Life in Yemen under Houthi sniper fire

The Global News Podcast reports on the escalating conflict in Yemen, where the city of Taiz faces severe humanitarian crises as Houthi snipers and artillery threaten residents, including children. In France, nationwide protests erupt as students demand increased educational investment, highlighting crumbling infrastructure and police violence. The program also features space scientist Dame Dr. Maggie Aderin, who details the complex mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope’s flawed mirror. Additionally, the episode covers the public outcry in Japan following the arrest of a U.S. Marine for murder, the legacy of British politician and author Jeffrey Archer, and the record-breaking surge in book bans across American public schools. These reports underscore global tensions, ranging from geopolitical instability and civil unrest to the ongoing challenges of maintaining public institutions and scientific progress.