The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service presents several international news stories. These include Poland shooting down Russian drones violating its airspace during an attack on Ukraine, raising concerns about escalating conflict; Israeli media questioning the success of a strike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders amid condemnation and hostage family anguish; the UN reporting a rise in global childhood obesity surpassing underweight cases, particularly in low-to-middle income countries; unrest in Nepal following anti-corruption protests and a social media ban, leading to casualties, a Prime Minister's resignation, and prison escapes; and controversy in Australia over an American influencer's crocodile wrestling videos, sparking calls for deportation. The podcast also covers the issue of Ukrainian children being deported to Russia, detailing the experiences of those rescued and the efforts to reunite them with their families.
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