Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

The Global News Podcast reports on several international stories, starting with Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure amidst ongoing peace talks. Correspondent Sarah Rainsford details the impact of missile strikes on cities like Kyiv and Kharkiv, leaving many without power or heating in freezing temperatures. The podcast then covers the French authorities raiding Elon Musk's social media platform X over concerns about content moderation and illegal activities. Furthermore, Spain is considering a ban on social media for children under 16 to protect them from the "digital wild west," according to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Other topics include potential US-Iran talks, a rape trial involving the son of Norway's crown princess, the reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, a mine collapse in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and an investigation into claims that an art restorer painted the face of Italy's Prime Minister onto an angel in a historic church.