This podcast episode offers a comprehensive overview of global political events, highlighting Russia's reaction to Ukraine's military advancements, the transformation of Thailand's opposition party into the People's Party, ongoing conflicts in Gaza and their diplomatic efforts, the mpox outbreak in Africa deemed a public health emergency, Ghana's groundbreaking gold refinery, the mysterious disappearance of Catalan separatist leader Carlos Puigdemont, student protests in Bangladesh demanding democratic reforms, and a whimsical account of a Willy Wonka-themed event at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival that led to a surge of creative responses.
