Podcast appearances and mentions of Tom Fletcher

It was announced yesterday that PADDINGTON The Musical, the multi-Olivier Award winning West End smash hit, would officially transfer to Broadway, opening at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in Spring 2027.The stage adaptation of the Michael Bond story and the STUDIOCANAL films is directed by Luke Sheppard (The Little Big Things, Starlight Express) with Tom Fletcher and Jessica Swale having written the score and book respectively. The West End production stars Arti Shah and James Hameed, who jointly perform the role of Paddington Bear, with a supporting cast including Adrian Der Gregorian, Amy Ellen Richardson, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, Bonnie Langford, Tom Edden, Brenda Edwards, Amy Booth-Steel, Teddy Kempner, and more.As the New York transfer is announced, theatre fans have been quick to question whether Broadway's audiences will receive Paddington as warmly as London's did, prompting some consideration of the show's potential success at the box office and the Tony Awards...check out Mickey-Jo's free substack newsletter:www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com•00:00 | introduction02:47 | the Broadway details11:31 | who will be in it?15:13 | could it win the Tony?24:55 | will it be a hit?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 95,000 subscribers. 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. 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. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian Chiles with a pop star, a comedian and a writer, but there's a lot more to each of them than that.Tom Fletcher was starring on the West End stage at the age of 10. 30 years later he's been back there writing the music for Paddington - The Musical. In between he's squeezed in popstardom with the hugely successful band McFly. Bethany Handley grew up loving life in the great outdoors of Monmouthshire and she has written a memoir, My Body is a Meadow: Finding Freedom in the Outdoors.And with Russell Kane there's an awful lot going on. Terrifyingly clever, award-winning comedian, writer, children's book author and now Shakespearean actor. Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies Assistant Producers: Ribika Moktan and Sofia Popova Production co-ordinator: Josie Hardy Editor: Andrea Kennedy

Jake meets Tom Fletcher of McFly to discuss his work on the hit production Paddington the Musical! Plus, some jokes and games.Friyay episode of the multi award-winning Yoto Daily - the mini podcast from the people at yotoplay.com.If you loved this episode, download the Yoto app to listen to the rest of the week's Yoto Daily episodes for free.If you want to share your artwork with Jake and Pema, or contribute your own joke for the Friyay jokes round up, check out yoto.space!Did you know you can tune into Yoto Daily for fun facts and trivia, jokes, and riddles each and every day? Access all episodes of Yoto Daily by downloading the Yoto App. You'll find loads of a world of free kids' radio, and you don't need a Yoto Player to use it.Follow us at @yotoplay on Instagram and Facebook! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Multi-talented McFly man Tom Fletcher plays ‘Marmalade' from Paddington: The Musical and has some exciting news about the West End show! On now at London's Savoy Theatre.Catch TFI Unplugged on Channel 4 from 11pm on Friday nights or on the Virgin Radio UK YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Die Verenigde Nasies het by monde van sy sekretaris-generaal vir Humanitêre Sake en die Koördinering van Noodleniging, Tom Fletcher, gewaarsku oor die normalisering van geweldstaal, veral tydens konflik. Dit kom na president Donald Trump Iran weer gewaarsku het dat hy die land van die aardbol sal afvee.

Wanawake na watoto waliokimbia ukame na migogoro nchini Somalia wameonya kuwa wanazidi kutumbukia katika janga la kibinadamu la njaa na mateso huku kupungua kwa ufadhili wa misaada ya kibinadamu kukiendelea kuathiri maisha ya watu kote nchini humo. Onyo lao limetolewa wakati mkuu wa masuala ya dharura na misaada ya kibinadamu wa Umoja wa Mataifa, Tom Fletcher, akihitimisha ziara yake katika kambi za wakimbizi na vituo vya afya mjini Mogadishu na Baidoa mwishoni mwa wiki.  Flora Nducha na taarifa zaidi

Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia ugonjwa unaotokana na virusi vya hantavirus, njaa na afya kwa raia nchini Somalia, na ujumbe wa mshiriki wa mkutano wa CSW70 Hanna Wendot Cheptumo Waziri wa Jinsia, Utamaduni na Maslahi ya Watoto wa Jamhuri ya Kenya kuhusu ukeketaji.Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la afya ulimwenguni WHO kanda ya Afrika linafuatilia kwa karibu na kutoa msaada unaohitajika kufuatia tukio la afya ya umma kuhusu ugonjwa wa Virusi vya Hanta uliothibitishwa kutokea katika meli ya kitalii iliyosafiri katika Bahari ya Atlantic ambapo mpaka sasa watu watatu wamepoteza maisha.Wanawake na watoto waliokimbia ukame na migogoro nchini Somalia wameonya kuwa wanazidi kutumbukia katika janga la kibinadamu la njaa na mateso huku kupungua kwa ufadhili wa misaada ya kibinadamu kukiendelea kuathiri maisha ya watu kote nchini humo. Onyo lao limetolewa wakati mkuu wa masuala ya dharura na misaada ya kibinadamu wa Umoja wa Mataifa, Tom Fletcher, akihitimisha ziara yake katika kambi za wakimbizi na vituo vya afya mjini Mogadishu na Baidoa mwishoni mwa wiki.Ukeketaji bado ni changamoto katika maeneo kadhaa duniani na takwimu za Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Afya Duniani, WHO hadi mwaka jana kulikuwa na zaidi ya wasichana na wanawake zaidi ya milioni 230 walio hai waliokeketwa katika nchi 30 za Afika, Mashariki ya Kati na Asia. Kupitia mahojiano yaliyofanyika kandoni mwa Mkutano wa Kamisheni ya Hali ya Wanawake Duniani, CSW70 jijini New York, Marekani, miezi miwili iliyopita, Hanna Wendot Cheptumo Waziri wa Jinsia, Utamaduni na Maslahi ya Watoto wa Jamhuri ya Kenya anaeleza hatua zinazochukuliwa na nchi yake kupambana na hali hiyo ya ukeketaji.”Mwenyeji wako ni Assumpta Massoi, karibu!

Three million Albertans discover the personal info they entrusted to provincial elections officials has wound up in the hands of a separatist group and Calgary professor Tom Keenan says that's a betrayal. In honour of his late brother, Toronto Blue Jays star Davis Schneider partners with the makers of Narcan — the nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose.The head of the UN's humanitarian agency Tom Fletcher says governments would rather spend on war than aid — even when there's more than enough money to help millions of people in need. Canada's Public Sector Integrity Commissioner tells us her office is worn down by a flood of complaints — and it needs more than a trickle of new funding. Jonathan Wilkinson will go from being a North Vancouver MP to Canada's new Ambassador to the EU. He gives us the diplomatic answer to a big question: should Canada join? A veteran war correspondent tells us that, nowadays, a press flak jacket puts a target on a journalist's back — and she's calling for independent investigations into the killings of reporters in war zones.Visitors flock to a San Francisco pier to see a local celebrity who's really throwing his weight around: the stout, unflappable, one-tonne sea lion known as "Chonkers." As It Happens, the Thursday edition. Radio that hopes the docks don't succumb to his pier pressure.

New fossil discoveries in China are being greeted by evolutionists as among the most spectacular of the century. The fossils, say evolutionists, represent some of the earliest multicelled creatures. Evolutionists are publicizing these fossils as evidence for evolution. It's not difficult, however, to see how these fossils support creation rather than evolution.Evolutionists admit the fossils show that the first multicelled creatures have appeared suddenly. This confirms creationist claims that life appeared suddenly and without evolutionary ancestors.These "first" multicelled creatures were complex and complete. There were no fossils with partially developed eyes or other organs. They include trilobites that had some of the most complex eye structures of any creature that ever lived. There are also fossils of shrimp-like creatures and creatures with hard shells. Some of the animals were over two feet long. Now that's a big jump when you remember that the previous step was a single-celled algae!There are no evolutionary missing links. The evolutionists said that the creatures all belong to groups that still exist. This means that science has now documented the history of some kinds of creatures alive today right back to the very first record of multicelled life. In other words, these creatures never evolved! Also of interest is how evolutionists explain the size of this fossil deposit, which is miles across. One evolutionist said, "A violent storm probably stirred up the sea bottom and the mud settled over a large area..."Exodus 31:17“It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.”Prayer: Dear Father in heaven, I do not understand how You could have designed and so quickly created the millions of kinds of living things that You did. Help me to believe Your Word, even when my poor, sinful, created mind cannot understand how wonderful You are. In Jesus' Name. Amen.REF.: Wilford, John Noble. "Fast Evolutionary Jump Led to Complex Life, Study Says." Star Tribune, Wednesday. Image: Chengjiang biota collage, Dwergenpaartje Cédric Aria, Fangchen Zhao, Han Zeng, Jin Guo, Maoyan ZhuSmith, Degan ShuYujing Li, Mark Williams, Thomas H. P. Harvey, Fan Wei, Yang Zhao, Jin Guo, Sarah Gabbott, Tom Fletcher, Xianguang Hou, Peiyun Cong, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

In a world facing overlapping crises - from Sudan, to Lebanon to the wider issues in the Middle East - the demand for humanitarian aid has never been greater. But as needs grow, the global response is struggling to keep up.In this episode of The Fourcast, Krishnan Guru-Murthy speaks to Tom Fletcher, the United Nations' Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, about the immense challenges of delivering life-saving support in today's fractured world. How does the UN prioritise when everything is urgent?With funding shortfalls, political barriers, and growing risks to civilians and aid workers, can the humanitarian system cope - and what happens if it can't?

McFly front man and children's author Tom Fletcher has returned to his first love - musical theatre - penning the songs for Paddington the Musical which has just got its sticky paws on seven prestigious Olivier Awards. Born in Harrow north west London, Fletcher took inspiration from a family love of musical theatre and it wasn't long before he was treading the boards, performing the role of Oliver in the West End at the age of 10. He went on to the prestigious Sylvia Young theatre school where he also met his future wife Giovanna. In his late teens he auditioned to join the band Busted where he was briefly accepted before being told his services were no longer needed. But so impressed were the record label with his musical ability they decided to create another band and McFly was born.He's also sold millions of books, many of which he co-wrote with bandmate Dougie Poynter.Mark Coles looks back at Tom's life and career so far.Producers: Ben Carter and Tom Gillett Social media producer: Grace Braddock Editor: Justine Lang Sound mix: Neil Churchill Production co-ordinator: Rosie Strawbridge

Industrial Talk is talking to Tom Fletcher, Sr. Project Manager at Projective Engineering about "Utility management and optimization". Scott Mackenzie introduces Elevotec's ERP, EAM, and business intelligence solutions, emphasizing their ROI and expertise. He then welcomes Tom Fletcher from Projective Engineering, discussing asset management and utilities. Tom shares his background in utilities and Projective's focus on optimizing utility operations. They discuss the challenges of managing aging assets, the importance of proactive maintenance, and the role of AI in improving efficiency. Tom highlights Projective's role in helping clients achieve sustainability goals and manage risks. Scott stresses the need for industry professionals to inspire the next generation and effectively communicate the industry's value. Outline Introduction to Elevotec and Industrial Talk Podcast Scott Mackenzie introduces Elevotec, highlighting their ERP, EAM, and business intelligence solutions.Scott Mackenzie welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk Podcast, emphasizing the celebration of industry professionals.Scott introduces Tom Fletcher from Projective Engineering, focusing on asset management and utilities.Scott shares a personal anecdote about consulting for a utility company and the challenges of managing assets proactively. Tom Fletcher's Background and Projective Engineering Tom Fletcher shares his background as a mechanical engineer and his experience with a large pharmaceutical firm.Tom discusses his transition to Projective Engineering and their focus on utilities and energy management.Scott and Tom discuss the importance of asset management and the challenges of maintaining aging infrastructure.Tom highlights Projective Engineering's role in helping clients optimize their utility operations and manage their assets more efficiently. Challenges in Utility Management and the Role of Technology Tom discusses the challenges of managing aging assets and the importance of proactive maintenance.Scott and Tom talk about the role of technology in improving efficiency and reducing costs in utility management.Tom mentions the use of AI and advanced technologies to optimize chiller dispatch and other utility operations.Scott emphasizes the need for industry professionals to communicate the importance of asset management and the risks of deferred maintenance. The Importance of Inspiring the Next Generation Scott discusses the need for industry professionals to inspire the next generation by telling their stories and highlighting the exciting aspects of their work.Scott shares his thoughts on the importance of being comfortable with sharing industry experiences and the benefits of doing so.Scott emphasizes the role of social media and other platforms in reaching out to young professionals and promoting the industry.Scott encourages listeners to connect with him and Projective Engineering to learn more about their work and opportunities in the industry. Tom Fletcher's Perspective on AI and Technology in Utilities Tom discusses the potential of AI in managing utility assets and the importance of using technology to improve efficiency.Tom shares examples of how Projective Engineering helps clients optimize their utility operations and reduce costs.Scott and Tom talk about the challenges of implementing new technologies and the importance of a cautious approach.Tom emphasizes the need for continuous training and education to keep up with technological advancements in the industry. The Role of Education and Training in the Industry Scott and Tom discuss the importance of education and training in preparing the next generation of industry professionals.Tom shares his experience with a professor who emphasized the importance of adapting to change and continuous learning.Scott highlights the need for the education system to keep up with the rapid pace of technological advancements.Tom and Scott agree on the importance of inspiring young professionals to pursue careers in the industry and the role of storytelling in promoting the industry. Conclusion and Call to Action Scott wraps up the conversation by emphasizing the importance of inspiring the next generation and telling the industry's story.Scott encourages listeners to connect with Tom and Projective Engineering to learn more about their work and opportunities in the industry.Scott reiterates the importance of being comfortable with sharing industry experiences and the benefits of doing so.Scott thanks Tom for the conversation and invites listeners to reach out to him and Projective Engineering for more information. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! 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One month into America and Israel's war on Iran, the global economic fallout is deepening with civilians killed, displaced, and caught in the crossfire. Christiane speaks with U.N. relief chief Tom Fletcher about the human toll of the conflict and what help is reaching those most in need. Then, transatlantic fractures emerge as Europe pushes back against President Trump's war. What are the consequences for the alliance? Christiane asks Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. And Asia bearing the brunt, as the energy crisis hits poorer countries hardest. Christiane speaks with Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro about declaring an energy emergency and how the country is managing soaring prices and dwindling supply. Plus, is this the moment to accelerate the shift to renewable energy? Renowned environmentalist Bill McKibben makes his case. And from the archives, how Iran's Islamic Revolution used education as a tool of indoctrination from the very start. Air date: March 28, 2026 Guests: UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Tom Fletcher Norway Foreign Minister, Espen Barth Eide Philippine Foreign Secretary, Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro Environmentalist and author, Bill McKibben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The economic fallout of the war with Iran is hitting countries all around the world. This week, the Philippines became the first country to declare a state of national energy emergency, and a Filipino refinery received a shipment of Russian oil today after the US waived sanctions allowing purchase of crude. Maria Theresa Lazaro is the Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs, and she joined the show from Manila.  Also on today's show: Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs; US House Democrat Yassamin Ansari; author Kim Ghattas    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

De Israëlische aanvallen op Libanon gaan onverminderd door, inmiddels is al 1/3 van de bevolking in Libanon ontheemd. Tom Fletcher, de VN-ondersecretaris-generaal voor Humanitaire Zaken, waarschuwt dat Libanon het nieuwe Gaza dreigt te worden. Midden-Oosten expert Brigitte Herremans ziet ook parallellen.    (14:21) Italië in de ban van referendum De gemoederen in Italië lopen hoog op over een belangrijk referendum dit weekend over de grondwet. De regering Meloni wil dat justitie onafhankelijker wordt. Maar critici vinden juist dat het juridisch apparaat straks wordt ondermijnd en vrezen voor democratische erosie. Te gast hierover is politicoloog en Italië-kenner Catherine de Vries. Presentatie: Nadia Moussaid

Tom Fletcher, Founder and President of Momento joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation this week. Fletcher was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2023 for revolutionizing sports coverage with specialty cameras. His innovations have changed how the major sports leagues are televised. Now Fletcher has launched Momento (www.mymomento.com), which lets fans relive authentic, in-the-moment reactions at sports events, with high-quality images, turning memories into personal keepsakes. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by New Air Club. New Air Club is the Official VIP Air Travel Partner of Sports Business Radio. New Air Club is a private aviation brokerage with access to over 22,000 aircraft worldwide, but what really sets them apart is that they''re a full-service concierge. They don't just book the jet—they handle everything around the trip so the client doesn't have to. Aircraft, luxury ground transportation, hotels, dining, even security if needed. One call, one team, total discretion. For more information or to book your travel, email info@newairclub.com. You can also visit www.NewAirClub.com.  #Tech #Cameras #Innovation #Broadcasting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Giovanna Fletcher joins Pete for an episode that goes from heartfelt to completely unhinged - from their emotional CoppaFeel treks to Pete spiralling over his and Sam Thompson's hypothetical daughters, Olive and Rose, Pete faces his worst nightmare: puberty, s*x, boyfriends… and a completely unhinged duck willy conversation no one was prepared for.Giovanna also tells the full story of falling in love with Tom Fletcher at just 13 years old, how they survived growing up in the spotlight, and the unexpected rule that's kept their relationship strong for decades. She also delivers some brutally honest dating advice to Pete - and exposes exactly where he's been going wrong.Plus, Giovanna reveals her link to Paddington Bear - and Pete announces he's going to visit him himself…—(00:00) Introduction(01:29) Meeting Giovanna(05:46) CoppaFeel Treks and Giovanna's Experience(12:54) Giovanna's Footwear on the Trek(25:18) Giovanna and Tom Fletcher's Love Story(32:05) Advice for Pete(34:07) Giovanna's link to Paddington Bear(44:51) Tom Fletcher's Work on Paddington—

Send us a text2026 has started with some momentous events. Israel has banned dozens of aid agencies. What are the consequences?“We're supporting one in five of the hospitals in the Gaza Strip, and one in three babies that are born in Gaza are assisted by our staff on the ground. We're doing surgical support, wound care, physiotherapy, maternity and paediatric care,” says Chris Lockyear, Secretary General of Medecins sans Frontieres.The US cut billions from foreign aid, then announced $2 billion for selected projects.“[We saw] Tom Fletcher next to Jeremy Lewin, a 28-year-old with no experience in the humanitarian sector, who said, ‘Well, the humanitarian organisations have to adapt or die,'” adds Dorian Burkhalter, Swissinfo journalist.The money has strings attached, humanitarian crises in Afghanistan or Yemen get nothing.“There was talk about the radical ideologies perpetrated by some of the UN agencies, which had undermined American interests and peace, bizarrely enough,” continues Nick Cumming-Bruce, contributor for The New York Times.Part of that $2 billion goes to several Latin American countries, meanwhile the US says it's now “running” Venezuela.“Central and South America, obviously Washington views as its domain. And we're all here in Geneva muttering to ourselves ‘but you just violated international law'. Does it matter to anyone?” says Inside Geneva host Imogen Foulkes. Are we seeing a bonfire of international laws?“The fundamental commitments to some form of international law that have underpinned western security since the Second World War are being completely abandoned by an administration that doesn't acknowledge any accountability to anyone except itself,” says Cumming-Bruce. And what does it mean for the world's most vulnerable?“All around the world, whether they're in Gaza, in Sudan, in Ukraine or Venezuela, there are real people who are living through the consequences of these decisions that are made in places like Washington DC and New York or in Geneva,” says Lockyear. Join host Imogen Foulkes on Inside Geneva. Get in touch! Email us at insidegeneva@swissinfo.ch Twitter: @ImogenFoulkes and @swissinfo_en Thank you for listening! If you like what we do, please leave a review or subscribe to our newsletter. For more stories on the international Geneva please visit www.swissinfo.ch/Host: Imogen FoulkesProduction assitant: Claire-Marie GermainDistribution: Sara PasinoMarketing: Xin Zhang

The newly-appointed British ambassador to the United States, Sir Christian Turner, is a career diplomat whose experience spans almost three decades. He was about to take up the role of the UK's ambassador at the UN but after Lord Mandelson was abruptly pulled from his ambassadorial role in the US late last year, Sir Keir Starmer diverted Turner to replace him. Born in Crawley in 1972, Turner attended the prestigious Marlborough College, before pursuing English literature at the University of Manchester, and later a doctorate at York. After flirting with documentary-making, he pivoted to public service, entering the Cabinet Office in the late nineties. He has closely advised several prime ministers, including Theresa May with whom colleagues say he shared his love of card games.After an initial posting to Washington ended in 2006, his career has flourished at the foreign office. Mark Coles finds out more about the UK's new man in DC, as he prepares to navigate ties with the Trump administration in a delicate moment for the so-called ‘special relationship'.Contributors:Lord Peter Ricketts, former National Security Adviser Sir Simon Fraser, former Permanent Under-Secretary of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and current chair of Chatham House. Tom Fletcher, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Rachel Barber-Mack, sister-in-law Richard Cooke, Royal Choral Society musical director Jerry Koehler, Royal Choral Society singer James Perry, friend Richard Warlow, friend Joel Burden, friendProduction team:Producers: Ben Carter, Katie Solleveld and Laurie Kalus Sound: Rod Farquhar Production co-ordinators: Maria Ogundele and Katie Morrison Editor: Justine LangArchive:KTN News Kenya BBC News APTNNote of Correction:  In this episode we incorrectly referred to the Mau Mau tribe in Kenya. It should have been the Mau Mau uprising.

Fundos geridos pelo Ocha podem ajudar a salvar 87 milhões de vidas em 2026; subsecretário-geral Tom Fletcher descreveu montante como “contribução histórica”.

Tom Fletcher. „Kalėdozauras“. Skaito aktorius Giedrius Arbačiauskas.

Tom Fletcher. „Kalėdozauras“. Skaito aktorius Giedrius Arbačiauskas.

Le jour même de son investiture, le 20 janvier 2025, 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.fr Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Tom Fletcher. „Kalėdozauras“. Skaito aktorius Giedrius Arbačiauskas.

Tom Fletcher. „Kalėdozauras“. Skaito aktorius Giedrius Arbačiauskas.

Tom Fletcher. „Kalėdozauras“. Skaito aktorius Giedrius Arbačiauskas.

Eliana and James received a repeat request from Vidhun for The Christmasurus. It is a very timely request for the week of week of Christmas to hear a unique take on who helps Santa deliver presents!Written by Tom Fletcher, Illustrated by Shane DevriesSend us a voice message or request at ⁠Epic Stories with Eliana

We're talking… Drake and Kim Kardashian playing Dungeons & Dragons, Henry Cavill's Warhammer obsession, stressful Lego builds, The Simpsons and Friends golden eras, Back To The Future on the What Went Wrong podcast, Sloth from the Goonies, Forrest Gump in Philadelphia, Grace's big birthday party, a unicorn cake disaster, Tom Fletcher's songs for the Paddington musical, a Royal Variety Performance, the brilliant Nick Helm and winter work-out struggles. For questions or comments, please email us at wolfowlpod@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you. Instagram - @wolfowlpod TikTok - @wolfowlpodcast YouTube - www.youtube.com/WolfandOwlPodcast Merch & Mailing List - https://wolfandowlpod.com A Mighty Ranga Production For sales and sponsorship enquiries: HELLO@KEEPITLIGHTMEDIA.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paddington the Musical has opened at London's Savoy Theatre in time for the festive season - and has already proven to be a resounding hit in the capital. Inspired by the beloved children's books by Michael Bond, as well as the films, it's directed by Luke Sheppard, the man behind hits such as the Starlight Express, with a music score written by McFly's Tom Fletcher. So is this the West End's hottest ever family show? We're joined by actors Amy Ellen Richardson and Adrian Der Gregorian, who play Mr and Mrs Brown. Plus, theatre critic Tim Bano is here to share his 5-star review of the production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paddington the Musical  – a brand new show written by Jessica Swale, with music by Tom Fletcher – opens its doors at the Savoy Theatre in London this week. Among its impressive cast is Bonnie Langford, who many of us have grown up alongside, given she first graced our television screens back in 1971, aged six. Jen caught up with Bonnie to talk about playing the iconic Mrs Bird, as well as a whole host of other roles over the course of her career, and why we love that Peruvian bear so much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After enormous anticipation that has only built during the show's preview period, Paddington the Musical has officially opened at the Savoy Theatre in London.The brand new stage adaptation of the Michael Bond story and the STUDIOCANAL films is directed by Luke Sheppard (The Little Big Things, Starlight Express) with Tom Fletcher and Jessica Swale having written the score and book respectively.Arti Shah and James Hameed jointly perform the role of Paddington Bear, with a supporting cast including Adrian Der Gregorian, Amy Ellen Richardson, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, Bonnie Langford, Tom Edden, Brenda Edwards, Amy Booth-Steel, Teddy Kempner, and more.Check out Mickey-Jo's full review of the brand new musical, with thoughts on Paddington's true values, onstage depiction and new musical theatre material...•00:00 | introduction02:47 | overview08:34 | portrayal of Paddington18:18 | the material29:38 | the performances40:50 | creative choicesAbout 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 89,000 subscribers. 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. 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. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Die Soedanese stad al Fashir is 'n 'misdaadtoneel' en die 'episentrum van lyding in die wêreld', volgens die VN se hoof van hulpvereniging Tom Fletcher. Hy sê die paramilitêre wat die stad beheer, word daarvan beskuldig dat hulle gruweldade pleeg, insluitend massateregstellings en seksuele geweld.

On Friday, the United Nations Human Rights Council moved to investigate mass killings in Sudan. That comes after stark new evidence of atrocities in El Fasher, in the Darfur region. The UN's top aid official, Tom Fletcher, has just returned from Tawila in northern Darfur. While in Sudan, Fletcher also met with the Sudanese army chief, as well as the opposition paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.  Also on today's show: political reporter Stephen Collinson; singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan; MTV co-founder Tom Freston  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Die Verenigde Nasies sê die oorlog in Soedan kom neer op versuim om internasionale reg te beskerm. Soedannese rebelle het regeringsmagte uit El Fasher verdryf wat die laaste vesting van die land se regime in die westelike Darfoer-streek was. Na raming is meer as 150 000 mense weens die konflik dood. Die VN-noodlenigingshoof, Tom Fletcher, vra die Veiligheidsraad om die wandade te stop, veilige humanitêre toegang te verseker en die vloei van wapens te keer:

The UN's top humanitarian official has said there must be accountability for those carrying out the killings and sexual violence in Sudan's El-Fasher. Tom Fletcher said people who wanted to leave the city, which was seized by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces at the weekend, must be allowed to do so safely, and those who remained must be protected. The leader of Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has declared an investigation into what he called violations committed by his soldiers, but denies accusations they massacred hundreds of civilians at a hospital in El-Fasher on Tuesday. Also: Jamaica counts the cost of Hurricane Melissa; five more suspects are being questioned by police in Paris after they were arrested in connection with this month's robbery at the Louvre museum in the French capital; the Netherlands swings to the centre in elections at the expense of the far-right Freedom party; and Universal Music Group has struck an unprecedented licensing deal with an artificial intelligence music generation startup to launch an AI creation platform.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 29ú lá de mí Dheireadh Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1976 stop siad an choisc ar agóid Éireannach I Trafalgar Square de bharr go raibh gluaiseacht síochánta ag tarlú ar an 27ú lá de mhí na Samhna agus go mbeadh níos mó ná 40,000 duine ann. I 1982 thit an caighdeán maireachtála in Éirinn agus bhí sé is ísle is a bhí sé I 1977. I 1982 d'oscail ceardlann agus oifigí don bhord iascaigh I gCora Finne. I 2010 dúradh go mbeadh nach mór 10,000 post nua chun a bheith ann sa chontae I 2020 dá mbeadh an fuinneamh in-athnuaite aitheanta. Sin Bruno Mars le Just The Way You Are – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2010. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 2006 shroich McFly uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena hamhrán Star Girl. Bhí sé a séú huimhir a haon. Sheinm an t-amhrán chun dúisigh na spásaire sa stáisiún spáis tar éis feachtas Twitter iontach chun ceist a chuir ar NASA chun an t-amhrán a sheinm. Thosaigh amhránaí Tom Fletcher an feachtas. I 2007 fuair Kylie Minogue onóir leis an Music Industry Trust do 20 bhliain sa tionscal agus ainmníodh í mar íocón do pop agus stíl ag searmanas I Londain. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh amhránaí Fleur East sa Bhreatain I 1987 agus rugadh aisteoir Winona Ryder I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1971 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sí. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 29th of October, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1976: A 4 year ban on Irish Demonstrations in Trafalgar Square is being lifted for the peace movement rally on November 27th expected to attract more than 40,000. 1982: Standard of living have dropped dramatically to its lowest level since 1977, retail figures for July showed. 1982: A workshop and offices for the central fisheries board was opened last week at Cooga, Corofin. 2010: up to 10,000 jobs could be created in Clare by 2020 if the economic potential of wind and wave energy is fully realized, a local renewable energy developer has claimed. That was Bruno Mars with Just the Way You Are – the biggest song on this day in 2010 Onto music news on this day In 2006 McFly scored their 6th UK No.1 single with 'Star Girl'. The song was played in space to wake up the astronauts on the space station, after a successful twitter campaign asking NASA to play the song started by band member Tom Fletcher. 2007 Kylie Minogue was honoured with the Music Industry Trust prize for her 20-year career and status as an "icon of pop and style" at a London ceremony. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – singer Fleur East was born in the UK in 1987 and actress Winona Ryder was born in America in this day in 1971 and this is some of the stuff she has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Driving through Gaza is like "driving through the ruins of Hiroshima, or Stalingrad, or Dresden"Tom Fletcher has been the United Nations humanitarian chief for almost a year and speaks to Nick two weeks into his organisation's efforts to get as much aid as possible into the Gaza Strip.He gives a behind-the-scenes account of how he works with the Trump White House and how the ceasefire deal was struck in Sharm el-Sheikh.Fletcher also shares his lessons learned from his years as foreign adviser to Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron.Producer: Daniel Kraemer Research: Chloe Desave Editor: Giles Edwards Sound: Hal Haines and Ged Sudlow

Cian McCormack, Reporter, speaks to Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs for the United Nations, about what he witnessed on his recent visit to Gaza.

Tom Fletcher participou de encontro de líderes sobre plano de paz proposto pelos Estados Unidos; ele pediu que todos os corpos de reféns falecidos sejam devolvidos pelo Hamas e que forças israelenses removam obstáculos à entrega de assistência.

The top UN humanitarian official has welcomed the U.S. president's Gaza peace proposal. Tom Fletcher said the proposal opens new possibilities to deliver large-scale and desperately needed life-saving aid.

In a Truth Social post, President Trump unexpectedly reversed his stance on Russia's war in Ukraine, saying for the first time, "I think Ukraine ... is in a position to fight and win all of Ukraine back in its original form." He called Russia a "paper tiger" and told reporters that NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircrafts that violate their airspace. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Trump's post a "game changer," but issued a warning to world leaders at the UN today. Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission President, joins Christiane in this exclusive conversation.  Also on today's show: Riyad Mansour, Palestinian observer to the UN; Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tommy & Ben start with Gaza: the UN Human Rights Council's finding that Israel has committed genocide, and Israel's ground operation into Gaza City. They discuss how Marco Rubio signaled that Trump has given up on brokering a peace deal in Gaza, and why the Netanyahu government is telling the press that Trump is lying about his knowledge of the IDF airstrike in Qatar. Also covered: Kash Patel's combative Senate hearing about the rampant dysfunction at the FBI, the global reaction to the murder of Charlie Kirk and the dark conspiracy theories that have emerged around it, the long-term harm to the US-South Korea relationship caused by the ICE raid on a Hyundai plant in Georgia, Nepal's democracy by Discord, Trump's UK state visit amid Jeffrey Epstein fallout and far-right protests, Trump's ultimatums to NATO, and Conor McGregor's aborted bid for the Irish presidency. Then, Tommy speaks to Tom Fletcher, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, about the humanitarian situations in Haiti, Sudan, and Gaza, the devastating effects of the gutting of USAID, and what's giving him hope right now. Check out Be Hope here.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show, James Elder is here. James is UNICEF's global spokesperson, and he has made five trips to Gaza since the October attacks documenting what UNICEF has called a “war on children.” He joins us less than two weeks after a UN backed body officially designated the hunger crisis in Gaza a famine, one that the UN's relief chief Tom Fletcher says is man-made, and the result of what he calls “systematic obstruction by Israel”. Elder has also reported from Darfur, Yemen, Afghanistan and more. But he says Gaza is unlike anything he's seen. We're going to talk about his experiences on the ground and the responsibility of a witness in a time of war.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

The UN's top humanitarian official Tom Fletcher says the report on the famine in Gaza City is 'irrefutable testimony'. But Israel categorically denies any claims of famine. Also in the programme: the FBI raids the home of President Trump's former advisor John Bolton; and the Indian government cracks down on online gambling.(Image: A child reacts surrounded by pots as Palestinians wait to receive food from a charity kitchen in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on 21 August 2025. Credit: Reuters/Hatem Khaled)

In Gaza, dozens more Palestinians have joined the list of those killed by Israel as they try to find food, after Israeli forced opened fire near an aid site. This comes as President Trump's Special Envoy met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who is becoming increasingly isolated on the world stage. Amid diplomatic and political moves, the World Food Program says people in Gaza need aid urgently and immediately. To delve into this further, Tom Fletcher, the United Nations top humanitarian official, joins the show.  Also on today's show: Nimrod Novik, Former senior advisor to former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres; former NSA General Counsel Glenn Gerstell  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In celebration of Father's day, Gi's been digging through the archives again! She's put together some of her favourite chats from some of her favourite dads, including:Tom Fletcher on how miscarriage affects dads tooJeff Brazier on trying to give his kids what he didn't have growing upPaul C Brunson on men's emotional healthMatt Willis on how fatherhood was a turning point in fighting addictionJames Buckley on having an open dialogue with his teensPlus, keep listening to hear a VIP guest - Max Fletcher talks about what makes a great dad! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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

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)