Top criminal court condemns US sanctions on officials

This BBC World Service podcast covers major global news stories, including the International Criminal Court's condemnation of Donald Trump's sanctions, the human rights crisis in Eastern Congo, a gathering of European far-right parties, and the situation in Gaza. The podcast features interviews with UN officials, experts, and correspondents on the ground, providing eyewitness accounts of the devastation in Gaza and the complexities of the Congo conflict. For example, the UN's Undersecretary General for Humanitarian Affairs describes the widespread destruction and lack of basic amenities in Gaza following the conflict. The podcast concludes with a discussion of new research on whale song and the challenges faced by visually impaired athletes in India.