6 Minutes By Worldcrunch podcast

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A secret field that summons lightning. A massive spiral that disappears into a salt lake. A celestial observatory carved into a volcano. Meet the wild—and sometimes explosive—world of land art, where artists craft masterpieces with dynamite and bulldozers. In our Season 2 premiere, guest Dylan Thuras, cofounder of Atlas Obscura, takes us off road and into the minds of the artists who literally reshaped parts of the Southwest. These works aren’t meant to be easy to reach—or to explain—but they just might change how you see the world. Land art you’ll visit in this episode: - Double Negative and City by Michael Heizer (Garden Valley, Nevada) - Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson (Great Salt Lake, Utah) - Sun Tunnels by Nancy Holt (Great Basin Desert, Utah) - Lightning Field by Walter De Maria (Catron County, New Mexico) - Roden Crater by James Turrell (Painted Desert, Arizona) Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.…

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6 Minutes by Worldcrunch is a short, daily newscast that brings you on a sharp tour du monde of what’s being reported across the world’s press. Each weekday, we cover front pages from around the world, analyze local coverage of major events, and share insights from top international news sources. All in just six minutes. Founded in 2011, Worldcrunch is a pioneering global news outlet that brings the world’s best reporting into English. We deliver a truly international view on the stories that matter by working with the best news outlets, then translating and adapting the stories that matter.

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6 Minutes by Worldcrunch

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Pope Leo Celebrates First Mass - May 9 6:43

3 days ago6:43

6:43

This is 6 Minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Friday, May 9 - let Bertrand Hauger and Anne-Sophie Goninet guide you through the news. Here’s what we’re covering today: - Pope Leo XIV holds debut mass as first-ever American pope - Chinese, Brazilian leaders attend Victory Day celebrations in Moscow - Fighting continues across India-Pakistan border - Our More Than A Minute looks at how cutting ties in old age might be good for health - And our daily quiz question comes from a trade in Norway That, and more, in today's 6 Minutes.…

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Kremlin-Backed Ceasefire Starts In Ukraine - May 8 6:31

4 days ago6:31

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This is 6 Minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Thursday, May 8 - let Anne-Sophie Goninet and Jacob Shropshire guide you through the news. Here’s what we’re covering today: - Kremlin-sponsored ceasefire kicks in Ukraine - Pakistan shoots down 12 Indian drones - Aid group shuts down soup kitchens in Gaza over Israel’s blockade - Our More Than A Minute looks at the growing backlash to Hamas in Gaza - And our daily quiz question comes from low Earth orbit That, and more, in today's 6 Minutes.…

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India-Pakistan Conflict Escalates With Missile Strikes - May 7 6:40

5 days ago6:40

6:40

This is 6 Minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Wednesday, May 7 - let Jacob Shropshire and Anne-Sophie Goninet guide you through the news. Here’s what we’re covering today: - India strikes Pakistan in escalating conflict - Russia launches drone strike ahead of ceasefire - Israel strikes school in Gaza, killing 13 - Our More Than A Minute looks at the simmering conflict in the Baltic sea - And our daily quiz question comes from some bizarre habits from the animal kingdom That, and more, in today's 6 Minutes.…

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Germany's Merz Falls Short In Chancellor Vote - May 6 6:07

6 days ago6:07

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This is 6 Minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Tuesday, May 6 - let Emma Albright and Roy Greenburgh guide you through the news. Here’s what we’re covering today: - Germany’s Merz falls short of votes needed to be elected chancellor - Explosions, huge fire rock Sudan’s main port - Hamas says “no point” to truce talks as Israel plans to capture all of Gaza - Our More Than A Minute looks at expectations from the upcoming conclave - And our daily quiz question comes from Vatican efforts to prevent spying on the secretive process That, and more, in today's 6 Minutes.…

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Israel Approves Plan to Expand Gaza Offensive - May 5 6:34

7 days ago6:34

6:34

This is 6 Minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Monday, May 5th - let Jacob Shropshire and Irene Caselli guide you through the news. Here’s what we’re covering today: - Israel votes to expand Gaza ground offensive - Zelensky says ceasefire is possible “at any moment” - Trump to reopen Alcatraz, impose 100% tariffs on foreign films - Our More Than A Minute gets into what we can do to use our brains better - And our daily quiz question comes from the end of an internet era That, and more, in today's 6 Minutes.…

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After White House Spat, U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Deal Signed — May 1 6:08

11 days ago6:08

6:08

This is 6 Minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Thursday May 1st - let Bertrand Hauger and Emma Albright guide you through the news. Here’s what we’re covering today: - Israeli strikes kill at least 35 Palestinians across Gaza - A Kenyan lawmaker shot dead on the streets of Nairobi - And our daily quiz comes from classrooms in Finland That, and more, in today's 6 Minutes.…

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UK Joins U.S. in Yemen Strikes — April 30 6:10

12 days ago6:10

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This is 6 minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It’s Wednesday, April 30: let Roy Greenburgh and Anne-Sophie Goninet guide you through the news! Today: - At least 12 are killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza - The first reports are out of North Koreans killed fighting on behalf of Russia - And our More Than A Minute feature looks at the dissolving duo of Donald Trump and Elon Musk That, and much more, in today's 6 Minutes.…

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Carney Wins Canadian Election In Trump Backlash - April 29 6:24

13 days ago6:24

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This is 6 Minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Tuesday, April 29 - let Bertrand Hauger and Emma Albright guide you through the news. Here’s what we’re covering today: - Liberal party wins Canadian elections - Zelensky calls Putin’s proposed truce “manipulation” - U.S. to give tariff carveouts to automakers - Our More Than A Minute features a look at Russia’s tactic of using motorcycles to circumvent drones on the battlefield - And our daily quiz question comes from a museum in the Netherlands That, and more, in today's 6 Minutes.…

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U.S. Strikes on Yemen Kill African Migrants — April 28 6:34

14 days ago6:34

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This is 6 Minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Monday, April 28 - let Anne-Sophie Goninet and Jacob Shropshire guide you through the news. Here’s what we’re covering today: - U.S. strikes on Yemen reportedly kill dozens of African migrants - The U.S. Secretary of State warns this week could be critical for Washington’s involvement in Ukraine-Russia talks - Canadians vote in pivotal elections dominated by Trump and U.S. tariffs - Our More Than A Minute features a look at why fears of civilizational decline might not be so useful - And our daily quiz question comes from Japan’s Mount Fuji That, and more, in today's 6 Minutes.…

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Russia “Ready to Reach a Deal” on Ukraine - April 25 6:40

17 days ago6:40

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This is 6 Minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Friday, April 25 - let Jacob Shropshire and Anne-Sophie Goninet guide you through the news. Here’s what we’re covering today: - Russia “ready to reach a deal” on Ukraine - India and Pakistan tensions mount after Kashmir tragedy - World leaders arrive for funeral of Pope Francis - Our More Than A Minute features a look at Egypt’s reaction to American tariffs - And our daily quiz question comes from an Africa’s oldest nature reserve That, and more, in today's 6 Minutes.…

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Russia Kills Nine in Deadliest Kiev Attack of 2025 - April 24 6:11

18 days ago6:11

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This is 6 Minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Thursday, April 24 - let Jacob Shropshire and Anne-Sophie Goninet guide you through the news. Here’s what we’re covering today: - Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least nine - All Pakistani residents ordered to leave india within three days over Kashmir attacks - South Korea’s ex-President Moon Jae-in indicted for bribery - Our More Than A Minute features an intimate goodbye to Pope Francis - And our daily quiz question comes from an elite club in the UK That, and more, in today's 6 Minutes.…

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Ukraine talks in London, without Rubio - April 23 6:42

19 days ago6:42

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This is 6 minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Wednesday, April 23 - let Anne-Sophie Goninet and Emma Albright guide you through the news. Here’s what we’re covering today: - Ukraine and Western officials meet for downgraded talks in London - Pope Francis’ coffin moved to St Peter’s Basilica for public mourning - Kashmir’s worst civilian attack in years - Our More Than A Minute feature comes from a shady orchestra conductor in Germany - And our daily quiz question comes from Rome That, and more, in today's 6 Minutes.…

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Funeral Set For "First Prophet" Pope - April 22 5:56

20 days ago5:56

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This is 6 minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Tuesday, April 22 - let Jacob Shropshire and Gabriele Magro guide you through the news. Here’s what we’re covering today: - Cardinals gather at the Vatican to plan Pope Francis' funeral - Putin says he is open to direct talks with Ukraine - Sudan’s paramilitaries kill more than 30 in a new attack on a Darfur city - Our More Than A Minute feature comes from an Italian theologian - And our daily quiz question comes from a lab in space That, and more, in today's 6 Minutes.…

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Pope Francis Dies At 88 - April 21 6:43

21 days ago6:43

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This is 6 minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Monday, April 21 - let Emma Albright and Jacob Shropshire guide you through the news. Here’s what we’re covering today: - Pope Francis dies aged 88 - China warns countries against striking trade deals with U.S. at its expense - Russia resumes strikes on Ukraine as would-be Easter ceasefire ends - Our More Than A Minute feature comes from soccer clubs in North Africa - And our daily quiz question comes from conservationists in Pakistan That, and more, in today's 6 Minutes.…

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U.S. To Abandon Ukraine Peace Talks Without Progress Soon - April 18 6:38

24 days ago6:38