In this podcast episode, we explore some of the most urgent issues facing us today. We discuss the devastating flash floods in Spain caused by ineffective early warning systems, the impact of Typhoon Kongrei in Taiwan linked to climate change, and the shifting political landscape in the US presidential election following President Biden's controversial comments. We also examine North Korea's provocative missile tests amid challenges to humanitarian law, and the strained relationship between Russia and US tech companies, highlighted by a significant fine imposed on Google. Each topic underscores the critical need for accountability and proactive responses to the growing threats of natural disasters, political strife, and social challenges.