China's sending spying satellites into space at such a race the US is concerned it won't be able to keep up. The concern is that it could use them to develop tech that would give them huge power in any future war - particularly if it targets Taiwan.

Belarus ramps up the rhetoric over NATO's latest move to defend its borders with Russia - but would it really use nuclear weapons?

And hear why the discovery of a specific gas in a far-flung planet is the most one of the most tantalising discoveries ever in our search for life elsewhere.

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After months of wrangling, President Biden signs into law $95 billion in aid for allies. He says the US will start sending Ukraine aid within hours. Plus - TikTok could be banned and Nasa engineers fix a malfunctioning probe from 15.1 billion miles away.

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In the last few days Germany and the UK have arrested a number of people working within their political spheres who, they believe, were passing on secrets to China. We look at the impact it could have on the West, how far China might go and exactly what the motive is behind the alleged activity.

Also today Israel has yet to provide evidence to the independent investigation into its claim that UN refugee agency workers in Gaza took part in the October 7th terror attacks. Why not? And what damage could it do to the country's already-fragile standing in the international arena.

And the Mona Lisa. Is it really the most disappointing masterpiece in the world?

The World in 10 is a Times of London podcast, with analysis of the biggest stories from our team of writers and correspondents around the globe every day in just 10 minutes. For more listen to Times Radio and take out a digital subscription at thetimes.co.uk

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