The Top Story

Nov 05 2024 200 ep. 15 mins 1.2k
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Because your time matters, "The Top Story" will focus on the biggest news stories of the day that no one can miss. You'll hear the why and the how for a stronger understanding of all the top events that occur around the world. Subscribe to gain a competitive advantage in preparing yourself for the news events that shape our lives and our future.

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New Hampshire voters first to cast ballot on U.S. election day

Nov 05 2024 14 mins  
Residents in New Hampshire cast the first votes on election day in the U.S.. Storms in Spain that caused mass damage in Valencia move north and flood parts of Barcelona. The 7th China International Import Expo opens in Shanghai, attracing a record number of exhibitors.

Flood recovery underway in Spain amid public fury toward the King

Nov 04 2024 15 mins  
Spanish King Felipe VI vows to help communities affected by the floods after locals complained about inadequate government response. The final phase of a polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza resumes following an Israeli attack. China's Shenzhou-18 crew returns home after spending six months on the Tiangong space station.

Unity in a Divided World: Finnish President on Cooperation with China and Multilateral Goals

Nov 02 2024 22 mins  
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has wrapped up his first state visit to China since taking office. During an exclusive interview, he spoke about his expectations for future bilateral cooperation and plans to jointly tackle global challenges.

Rescuers dig through debris in Spain as floods kill over 150

Nov 01 2024 16 mins  
The catastrophic floods in Spain have killed more than 150 people as rescue work continues. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaign in the battleground state of Wisconsin in the final stretch of the U.S. presidential race. Israel says ensuring the return of displaced people to the north is a key condition of any ceasefire with Lebanon.

Floods kill 95 in Spain as a year's rain falls in a day

Oct 31 2024 13 mins  
At least 95 people have died in flash floods in Spain after torrential rain battered the eastern region of Valencia and beyond. A UN inquiry has found that Israel committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by attacking the healthcare system in Gaza. North Korea has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile.

Gaza rescuers dig for survivors after Israeli strike kills over 90

Oct 30 2024 15 mins  
Nearly 100 people have died in an Israeli air strike on a single residential block in northern Gaza. The UN Security Council has condemned Tel Aviv's decision to ban the UN's aid agency for Palestinians from operating in Israel. South Sudan has declared a local cholera outbreak in a northern county on the border with Sudan.

UN Security Council condemns violence from Sudan to the Middle East

Oct 29 2024 15 mins  
The United Nations Security Council calls for a cessation of hostilities from Sudan to the Middle East. China will launch its Shenzhou-19 manned space mission on Wednesday morning. Volkswagen announces plans to shut down at least three factories in Germany.

Japan's long-ruling LDP loses parliamentary majority

Oct 28 2024 16 mins  
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party and its ruling coalition partner lose their lower house majority for the first time in 15 years. Israel says its airstrikes hit Iran's defenses and missile production hard, while Iran vows a strong response. The Finnish president visits China as the two countries mark 74 years of diplomatic relations.

IMF warns of low-growth, high-debt path for global economy

Oct 25 2024 15 mins  
The IMF warns that the global economy is in danger of getting stuck on a low-growth, high-debt path. The United States' self-centered approach disillusions diplomats over the one billion U.S. dollars raised in pledges to support Lebanon. Chinese President Xi Jinping stresses the crucial role of the Global South in driving development and stability.

Turkiye strikes Kurdish militant targets in retaliation for deadly attack in Ankara

Oct 24 2024 13 mins  
Turkiye has launched strikes on Kurdish militants, blaming them for an attack that killed five people at a defense company in Ankara. Hezbollah has issued a statement mourning its top official Hashem Safieddine, who died in an Israeli strike. Chinese President Xi Jinping has made a five-point proposal for the future of BRICS.