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16 Jun 2026
30m

After Iran deal, Trump focuses on Ukraine

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Global News Podcast

The G7 summit in Evian centers on diplomatic efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with President Trump and European leaders navigating tensions over trade and security. Meanwhile, the Church of England faces a stalemate regarding its £130 million slavery reparations pledge, as internal opposition and legal concerns stall progress. Environmental challenges remain critical, with a new UNICEF report revealing that half of the world's children face at least three climate hazards, threatening their health and education. In the media landscape, trust in news has plummeted to a record low of 37% globally, as social media platforms increasingly displace traditional news organizations as primary information sources. Beyond these geopolitical and social issues, the program highlights the rescue of hundreds of stolen cats from Vietnam’s illegal meat trade and the long-awaited identification of 1960s soul singer September Jones.

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