This BBC World Service Global News Podcast provides a concise overview of major international events. The podcast begins with reports on a deadly crush at the Kumbh Mela festival in India, followed by updates on the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Belarusian presidential election. Further segments cover the use of grief apps, the impact of climate change on the LA wildfires, and the anticipated mass deportation of undocumented migrants from the US. Finally, the podcast discusses the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on US Google maps and the impact of a new Chinese AI model on the US tech market. The tragic loss of life at the Kumbh Mela, with at least 30 deaths reported in a crowd crush, highlights the inherent dangers of such large gatherings.
