Israel casts doubt on whether it will accept a new ceasefire proposal

This BBC Global News Podcast episode from August 20th covers several international news stories. It begins with a discussion on the stalled ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, with Israel expressing reservations about a proposed deal. The podcast then shifts to Ukraine, reporting on Donald Trump's stance against sending US troops and the potential for a meeting between Putin and Zelensky. A segment commemorates the 10-year anniversary of the tragic deaths of 71 migrants in an abandoned truck in Austria. The episode also includes updates on heavy rainfall and flooding in Mumbai, India, the link between climate change and child marriages in Malawi, and India's concerns about China's dam construction on the Brahmaputra River. Finally, it touches on the controversy surrounding the reimagined mixed doubles event at the US Open and a petition in France to prevent the loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to the UK due to its fragility.