This BBC Global News Podcast covers a variety of important international stories. It discusses the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, capturing both the celebratory atmosphere and the concerns of the Alawite community. In Germany, Chancellor Scholz has called for early elections following a defeat in a confidence vote. An 18-year-old has made history by becoming the youngest world chess champion. In Mayotte, a French territory, Cyclone Chido has caused severe destruction and posed serious risks to lives. A Chinese businessman linked to Prince Andrew has emerged as a key figure in a UK spying scandal. Lastly, the podcast highlights the discovery of hundreds of new species in the Mekong region, along with how Venice's flood barriers are unintentionally creating new land.
