Israeli media reports plans to expand military offensive in Gaza

The Global News Podcast presents a series of international news stories, starting with Israel's plan to expand military operations in Gaza amid hostage concerns and criticism, alongside the dire humanitarian situation involving malnutrition. It covers the resumption of talks on a global plastics treaty, the use of Colombian mercenaries in Sudan's Darfur region, and a breeding program for endangered snails in Cuba. Further segments include France's shift to wartime economy and weapons production due to the Ukraine war, an investigation into child sex exploitation in Kenya, South Korea's efforts to improve relations with North Korea by dismantling border speakers, and a report on Chinese students in British universities allegedly being asked to spy on classmates. The podcast concludes with a segment on Sir David Attenborough's new series, "Parenthood," exploring animal parenting techniques.