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The Global Brief

The Global Brief

By Nadia Cowperthwaite

Nadia Cowperthwaite brings you a quick update to what is happening around the world. With a background in journalism, she’ll provide you with international news that will arm you for your next dinner party.
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Eerie drone messages on the streets of China. E12, 22 April 2022

The Global BriefApr 22, 2022

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Missiles, missiles, and more missiles. E26, 12 Oct 22.

Missiles, missiles, and more missiles. E26, 12 Oct 22.

Get your international news update in under five minutes!
Oct 12, 202203:21
Mysterious deaths and lost treasure. E25, 2 Sept 22.

Mysterious deaths and lost treasure. E25, 2 Sept 22.

It's all happening this week! Putin's snubbing the ex-president's funeral, attempted military drone thefts and much more!
Sep 02, 202204:02
Election chaos, space force and sink holes. E24, 17Aug22

Election chaos, space force and sink holes. E24, 17Aug22

So much is going on in the world at the moment! Tune in and get a quick update!
Aug 17, 202203:12
The Northern Hemisphere is Burning

The Northern Hemisphere is Burning

Fires are engulfing Europe, China and northern Africa.
Jul 20, 202203:09
Hijab and Chastity Day in Iran? WTF?

Hijab and Chastity Day in Iran? WTF?

This week's whip around covers a couple of stories out of Iran, Japan, South Africa and more!
Jul 13, 202203:17
Day Zero, mass shootings and an avalanche. E21, 6 July 2022

Day Zero, mass shootings and an avalanche. E21, 6 July 2022

Lots has happened this week! Get your update short and sharp.
Jul 06, 202204:12
Bullfighting stadium collapse, tank explosions and World War III. E20, 29 June 2022

Bullfighting stadium collapse, tank explosions and World War III. E20, 29 June 2022

So much happened this week! Catch up on everything from around the world!
Jun 29, 202204:16
Government destroys houses of protesters and the Whisky War comes to an end. E19, 20 June 2022

Government destroys houses of protesters and the Whisky War comes to an end. E19, 20 June 2022

This week we look at India, the UK, US, Ecuador, Ukraine and the infamous Whisky War.
Jun 20, 202203:44
Minister shot by best mate and is China taking over the world? E18, 11 June 22

Minister shot by best mate and is China taking over the world? E18, 11 June 22

Minister shot by best mate. Is China taking over the world? Plastic eating worms. Burp tax.
Jun 11, 202203:50
One country rebrands another bans music. It's a strange world. E17 4 June 2022

One country rebrands another bans music. It's a strange world. E17 4 June 2022

Catch up on the latest international news with a quick whip around with Nadia Cowperthwaite.
Jun 04, 202204:15
Sri Lanka faces bankruptcy, war crime trials in Ukraine and dragon of death! E16, 25 May 2022

Sri Lanka faces bankruptcy, war crime trials in Ukraine and dragon of death! E16, 25 May 2022

So much is happening this week! Catch up on the world’s news in under five minutes!
May 25, 202204:37
What's making big international news this week? E15 17th May 2022

What's making big international news this week? E15 17th May 2022

It's hot in India, Pakistan and dusty in Iraq. Ukraine has had a little bit of good news.
May 17, 202205:02
What the hell is going on with Putin? E14 10 May 2022

What the hell is going on with Putin? E14 10 May 2022

Putin gossip, a bridge collapsed, women banned from leaving the house and a Chinese space station.
May 10, 202203:59
Explosion in an illegal oil refinery, landfill fire, and gas shut down. E13, 2nd Feb 2022.

Explosion in an illegal oil refinery, landfill fire, and gas shut down. E13, 2nd Feb 2022.

So much is going on this week so get your update in under five minutes!
May 02, 202204:12
Eerie drone messages on the streets of China. E12, 22 April 2022

Eerie drone messages on the streets of China. E12, 22 April 2022

The world has had some odd events this week! Manhunt in New York, Russia cancels Boris, starvation and floods.
Apr 22, 202203:12
Space lasers, human shields and propaganda. E11, 9 April 2022

Space lasers, human shields and propaganda. E11, 9 April 2022

A quick whip around the world. This week includes Ukraine plus several other countries.
Apr 09, 202204:10
Violent protests, ceasefire and an old star. E10 2nd April 2022

Violent protests, ceasefire and an old star. E10 2nd April 2022

Find out what is happening around the globe that hasn’t hit your local news.
Apr 02, 202203:31
Sham Trials, Missiles, and Odd Radio Circles. E9, 25 March 2022

Sham Trials, Missiles, and Odd Radio Circles. E9, 25 March 2022

There’s boundaries being pushed all over the world this week! Catch up on the international news in under five minutes.
Mar 25, 202203:58
Could there be other invasions? E8, 19 March 2022

Could there be other invasions? E8, 19 March 2022

Get your international news short and sharp! China, Iraq and lead sarcophagus.
Mar 19, 202203:09
Korea and Korea and more… E7, 11 March 2022

Korea and Korea and more… E7, 11 March 2022

This week we look at South Korea, North Korea, Black Panther and military propaganda.
Mar 11, 202203:11
Ukraine and more. E6, 4 March 2022

Ukraine and more. E6, 4 March 2022

News out of Ukraine and a catch up of what has been happening around the globe.
Mar 04, 202203:50
When electric cars catch fire and more - E5 21 Feb 2022

When electric cars catch fire and more - E5 21 Feb 2022

Fires, floods, mudslides and winds, the troop withdrawal you haven’t heard about, and space cleaning.
Feb 21, 202203:26
More than one war? E4, 15 Feb 2022

More than one war? E4, 15 Feb 2022

International news in under five minutes. War but not just Russia and Ukraine, protests everywhere and going nuclear.
Feb 15, 202203:27
3 - Feb 7, 2022

3 - Feb 7, 2022

International news in under five minutes! Canada, Romania, US and more.
Feb 07, 202203:53
2 - Jan 31 2022

2 - Jan 31 2022

Nadia brings you short and sharp international news. Broken jets, missiles, rockets, and volcano supported currency.
Jan 31, 202203:36
1 - Jan 25 2022

1 - Jan 25 2022

Nadia brings you short and sharp international news. Africa, Middle East, South America and more.
Jan 25, 202203:17
January 25, 2022

January 25, 2022

Jan 25, 202200:21