This BBC World Service podcast covers global news headlines, including President Trump's proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, the Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence in France, and a record drop in marriages in China. The podcast features reports on the EU's potential response to the tariffs, President Trump's controversial proposal to take control of Gaza, and the rising influence of the far-right AfD party in Germany, particularly among young people. A segment also discusses the unexpectedly close results of the Ecuadorian presidential election and the low marriage rates in China, attributing the latter to factors such as the one-child policy and changing social attitudes. Finally, the podcast includes a report on the sled dog world championships in Sweden. Listeners gain an understanding of current global events and their potential impacts.
