17 Dec 2024
27m

Russia's chemical weapons chief killed in Moscow bomb blast

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Global News Podcast

This BBC Global News Podcast highlights several key international stories. In a suspected Ukrainian attack, a Russian general notorious for his involvement in chemical weapons use in Ukraine was killed in a Moscow bombing. Vanuatu experienced a powerful earthquake that caused extensive damage. Meanwhile, in Syria, Christian worship has resumed in Homs after years of conflict, offering a mix of hope and lingering apprehension. A study from Germany revealed an ancient amulet that provides the oldest known evidence of Christianity in Europe. In a surprising legal move, a Brazilian judge imposed a global ban on Adele's song "Million Years Ago" due to claims of plagiarism. A BBC investigation reported that over three decades, at least 565 children in West Bengal have been killed or injured by crude bombs. The death of Spanish actress Marisa Paredes has been widely mourned. Lastly, a postal error saw a letter intended for Penrith, Australia mistakenly sent from Exeter, UK to Penarth, Wales, drawing attention to the quirks of the postal system.

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