementale perd, « nous serons confrontés, jusqu'aux élections législatives, à deux années de divisions violentes (…) et à une cohabitation pleine de tensions ». Il y a aussi une inconnue : le score que fera le parti d'extrême droite Konfederacja. « Il pourrait bien s'imposer comme la troisième force politique du pays », estime Courrier international.Deux candidats pour un fauteuilLa presse française s'intéresse au duel entre Bruno Retailleau et Laurent Wauquiez, qui vont se disputer ce week-end la tête de LR, Les Républicains. « Qui va expulser l'autre ? » titre ironiquement Libération, faisant implicitement allusion à l'un des sujets préférés des deux hommes : l'immigration. « Les adhérents LR votent ce week-end pour désigner leur président », explique le quotidien français. « Face à face, le ministre de l'Intérieur et le patron du groupe à l'Assemblée. Un avant-goût de la bataille interne pour 2027 ». Autrement dit, pour la prochaine élection présidentielle. Et à ce petit jeu, les deux hommes présentent quasiment le même programme, si l'on en croit Le Figaro. Pour le journal conservateur, « rarement deux rivaux auront été plus proches sur le fond (…) tous deux prônent une droite qui n'a pas peur de son ombre et qui, pour cela, entend tourner clairement la page du macronisme et érige La France Insoumise en menace absolue ».Libération présente la situation de manière plus caustique, estimant notamment que Laurent Wauquiez « a tenté de compenser de mauvais choix politiques, par des saillies plus navrantes les unes que les autres ». Cette élection à la tête de LR, intéresse aussi nos voisins belges, le quotidien le Soir s'amuse de cette « droite française », qui est « en quête d'un chef pour revenir au pouvoir ». « Cela fait près de 20 ans qu'elle n'a plus conquis l'Elysée », rappelle le journal belge.

"The people in the audience looked at the pictures, and the people in the pictures looked back at them. They recognised each other." Edward Steichen Eurovision Mania & World News  After a late night commentating, Meredith Moss comes onto my show this week to talk about the second semi-final, featuring Luxembourg's very own Laura Thorn, who made it through to the finals, to be held on Saturday 17th May in Basel. Sasha Kehoe keeps us abreast of the week's news, which is unceasingly heavy. From Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul, to UN relief chief Tom Fletcher's scathing account of Israel's denial of life-saving supplies to be allowed entry into Gaza for over ten weeks, thereby leading to starvation. We also talk about Trump's trip to the Middle East, where the Qatari President gave him a gift of a new Air Force One. In Luxembourg news this week, Prime Minister Luc Frieden announced that Luxembourg will increase its defending spending from €800 million to €1.2 billion by the end of 2025, five years earlier than originally planned. He also unveiled changes to the pension retirement age. Family of Man - Edward Steichen The CNA, Centre National de l'audovisuel International Symposium 2025, will celebrate 70 Years of The Family of Man at Clervaux Castle on Saturday May 24 2025. To talk about the life of Edward Steichen, and the legacy of The Family of Man exhibition, I'm joined by:  Claire di Felice, curator and Head of the Steichen Collections at the Centre national de l'audiovisuel (CNA) in Luxembourg. Gerd Hurm, Professor emeritus of American Literature and Culture at the University of Trier, founding director of the Trier Center for American Studies (TCAS), and advisory board member of the Obama Institute for Transnational American Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. He is co-editor of The Family of Man Revisited: Photography in a Global Age and author of a widely acclaimed 2019 biography on Steichen. Emilia Sánchez González is a PhD researcher at the University of Luxembourg's Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH), working on a new transmedia project - FoMLEG (The Legacy of The Family of Man), exploring its international tour during the Cold War (1955–1963) and its history in Luxembourg since 1965. Edward Steichen - photographer curator In 1955, a visionary Luxembourg-American photographer changed the language of photography and its audience. Edward Steichen, then director of photography at New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), unveiled The Family of Man - an exhibition of 503 black-and-white photographs from 68 countries, curated to tell the story of humanity in all its raw, real, and radiant yet connected beauty. Seven decades later, this exhibition lives on at Clervaux Castle and the story it tells still resonates with global audiences of all ages. A Living Exhibition The Family of Man was revolutionary in 1955 as one of the world's first immersive photo exhibitions, not just displaying images, but using scenography, the visual rhythm and space between photos. “You become the film director of your own human experience”,  explained Professor Hurm. The intention was to remind a post-war world that despite borders and ideologies, we have, first and foremost, a shared humanity and a shared earth. It was as much political as it was poetic. “Steichen understood that the medium of photography could be a tool for peace,” Hurm added. “It was democratic, emotional, and immediate.” Home in Luxembourg For Claire di Felice it's about stewardship. Her role is not just about preserving the work but reactivating it, making it speak again. Having initially studied law, Claire returned to her artistic roots to work alongside her father, renowned curator Paul di Felice. Together they co-founded MAI Photographie, a publishing house for limited-edition artist books. “It's strange,” she smiled, “how you try to leave a path and still end up on it.” The Global South's Forgotten Story Emilia Sánchez González is helping to complete the narrative that The Family of Man began. As part of the FNR-funded FoMLEG project (The Legacy of The Family of Man), she is tracking the exhibition's global tour from 1955–1963, with a special focus on its journey through the Global South — Latin America, Africa, Asia — regions often omitted in Cold War history. “We realised we were missing half the story,” said Emilia. “In Calcutta alone, 29,000 people saw the exhibition in one day. That matters. Their perspectives matter.” Her work highlights active audiences, which is what we all are when we pass through such a curated visual storytelling. Education Through Empathy A major part of the CNA's 70th anniversary programming is educational. With crises of war, displacement, and division growing, The Family of Man offers a visual gateway into empathy-based learning. “We've launched a children's audioguide created by children,” Claire shared, “as well as a platform of activities for schools. The aim is to let children interpret and relate to the images on their own terms.”  This is visual storytelling not just for passive viewing, but for active engagement. And it's working. Edward Steichen's Legacy remains relevant  As Professor Hurm's student recently commented, the photos are all in black and white, but they have so much colour. The themes of our lives remain the same. We still see our faces in those who lived and walked this earth 70 years ago. https://eurovision.tv/participant/laura-thorn-2025 https://cna.public.lu/fr.html https://www.uni-trier.de/index.php?id=64580

Em discurso ao Conselho de Segurança, Tom Fletcher descreveu situação sombria no local arrasado por 19 meses de guerra; população está confinada a 30% do território e há 10 semanas não recebe comida, água, medicamentos ou tendas.

UN calls on Israel to lift 'brutal blockade' of humanitarian aid to Gaza The UN has called on Israel to lift its blockade of humanitarian aid delivery into Gaza, saying blocking the desperately needed aid inflicts a "cruel collective punishment". Tom Fletcher, the UN relief chief, said that: "International law is unequivocal: As the occupying power, Israel must allow humanitarian support in. Aid, and the civilian lives it saves, should never be a bargaining chip." Fletcher also said: "The humanitarian movement is independent, impartial and neutral. We believe that all civilians are equally worthy of protection," underlining that they remain ready to save as many lives as they can, despite the risks." US urges India to avoid broader conflict after Kashmir attack US Vice President JD Vance has said that Washington hopes that India's response to the recent attack in India-administered Kashmir does not lead to a broader regional conflict. Vance said that Washington hoped Pakistan would cooperate with India to hunt down those responsible for the attack. He said that: "Pakistan, to the extent that they're responsible, cooperates with India to make sure that the terrorists sometimes operating in their territory are hunted down and dealt with. That's how we hope this unfolds. We're obviously in close contact. We'll see what happens." Deadly drone attack in Kherson, Moscow blames Kiev A Ukrainian drone strike on a market area in the Russian-controlled part of Ukraine's Kherson region killed at least seven people and wounded over 20 others, the Moscow-installed governor said. Vladimir Saldo, the region's Russian-backed governor, accused Ukrainian forces of carrying out the strike in a crowded market district in the city of Oleshky. Russia's Foreign Ministry issued a statement calling the incident a “terrorist” act and accused Ukraine of escalating the war while sabotaging diplomatic efforts. Pakistan ups diplomacy amid tensions with India Pakistani leaders doubled diplomatic efforts amid tensions with India following a deadly attack in India-administered Kashmir, according to a statement from the prime minister's office in Islamabad. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani that Pakistan condemned terrorism in all forms and manifestations, reiterating his offer for a credible, transparent and neutral international investigation into the Pahalgam attack. Sharif also met with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong in Islamabad, where the two discussed the situation in the region, thanking to China for its strong and steadfast support to Pakistan in the prevailing situation in South Asia. High technology, AI key to new world, says TEKNOFEST head The head of Türkiye's premier technology event, TEKNOFEST, highlighted that high technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are the keys to the new world, stressing that AI, when combined with the right purpose and ethical values, can provide humanity with a much better future. Selcuk Bayraktar, speaking at the opening ceremony of TEKNOFEST, emphasised that AI can enable groundbreaking innovations in health, equal educational opportunity, and countless opportunities that will make life easier. He also underscored that the country should be a global centre of attraction for technology and science in the heart of the Mediterranean.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 299-points this morning from Wednesday's close, at 20,534 on turnover of $8.4-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed little changed Wednesday, as investors remained concerned by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats, especially with a possible tariff on semiconductors expected to be unveiled next week. Contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing bucked the downturn in the bellwether electronics index, with the company pledging (諾言;保證) to invest an additional $100 billion US dollars in the United States. And the financial sector attracted buying to lend support to the broader market. Cabinet passed draft of Youth Basic Law The Cabinet has approved a draft bill aimed at establishing a foundation in to facilitate (促進) youth development and encourage greater youth participation in public affairs. The draft of the Youth Basic Law seeks to provide a general legal framework and establish fundamental principles for the public sector at both central and local-levels to take a "youth perspective" into account and "facilitate youth development." The bill mandates central and local governments establish mechanisms for the participation of young people aged 18 to 35 when developing various policies, regulations and programs. And it states that the central government is required to launch a "youth policy white paper" and update it every four years based on national development goals and societal (社會的) needs. Approval of the draft Youth Basic Law comes after the Youth Development Administration announced that it will be releasing its first "youth policy white paper" as early as February of next year. UN Urges Israel to Lift Gaza Blockade The United Nations' emergency relief coordinator is urging Israel to lift its blockade of aid into the Gaza Strip. Tom Fletcher said Thursday that the halting of humanitarian aid amounts to “cruel collective punishment (連坐處罰).” Israel has blocked any humanitarian aid from entering the territory since the end of a ceasefire two months ago. That has thrown Gaza into what is believed to be the worst humanitarian crisis in nearly 19 months of war. Israel has said the blockade and its renewed military campaign are intended to pressure Hamas to release the remaining hostages it still holds and to disarm. Trump-appointed judge bars the White House from using war-time law to deport Venezuelans A Trump- appointed judge has barred the White House from using the centuries-old Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans it claims are members of a violent gang. At least 137 people have been deported using the Act - sent to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Toni Waterman has more from Texas. Brazil World's Oldest Person Obit Sister Inah Canabarro, a Brazilian woman who was the world's oldest person, has died at age 116. Her nun congregation (教徒) said Canabarro died at home Wednesday of natural causes. The wake will take place on Thursday in Porto Alegre, the capital of southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. Canabarro was confirmed in January as the world's oldest person by LongeviQuest, an organization that tracks supercentenarians (超百歲老人（指110歲以上的人）). She was born in 1908 and would have turned 117 on May 27. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ ✨宏匯廣場 歡慶璀璨女王節✨

Send us a textAs biotech labs rush to adopt AI tools for cell culture media development, a critical question emerges: Are we creating a generation of scientists who know which buttons to push but not why they're pushing them? The automation trap that once transformed laboratory workflows now threatens to fundamentally alter how we understand the complex dynamics of culture media composition and performance.In this second part of our conversation with Tom Fletcher, R&D Director at Fujifilm Irvine Scientific, host David Brühlmann explores the practical challenges of implementing AI in cell culture media development while preserving the scientific thinking that drives true innovation.Key Insights from Their Conversation:The Knowledge Generation Imperative: "Don't just think of your job as picking winners out of random experiments," Tom warns. He emphasizes that scientists must prioritize understanding why a specific media formulation works, not just that it works—a distinction that becomes critical as AI makes high-throughput media screening increasingly accessible.Bridging Disciplinary Divides: As teams become more diverse—incorporating data scientists, automation specialists, and traditional bioprocess experts—success depends on creating a collaborative culture where specialists learn to leverage each other's strengths without expecting everyone to have the same foundation in cell culture fundamentals.The Future Bioprocessing Landscape: Tom predicts that while platform media will dominate for speed to clinic, human roles will evolve toward managing automated, digitalized processes with fewer but more technically specialized staff. The media developers who thrive will be those who can maintain scientific rigor while harnessing the power of automation.For biotech leaders navigating this technological transition, Tom's advice is clear: "Embrace AI because I think we all believe it's valuable, but don't allow lazy science to creep in... if you don't resist it, people are going to get lazy and just say 'I've got this supercomputer and I know which buttons to push.' That's not good enough."If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to explore how it all began:Episodes 1-2: Unlock the Power of Rational Media Design in Bioprocessing with Tom FletcherConnect with Tom Fletcher:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tomfletcher2FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific: www.irvinesci.comThe views and opinions expressed by Tom Fletcher are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Fujifilm Irvine Scientific or its affiliates.Next step:Transform your cell culture media development strategy with a complimentary consultation. Schedule your expert session: https://bruehlmann-consulting.com/callReady to scale up? Join our exclusive 1:1 Strategy Call and learn proven methods to reduce development and manufacturing costs while maintaining product quality. Our bioprocess experts will help you navigate complex bioprocessing challenges and regulatory requirements. Limited spots available: https://stan.store/SmartBiotechNote: These are Tom's personal opinions and not his company's.

UN Humanitarian Affairs chief Tom Fletcher has been forced to make “brutal cuts” to his organization, as major donors in the rich world slash their aid and international development spending.UN News's Conor Lennon spoke to him on Thursday via video-link from the UN offices in the Afghan capital Kabul, at the end of a three week visit to some of the most vulnerable communities in the country, where he has witnessed first-hand the deadly consequences of the dramatic aid slowdown.Mr. Fletcher has publicly challenged policymakers who signed off on cuts to come to Afghanistan to see the effect they're having on the population, saying that “the effect of aid cuts, is that millions die”.Conor began by asking if he uses the same blunt language with senior politicians in private.

Em visita ao Afeganistão, Tom Fletcher relata hospitais superlotados com quatro pessoas dividindo uma mesma cama, médicos tendo que tomar decisões horríveis sobre quem salvar e profissionais com cortes de salário de até dois terços; crise de recursos já afeta diversos programas da ONU ao redor do mundo.

Send us a textFrom closely-guarded secrets to complex chemical interactions, cell culture media development has transformed from an afterthought to a critical competitive advantage in modern bioprocessing. But as AI and automation revolutionize the field, are we at risk of gaining speed while losing understanding?In this eye-opening episode of the Smart Biotech Scientist Podcast, host David Brühlmann speaks with Tom Fletcher, R&D Director at Fujifilm Irvine Scientific, who brings over 30 years of experience and a unique perspective on balancing technological innovation with scientific rigor.Key Insights from Their Conversation:The Evolution of Media Formulations: Tom traces the remarkable journey from basic serum supplements to today's chemically defined media with 60-70+ precisely balanced components, transforming what was once "just that stuff you bought" into one of bioprocessing's most closely guarded competitive advantages.The Collaborative Intelligence Framework: The most powerful approach combines artificial intelligence with human intelligence (AI + HI = CI), where technology enhances rather than replaces scientific thinking to generate not just data, but genuine process understanding.Avoiding the Automation Trap: "Don't get lazy with technology," Tom warns, emphasizing that the goal remains generating knowledge about why processes work, not just identifying which conditions perform best—a crucial mindset as companies increasingly adopt powerful AI tools.If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to explore how it all began:Episodes 1-2: Unlock the Power of Rational Media Design in Bioprocessing with Tom FletcherConnect with Tom Fletcher:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tomfletcher2FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific: www.irvinesci.comThe views and opinions expressed by Tom Fletcher are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Fujifilm Irvine Scientific or its affiliates.Next step:Transform your cell culture media development strategy with a complimentary consultation. Schedule your expert session: https://bruehlmann-consulting.com/callReady to scale up? Join our exclusive 1:1 Strategy Call and learn proven methods to reduce development and manufacturing costs while maintaining product quality. Our bioprocess experts will help you navigate complex bioprocessing challenges and regulatory requirements. Limited spots available: https://stan.store/SmartBiotech

The beloved character Paddington Bear is set to be the next star of the West End, as it was officially announced today that Paddington the Musical would open later this year in London.The brand new stage adaptation of the Michael Bond story and the STUDIOCANAL films will premiere at the Savoy Theatre in the West End in November 2025. Luke Sheppard (The Little Big Things, Starlight Express) will direct, with Tom Fletcher and Jessica Swale writing the score and book respectively.Check out this theatre news recap to find out everything we know so far (and everything else Mickey-Jo has heard) about Paddington on stage...•00:00 | introduction01:55 | who's involved?11:07 | what do we know17:52 | exclusive details•tickets to MickeyJoTheatre LIVE at the Phoenix Arts Club:https://phoenixartsclub.com/events/mickeyjotheatre-live/About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 75,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre

Gaza: UN relief chief Tom Fletcher condemns new Israeli attacks on medics, hospitalsUNAIDS chief warns of surge in deaths unless US restores funding$934.5 million appeal launches for life-saving aid to 1.5 million Rohingya 

Am EU-Gipfel in Brüssel bekennen sich die Staats- und Regierungscheffinnen zur bisherigen Strategie, die Ukraine militärisch weiter zu stärken. Derweil will US-Präsident Trump über die Köpfe der EU-Staaten hinweg mit Russland und der Ukraine einen Waffenstillstand aushandeln. Weitere Themen: In Schweizer Gefängnissen sitzen viele ausländische Straftäterinnen und Straftäter, die nach verbüsster Strafe das Land verlassen müssen. Auch sie sollen auf die Zeit nach der Entlassung vorbereitet werden. Verschiedene Kantone, wie etwa Zürich, bieten eine solche Unterstützung an. Die humanitäre Hilfe steht unter Druck wie noch nie. Der oberste Uno-Nothilfechef, Vizegeneralsekretär Tom Fletcher sieht eine "Welt in Flammen". Dass unter Präsident Trump nun auch noch die USA als mit Abstand grösster Zahler ausfallen, verschärft das Problem erst recht. Fletcher hofft, dass sich dafür andere Länder solidarischer zeigen - auch die Schweiz.

UN Under-Secretary-General Tom Fletcher discusses the EU's "Standing with Syria" conference in Brussels, and the humanitarian aid that is needed globally. He speaks with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson, Kriti Gupta, and Lizzy Burden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carrie Hope Fletcher is a true triple threat: a powerhouse performer, a bestselling writer and an inspiring voice off stage too.She's been in the spotlight since she was seven years old and has made her name as a West End star playing iconic roles…Éponine and Fantine in Les Misérables, Veronica Sawyer in the original West End production of Heathers: The Musical, and she originated the role of Cinderella in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella. Beyond the theatre, Carrie's a big social media personality and has a massive YouTube following and she's also a bestselling author. Her older brother Tom Fletcher is lead vocalist and guitarist of the band McFly but will any of their hits make it into her Inheritance Tracks?Inherited: Sophia by Nerina Pallo Passed on: Dancing in the Moonlight by ToploaderProducers: Ben Mitchell and Ribika Moktan

Em reunião do Conselho de Segurança, Tom Fletcher disse que reduções severas de orçamento abalam atividades que salvam vidas; ele destacou que 9,6 milhões de mulheres e meninas precisam urgentemente de ajuda humanitária para sobreviver;  enviado especial da ONU ao país vê risco de retorno ao conflito total.

The leading UN humanitarian official, Tom Fletcher, says the body is overstretched and underfunded when it comes to supporting the roughly 300 million people in need around the world. Mines left over from more than a decade of armed conflict in Syria are threatening civilians trying to return to their homes. A Syrian shipping tycoon is controlling maritime and property businesses in Greece despite being sanctioned by the US for his alleged dealing with the Houthis and Hezbollah. Listen to this morning's episode on Trending Middle East.     This episode features Lizzie Porter and Tariq Tahir.

Ex-ministers Ed Balls and George Osborne reflect on the moments in their political careers when they went against the whip. What are the consequences of going against the party grain, and is it worth it? Simon Hart, former Chief Whip under Rishi Sunak, sends us a voice note to ask… And on the subject of political maneuvering and backroom deals – and with rumours swirling No 10 is planning a Spring rejig – what's it like when there's a cabinet reshuffle? The pair reflect on the political brutality that comes into play when there's a shakeup. You'd be surprised who is actually first to know when there's a change in the air … They also turn their attention to foreign aid in this era of nationalism and tight budgets. At the request of Tom Fletcher, of the UN, they consider the case for sending money abroad. Plus, Labour MP Whitehaven and Workington Josh MacAlister asks for advice on how to make big, successful decisions on things like building nuclear power stations. This episode is brought to you by British Airways. British Airways will take care of you over a lifetime of journeys. Book your next flight at britishairways.com You could have been listening to this episode of EMQs early and ad-free! And not only that… join Political Currency's KITCHEN CABINET to enjoy early and ad-free listening, access to live EMQs recordings, and exclusive Political Currency merch.Subscribe now: patreon.com/politicalcurrencyTechnical Producer: Danny PapeProducer: Rosie Stopher and Miriam Hall Executive Producers: Ellie Clifford Political Currency is a Persephonica Production and is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe now on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Montague speaks to the UN's humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher. As President Trump pulls almost all America's foreign aid spending, what will the impact be on those around the world who most rely on it?

Huko Mashariki ya Kati Mkuu wa ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya Kuratibu Misaada ya Dharura, OCHA Tom Fletcher alifanya ziara ya siku tatu huko Ukingo wa Magharibi na Gaza ili kujionea hali halisi ya raia. Katika Sharon Jebichii amefuatilia ziara yake na kutuandalia makala hii..

One of the key United Nations agencies overseeing the provision of aid into Gaza is the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, or OCHA. Its leader, Tom Fletcher, just visited Gaza and joined Geoff Bennett to discuss what he saw there. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

One of the key United Nations agencies overseeing the provision of aid into Gaza is the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, or OCHA. Its leader, Tom Fletcher, just visited Gaza and joined Geoff Bennett to discuss what he saw there. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Israel is all in on President Trump's proposal to clear out and take over Gaza. But many Palestinians in Gaza are saying very clearly that they're not going anywhere. Tom Fletcher is the United Nations' top humanitarian official and joins from inside Gaza.  Jennifer Mittelstadt, Professor of History, Rutgers University; Gillian Metzger, Professor of Constitutional Law, Columbia Law School  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwakina inayotupeleka Havan Cuba ambapo mmoja wa walumbi wa lugha ya Kiswahili Jorum Nkumbi, ambaye pia ni mwandishi wa vitabu anayetumia sanaa ya uandishi wa vitabu kuitangaza lugha mama yake ya Kiswahili amezindua kitabu kipya hivi karibuni wakati wa kongamano la kimataifa la Kiswahili. Mengine tuliyokuandalia ni kama yafuatayo.Yerusalem Mashariki eneo la wapalestina linalokaliwa na Israeli ambako Mkuu wa Ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya kuratibu misaada ya dharura, OCHA, Tom Fletcher yuko ziarani na amepata shuhuda halisi za wanaokabiliwa na kufurushwa makwao. Mmoja wao ni Um Nasser ar Rajabi ambaye amemweleza kuwa Nimekuwa kwenye ndoa katika nyumba hii kwa miaka 50.Wataalamu wa Umoja wa Mataifa wamelezea wasiwasi wao mkubwa kuhusu mahitaji ya dharura ya ulinzi na mazingira magumu yanayokabili raia kwenye eneo la Mashariki mwa Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC lenye utajiri mkubwa wa madini, wakati huu uhasama ulioshika kasi tangu mwezi uliopita kati ya jeshi la serikali na waasi wa M23 wanaoungwa mkono na Rwanda umesababisha vifo vya watu 900, majeruhi zaidi ya 2000 na kufurusha watu 700,000 mjini Goma. Wametaka pande kinzani zizingatie sheria ya kimatiafa ya kibinadamu na zilinde raia wote.Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa kuhusu Hakimiliki, WIPO hii leo limetoa ripoti mpya kuhusu mustakabali wa usafirishaji wa watu na bidhaa duniani ikimulika teksi za angani, magari yasiyokuwa na dereva pamoja na maroketi yanayoweza kutumika ten ana tena tofauti na sasa, likisema ndio majawabu ambayo wabunifu na wagunduzi wanahaha duniani kote ili kupunguza usafirishaji unaochafua mazingira.Na katika kujifunza lugha ya Kiswahili, mchambuzi wetu Dkt. Josephat Gitonga, kutoka Kenya ambaye ni mhadhiri katika Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi kwenye kitivo cha tafsiri na ukalimani anatufafanulia maana ya methali “MTI WENYE MATUNDA NDIO HURUSHIWA MAWE”.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!  

Em visita ao Oriente Médio, chefe humanitário da ONU ressalta “enorme progresso” nos últimos 15 dias; Tom Fletcher agradece às partes que permitiram avançar com carregamentos de alimentos, remédios e tendas para áreas marcadas pelo conflito.

UN says 17,000+ children without their families in Gaza Israel's genocidal war in Gaza has seen children killed, starved, frozen to death, orphaned and separated from their families, the UN humanitarian chief has said. At a UN Security Council meeting, the humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said that ""a generation has been traumatised." "Conservative estimates indicate that over 17,000 children are without their families in Gaza," he said. Report reveals Google's secret AI support for Israel amid war on Gaza "Google has continued providing AI technologies to Israel's military-industrial complex despite public attempts to distance itself from the country's violent aggressions, according to a report by the Washington Post. According to the newspaper's investigation, Google has been supporting Israel's Defence Ministry and military with artificial intelligence tools since the onset of its attacks on Gaza on October 7, 2023, even as its employees protested the Nimbus cloud computing contract. The company documents reveal Google expedited access to its Vertex AI service for the Israeli Defence Ministry. Internal communications show Google employees were concerned about losing potential contracts to competitors like Amazon if they did not quickly provide AI technology access." Dozens of diplomats, officials ousted in sweeping reset at State Department "In a swift and sweeping move, the Trump administration has directed dozens of senior State Department officials to step aside, triggering one of the most extensive leadership shake-ups in recent history, according to US media. Career diplomats and political appointees alike, including some in top roles overseeing US foreign policy, have been reportedly instructed to vacate their positions in recent days as President Donald Trump's team accelerates its plans to realign the Department with the administration's vision. This dramatic overhaul, which includes the departure of key figures such as John Bass and Geoff Pyatt, has sent shockwaves through Foggy Bottom." M23 rebels battling DRC army approach Goma city after seizing Sake town "Panic has spread in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's main city, with M23 rebels steadily inching closer to Goma and seizing a nearby town as they battle the Congolese army. Bombs were heard going off in the city's distant outskirts and hundreds of wounded civilians were brought in to the main hospital from the area of the fighting. The rebel group has pushed significantly in recent weeks, closing in on Goma, which has around 2 million people and is a regional hub for security and humanitarian efforts." Climate shocks disrupted schooling for 242M children in 2024 — UN "Extreme weather disrupted the schooling of about 242 million children in 85 countries last year — roughly one in seven students, the UN children's agency has reported. It deplored what it said was an ""overlooked"" aspect of the climate crisis. Heat waves had the biggest impact, the report showed, as UNICEF's executive director Catherine Russell warned children are ""more vulnerable"" to extreme weather."

As the US retreats from the international stage, who is going to fill the gap? What will the ‘peace processes of the future' look like? Who has more power, the tech giants or political leaders? Rory and Alastair are joined by the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator at the UN, Tom Fletcher, to answer all these questions and more. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Assistant Producer: India Dunkley + Alice Horrell Social Producer: Jess Kidson Producer: Nicole Maslen Senior Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top UN aid official Tom Fletcher pledges solidarity with UkraineMpox outbreak: New travel-related cases identified around the world Child rights panel meets at UN against backdrop of conflict and economic woes impacting world's youngsters

Tom Fletcher contou que Zaporizhzhia marca realidade de continuação da vida apesar do conflito; recentes ataques aéreos provocaram mortes e danos a civis e centros de educação; pelo menos 6,8 milhões de pessoas passaram a viver no exterior devido à guerra.

Die Verenigde Nasies sê toegang tot gebiede in die noord-ooste van Sirië bly ʼn probleem weens die sluiting van interne grensposte en brûe wat deur onlangse gevegte beskadig is. Sowat 15 miljoen Siriërs het gesondheidsdienste nodig, byna 13 miljoen staar voedselonsekerheid in die gesig en ongeveer 620 000 is ontheem. Die VN se noodverligting-koördineerder, Tom Fletcher, het in sy toespraak voor die Veiligheidsraad drie belangrike humanitêre probleme in Sirië uitgelig:

Tom Fletcher considerou ataques recentes de Israel contra comboios e profissionais de ajuda como parte de um “perigoso padrão de sabotagem”; ele alertou ainda para saques realizados por gangues palestinas que prejudicam ações de assistência.

Gaza most dangerous place for aid delivery, says UN The UN names Gaza the world's most perilous zone for aid delivery, as Tom Fletcher warns of a spiralling crisis. "In a record-breaking deadly year for humanitarians, Gaza tops the danger list," says the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator's chief. Israel's-genocide-in-Gaza, now-in-its-four-hundred-and-forty-fifth-day, has killed-at-least-forty-five-thousand-three-hundred-and-seventeen-Palestinians and-wounded-one-hundred-seven-thousand-seven-hundred-and-thirteen-others. Israel admits to killing Hamas' Haniyeh for first time Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz has revealed the assassination of ex-Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran this July. Katz vowed to target Yemen's Houthi leadership with similar intensity, citing Israel's prior strikes on key figures in Gaza and Lebanon. The statement marks Israel's first public admission of Haniyeh's killing, amid escalating tensions. Mangione pleads not guilty to US CEO murder case Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering a UnitedHealthcare executive, pleaded "not guilty" to state charges, including "terrorist" murder. The courtroom was packed as Mangione, handcuffed and shackled, entered. His lawyer argued that the intense media scrutiny and public support for Mangione could make a fair trial impossible. Protesters outside the courthouse expressed support for Mangione and anger at the healthcare system. Mangione faces life in prison if convicted. His next court appearance is set for February 21st. Greenland rebuffs Trump's offer to buy island Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede firmly declared, "We are not for sale," in response to US President-elect Trump's renewed interest in the Arctic island. Denmark's opposition calls for clear resistance, while Greenland's strategic value and rich resources remain a global focus. Trump's prior bid was dismissed as "absurd," reigniting geopolitical tensions. Japan's Honda and Nissan announce merger talks Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan announced a merger plan, aiming to create the world's third-largest automaker. The decision comes as the industry undergoes a major shift towards electric vehicles. The proposed merger would see the companies form a joint holding company, with Honda initially leading the management. However, the success of this merger hinges on the ability of both companies to navigate market challenges and effectively integrate their operations.

Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia ziara ya Mkuu wa ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya Kuratibu Misaada ya Dharura, OCHA, Tom Fletcher mashariki wa kati, na uwezeshaji wa vijana katika sekta ya kilimo nchini humo. Makala inatupeleka nchini Zimbabwe na mashinani nchini Kenya, kulikoni?Mkuu wa ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya Kuratibu Misaada ya Dharura, OCHA, Tom Fletcher akihitimisha ziara yake ya kwanza katika eneo la Mashariki ya kati tangu hivi karibuni alipochukua wadhifa huo ameeleza kuwa alichokishuhudia katika ukanda huo ni hali tete.Mradi wa pamoja wa shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la chakula na kilimo FAO ujulikanao kama Nabta kwa lugha ya Kiarabu ukimaanisha "mche" ambao lengo lake ni kuwasaidia vijana wajasiriamali kubadili mawazo yao kuwa  biashara ya kilimo yenye mafanikio umeleta nuru kwa Alaa Khattab kijana aliyekuwa na ndoto ya kuwa mfanyabiashara wa kilimo nchini Syria.Katika makala Assumpta Massoi anakupeleka Zimbabwe kumulika nuru iliyofikia wakulima baada ya Umoja wa Mataifa kuona jinsi mabadiliko ya tabianchi yalivyoathiri shughuli za kilimo.Mashinani fursa ni yake Rukia, kijana wa kike kutoka Tana River nchini Kenya ambaye kupitia mafunzo na uwezeshaji wa Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Uhamiaji IOM, yeye hasiti kutoa tahadhari za mapema na kuwahamasisha jamii kujiepusha na madhara panapotokea majanga ya mabadiliko ya tabianchi.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!

Mkuu wa ofisi ya  Umoja wa Mataifa ya Kuratibu Misaada ya Dharura, OCHA, Tom Fletcher akihitimisha ziara yake ya kwanza katika eneo la Mashariki ya kati tangu hivi karibuni alipochukua wadhifa huo ameeleza kuwa alichokishuhudia katika ukanda huo ni hali tete. Selina Jerobon anaeleza zaidi.

Syria's new leaders are pushing for legitimacy on the world stage and have been meeting with United Nations and European officials this week. The United Nation's Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Tom Fletcher, has been meeting Syria's new authorities in Damascus. He joins the show from the Syrian capital.  Also on today's show: former Washington Post Exec Editor Martin Baron; Brady United Against Gun Violence President Kris Brown  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices