In this episode of the BBC World Service Global News Podcast, we explore several important global stories. First, we discuss the Taliban's complete ban on women's medical training in Afghanistan, which has dire implications for maternal healthcare. Next, we cover President Biden's visit to Angola, where he aims to strengthen trade and investment ties to counter China's growing influence in Africa. We also highlight a Belgian court's decision to award reparations to mixed-race women who were forcibly separated from their mothers during the colonial period. Additionally, we delve into Jaguar's controversial rebranding and the launch of its new electric vehicle. Lastly, we examine the recent downgrade of wolves' protected status in Europe, which has ignited a debate between farmers and conservationists. The podcast also includes a fascinating listener question about orcas balancing salmon on their heads, answered by a marine conservation expert.
