Hopes of progress in Gaza peace talks

The Global News Podcast presents a series of international news stories. These include ongoing Gaza peace talks in Egypt, mediated by Donald Trump's representatives, aimed at ending the two-year war between Israel and Hamas. The podcast also covers a deadly attack by the Pakistani Taliban on Pakistani military forces, highlighting increasing security challenges in the region. Additionally, it discusses the surge in gold prices, reaching over $4,000 an ounce due to global economic and political uncertainties. The podcast further examines the European Union's response to what it describes as a Russian hybrid war, including air incursions and cyber attacks, and features an interview with Nobel Chemistry Prize winner Professor Richard Robson about metal-organic frameworks. Finally, the podcast touches on the return of Egyptian comedian Bassem Youssef to television screens and a discussion on the origins of the Big Bang, questioning the necessity of a creator God.