This BBC World Service podcast covers global news, focusing on the Gaza ceasefire, Ecuadorian elections, and the death of Namibian president Sam Nujoma. The report details the return of Palestinians to northern Gaza after Israeli withdrawal, the tight Ecuadorian presidential race focused on security issues, and the legacy of Sam Nujoma's fight for Namibian independence. Additionally, the podcast discusses President Trump's actions regarding aid to South Africa and his claims of widespread government fraud, along with the revival of the Soviet-era Intervision Song Contest. A study on microplastics accumulating in human brains is also featured. Listeners gain an understanding of current global events and their implications.