European leaders hopeful after Trump call before Putin summit

The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service presents several international stories, including European leaders' discussions with President Trump regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict and their insistence on Ukraine's sovereignty, as well as President Zelensky's plea for tougher sanctions against Russia. The podcast also covers the dire humanitarian crisis in the Sudanese city of al-Fasher, where starvation is rampant due to a paramilitary siege, and a controversial law in Peru granting immunity to military and police officers accused of human rights abuses during past conflicts. Additionally, the podcast explores the role of AI in healthcare, highlighting a study that suggests AI assistance may erode doctors' skills in detecting precancerous growths, while also discussing the development of AI-powered "superpower glasses" to improve hearing. Finally, the podcast touches on the historical context of Alaska as a meeting point between the US and Russia, ahead of the Trump-Putin summit, and reports on protests in England against US Vice President JD Vance during his visit.