Russia claims capture of key Ukrainian city

The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service presents a series of international news stories. These include reports on Russia's claim of capturing the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, scrutiny of US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over airstrikes on suspected drug boats off Venezuela, and the ongoing crisis in Sri Lanka caused by devastating floods. The podcast also covers the Honduran presidential election, Australia's new ban on social media for teenagers, and the World Health Organization's call for wider access to weight loss drugs. Additionally, it reports on a major traffic jam on the Trans-Siberian Highway due to extreme weather and concludes with a feature on the Taiwanese film "Left-Handed Girl" and its director's message of self-acceptance.