The BBC Global News Podcast for May 20th, hosted by Jackie Leonard, covers several international news stories. These include the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where thousands of babies are at risk due to a lack of aid, and international pressure on Israel to de-escalate its military actions. The podcast also reports on President Trump's company exploring real estate opportunities in Vietnam amidst tariff negotiations, and the World Health Organization's new agreement on handling future pandemics, despite the US not participating. Additionally, the episode features a segment on the growing popularity of soft ground wrestling in Uganda and an interview with Michael Gala regarding President Zelensky's view on the Russia-Ukraine war. Finally, the podcast discusses the US Supreme Court's decision regarding Venezuelans' protected status and interviews Duncan Ferguson about his football career and autobiography. It concludes with a segment on the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) and a correction regarding a previous obituary.
