A left-wing landslide in Sri Lanka

In this episode of the BBC World Service Global News Podcast, listeners are treated to a variety of international stories. In Sri Lanka, a leftist coalition has achieved a landslide victory, sparking optimism for economic recovery while also highlighting significant challenges ahead. Meanwhile, in South Africa, thousands of illegal miners find themselves trapped underground, raising urgent safety concerns. The podcast also discusses the contentious nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a prominent health position in the US and Iran's initiative to open a clinic for women defying hijab laws, which has sparked fears of potential abuse. Additionally, it covers the release of a long-awaited French dictionary that is already considered outdated and examines the effectiveness of UN climate change talks. Listeners will also hear about a major cryptocurrency theft and meet a remarkable three-year-old chess prodigy.