Trump hails Charlie Kirk as a "martyr"

The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service presents several top news stories. These include President Trump's tribute to a murdered right-wing activist, Charlie Kirk, and the political implications of his memorial service. The podcast also covers the UK's recognition of a Palestinian state and the reactions from Israeli and Palestinian leaders, along with an analysis of the potential impact on the peace process. Additionally, it discusses South Korea's president's openness to a deal with North Korea regarding its nuclear weapons program and the detention of South Korean workers in the US. The episode further reports on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan's Kordofan States, the political turmoil in Brazil following Bolsonaro's sentence, and the crisis in China's property sector, including the Evergrande collapse. Finally, it touches on the pedestrianization of Oxford Street in London and the mixed reactions to the initiative.