This BBC Global News Podcast episode covers several international stories. It begins with protests in Brazil surrounding the trial of Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly plotting a coup, including reactions to Donald Trump's support and tariffs. The podcast then shifts to Ukraine, reporting on increased Russian missile attacks and Trump's consideration of secondary sanctions against Russia. Next, the discussion moves to Gaza, where the Israeli military has bombed another high-rise building, increasing domestic and international pressure. The podcast also reports on accusations against the paramilitary rapid support forces in Sudan for forcibly collecting blood from captives. Later in the episode, the focus shifts to Japan's political scene, with the resignation of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, and Norway's parliamentary election, highlighting concerns over the cost of living and geopolitical pressures. The episode also includes a segment on the death of Rosa Roizenblatt, an activist for victims of Argentina's dictatorship, and the canonization of Italian teenager Carlo Acutis by Pope Leo. Finally, the podcast concludes with a discussion about a rare lunar eclipse, featuring insights from an astronomer in Kenya.
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