Russia continues bombing as peace talks with Ukraine begin

The Global News Podcast delivers current affairs updates, including the Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi where little progress is expected, as Russia continues attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving residents without heating and electricity. Armed gangs in Nigeria attacked a remote village, resulting in dozens of deaths, highlighting increasing violence in the region. Iran now allows women to obtain motorcycle licenses, a move following widespread discontent and deadly crackdowns on protesters. Additionally, two former child refugees completed a marathon walk across Britain to raise funds for schools in South Sudan refugee camps, aiming to support children displaced by war. The podcast also covers the increasing demand for rare earth minerals and China's dominance in their production, as well as Walmart surpassing a market valuation of $1 trillion.