King makes history by praying with Pope

The Global News Podcast presents a series of international news stories, starting with King Charles III's visit to the Vatican to pray with the Pope, symbolizing a reconciliation between the Church of England and the Catholic Church. The podcast then covers the US and EU's new economic sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, including reactions from Russian and Ukrainian officials, and the potential impact of these sanctions on the global economy. Next, it reports on the acquittal of a British soldier in Northern Ireland for killings on Bloody Sunday in 1972, detailing the reactions and the historical context. The podcast also discusses China's new five-year plan focused on technological self-reliance and recent political changes within the ruling Communist Party. It examines France's efforts to prevent migrants from crossing the English Channel and a study on the limits of the human body in burning calories during endurance activities. Finally, the podcast highlights a cafe owner in the UK who is encouraging customers to disconnect from their phones by offering a discount to those who put their phones in "phone jail" during their visit.