First malaria treatment for babies approved

The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service presents a series of global news stories, starting with the approval of the first malaria treatment for babies for rollout in African countries. It covers the Red Cross's report on rising casualties at aid distribution sites in Gaza, an attack in Nigeria that killed at least 50, and the environmental impact of rare earth mineral mining in China. The podcast also discusses the controversy surrounding a South Korean actress who became pregnant using a frozen embryo without her ex-husband's consent, and a lawsuit against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. It touches on the AI for Good Summit and the challenges of regulating AI, the trial of Robert Fico's attempted murderer in Slovakia, and the Earth's unexpectedly speeding rotation. Finally, it explores the world of e-sports, including the controversy surrounding the Esports World Cup being hosted in Saudi Arabia.