This BBC World Service Global News Podcast covers major international events, including the postponement of a hostage release in the Israel-Hamas conflict due to alleged Israeli ceasefire violations; protests in Jerusalem following the arrest of Palestinian booksellers; the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelan migrants; the trial of Hadi Matar, accused of attacking Salman Rushdie; and the impact of a monkey disrupting Sri Lanka's power grid. The podcast features interviews with correspondents reporting from various locations, providing updates and analysis on these unfolding situations. For example, the report on the Israel-Hamas conflict highlights the fragile nature of the ceasefire and the potential for renewed conflict due to disagreements over aid delivery and alleged ceasefire breaches. The podcast concludes with a brief mention of a new Bridget Jones film and the resignation of Romania's president.
