Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with plan to occupy Gaza

The Global News Podcast presents several developing stories. It begins with a discussion of Benjamin Netanyahu's plans for Israel to occupy Gaza, including opposition to the plan and reactions from the UN and Israeli military. The podcast then shifts to Russia, where Vladimir Putin says conditions for meeting with Ukraine's President Zelensky are not yet met, but anticipates meeting with Donald Trump. Next, the podcast discusses the UAE's denial of shooting down a plane in Sudan and allegations of supporting paramilitary groups. A new version of the AI chatbot, ChatGPT-5, is launched, and its potential impact and concerns are discussed. The podcast also covers China's plans to build a mega-embassy in London amid espionage concerns, Japan's declining population, a refuse collectors' strike in the US, and trials of an experimental anti-obesity pill. Finally, the podcast concludes with a tribute to the late Latin jazz pianist and bandleader, Eddie Palmieri.