Would you bet on the next disaster? The rise of prediction markets
Is the rise of prediction markets unstoppable? Companies like Polymarket and Kalshi have boomed and so have the controversies that surround them. US Senators are now banned from using such sites, and ...
4 Touko 24min
Brief: Israel extending control of land in Gaza. Trump does not rule out new hostilities with Iran.
This week, 214 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 828 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel extending control of land in Gaza. Israel continues to violate ceasefire agreement with Lebanon. Trump...
3 Touko 7min
Another Take: Was hope of aid for Gaza seized with the Freedom Flotilla?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on June 11, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. The seizure of the Gaza F...
2 Touko 20min
Michael Jackson’s biopic and what it leaves out
A new estate-backed film, Michael, tells the story of Michael Jackson’s rise from Gary, Indiana to global fame, highlighting hits like Thriller and his record-breaking success. But it ends before majo...
1 Touko 23min
How rebels teamed up to shake Mali and the Kremlin’s grip
Explosions rocked Mali's capital on April 25 as rebels carried out coordinated attacks across the country. Mali’s defence minister was killed along with his wife and children when an attacker struck t...
30 Huhti 23min
What does Chornobyl look like 40 years later?
An inside look at Chornobyl, 40 years after the disaster. The exclusion zone remains radioactive - now shaped by war. From deserted cities to returning wildlife and rising military risk, what’s unfold...
29 Huhti 20min
Is a US-Iran deal still possible?
The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, with a US naval blockade still in place. Around 3,000 Iran-bound containers are stranded in Pakistan as costs rise and Washington’s signals shift. Iran...
28 Huhti 23min
What does the White House dinner shooting mean for Trump?
Gunshots shattered the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, throwing Washington’s biggest night into chaos. We unpack how it happened, who the suspect is, how security responded, and what US President ...
26 Huhti 22min
