Best Airstrike Podcasts (2024)

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Hezbollah Rockets Hit Israel After IDF Airstrikes | CBN NewsWatch 8/21/24 28:30

3d ago28:30

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Hezbollah launches around 50 more rockets, striking a town in northern Israel, after IDF airstrikes hit Hezbollah weapons depots in Lebanon, and CBN correspondent Chuck Holton has to take cover during an air raid siren while reporting in the ... ...By The Christian Broadcasting Network

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Israeli airstrike on school sheltering displaced palestinians in Gaza receives widespread international condemnation 5:24

2d ago5:24

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Dr. Randa Slim, a Senior Fellow & Director of Conflict Resolution at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Deadly Israeli airstrike hits school in Gaza City 23:56

2d ago23:56

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An Israeli air strike on a school building sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City has killed dozens of people and drawn strong international condemnation. Also: Russia steps up evacuations of the Kursk region following the cross border attack by Ukraine. In Bangladesh, the chief justice of the supreme court has become the latest senior offi…

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The Happy Pod: Uniting generations with a splash 27:24

23m ago27:24

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We hear about a huge summer water fight that brings joy to young and old at a preschool with a difference. All Seasons in Minnesota is run inside a care home for older people -- where the children learn from their elders, and make them smile.Also: How breastfeeding women helped an Orangutan at Dublin Zoo learn to care for her baby.The first person …

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Robert Kennedy Junior backs Trump for US President 29:19

38m ago29:19

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RFK - Robert F Kennedy Junior - suspends his US presidential campaign and backs Donald Trump. Also: rescue efforts continue in flood-struck Bangladesh, and the jelly that plays computer games.By BBC World Service

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Kamala Harris officially accepts Democrats' nomination for US presidency 32:24

16m ago32:24

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Kamala Harris has officially accepted the Democrats' nomination for the US presidency. Also: India's prime minister has embraced Ukraine's president on a visit to Kyiv, and an Australian transgender woman wins a landmark discrimination case.By BBC World Service

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Anticipation grows as Harris set to deliver convention speech 28:18

14m ago28:18

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Kamala Harris will formally accept the Democratic Party's nomination for US president. Also: ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina has her diplomatic passport revoked; and Trinidad and Tobago redraws its coat of arms.By BBC World Service

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The Indonesian government appears to shelve controversial election law plans 29:24

17m ago29:24

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The Indonesian parliament appears to drop controversial plans to change the election laws, as protests took place in cities across the country. The authorities used water cannon after some demonstrators tried to tear down the gates of the parliament complex. Also, Tim Walz speaks to the Democratic National Congress in Chicago after formally accepti…

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Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets from Lebanon into Israel 26:07

40m ago26:07

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A day of heavy exchanges between the Israeli military and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Also: a report says Brazil has lost more than a third of its natural areas since records began, and new video releases at Gamescom.By BBC World Service

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Obama says US is ready for a new chapter with Harris 29:26

13m ago29:26

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Barack and Michelle Obama electrify Democrats at the party convention but warn of a tight race for the White House. Also: a new law in Hungary could make Ukrainians homeless, and Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck.By BBC World Service

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Gaza Protests and the DNC 1:07:01

1h ago1:07:01

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Tommy and Ben discuss the lack of foreign policy discussion in speeches at the DNC in Chicago, protests over Gaza happening outside of the convention, and reports that Trump could be influencing Netanyahu’s decision to hold off on agreeing to a ceasefire deal. They also talk about Ukraine’s incursion into Russia causing a pause in negotiations to s…

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Gaza peace deal still in the balance after Blinken ends trip to region 27:47

1d ago27:47

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The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, said there was no more time to waste to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal. Also: Africa's main public health agency announces plans to make 10m mpox vaccines available for use across the continent, and researchers say drone swarms could stop wildfires.By BBC World Service

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Israel Recovers the Bodies of Six Hostages | CBN NewsWatch August 20, 2024 28:30

2d ago28:30

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Israeli forces recover the bodies of six hostages held in Gaza in overnight operation- we have a look at who those hostages were; the rescue comes as the US is trying to put together a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza and free the remaining hostBy The Christian Broadcasting Network

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President Joe Biden makes his farewell address to the Democratic National Convention 29:39

1h ago29:39

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President Biden wept as he handed the baton to his Vice President, Kamala Harris, during the Democratic National Convention. Also, Israel retrieves the bodies of six hostages as Anthony Blinken is on his latest peace mission; and testimony from Muslim Rohingyas as they are bombed by both sides in Myanmar's civil war.…

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Democratic National Convention begins in Chicago 33:30

31m ago33:30

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Kamala Harris will be officially confirmed as party's presidential candidate at the event but pro-Palestinian demonstrations threaten to disrupt the unity message. Also: UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch among missing after yacht sinks off the coast of Sicily, and the talk show host Phil Donahue dies aged 88.…

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CBN NewsWatch AM: U.S. Continues Push for Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza 8/19/24 28:30

3d ago28:30

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The U.S. is pushing for a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a private meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today. With just 77 days to go before election day- all eyes are on Night 1 of the ... ...By The Christian Broadcasting Network

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Ceasefire talks may be last chance to end war in Gaza says Blinken 31:13

34m ago31:13

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At the start of a day of meetings with Israeli leaders, Mr Blinken said it was time to say yes to a deal without excuses. Also: Russian officials say Ukraine has struck a third key bridge in the Kursk region and Chicago hosts the Democratic National Convention.By BBC World Service

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Ukraine aims to create a military buffer zone inside Russia 31:02

1h ago31:02

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President Zelensky outlines his aims for the cross-border offensive. Also: a last US diplomatic push for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages, and President Macron leads tributes to the French actor, Alain Delon.By BBC World Service

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Democrats gather in Chicago this week to choose Kamala Harris as Presidential candidate 21:52

2h ago21:52

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Washington Correspondent Sean Whelan and Scott Lucas, Professor of American Studies at the Clinton Institute at UCD.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Checking up on candidate selection for the upcoming Irish general election 6:06

2h ago6:06

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Sarah Burns, journalist with the Irish TimesBy RTÉ Radio 1

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With six weeks to go until the budget, will the minimum wage go up and by how much? 6:15

2h ago6:15

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Neil McDonnell, Chief Executive of employers group ISMEBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Are there weaknesses in the Gardaí vetting system? 7:35

2h ago7:35

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Report from Gavin O'CallaghanBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Large increase in people using AI tools for job hunting 6:42

2h ago6:42

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Siobhan Kinsella, President of the Employment and Recruitment Federation.By RTÉ Radio 1

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What is Ukraine doing in Russia and where is the conflict at over 900 days in? 5:13

2h ago5:13

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James Nixey, Director of the Russia and Eurasia program at Chatham House.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Bonus: The Global Story - Is Twitch too big to fail? 26:28

2d ago26:28

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This is a Bonus episode from The Global Story - Is Twitch too big to fail? The world's largest live-streaming platform, Twitch, faces an uncertain future. Media reports suggest that parent company Amazon has become frustrated by its failure to make profit, and rumours are swirling of a third round of layoffs within a year. But does its loyal audien…

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Venezuela's opposition leader addresses protesters 28:42

29m ago28:42

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Venezuela's opposition leader has urged supporters to continue protesting against President Maduro. Also: the UN nuclear watchdog's safety warning about Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia plant, and why sunlight is good for you.By BBC World Service

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The Happy Pod: Finding love at 89 years old 27:39

19m ago27:39

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Meet the newlyweds with a twist; 87-year old Bev says it was love at first sight when 89-year-old Mark moved into the same care home as her. Also, the Olympic marathon runner who is celebrating coming last. Presenter: Oliver Conway. Music composed by Iona Hampson.By BBC World Service

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First case of polio confirmed in Gaza 29:24

4d ago29:24

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Health officials have confirmed the first polio case in Gaza for 25 years. The UN wants the vaccination of 600,000 children. Also: Kamala Harris unveils her economic plan, and fantasy football's threat to mental health.By BBC World Service

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CBN NewsWatch AM: Israel Continues Battle with Hamas - August 16, 2024 28:30

6d ago28:30

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As Israel continues to battle Hamas in the Gaza strip, ceasefire talks continue. On the other side republican presidential candidate trump is pushing for a complete Israeli victory. A fresh report shows inflation is cooling, but prices remain high. DBy The Christian Broadcasting Network

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Thai heiress becomes country's youngest PM 29:38

8d ago29:38

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand's youngest ever prime minister. Also: Anger grows after Israeli settlers torch West Bank village, and the WHO warns wealthy countries against stockpiling Mpox vaccines.By BBC World Service

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First case of deadly Mpox found outside Africa 30:21

27m ago30:21

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The first case of a deadly Mpox variant has been found outside Africa. Sweden has reported a case of someone who was infected in Africa where there is a major outbreak of the Mpox Clade 1 variant. The World Health Organisation says it expects more infections will be found in Europe in the coming days. Also: five people are charged over the death of…

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More than 40,000 killed in Gaza - Hamas 32:02

1h ago32:02

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Hamas says more than 40,000 have been killed in Gaza since the war began ten months ago. Meanwhile new ceasefire talks have begun in Qatar - without Hamas. Also: India's Prime Minister condemns violence against women as anger sweeps the nation over the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata, North Korea to open to tourism after five years, Mark Zuc…

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'If Israel Leaves Gaza, Hamas Will Be Strong Again' | CBN NewsWatch August 15, 2 28:30

7d ago28:30

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Amid concerns over an attack from Iran, Israel sends a high-level delegation to Qatar for talks intended to end the war with Hamas, and bring the hostages home, but Israel's top General says their forces are still needed in Gaza to pressure ...By The Christian Broadcasting Network

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WHO declares mpox global health emergency 32:11

22m ago32:11

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Scientists are alarmed at the high fatality rate and rapid spread of a new mpox variant in parts of Africa. Also: more delays for astronauts stuck in space as Nasa ponders return, and a TV weather presenter in Australia speaks out about an on-air panic attack.By BBC World Service

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Iran Reportedly Preparing Missile & Drone Attacks | CBN NewsWatch August 14, 202 28:30

10d ago28:30

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Israel on high alert amid reports that Iran is preparing its missiles and drones for an attack on Israel - but the Iranians may also be playing a waiting game; the US tries to avoid a regional war, and pushes a Gaza ceasefire, which President ...By The Christian Broadcasting Network

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Thailand PM removed from office 28:39

10d ago28:39

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Thailand's Constitutional Court dismisses Prime Minister Sretta Thavisin for breach of ethics. Also: Thousands of corpses traded in China funeral scandal, Melbourne joins Paris in outlawing e-scooters, and neighbours turn on each other in Portofino air con crackdown.By BBC World Service

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Ukraine Invades Russia 1:22:23

26m ago1:22:23

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Tommy and Ben discuss the impact of Ukraine’s shocking military incursion into Russian territory, how the US and Israel are preparing for a possible retaliatory military strike by Iran and Hezbollah, how activists are trying to influence Kamala Harris’s position on Gaza, and the latest details on the humanitarian situation in Gaza and ceasefire neg…

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Biden urges Israel and Hamas to reach Gaza ceasefire 31:25

1h ago31:25

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The US President Joe Biden said such a deal would help deter Iran from launching attacks on Israel. Iran blames Israel for the killing of a Hamas leader in Tehran, and says it will retaliate. Also: Mpox is declared a public health emergency in Africa, and the rarely-seen Titanic artefacts kept in a secret warehouse.…

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Donald Trump says he'll hold another election rally at the site of assassination attempt 28:13

23m ago28:13

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Donald Trump says he'll hold another election rally at the site of the assassination attempt against him during a conversation with Elon Musk, which was livestreamed on X to an audience of several million people. Also, Indian doctors go on strike over the rape and murder of one of their colleagues, and how the authorities at South Korean airports t…

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Israel Prepares for Attacks on Multiple Fronts | CBN NewsWatch August 13, 2024 28:30

9d ago28:30

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Israel's military prepares for battle as it awaits potential simultaneous attacks on multiple fronts, and US intelligence agrees a wave of attacks could come at any moment; Israelis gather and pray in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv for the ...By The Christian Broadcasting Network

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Ukraine claims to control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory 29:52

10h ago29:52

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had brought war to others and now it was coming back. The local Russian governor said some 28 villages in the region had fallen to Ukrainian forces. Also: White House says an Iranian attack on Israel could come this week, and scientists find a reservoir of liquid water deep in the crust of Mars.…

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President Putin says Russia will respond to the Ukrainian offensive in the Kursk region 31:51

21h ago31:51

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Speaking at a Russian security council meeting, he said the Russian army must dislodge Kyiv's troops from the border region. Also: The leader of a Kenyan cult goes on trial for manslaughter over the deaths of more than four hundred of his followers; and the Italian media is exercised about rumours that Madonna wants to hire the ancient ruins of Pom…

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Israel Now Expecting Imminent Iranian Attack | CBN NewsWatch August 12, 2024 28:30

12d ago28:30

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Israel preparing for a possible strike by Iran, possibly as soon as the next few days - this new Israeli estimate coming after it was thought Iran would hold off on a major attack; the US sends major military help to the region; Israel takes out moreBy The Christian Broadcasting Network

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