Nearly 30 countries call for an immediate end to the war in Gaza

The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service presents several main stories, including heightened international criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, where a ground offensive is causing displacement and endangering hostages. A victim of Jeffrey Epstein calls for the release of more information on the case, while Bangladesh mourns the loss of life after an Air Force training plane crash. Additionally, a British woman returns a stolen Renaissance painting to an Italian museum. The podcast also covers Ukraine's upcoming peace talks with Russia, Germany's promise to provide air defense systems, and a breakthrough in AI technology for diagnosing skin cancer. Finally, plans to expand Wimbledon's site are set to proceed, and a large collection of accordions is being auctioned in Belfast.