05 Sept 2025
30m

Thailand's new Prime Minister: Business tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul

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Global News Podcast

This BBC Global News Podcast episode covers several international and domestic news stories. It begins with Thailand's parliament selecting Anutin Charnvirakul as the new Prime Minister, followed by the resignation of UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner due to a tax investigation. The podcast then discusses Russia's stance on Western troops in Ukraine and a study on the origins of Venice's winged bronze lion. Additional segments include an update on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Trump's plan to deploy the National Guard in Chicago, U.S. efforts to aid Ecuador against drug cartels, and the impact of meal timing on health. The episode concludes with a story about a designer finding a valuable Knoll table at a thrift store.

Outlines

Part 1: Global Political Affairs

Part 2: Cultural and Social Issues

Part 3: Health and Lifestyle

Part 4: Interesting Finds

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