Russia to pause attacks on Ukraine as temperatures plummet

The Global News Podcast presents a roundup of international news stories. It covers President Trump's attempt to pause Russian attacks on Ukraine due to extreme cold, though the Kremlin has not confirmed this. The podcast also reports on Venezuela's National Assembly voting to open the oil sector to foreign investment following US pressure. Additionally, it examines the impact of the Taliban's ban on birth control in Afghanistan, highlighting the risks to women's health and well-being in rural areas, based on a report by Zan Times. Finally, the podcast explores how polar bears in Norway are adapting to climate change by altering their diets, with scientists noting that this is likely a temporary situation.