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FBI says Trump targeted in apparent assassination attempt at golf course

A man has been detained after US Secret Service agents spotted a rifle in the bushes at Donald Trump's Florida golf course. Also: MI5 security service in the UK lowers entry requirement for potential spies.

15 Sep 2024 8PM 31 min

Bonus: The Global Story - Money, money, money... and the US election

A bonus episode from The Global Story. Democrats and Republicans are donating billions to back candidates in November’s election. So far, the 2024 US election has been defined by surprises and unprecedented moments. But if one thing is certain, it's that the election will cost a lot of money. Donors…

15 Sep 2024 8AM 27 min

Fears of more fatalities as storm Boris lashes Europe

Romania has set up displacement camps after floods killed a number of people and destroyed thousands of homes. Also: Peru buries its former President, Alberto Fujimori, with a complex tussle over his legacy.

14 Sep 2024 8PM 37 min

The Happy Pod: The Aussie astronaut reaching for the moon

The woman who's beaten the odds to fulfil her childhood astronaut dream. Also: a photography camp for children in Belize; and Moo Deng, the viral baby pygmy hippo.Our weekly collection of happy stories and positive news.

14 Sep 2024 8AM 32 min

President Biden meets UK prime minister but no decision on Ukraine missiles

After the meeting, the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave no indication if the UK and US would allow Ukraine to use long-range weapons inside Russia. Also: stranded Nasa astronauts say being left behind was hard.

13 Sep 2024 8PM 27 min

Russia expels six British diplomats

Russia expels six British diplomats on the day the UK's PM is due to hold talks on Ukraine with President Biden at the White House. Also: China raises retirement age, and after 22 years the Grand Tour runs out of road.

13 Sep 2024 10AM 33 min

Putin warns the West will be 'at war' with Russia if Ukraine gets new missiles

The Russian president didn’t specify Moscow's response if Ukraine is given permission to use long-range missiles. Also: the technology hoping to help patients who have lost sensitivity in their hands and fingers.

12 Sep 2024 8PM 34 min

First private spacewalk a success

The SpaceX mission sees the first private spacewalk. Jared Isaacman was followed by fellow non-professional astronaut, Sarah Gillis. They were testing new space suits. Also: wine is made from bananas in Malawi, and Jon Bon Jovi helps talk woman off a bridge.

12 Sep 2024 11AM 36 min

Harris vs Trump: Who won the debate?

Both Harris and Trump claim victory in Tuesday’s presidential election debate. Also: Ukraine pressures US and UK over long-range missiles, and should you be allowed to eat in bed?

11 Sep 2024 7PM 32 min

Top US and UK diplomats make joint visit to Kyiv

Kyiv is putting more pressure on allies to end limits on using long-range western missiles inside Russia. Also: Reaction to the US presidential election debate, and Brazil's former president is awarded $2000 in damages

11 Sep 2024 10AM 32 min

Special Update -Trump Harris Debate

Trump and Harris have clashed on issues including the economy, immigration, and foreign policy in a fiery presidential debate. Both sides accused each other of weakness and spreading false information. We bring you analysis from Washington. Also: We hear from Missouri where presidential election day will also see voters decide…

10 Sep 2024 11PM 28 min