This BBC Global News Podcast delivers a variety of compelling international stories. It explores Syria's new leader striving for control over weapons and militant groups, reports on Israeli strikes in Gaza that have led to tragic civilian casualties, and discusses a German investigation into a Christmas market attack. The podcast also highlights the Anglican Church's ongoing challenges regarding historical sexual abuse cases, the exoneration of Iwao Hakamada after spending 46 years on death row, and a Ugandan runner's long-distance journey to raise awareness about racism. Additionally, it features a carol service that brings hope to Ukraine and includes a conversation about a study suggesting that taxi drivers might have a lower risk of Alzheimer's due to their strong spatial memory skills.
