Tag: The Guardian
Israel's three goals in the war against Hamas – that's how it went
After the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, Israel launched an intensive military campaign against Gaza. Israel has said the goal of the offensive is to crush Hamas, bring back the hostages and ensure Israel cannot be attacked again from Gaza. Middle East Correspondent Cecilia Uddén tells the consequences of the attack for Israel, Hamas…
Democrats' attempt to duck Biden's memory problems
Hear Cecilia Khavar, foreign correspondent and former US correspondent, tell about the new investigation where a prosecutor, after questioning Biden, states that he has difficulty remembering important events. The investigation makes the question of Joe Biden's health more relevant than ever. Democrats have so far dealt with his misstatements and stumbles by having him jog,…
The rules that could stop Israel from Eurovision
Hear Carolina NorénSveriges Radio's expert commentator on Eurovision, about the contest's political history and which rules actually stopped countries from participating. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Carolina Norén Producers: Kim Hessius and Karl Kadhammar With clips from: SVT, BBC, CNN, The Telegraph, The Sun, Sky News, The Guardian, i24News, EuroNews. The music in the episode: Louis…
So time became Trump's worst enemy
Echo's Washington Correspondent Ginna Lindberg talks about the various lawsuits that risk slowing down Trump's campaign to become the presidential candidate. At the same time, Trump has a new strategy to secure as many nominations in a short period of time so that he becomes the Republicans' choice. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Ginna Lindberg, Washington…
Pressure is mounting on Israel to stop the war
The Radio Correspondents Middle East podcast brings you the latest on developments in the Middle East. Host: Olle Wiberg Guests: Cecilia Uddén and Johan Mathias Sommarström correspondents in the Middle East Producer: Katja Magnusson Technician: Sophie Andersson With clips from: Reuters, MSNBC, Channel 4 News, The Guardian, Al-Jazeera, ABC News
The game behind the hostage deal between Hamas and Israel
Hear about the war between Hamas and Israel and about the consequences for the entire region. The Radio Correspondents Middle East podcast brings you the latest on developments in the Middle East. Host: Olle Wiberg Guests: Cecilia Uddén, Johan Mathias Sommarström correspondents in the Middle East and Samar Hadrous, incoming correspondent in Istanbul Producer: Katja…
Putin’s winter plan – so he can take advantage of the cold in Ukraine
The snow is already thick on Kharkiv’s streets. Hear Lubna El-ShantiSveriges Radio’s correspondent in Ukraine, about how the Ukrainian people are preparing for a long and hard winter. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Lubna El-Shanti, Sveriges Radio’s correspondent in Ukraine Producer: Karl Kadhammar and Katja Magnusson With clips from: BBC News, CBS News, France24, Global News,…
Hostages with Hamas – so they are used as pawns in the war
Middle East Correspondent Cecilia Uddén tells how the hostages were taken to Gaza and how they have now become part of the negotiations between Hamas and Israel. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Cecilia Uddén Producers: Katja Magnusson and Ludvig Jansson With clips from: Telegraph, Forbes, Voice of America, Al-Jazeera, On Demand News, Reuters, CNN, Sveriges Radio,…
Part 23: The Guardian Hero
The Christmas calendar Tjuven på Nikolaus's textbook is suitable for ages 7-13 and can be listened to until January 2025. On the Christmas calendar's website, you can find today's question, competitions, crafts and audio clips to listen to. Participating Script and direction: Astrid MohlinVoices in this episode: Tim Hilton-Brown, Signe Ternstedt, Jessica Heribertsson, Dilan Amin,…
Part 2: Elon Musk – the tech billionaire and the dream of Mars
Elon Musk is described as the world’s richest man. A visionary who wants to take man to the moon. But something has happened in the public eye. The image of him as a real-life Iron Man, a philanthropic billionaire who devotes all his energies to mankind making great technological leaps, has faded. With pranks, memes…
The recovery of the ship’s anchor near the Baltic Sea pipe damage, concerns about welfare reforms and a new quantum computer: Finland in the world press
The article details the ongoing investigation by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), where they are trying to determine if it is connected to the Chinese container ship Newnew Polar Bear, which is missing its front anchor. Deep traction marks were also found along the damaged pipeline. Finnish researchers have attempted to contact the Newnew…
Russia’s online threat, Baltic pipeline damage and the sword of the Crusader era: Finland in the world press
The article details information from Supo, the Finnish security and intelligence service, according to which the country is threatened by several threats from Russia, such as cyber attacks and disinformation campaigns. “Russia’s espionage attempts against us have increased during the war, mainly in the cybersphere,” Suvi AlvariSupo’s senior analyst said. After the expulsion of diplomats…
Therefore, we may miss the 2030 climate goals
In 2017, the Riksdag decided with a broad majority on a climate policy framework. Ekot’s climate reporter Annika Digréus tells about how the debate looked then, how it has changed – and why Sweden does not look like it will meet the climate goals for 2030. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Annika Digréus, climate reporter Producer:…
The attack to crush Hamas – then it hits Gaza
Middle East Correspondent Cecilia Uddén describes the Gaza area and its history. Gaza is now under total blockade and civilians cannot escape from there. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Cecilia Uddén, Middle East correspondent Producers: Katja Magnusson, Kim Hessius and Ludvig Jansson. With audio from: Swedish Radio, The Guardian, CBS News, AP, France 24, WKYC News,…
This is how Hamas kept the terror plan secret from Israel
Middle East Correspondent Cecilia Uddén tells the story of how Hamas attacked a series of targets in Israel both from the air and by infiltrating Israeli towns and villages. Now the death toll continues to rise in both Israel and Gaza and the Israeli leadership has said that the country is at war. Host: Robin…
Scientists reveal new evidence of Nord Stream explosions
A total of four explosions hit the gas lines last September, Norwegian researchers have claimed Seismic data indicates that four separate explosions hit Nord Stream gas pipelines last year, Norwegian scientists told The Guardian on Tuesday. The explosions destroyed three of the four Nord Stream lines. Seismologists at Norsar, a foundation set up to monitor…
Suspected Russian drones crash in Romania – therefore the threat is played down
Just a few hundred meters from the Ukrainian border, Romanians have long lived with the sound of bombs and shock waves breaking windows. Now the authorities are building shelters and the airspace has been closed. At the same time, another drone is discovered in neighboring Bulgaria. Hear Milan Djelevicon the ground in Romania, about the…
Russian pilot’s secret escape from Putin’s army
Sweden’s Radio’s Russia expert Fredrik Wadström recounts the defection described as a success for Ukraine and a setback for Russia. Ukraine has called on Russian soldiers and commanders to abandon their missions – and now it is revealed that a helicopter pilot with an advanced combat helicopter has switched sides. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Fredrik…
Yevgeny Prigozhin – The Wagner leader who challenged Putin
Yevgeny Prigozhin was born in 1961 in Leningrad, now Saint Petersburg. For many years he has run restaurants and catering companies. Through these activities, he makes the acquaintance of several important people in the Russian sphere of power – and soon he goes by the nickname “Putin’s chef”. Half a year into Russia’s invasion of…
Därför blir skogsbränder vanligare
Gustaf Klarin, Vetenskapsradions reporter, berättar vad skogsbrandsforskare i Kalifornien lärt sig efter de omfattande bränderna där, och vad som skulle kunna bromsa brändernas framfart i södra Europa. Programledare: Lena Nordlund Gäst: Gustaf Klarin, reporter på Vetenskapsradion Producent: Elin Roumeliotou, Alice Uhlin och Felix Öste Personne Med ljud från: Aljazeera, AP, BBC, California department of forestry…
Prąd Zatokowy może zaniknąć do 2025 roku
Według nowego badania przeprowadzonego przez ekspertów z Uniwersytetu w Kopenhadze, Golfsztrom może zatrzymać się już nawet w 2025 roku. Taka sytuacja spowodowałoby katastrofalne skutki dla klimatu. W badaniu stwierdzono, że ustanie Prądu Zatokowego może nastąpić w latach 2025–2095, jeśli ślad węglowy światowej populacji nie zostanie zmniejszony – możemy przeczytać w The Guardian. Prąd Zatokowy jest…
Coldplay announces 2024 European tour dates – The band will arrive in Finland for the first time!
Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres world tour has been hailed by The Times as “THE BIGGEST LIVE MUSIC STORY OF EVER” and described by The Guardian and NME as “Truly spectacular” and “A fantastic feel-good bonanza”. The band just finished their fourth concert in Amsterdam, marking the end of their successful European stadium tour in…
NATO is growing – Biden’s dream and Putin’s nightmare
Moscow Correspondent Maria Persson Löfgren and Washington Correspondent Cecilia Khavar tells how Putin and Biden view NATO expansion. Host: Martin Wicklin Guests: Maria Persson Löfgren and Cecilia Khavar Producers: Katja Magnusson and Irma Norrman With audio from: Sky News, Bloomberg, The Guardian, SR, Expressen, CBS News, Nato, Senate USA, CNBC, TLDR News,
Sweden’s crooked road into NATO
Ekot’s NATO reporter Jan Andersson tells the story of Sweden’s difficult path to becoming a member of the NATO defense alliance. A process that some thought would take a few weeks but took more than a year. Sweden’s armed forces will now have to adjust in order to quickly enter NATO’s various command structures. Human…
Therefore, Putin refuses to fire his defense minister
Ekot’s reporter Johanna Melén tells the story of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. A man with no military training who usually goes on hunting and fishing trips with Putin. Around midsummer, the paramilitary Wagner group marched on Moscow and threatened to depose the defense minister. The rebellion was stopped after negotiations. Host: Caroline Kernen Guest:…
The PKK guerrillas – in the way of Sweden’s NATO dream
Ekot’s reporter Revend Shexo tells the story of how the terrorist-labeled Kurdish PKK guerrillas became central in Sweden’s NATO process and what demands Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has placed on Sweden. Host: Caroline Kernen Guest: Revend Shexo Producer: Katja Magnusson With clips from: Sveriges Radio, SVT, AP, Journeyman, Newroz Solnahallen, NCDK, Al-Jazeera, I24 News,…
The king can kill with impunity
Prince Harry in historic trial: “You have blood on your hands” In Britain, a legal process is underway between Prince Harry and the British media after Harry accused journalists from various newspapers of hacking his voicemails to get stories about his private life. Prince Harry became the first British royal to testify in the witness…