The BBC Global News Podcast for August 8th covers several international stories, including Israel's security cabinet approving a military takeover of Gaza City, a plan met with mixed reactions and international concern. The podcast also reports on President Trump's upcoming meeting with President Putin amidst a ceasefire deadline for Russia in Ukraine, and the ongoing investigation into an Australian woman accused of poisoning her relatives. Other topics include the US government's increased reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuela's president, Nicolas Maduro, the swearing-in of a new president of the Transitional Council in Haiti, and the discovery of a new planet in the Alpha Centauri system using the James Webb telescope. Finally, the podcast highlights the growing interest in cycling among Rwandan women and Gina Carano's settlement with Disney after being fired for controversial social media posts.
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