The Global News Podcast presents several international stories, starting with a deadly military flare-up on the Thai-Cambodian border, including reports from a correspondent near the border detailing the fighting and its causes. It then covers a plane crash in Russia, where all aboard are feared dead, and discusses Russia's poor aviation safety record due to sanctions. Next, the podcast discusses a multi-billion dollar trade deal between India and Britain, analyzing its potential impact and the challenges in its negotiation. The podcast also reports on the gang violence in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, focusing on the sexual violence against women and children, including an interview with a gang leader. It then discusses the US government's plan to destroy millions of dollars worth of contraception intended for international aid, featuring an interview with US Senator Jeanne Shaheen who is against the destruction. The podcast touches on trade concerns between China and the EU. Finally, it discusses women's football, highlighting the launch of a new women's team in the Netherlands and a study suggesting that 7,000 steps a day is enough to gain health benefits.
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