US Supreme Court rules against Trump's global tariffs

The Global News Podcast for February 20th covers several developing global events. The US Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariff policy, a major blow to his economic agenda, with potential implications for refunds to American companies. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are escalating, leading to a significant buildup of American military assets in the Middle East. The US government opposes international regulation of AI, prioritizing innovation over safety, a stance revealed at an AI summit in India. Additionally, police continue to investigate Prince Andrew over alleged misconduct, focusing on an email shared with Jeffrey Epstein. The BBC's analysis of Russian war casualties in Ukraine indicates that 2025 is likely to be the deadliest year, disproportionately affecting rural areas. Finally, DNA evidence was used for the first time to prosecute poachers for killing a lion in Zimbabwe.