Philippines ex-president Duterte starts trial via video call

The former Philippines president was detained on Tuesday and stands accused of crimes against humanity. His lawyer has called the arrest a "kidnapping."

Source: Deutsche Welle

Could Serbia's student protests bring down the government?

As students from all over Serbia march toward Belgrade for a huge rally on Saturday, pro-government supporters are also gathering. The marching students want a peaceful protest, but can violence …

Source: Deutsche Welle

US updates: Trump calls media 'corrupt' and 'illegal'

A rare speech at the Department of Justice, President Trump complained US media were biased against him, saying it "has to be illegal." The US has also asked Denmark if …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Russia: What's happening with the Ukrainian army in Kursk?

The situation of Ukrainian troops in the Russian region of Kursk is becoming increasingly difficult. Are they now withdrawing completely? What is the experts' view of this Ukrainian operation on …

Source: Deutsche Welle

What Syria’s New Temporary Constitution Says

The declaration, signed by interim president Ahmed al-Shara, guarantees individual freedoms but gives Mr. al-Shara abundant power and keeps Islamic law as its legal foundation.

Source: New York Times

David Sacks sold $200 million in crypto-related holdings before taking White House job, ethics memo says

The White House memo revealed that AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks divested over $200 million in digital asset-related investments.

Source: CNBC

Chuck Schumer to vote for Republican funding bill to avert shutdown

Minority leader laments ‘Hobson’s choice’ but says shutdown would give Trump and Musk ‘carte blanche’

The Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, said on Thursday he would vote for a Republican-written …

Source: The Guardian

Putin agrees in principle to Ukraine ceasefire proposal

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agreed in principle to the US-drafted proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but noted that the potential agreement in its current format needed …

Source: France 24

Unhoused San Diego woman towed in van found dead inside a month later

Family of Monica Cameroni De Adams, 65, files $50m damages claim as lawyer accuses city of ‘burying her alive’

An unhoused woman living out of her van in San Diego …

Source: The Guardian

Does the Olympic business model still work?

As it chooses a new president, the world’s biggest sporting event is facing an exodus of major sponsors and a fast-changing media landscape

Source: Financial Times

Dorothy Thompson: The journalist who warned us about Hitler

Dorothy Thompson saw the rise of Nazi Germany as a foreign correspondent in Berlin. A new series from Radio Diaries tells the story of Thompson's career as a radio broadcaster.

Source: NPR

Philippine ex-President Duterte faces charges for war on drugs

On this week’s show we get the latest reaction from the Philippines after the shock arrest of the country’s former president, Rodrigo Duterte. He’s facing charges of crimes against humanity …

Source: France 24