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Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić has died at the age of 84 while serving a life sentence in a United Nations prison hospital in The Hague. The international tribunal confirmed he passed away following a series of debilitating strokes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to...

The death toll from the devastating Nepal-Tibet border flash floods has exceeded 1,000, with more than 3,000 people now officially reported missing. The initial figures of 1,400 missing have escalated rapidly. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) warned that the crisis is compounding due to new flood alerts triggered by rising artificial lakes upstream. Become a s...

A commercial passenger ferry named the Filo Jet capsized off the coast of Northern Cyprus, leaving at least eight people dead and up to 23 missing. The high-speed catamaran was carrying 267 passengers and crew when it encountered severe weather and sank approximately four miles offshore. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t m...

The United States military has launched targeted airstrikes against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) positions in Iran. The military response follows separate missile and rocket attacks that struck two commercial oil supertankers in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest e...

The U.S.–Canada Trade Feud: The Trump administration imposed aggressive 50% tariffs on Canadian goods like wine, dairy, and furniture. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced sharp reciprocal tariffs, and President Trump retaliated by symbolically signing an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America". Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...

Turley argued that the prosecution's central legal narrative "really fell apart" during the trial because they faced the incredibly difficult task of proving that Clancy acted rationally when she committed an fundamentally irrational act—the strangling of her three young children. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our...

The majority of Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeting U.S. bases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were successfully intercepted, resulting in no reported U.S. military casualties or significant structural damage. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates wit...

General Wald shared his assessment amidst active military hostilities and heavy diplomatic friction between the United States and Iran. His analysis centers on the belief that a combination of intense military pressure, a naval blockade, and stringent financial sanctions are pushing the Iranian regime toward an unavoidable domestic breaking point. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp...

Retired Army General Jack Keane stated that disrupting maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is "the only card" Iran has left to play. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

President Donald Trump declared that the United States will "hit Iran hard" after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched retaliatory ballistic missile and drone strikes against U.S. and allied targets in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. The military exchange shatters a brief summer lull in the ongoing regional conflict. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...

President Donald Trump declared that the United States will "hit Iran hard" after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired ballistic missiles at American military targets in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. The exchange marks a volatile reignition of the six-month-old conflict following a brief summer lull. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-ex...

Federal authorities arrested 30-year-old Honduran national Darwin Jonathan Rivera Flores in Southern California for allegedly registering to vote in U.S. elections by falsely claiming American citizenship. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s...

President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with U.S. energy refiners, distributors, and oil executives to leverage a sweeping, historic agreement granting the U.S. control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh ne...

CIA Director John Ratcliffe flew to Moscow on an unannounced mission to deliver critical strategic warnings, push for a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine war, and manage Middle Eastern security risks. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s ke...

CIA Director John Ratcliffe delivered a direct warning to Russian intelligence officials in Moscow not to launch a military or hybrid attack against NATO’s Baltic allies. The unannounced, high-stakes trip was triggered by recent Western intelligence assessments indicating that Russian President Vladimir Putin might be preparing to test NATO's Article 5 collective defense clause. Become a supporter...

UEFA is preparing criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Switzerland for alleged "criminal mismanagement" over a now-scrapped, multi-billion dollar plan to sell World Cup commercial rights to private investors. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates wi...

Elon Musk has not yet granted Ukraine permission to use Starlink over Russian territory, though Kyiv reports receiving increasingly "encouraging" signals regarding the request. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is actively pushing for SpaceX to expand its satellite internet coverage into Russian airspace to enable long-range drone strikes against Russian military and energy infrastructure. B...

Hundreds of homeless people and migrants in Paris are trapped in a continuous cycle of displacement, moving from camp to camp because authorities regularly dismantle their makeshift settlements without providing long-term housing. When the police clear out one informal tent city under a bridge, a train line, or outside a government building, the unhoused residents are forced to scatter and pitch n...

Iceland has voted to reject the resumption of European Union (EU) accession talks, delivering a narrow but clear victory to the "No" campaign. In the national referendum held on August 29, 2026, the "No" camp secured 52.5% of the vote, while the "Yes" camp trailed with 47.5%, according to Iceland’s national broadcaster. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-exp...

The Kremlin has officially confirmed that CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a secretive, unannounced visit to Moscow. While American intelligence reporting describes the trip as a critical emergency mission to deliver urgent warnings, President Donald Trump has publicly downplayed the visit as merely "semi-routine" standard business. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc...

Extreme heat insurance is protecting India's informal workers by offering automated, immediate financial payouts when temperatures reach dangerous levels. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news e...

Germany's weak economy and mounting economic anxiety are significantly boosting support for the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD). Widespread fears of job loss, rising inflation, and industrial decline have channeled voter frustration directly toward the far-right party, particularly ahead of crucial state elections. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today...

President Donald Trump traveled to Houston, Texas, to headline a Republican National Committee (RNC) fundraiser for U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton. The high-stakes event took place at the Post Oak Hotel in Houston, where ticket prices reached $10,000 for standard admission and over $88,000 for a photo opportunity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" within the United States, escalating an intense trade war following the collapse of economic talks with Canada. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep...

U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) heavily criticized President Donald Trump's trade policies, stating that the administration is "jeopardizing" America's historically friendly relationship with Canada. The senator's condemnation follows a complete breakdown in bilateral trade talks and a rapid cycle of economic retaliation between Washington and Ottawa. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....