Venezuelan opposition leader speaks to BBC

The Global News Podcast presents a series of international news stories. Maria Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader, discusses the political situation in Venezuela after receiving her Nobel Peace Prize. Andrew Harding reports from Marseille, France, on the rise of violent drug gangs involving children. Nick Marsh details a lawsuit against Shell by victims of Typhoon Rai in the Philippines, accusing the company of contributing to climate change. Angus Crawford investigates the illegal trade in endangered species on Facebook, focusing on the sale of items like dead seahorses in the UK. Richard Hamilton reports on a study linking extreme heat to developmental issues in children. Shaharzad Akbar discusses the worsening human rights situation for women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Nick Johnson covers the growing boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel's involvement. Finally, Philippa Gregory discusses the significance of Mary Queen of Scots' final letter, which is going on display at Perth Museum in Scotland.