This BBC Global News Podcast highlights several significant international events. It discusses the destruction of Hafez al-Assad's tomb in Syria after Bashar al-Assad's overthrow, and Saudi Arabia's announcement as the host for the 2034 Men's Football World Cup, which has drawn criticism over human rights and environmental issues. The podcast also covers attacks by suspected Islamist militants in Niger, the resignation of FBI Director Christopher Wray, and the dramatic rescue of an 11-year-old girl from a sinking migrant boat in the Mediterranean. Additionally, it features an intriguing segment on a newly discovered galaxy called "Firefly Sparkle," shedding light on the early formation of galaxies.
