This edition of the Global News Podcast covers several major international stories. The podcast begins with a report on the dire food crisis in Gaza, detailing the impact of the ongoing conflict and blockade on the population, particularly children, and the controversial new aid organization. It then shifts to Ukraine, reporting on the intensified Russian aerial attacks and Donald Trump's critical remarks towards Vladimir Putin, followed by an analysis of the Kremlin's subdued response. The podcast also covers King Charles' visit to Canada and its significance in light of suggestions that Canada could become a U.S. state. Additionally, the podcast includes tributes to the late French documentary maker Marcel Ophuls, an update on Venezuela's disputed elections, a report on a French surgeon's trial for sexually assaulting hundreds of patients, a debate over displaying the Ten Commandments in Texas public schools, the story of a Sudanese film highlighting the human impact of the country's civil war, and an examination of the volcanic eruption in Hawaii.
