The BBC Global News Podcast brings you a variety of important international stories. Highlights include the arraignment of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering a healthcare CEO, and the dismissal of a prosecutor involved in Donald Trump's Georgia case due to a conflict of interest. The podcast also covers the conclusion of a mass rape trial in France, President Putin's year-end press conference, and ongoing investigations into severed undersea cables. Listen in for a surprising discovery about California ground squirrels' hunting behavior, as well as updates on a deadly crush in Nigeria and the recent takeover of Everton Football Club. Additionally, you'll find a heartwarming segment featuring the world's oldest choir, made up of care home residents.