Fury after Trump's 'insult' to NATO troops

The podcast covers international news stories, including the controversy surrounding Donald Trump's comments about NATO's role in Afghanistan, where he claimed NATO troops avoided the front lines, sparking outrage and strong rebuttals from British politicians and veterans. The podcast also reports on the ongoing war in Ukraine, focusing on the country's struggle to maintain its energy infrastructure amidst Russian attacks, with a report from inside the Khmelnytskyi nuclear power station. Additionally, the podcast discusses the auction of Nelson Mandela's personal items and the debate around preserving South Africa's heritage, plus the underfunding of women's health research and development despite women making up nearly half the world's population. Finally, it touches on Heathrow Airport's new security scanners allowing larger quantities of liquids in hand luggage and whether novelists should retire, featuring insights from authors Kate Moss and Joanne Harris.