First deaths as wildfires wreak havoc in LA

This BBC Global News Podcast highlights several major news stories. It opens with a report on the devastating wildfires in Southern California, where strong winds and drought conditions, exacerbated by climate change, have led to extensive property damage and loss of life. The discussion then shifts to Donald Trump’s interest in purchasing Greenland, raising concerns among European nations about potential changes to borders through force. The podcast also covers a deadly attack in Ukraine, the release of an Italian journalist from an Iranian prison, and new research on cancer detection and Alzheimer’s disease, alongside the potential benefits of calcium intake for preventing bowel cancer. Lastly, it explores the often-overlooked significance of our sense of smell and its unexpected connection to political preferences, wrapping up with a report on a remarkable archaeological find in Egypt.