The Global News Podcast presents a roundup of international news stories. It covers the deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles amidst protests against migrant raids, featuring reactions from Governor Newsom and Speaker Johnson, and on-the-ground reporting of escalating tensions. The podcast also reports on the deaths of Palestinians near Gaza aid distribution sites, the Israeli military's response, and the planned Freedom Flotilla. Additionally, it discusses President Zelensky's claim about US missiles being diverted and his broader views on the Russia-Ukraine war. Other topics include Carlos Alcaraz's French Open win, the plight of Alawite refugees fleeing Syria, an Italian referendum on citizenship laws, Wagner Group's departure from Mali, and the use of "poo pills" to combat antibiotic-resistant infections. Finally, the podcast shares the story of Johnny Beardmore, the "Galapagos Postman," who hand-delivers letters to raise money for motor neurone disease charities.
