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A New York hit job, U.S. bishops back oil and the Supreme Court's big decision Dec 01, 2023

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The United States alleges an Indian government official directed an assassination plot in New York. Climate talks kick off in Dubai with a rift over fossil fuels mirrored in the Catholic Church, where U.S. bishops continue to invest in oil and gas. The Supreme Court is hearing a case with major implications for the government’s ability to set and enforce rules. Plus, the latest on the Gaza truce and Elon Musk’s sharp words for advertisers.

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Truce talks, Netanyahu’s future, Ukraine poisoning and Haley’s moment Nov 29, 2023

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All eyes are on Qatari mediators as the world waits to see if they can broker another truce extension in Gaza. What are the political ramifications in Israel as Israeli hostages re-enter society? Ukraine says the wife of their top spymaster has been poisoned. Plus, why Nikki Haley is having a moment.

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Israel’s Hamas targets, Ukraine war fatigue and Biden gets aggressive Nov 28, 2023

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A truce between Israel and Hamas has been extended – but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says their plan is still to wipe out the militant group. Who are the main targets? Ukraine’s struggle to bolster its military as war fatigue sets in. Plus, why President Joe Biden’s economic campaign message is stalling and being switched to more aggressive attacks on Donald Trump.

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Truce extension hopes, Musk in Israel, Trump’s plans and the Mexican dream Nov 27, 2023

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Families are reunited as a truce holds between Israel and Hamas. Both sides say they are potentially open to extending the ceasefire, allowing more hostages to be released. Elon Musk is in Israel amid antisemitism accusations on X. Former President Donald Trump says he would go further on immigration if re-elected. Plus, the migrants ditching their American dream for a new life in Mexico.

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The Crown, the cabinet and the UK's legacy of slavery Nov 25, 2023

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At the start of the 19th century, a British politician named George Smith grew rich from slavery. Two centuries later, one of his descendants is Britain's newly anointed king. Another holds the keys to the nation’s Treasury and would oversee any future reparations. In this special podcast we look at how these links were investigated, we visit Jamaica to the site of a former plantation and speak to experts about why calls for a formal apology and reparations over slavery continue.

Hear our previous podcast about America's slavery legacy in which we follow two Reuters journalists on their personal journeys to confront family connections with slavery. Plus, the investigation into more than 100 lawmakers with slaveholding ancestors.

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Gaza truce, radicalization fears, Black Friday deals and OpenAI’s breakthrough Nov 24, 2023

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A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes hold in Gaza with hostage releases expected. The conflict has security officials worried about Islamist attacks in Europe. U.S. shoppers set for cheapest holiday gift season in years and the AI breakthrough that is alarming some staffers at OpenAI.

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Hostage deal, Altman 2.0, Dutch uncertainty and Thanksgiving politics Nov 22, 2023

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Israel's government and Hamas have agreed to a four-day pause in fighting to allow the release of hostages held in Gaza and 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel. Sam Altman is back as OpenAI CEO. Dutch voters are casting their ballots in a nail-biting election, with the far-right in contention. Plus, how to navigate conversations about Israel and Gaza over Thanksgiving.

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Hamas’ truce, Gaza rains, Ukraine aid and Cruise’s problems Nov 21, 2023

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The chief of Hamas tells Reuters the militant group is nearing a truce agreement with Israel. Winter rains are expected to add to Gaza’s misery. Lloyd Austin visits Kyiv, but questions remain about aid, leading the Ukrainian president to turn to Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch. Plus, the latest at OpenAI and the problems at EV startup Cruise continue.

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Altman’s Microsoft move, Argentina’s shock, hostage hopes and TikTok dupes Nov 20, 2023

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OpenAI’s former CEO Sam Altman joins Microsoft days after being ousted. Hopes for a hostage deal in Gaza. Argentina elects a far-right libertarian. Duplicate products are wooing shoppers on social media who want brand equivalents at low prices. Plus, Napoleon’s hat record.

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Who gets the weight loss drugs when supply doesn’t meet demand? Nov 18, 2023

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A revolutionary new class of drugs is transforming weight loss. But around the world, demand is skyrocketing for diabetes drugs because they also help people shed pounds. Join our global health journalists as we explore access to drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic and the transformation of the way we understand weight loss.

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