The BBC Global News Podcast for October 29th covers several global events, including the escalating violence between Israel and Hamas, with airstrikes in Gaza following accusations of ceasefire violations. Donald Trump's stance on the conflict and the fragility of the ceasefire agreement are discussed. The podcast also reports on Trump's visit to South Korea for the APEC summit, focusing on trade negotiations with China and potential meetings with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Hurricane Melissa's impact on Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti is detailed, along with the declaration of Jamaica as a disaster area. Additionally, the podcast reports on a massive drug raid in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, resulting in numerous deaths and arrests, and the memorial service in Valencia, Spain, marking the anniversary of devastating flash floods. Finally, the podcast includes a segment on Wikipedia and its founder Jimmy Wales's views on trust and neutrality, as well as a light-hearted piece on Flavor Flav's involvement with the US bobsleigh team.
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