Hostages freed and prisoners released in latest Gaza ceasefire exchange

This BBC World Service podcast covers major global news stories, including the release of Israeli hostages from Hamas, the formation of a new Lebanese government, the Baltic states' disconnection from Russian and Belarusian electricity grids, and an election victory for India's BJP party in Delhi. The podcast also features reports on amputee footballers in Ukraine and a snake catcher's experience removing numerous venomous snakes from a garden. The release of hostages is highlighted, detailing the hostages' poor condition upon release and the Red Cross's concerns about the staged nature of the handover. Listeners gain an understanding of current global events and their implications.