The Global News Podcast episode covers several international stories, including the high-stakes meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska regarding the Ukraine war, which has sparked protests due to President Zelensky's exclusion from the talks. The episode also reports on the collapse of negotiations for a global plastic pollution treaty, with concerns raised about the lack of progress in reducing plastic production and addressing toxic chemicals. Other topics include Japan commemorating the 80th anniversary of its WWII surrender, a potential breakthrough in early pancreatic cancer diagnosis, devastating flash floods in northern Pakistan, California Governor Gavin Newsom's efforts to redraw the state's congressional map, and China hosting the World Humanoid Robot Games.
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