The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service presents several developing global stories. Talks are underway, involving Presidents Trump and Zelensky, along with European leaders, to address the war in Ukraine, with cautious optimism expressed about potential progress towards a peace deal and security guarantees for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Hamas has reportedly accepted a Gaza ceasefire proposal, though Israel's response is pending amid internal debate. Also featured is a report on the controversy surrounding a Croatian rock singer, Thompson, whose ultra-nationalist views and use of a salute associated with Croatia's Second World War fascist party are stirring divisions. Additional stories include the recovery of a stolen rare pink diamond in Dubai using AI, Jordan's reintroduction of compulsory military service due to regional security concerns, and a discussion on the distortions in world maps and the African Union's push for a more accurate representation of Africa's size.
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