US government shutdown forces food aid cuts

The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service presents several international news stories. These include the US government shutdown and its impact on food aid recipients, a scandal in Israel involving the arrest of a top army lawyer and allegations of Palestinian detainee abuse, and the rapid retreat of an Antarctic glacier and its potential impact on sea levels. The podcast also covers Prince William's visit to Brazil focusing on climate change initiatives, the halted construction of a glass elevator on Bali's T-Rex cliff due to environmental concerns, and an earthquake in Afghanistan. Additionally, the podcast discusses the upcoming election in Bihar, India, where female voters could play a decisive role, Shein's controversy over selling childlike sex dolls in France, and Starbucks selling a majority stake in its China business. Finally, there is a conversation with Salman Rushdie about his new book and his reflections on freedom of speech.