The BBC World Service's Global News Podcast for July 18th covers several global events. A British surgeon in Gaza gives disturbing testimony about injuries to Palestinians, while the EU agrees on new sanctions against Russia targeting oil revenues. President Trump orders the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The podcast also explores how ancient ice could reveal secrets about Earth's climate and features a new K-pop band with members who defected from North Korea. Additionally, the episode discusses Ukraine's innovative scheme to motivate troops using data and points, and a potential trade war between the US and Brazil. Finally, the podcast highlights the return of the BBC podcast "13 Minutes to the Moon" and acknowledges the death of Felix Baumgartner, who broke the sound barrier in a skydive.
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