In this episode of the BBC World Service Global News Podcast, listeners are updated on a range of significant international events. The show covers the recent arrests related to the murder of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi in the UAE, protests in Pakistan calling for the release of Imran Khan, and the first round of Romania's presidential election. It also delves into the ongoing conflicts in Lebanon and Israel. Additionally, the podcast examines the effects of social media on children, highlights Russia's rising cyberattacks against NATO countries, and discusses a British businessman whose sanctions violation case was dismissed. To wrap up, there’s a celebration of 30 years of vibrant post-apartheid South African jazz music.