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Brewers Beat the Rays to Win Their First World Series
Brewers Beat the Rays to Win Their First World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers, baseball's smallest market, have finally won the World Series. Hear how great pitching, a young rookie and a cramp in the starter's leg shaped a historic Game Five.
Listening (1.6 minutes)
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Yemen's Taiz Faces Famine Under Siege, Local Governor Warnscommons.wikimedia.org
Yemen's Taiz Faces Famine Under Siege, Local Governor Warns
One million people in the Yemeni city of Taiz are almost completely cut off from the world. Fuel, water and cooking gas are scarce, hospitals are running out of oxygen, and a governor says famine has already arrived.
Listening (1.4 minutes)
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France Imposes Curfews in Paris and Other Cities After Rioting
France Imposes Curfews in Paris and Other Cities After Rioting
Protests that began over school conditions have grown into nationwide unrest. Now France is using night curfews, a rare step in peacetime, as the government faces pressure over police losing control.
Listening (1.8 minutes)
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Alexander Stubb on Today's Security Threats and the Warsaw Security Forum
Alexander Stubb on Today's Security Threats and the Warsaw Security Forum
Former Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb explains why he sees liberal internationalism under threat and compares today's East-West tensions to the Cold War. He also shares three reasons he rates the Warsaw Security Forum so highly.
Listening (1.5 minutes)
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A Commander's Plan to Block, Blunt and Break an Attack
A Commander's Plan to Block, Blunt and Break an Attack
At the Warsaw Security Forum, a military leader sets out a three-step theory of victory. Hear how land, air, sea, space and cyber forces would work together to stop an enemy assault on Alliance territory.
Listening (0.9 minutes)
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Trump Says Ukraine Needs a New Leader and Blames Zelenskyy for Diesel Prices
Trump Says Ukraine Needs a New Leader and Blames Zelenskyy for Diesel Prices
After announcing a deal to buy Russian diesel, Trump turned on Ukraine's president and blamed him for high fuel costs. Europe's leaders are alarmed, and Russian bombs fell on homes the same day.
Listening (1.9 minutes)
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Ukraine Claims Strikes Disabled Half of Russia's Oil Refining Capacity
Ukraine Claims Strikes Disabled Half of Russia's Oil Refining Capacity
Ukraine's Defense Ministry announced that its long-range strikes have disabled fifty-one percent of Russia's oil refining capacity, a claim assessed by Ukrainian intelligence, the General Staff, and the Defense Ministry. Targeted refineries span major Russian cities including Moscow, Yaroslavl, and Perm, with some facilities hit up to fifteen times since the war began. In a rare admission, President Putin acknowledged the strikes cost Russia roughly one percent of its GDP. The sustained damage has forced Russian refiners into emergency repair cycles, lowered fuel quality standards, and prompted Russia to ban diesel exports, pushing global prices higher. Inside Russia, the impact is visible at petrol stations, where drivers have waited up to forty hours for fuel.
Listening (2.2 minutes)
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Tackling Fraud to Protect Taxpayers and Restore Trust
Tackling Fraud to Protect Taxpayers and Restore Trust
This transcript discusses the U.S. administration's vigorous efforts to combat fraud, led by President and Vice President initiatives. It highlights the identification of $230 billion in fraud, the aggressive actions taken against fraudsters, and the importance of restoring trust and protecting taxpayers. The administration aims to continue saving taxpayers' money and punishing those involved in fraud.
Listening (1.4 minutes)
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Spain Wins 2026 FIFA World Cup, Beating Argentina 1-0 in Extra Time
Spain Wins 2026 FIFA World Cup, Beating Argentina 1-0 in Extra Time
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 19 by beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. The tournament was held in the US, Mexico, and Canada with 48 teams. Lionel Messi played his last World Cup. The final had special shows and big brand competitions between Adidas and Nike. Many brands celebrated Spain’s victory on social media.
Listening (4.1 minutes)