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6 Minutes by Worldcrunch

6 Minutes by Worldcrunch

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6 Minutes by Worldcrunch is a short, daily newscast that brings you on a sharp tour du monde of what’s being reported across the world’s press. Each weekday, we cover front pages from around the world, analyze local coverage of major events, and share insights from top international news sources. All in just six minutes. Founded in 2011, Worldcrunch is a pioneering global news outlet that brings the world’s best reporting into English. We deliver a truly international view on the stories that matter by working with the best news outlets, then translating and adapting the stories that matter.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best 6 Minutes by Worldcrunch episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to 6 Minutes by Worldcrunch for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite 6 Minutes by Worldcrunch episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

6 Minutes by Worldcrunch - Pope Francis Dies At 88 - April 21

Pope Francis Dies At 88 - April 21

6 Minutes by Worldcrunch

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04/21/25 • 6 min

This is 6 minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Monday, April 21 - let Emma Albright and Jacob Shropshire guide you through the news. Here’s what we’re covering today:

Pope Francis dies aged 88

China warns countries against striking trade deals with U.S. at its expense

Russia resumes strikes on Ukraine as would-be Easter ceasefire ends

Our More Than A Minute feature comes from soccer clubs in North Africa

And our daily quiz question comes from conservationists in Pakistan

That, and more, in today's 6 Minutes.

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6 Minutes by Worldcrunch - Funeral Set For "First Prophet" Pope - April 22
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04/22/25 • 5 min

This is 6 minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Tuesday, April 22 - let Jacob Shropshire and Gabriele Magro guide you through the news. Here’s what we’re covering today:

Cardinals gather at the Vatican to plan Pope Francis' funeral

Putin says he is open to direct talks with Ukraine

Sudan’s paramilitaries kill more than 30 in a new attack on a Darfur city

Our More Than A Minute feature comes from an Italian theologian

And our daily quiz question comes from a lab in space

That, and more, in today's 6 Minutes.

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6 Minutes by Worldcrunch - 6 Minutes by Worldcrunch - February 3, 2025
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02/03/25 • 6 min

This is 6 minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Monday, February 3 - let Anne-Sophie Goninet and Jacob Shropshire guide you through the news. Today:

Donald Trump says new sweeping tariffs may cause “short-term” pain for Americans

Benjamin Netanyahu is arriving today in Washington ahead of a meeting with Donald Trump as the ceasefire in Gaza holds

And our daily quiz question comes to us from Alaska

That, and much more, in today's 6 Minutes.

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6 Minutes by Worldcrunch - 6 Minutes by Worldcrunch - February 5, 2025
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02/05/25 • 6 min

This is 6 minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Wednesday, February 5 - let Bertrand Hauger and Emma Albright guide you through the news. Today:

Donald Trump says he wants to "take over Gaza"

Billionaire and islamic spiritual leader Aga Khan dies at age 88

And our daily quiz question comes to us from an airport in South Korea

That, and much more, in today's 6 Minutes.

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6 Minutes by Worldcrunch - 6 Minutes by Worldcrunch - February 4, 2025
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02/04/25 • 6 min

This is 6 minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Tuesday, February 4 - let Jacob Shropshire and Emma Albright guide you through the news. Today:

China announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods

Rwanda-backed rebels announce a unilateral ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo

And our daily quiz question comes to us on the way to the moon

That, and much more, in today's 6 Minutes.

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6 Minutes by Worldcrunch - 6 Minutes by Worldcrunch - February 7, 2025
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02/07/25 • 6 min

This is 6 minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Friday, February 7 - let Emma Albright and Jacob Shropshire guide you through the news. Today:

Trump imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court

Ukraine offers a humanitarian corridor for Russian civilians trapped in seized border areas

And our daily news quiz question comes to us from the Chinese box office

That, and much more, in today's 6 Minutes.

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6 Minutes by Worldcrunch - 6 Minutes by Worldcrunch - February 10, 2025
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02/10/25 • 6 min

This is 6 minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Monday, February 10 - let Anne-Sophie Goninet and Jacob Shropshire guide you through the news. Today:

Donald Trump says he will introduce new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports

Libya uncovers the bodies of migrants and refugees in two mass graves

And our daily quiz question comes to us from a blackout in Sri Lanka

That, and much more, in today's 6 Minutes.

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6 Minutes by Worldcrunch - Russia Praises U.S. For Ukraine Stance - Feb. 25
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02/25/25 • 6 min

This is 6 minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Tuesday, Feb. 25 - let Jacob Shropshire and Anne-Sophie Goninet guide you through the news. Today:

Russia praises the new U.S. position on Ukraine after a UN vote

A conference has begun in Syria to chart the nation’s political future

And our daily quiz question comes from the music scene in the UK

That, and much more, in today's 6 Minutes.

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6 Minutes by Worldcrunch - Three Years of Russia-Ukraine War - Feb. 24
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02/24/25 • 6 min

This is 6 minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Monday, Feb. 24 - let Emma Albright and Jacob Shropshire guide you through the news. Today:

Ukraine marks three years since the beginning of the war with Russia

Germany’s Conservatives push for quick coalition talks after winning yesterday’s election

And our daily quiz question comes from a recent Amazon acquisition

That, and much more, in today's 6 Minutes.

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6 Minutes by Worldcrunch - 6 Minutes by Worldcrunch - February 11, 2025
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02/11/25 • 6 min

This is 6 minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It's Tuesday, February 11 - let Jacob Shropshire and Anne-Sophie Goninet guide you through the news. Today:

  • Hamas postpones the next hostage release, accusing Israel of breaking the ceasefire
  • The EU vows “firm” countermeasures to U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum
  • And our daily quiz question comes to us from an auction house in the big apple
  • That, and much more, in today's 6 Minutes.

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    How many episodes does 6 Minutes by Worldcrunch have?

    6 Minutes by Worldcrunch currently has 62 episodes available.

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    The podcast is about News and Podcasts.

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    The episode title '6 Minutes by Worldcrunch - January 28, 2025' is the most popular.

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    The average episode length on 6 Minutes by Worldcrunch is 6 minutes.

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