Donald Trump to send Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine

The Global News Podcast presents a series of international news stories, starting with Donald Trump's reversal on providing air defense systems to Ukraine and the reactions from Ukrainian and Russian officials. It then covers the EU's response to potential US tariffs, the surge in Bitcoin's value amid regulatory debates in the US, and concerns about children using AI chatbots as friends. The podcast also reports on alleged child trafficking from Nigeria, the water crisis between Mexico and the US due to drought, and clashes in Syria between Sunni Bedouin tribal fighters and Druze militias. Finally, it examines the origins of Superman and its connection to social justice themes.