'Diddy' cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering; convicted on two other charges

The BBC Global News Podcast for July 3rd covers several international stories, including American music mogul Sean Diddy Combs being denied bail after his conviction for prostitution-related offenses, despite being acquitted of more serious charges; President Trump's trade deal with Vietnam to reduce tariffs; and DNA testing of ancient Egyptian bones revealing clues about the civilization's origins. The podcast also discusses the implications of these events, featuring expert analysis on Diddy's reputation, the impact of the US-Vietnam trade deal on other countries, and insights into ancient Egyptian history. Additional segments include a preview of a new BBC World Service investigation, the Israeli Prime Minister's stance on Hamas, the EU's new emissions reduction target, and a French astronaut's culinary plans for space. The podcast concludes with a segment on a composer using moth activity data to create music, highlighting the decline in moth populations.