Bibas family funeral takes place in Israel

This BBC World Service podcast covers major global events on February 26th. It begins with reports on the funeral of Shiri Bibas and her two sons, killed in the October 7th attacks, including criticism of Israeli officials. The podcast then discusses a renewed dispute over a Gaza ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners, followed by a report on life in Kurdish-controlled Syria ten years after ISIS. Finally, it covers a US-Ukraine deal on mineral resources, lacking security guarantees, and BP's shift away from renewable energy investments. The inclusion of the Bibas family tragedy highlights the human cost of ongoing conflicts.