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Battle Lines: Inside Hamas leader's secret Gaza tunnel
On today's episode, we confront the brutal realities of two of the world's most controversial flashpoints. First, our man on the ground, Jerusalem correspondent Henry Bodkin, joins Israeli troops in Gaza for a rare and eye-opening embed. He takes us inside the tunnel where Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar was allegedly hiding before an Israeli airstrike on May 13th — one that struck the entrance of the European Hospital, sparking outrage and headlines around the world. We cut through the noise and get straight to what really happened. We also discuss Hamas's so-called 'last man standing' — and what his survival means for the future of the conflict. Then, we turn to the pariah state of North Korea. Despite suffocating sanctions, Pyongyang is now in its strongest strategic position in decades, doubling its nuclear arsenal and quietly amassing the world's fourth largest military. How did that happen — and why isn't the West doing more about it? Our new Asia correspondent Allegra Mendelson explains all. Listen to Battle Lines using the audio player in this article or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favourite podcast app. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
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3 days ago
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Battle Lines: Can the UK afford to defend itself from Russia?
Lord George Robertson, former Nato Secretary General and lead author of the UK's new Strategic Defence Review, talks to Roland about what it will take for Britain to be warfighting ready. His message is a vital clarion call for the British government and general public to wake up to the very real threat posed by Russia and the scale of change that needs to be undertaken: 'This is not business as usual.' But with President Donald Trump's call for spending 5 per cent of GDP on defence likely to be adopted by Nato later this month, is a commitment of 2.5 per cent and an ambition of 3 per cent by 2034 enough? And are ordinary British people ready for the sacrifices involved in creating a credible deterrence to protect the UK? Listen to Battle Lines using the audio player in this article or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favourite podcast app. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
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Battle Lines: Britain put on war footing - but can government afford it?
After nearly a year of waiting, the UK's Strategic Defence Review has been published. If that means nothing to you - don't worry, we explain it all on today's show. The SDR was intended to be a root-and-branch review of the UK Armed Forces that would provide a road map to keep the country safe for decades to come - especially in the face of the growing threat of already there are questions over funding and how to boost recruitment. Venetia chats to Lord Richard Dannatt, former chief of the army, about what the review is missing, and Alistair Carns, minister for people and veterans at the Ministry of Defence, about what it gets right. Plus Roland Oliphant goes through the report's highlights and the outstanding questions. Listen to Battle Lines using the audio player in this article or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favourite podcast app. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
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30-05-2025
- General
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Battle Lines: ‘Trump is enthralled by Putin'
Today's episode has it all — political drama, military build-ups, and yes, Elon Musk with a kick off with Musk's big exit from his headline-hogging political role. He endorsed Trump, handed out millions to get out the vote, ran DOGE and even made time for a little on-stage lumberjacking. But now? He's out. We're playing some of his we're off to Washington, where things are heating up in more serious ways. Fiona Hill, Russia expert and former Trump adviser, joins us with a rare glimpse into how Putin plays the game — and why a peaceful end to the war in Ukraine still feels a long way if that's not enough international intrigue for you, we're off to Poland, where the country's been rearming at a record pace. Why? We'll explain. Plus, Trump's making waves again — this time in Poland's crucial presidential election Cameron Henderson's full interview with Fiona Hill: Listen to Battle Lines using the audio player in this article or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favourite podcast app. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
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26-05-2025
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Battle Lines: Gardening in war
In this special episode of Battle Lines, we're joined by Lalage Snow — a seasoned war reporter and photographer who has spent years covering conflict zones around the world. From the frontlines of Afghanistan to other war-torn regions, Lally has witnessed the brutal realities of war. But amidst the chaos, she discovered something unexpected: people tending to gardens. Her fascination with this quiet act of resilience led to her 2018 book, War Gardens, where she explored how individuals in the midst of conflict use gardening as a form of solace and survival. Now, years later, Lally returns to some of the same places and people to see how their stories — and their gardens — have endured. Tune in to hear Lally share her unique perspective on conflict, resilience, and the human instinct to create beauty in the darkest of times. Listen to Battle Lines using the audio player in this article or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favourite podcast app. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
