Imagine a world where we can build bridges to peace and understanding. This podcast shares the powerful stories of peace-seeking leaders and the inspiring initiatives of everyday individuals, including those fostering meaningful allyship with Israel and the Jewish people. Join us as we explore how coexistence and respect foster positive relationships, and that finding our common ground leads us to speaking in "Common Voices."
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Allied Voices For Israel Podcasts
My goal on Impacting Israel is to expose you -- my listeners -- to influential voices impacting Israel in so many different ways. You see, when I’m leading my delegations, I find that the most valuable element for me are the friendships I develop with incredible people. So, I started asking myself, how can I share these voices with others? Maybe I had never heard of these incredible individuals because they usually write or speak in Hebrew. But why not find a platform to introduce other Engl ...
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Guardian political columnist John Harris hosts a cast of voices from up and down the country as well as across the political spectrum to analyse the week’s political news. For US Politics with Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland, make sure to search 'Politics Weekly America' wherever you get your podcasts
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Move beyond the headlines to see how the past defines our world.
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Dive deeper into the week’s biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world with The National’s foreign desk. Nuances are often missed in day-to-day headlines. We go Beyond the Headlines by bringing together the voices of experts and those living the news to provide a clearer picture of the region’s shifting political and social landscape.
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How did Israel and Iran go from strategic allies to bitter enemies?
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27:26After 12 days of war between Israel and Iran, a ceasefire has brought a sense of cautious relief to the region. Even after almost 21 months of war in Gaza and its spillover into neighbouring countries, the latest escalation set a dangerous precedent that could provoke more cycles of warfare and destabilise the Middle East. The question is how did w…
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The welfare cuts rebellion – Politics Weekly UK
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38:42Keir Starmer is vowing to push ahead with plans to cut disability payments. But with more than 100 Labour MPs threatening to rebel, could he be forced into another U-turn? Kiran Stacey asks Labour’s Rebecca Long-Bailey and the Guardian’s Heather Stewart. Plus, in the age of Trump, does the UK still matter on the world stage? Labour peer and former …
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UK walks diplomatic tightrope over Trump’s attack on Iran – Politics Weekly Westminster
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23:21Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss how Keir Starmer’s government is responding to the US president’s decision to launch attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. What might happen next? And what could it mean for the UK and the world?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod…
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This week on Rear Vision we revisit the story of Iran's nuclear industry.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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What happens to the Middle East if Tehran falls?
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24:59Up until last week, it seemed unthinkable for a UN member state to strike a nuclear site. But Israel did just that when it launched its attack on Iran, hitting military and atomic sites, and killing key figures of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. It also seemed unthinkable for missiles to penetrate Israel’s Iron Dome and destroy infrastructur…
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The Ripple Effect: How the Iran-Israel Conflict Reshapes Syria with Rawan Osman
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21:41Unlock the complexities of Middle East geopolitics. In this compelling episode, we delve deep into the escalating Iran-Israel war and Syria's new leadership plays a role. Join us as Rawan Osman (Lebanese-Syrian Activist) unravels the intricate web of alliances, and suggests how the blood on Iran's hands is reshaping the Syrian landscape. From the S…
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(19) Longing for the Iran of Old: An Iranian-American Jew's Reflections on the Israel-Iran War — A Conversation with Tabby Refael
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34:38This Episode was produced and edited by thepodwaves.comBy JJ Sussman
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Trump edges closer to war: could he drag the UK in? – Politics Weekly UK
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33:22As Israel and Iran trade escalating blows, and the horrific situation in Gaza continues, Trump has suggested the US could get directly involved. So how is Keir Starmer going to handle all this? And what could it mean for millions of Iranians? John Harris speaks to the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour, and an Iranian woman who now lives…
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Canada, urging de-escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel, but US President Donald Trump has already left, having warned that residents of Tehran "should immediately evacuate". Iran's reaction is one of the key issues on the agenda today. In this special episode of Beyond the Headlines, Geo-Economics Editor Manus Cranny asks Mina Al-Orai…
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Grooming gang inquiry U-turn; and how will the UK respond to Israel-Iran conflict? - Politics Weekly Westminster
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28:52Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the UK’s reaction to the Israel-Iran conflict, and whether Gaza has influenced the government’s response. And as Keir Starmer bows to pressure to launch a national inquiry into grooming gangs, they ask: why now and what could the political fallout be of yet another U-turn?. Help support our independent journali…
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The assassination of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
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29:06The story behind the assassination of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia on October 16, 2017.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Who are the Abu Shabab armed militia that Israel is backing in Gaza?
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22:43In unusual public statement last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted “activating” Palestinian militias in Gaza. Acting on the advice of security officials, he said, it was a way to weaken Hamas and protect Israeli soldiers. The admission came after Israeli media reported that Mr Netanyahu had authorised the arming of a militia,…
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Reeves relaunches – but will it save Labour from Farage? – Politics Weekly UK
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33:39The chancellor has announced extra money for housing, energy, the NHS, defence and more, so is this the start of a new phase for the government? And should they have done it sooner to combat the rise of Reform? John Harris is joined in Westminster by our political editor, Pippa Crerar, and political correspondent, Kiran Stacey, to discuss the spend…
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What Canadians Need to Know about Israel with Ashley Waxman Bakshi
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59:56In this powerful episode of Common Voices, host Justin Chow sits down with Ashley Waxman Bakshi, a Canadian-born beauty and lifestyle influencer turned outspoken advocate against antisemitism and misinformation. Now based in Israel, Ashley shares her journey from growing up detached from her Israeli-Jewish identity, to facing antisemitism at univer…
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Winter fuel U-turn and spending review standoff – Politics Weekly Westminster
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28:11Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Rachel Reeves’s U-turn on winter fuel payments: will it be enough to undo the damage done by the policy? Plus, they look ahead to this week’s spending review as negotiations with ministers go down to the wire. And after its chair dramatically quit the party only to return 48 hours later, what’s going on with Re…
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Rare earth minerals are in the headlines. Their supply and who control’s them, are ringing alarm bells, as Tariff negotiations put world trade on edge. Rear Vision looks into their backstory, their significance, and their role in today's geopolitics.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Missing in the Amazon: the disappearance – episode 1
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26:56Three years ago, British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian indigenous defender Bruno Pereira vanished while on a reporting trip near Brazil’s remote Javari valley. The Guardian’s Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips, investigates what happened in the first episode of a new six-part investigative podcast series. Find episode 2 – and all fut…
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Will Europe’s shift on Israel’s war in Gaza change anything?
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20:18Too little, too late. This was the sentiment echoed among critics in the international community after Europe started taking a new, critical stance on Israel’s war in Gaza in recent weeks. For Palestinians actually in the strip, it is certainly too late, with the death toll from 19 months of war at more than 54,200. But what of the new stance itsel…
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Will Labour’s spending squeeze kill its big housing promise? – Politics Weekly UK
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33:09Labour’s pledge to build 1.5 million homes is reportedly under serious threat. What’s gone wrong? And what happens if the government breaks its promise to tackle the housing crisis? John Harris talks to the political correspondent Kiran Stacey and social affairs correspondent Jessica Murray. Plus, will the chancellor’s charm offensive ease concerns…
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Is the UK ready for war? – Politics Weekly Westminster podcast
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23:02Keir Starmer promised to make Britain ‘battle-ready’ as he announced the government’s defence spending plans. But what does that actually look like? And how will the government pay for it? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the strategic defence review and ask: is the UK really ready for war? Plus, they look ahead to next week’s spending review.…
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Periods of rapid technological and social unrest are not unique. Over 100 years ago, many of the same conditions existed. What can we learn from this period in American history known as The Gilded Age - and what might it tell us about where the country is heading.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Can Israel be trusted to distribute aid in Gaza?
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24:40Chaotic scenes unfolded in Gaza this week as large crowds gathered at aid hubs set up by a US and Israeli-backed organisation, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. After three months of an Israeli-imposed blockade on the enclave, hungry, desperate Palestinians stood behind fences, waiting to receive their share. Reports and videos quickly emerged show…
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Is Labour being outflanked on the left by Nigel Farage? – Politics Weekly UK
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29:27Nigel Farage seems to have upstaged the Labour government, pledging to scrap the controversial two-child benefit cap and reverse the cuts to the winter fuel allowance. So why hasn’t the government – after almost a year in power – done more to end child poverty? Gaby Hinsliff, in for John Harris, speaks to the Labour MP Stella Creasy and columnist P…
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What Building Bridges Truly Looks Like with Raheel Raza
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54:31Join us for a conversation with Raheel Raza, a Pakistani Canadian journalist based here in Toronto. We'll be discussing the importance of respectful dialogue and speaking out against hate. INTRO & OUTRO MUSIC: https://www.instagram.com/westsidegravy/CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AND THE PROGRAMS WE OFFER: https://alliedvoicesforisrael.org FOLLOW US: Instag…
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Rear Vision puts contemporary events in their historical context.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Sanctions are easing but can Syria hold together?
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26:53Last week’s announcement by President Donald Trump on lifting US sanctions on Syria seemed to have a refreshing effect for a country that has been reeling from political divisions and economic turmoil. This week, the European Union followed, lifting all economic restrictions in a major diplomatic shift aimed at supporting Syria’s reconstruction and…
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Labour takes action over Gaza: what took them so long? – Politics Weekly UK
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34:55The government has suspended trade talks with Israel and denounced its actions in Gaza. But why are we only now seeing this kind of action and moral outrage? John Harris speaks to Melanie Ward, a Labour MP and former chief executive at Medical Aid for Palestinians. Plus, after Keir Starmer’s reset with the EU, how does the public feel about the pol…
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Ghosts of Brexit past haunt new UK-EU deal – Politics Weekly Westminster
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24:51The UK and EU have reached a deal, in what Downing Street hopes will be a reset with Brussels after Brexit. But with negotiations coming down to the wire and fishing yet again a sticking point, how much has changed? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at how the talks unfolded and how the politics around the new deal could play out. Help support our…
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100 years ago there were more electric vehicles on the road than gasoline or petrol cars.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Will Middle East tension ease as a result of Donald Trump’s visit to the Gulf?
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21:56US President Donald Trump has returned to Washington after sealing hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of investments on his first visit to the Gulf since returning to office. His stops in Riyadh, Doha and Abu Dhabi were marked by the announcements of huge deals encompassing everything from defence and aviation to chips and energy. But it wasn’t…
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Starmer’s migrant rhetoric: a squalid chapter? – Politics Weekly UK
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36:21Keir Starmer has defended the language he used in a speech on immigration this week. But many Labour MPs have criticised his choice of words, with some even claiming the prime minister’s language echoed that of Enoch Powell. John Harris speaks to the Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy about why she and others are so concerned. Plus, who is writing the scr…
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How Labour plans to ‘take back control’ on migration – Politics Weekly Westminster
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28:35Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the government’s plans to drastically reduce net migration. Will it work? And how will it land with the public and the Labour party?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodBy The Guardian
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Last Sunday a far-right anti-European candidate won the first round of the Romanian presidential election with 40 per cent of the vote. The stage is now set for the second-round runoff between the far-right candidate George Simion and the progressive pro-European Mayor of Bucharest Nicusor Dan. So why has a far-right candidate done so well in Roman…
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What’s at risk under Israel’s planned Gaza offensive?
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22:02Israel’s security cabinet has approved an expanded military offensive in Gaza that would push the entire population into a small pocket in the south of the strip. Shortly after the decision, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a bold message: the troops will be there to stay. Sources have told The National the plan will pave the way…
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Rage against the mainstream: did UK politics just change for good? – Politics Weekly UK
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33:43As Reform UK reaches new highs in the polls, it feels more and more likely that Nigel Farage’s triumph at local elections will be remembered as a huge turning point in UK politics. With support for the Tories at historic lows, and Keir Starmer’s government in deep trouble, is there a way back for the mainstream parties? John Harris is joined by the…
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Farage here to stay: the local elections that changed everything– Politics Weekly Westminster
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29:09After Reform UK stormed to victory at local elections, has its leader reshaped politics for ever? And how will Labour and the Conservatives respond? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey go through the results and unpick what they mean. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodBy The Guardian
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Kashmir is a mountainous region bordering India and Pakistan. The Pakistanis will tell you that Kashmir is in the north east corner of Pakistan. The Indians, that it is in the north west corner of India. Today on Rear Vision we take a look at the long history of this dispute.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Trump’s first 100 days: What ‘America first’ means for the Middle East
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22:28During the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s administration, he has signed more executive orders than any other president in the same time span. They are part of his mandate to put "America first". But many of his foreign policy orders have also had a direct and immediate impact on the Middle East. He has frozen foreign aid, hitting countries like E…
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‘Reform all the way’: on the road in Doncaster – Politics Weekly UK
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39:00Before this week’s local elections, John Harris is on the road in Doncaster – which could prove to be a canary in the coalmine for the government. Labour has been in power here for decades but this time Nigel Farage’s Reform UK fancies its chances. So why are people turning away from Labour? Why are they so disillusioned with politics in general? A…
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For our very first podcast episode, we had the privilege of an intimate conversation with Amy Albertson. Get ready to hear from this Chinese American Jew who's a powerful voice against antisemitism, offering a refreshing perspective on Jewish identity. In this episode we dive deeper into her goal to advocate and educate as an ally to the community.…
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(18) I survived the Nova festival, but my best friend Bar was taken hostage. A special conversation with Din Tesler
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39:24I survived the Nova festival, but my best friend Bar was taken hostage. A special conversation with Din Tesler. This Episdoe was Produced and Edited by thepodwaves.comBy JJ Sussman
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Could Reform be the big winners at local elections? – Politics Weekly Westminster
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25:10Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss whether Nigel Farage can translate Reform UK’s rise in the polls into success at the ballot box as local elections take place this week. And, how will the two major parties fare in the first big electoral test for both Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch since the general election?. Help support our independent jour…
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Finland: A mad prepper nation or a role model for all small to medium democracies
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28:56As the world becomes an increasingly dangerous and uncertain place – how prepared are we in Australia to face these new challenges? This week on Rear Vision the story of one nation that take security and preparedness very seriously – Finland.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Why Christians in occupied Palestine may be at risk of disappearing
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21:22In his last public address on Easter Sunday, Pope Francis called for an end to the violence in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation there "dramatic and deplorable”. His message came only a day before his death. People all over the world mourned the death of the beloved Pontiff, but perhaps no place more than in Gaza, where Palestinian Christian…
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Will rising child poverty be Labour’s legacy? – Politics Weekly UK
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25:46The government began to roll out its free breakfast club scheme this week as part of plans to help struggling families. But with predictions that child poverty could increase by the end of this parliament, how serious is Labour about tackling the problem? John Harris hears from a headteacher, and speaks to our political editor, Pippa Crerar. Help s…
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How the Beatles helped my autistic son find his voice – Today in Focus
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30:04John Harris speaks to the Today in Focus podcast about how music helped him connect with his autistic son, James. He tells Helen Pidd what he’s learned about the way some autistic people experience music, and how songs opened up the world for James. Plus, they discuss the challenges and stereotypes autistic people still face.. Help support our inde…
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Chocolate is one of our most popular indulgences but there is a darker side to the industry – one connected with colonialism, the industrial revolution and modern-day slavery.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Why legal action against alleged Israeli war crimes is so slow
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29:09When the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants last year accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant of crimes against humanity, it seemed like a watershed moment. Global anger over Israel's war in Gaza had long been at boiling point, with people demanding justice for the victims of war.…
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What’s next for British Steel? – Politics Weekly UK
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29:52The future of the steelworks in Scunthorpe has been hanging in the balance after the government stepped in to try and save it from collapse. So what happens next for the UK steel industry and the people of Scunthorpe? And why does it matter for our national security? Kiran Stacey speaks to Charlotte Brumpton-Childs, a national officer for the GMB u…
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Donald Trump and the wrecking ball: The end of the world as we know it
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28:55Is the liberal international rules-based order – that has underpinned international relations for the past 80 years - about to collapse. The United States once its greatest champion is withdrawing funding from hundreds of international organisations, and at the same time unending the global economy by imposing of tariffs across the board. What migh…
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