An attempt by the US, backed by the US and eight other nations from around the World, to persuade Israel and Hezbollah to put down their weapons has failed, leaving an Israeli ground offensive into Lebanon looking increasingly likely. But what awaits their soldiers there and why are so many international commentators describing that plan as "folly"? The Times' defence editor, Larisa Brown, analyses the risks.

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Donald Trump has claimed Iran has tried to kill him, and will do so again, as he details the enhanced security he's under since two recent assassination attempts. But why would he be on Iran's kill-list? Diplomacy expert, Professor Dan Plesch explains.

Also, with Trump among the American political giants set for an audience with Volodymyr Zelensky in New York this week, what could the Ukrainian President possibly say to garner support for his so-called "victory plan" against Russia? A former British Ambassador to Russia, Sir Laurie Bristow, unpicks his potential messages.

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As Joe Biden delivers his final speech to World leaders at the UN General Assembly, we take a deep dive into the tactics his delegation is likely to employ as it seeks to bring calm to the Middle East and an end to the Ukraine war. Can this week's meetings in the US have any impact? The Times' Washington Correspondent Alistair Dawber analyses what Biden has to offer, and what he might take.

The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists.

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