US deploys top aircraft carrier to Caribbean

This BBC Global News Podcast episode covers several international stories. It begins with the US sending an aircraft carrier to the Caribbean to combat drug trafficking, including commentary on the legality and potential implications of the US approach to Venezuela and Colombia. The podcast then shifts to Ukraine, where European allies pledge to remove Russian oil and gas from the global market, followed by an art forgery case in Bavaria, Germany, where a gang was arrested for allegedly forging famous artworks. The episode also reports on the death of Thailand's Queen Mother and concludes with the announcement of a new children's version of the Booker Prize, emphasizing the importance of children's literature and reading. Additionally, the podcast addresses the dire situation in Gaza, highlighting the need for medical evacuations and humanitarian corridors.