This BBC World Service news podcast covers several global events, including: tensions in Gaza and the Trump administration's proposed plan for Palestinian relocation; a decline in Tesla sales in Europe linked to Elon Musk's political stances; South Africa's resistance to US pressure over land reforms; the cancellation of women's football matches in Bangladesh due to Islamist objections; and a state of emergency declared in Santorini due to seismic activity. The podcast also features a report on the revitalization efforts in Johannesburg, South Africa, and discusses the record low French birth rate. A DNA study revealing a common ancestor for 400 Asian and European languages is highlighted, along with a story about Irish dairy farmers receiving a significant windfall from the sale of their Kerrygold shares. Finally, the arrest of a Croatian mayor for allegedly misusing public funds to purchase large quantities of kulen sausage is reported.
