The Global News Podcast presents a roundup of international news stories, starting with the British royal family as Prince Andrew is stripped of his titles due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein. The podcast then shifts to Jamaica, where relief efforts are underway following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. Next, the podcast covers Australia, where the state of Victoria has approved its first treaty with Indigenous peoples. Listeners also hear about the rise of political repression in Russia, where individuals are being prosecuted for discrediting the armed forces. The podcast touches on the return of bodies of hostages by Hamas to Israel as part of a ceasefire agreement, and the Trump administration's decision to limit the number of refugees admitted to the United States. Finally, the podcast explores the discovery of new species in the Southern Ocean, including a carnivorous sponge.
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