Starmer warns US backstop needed for Ukraine peace deal

This BBC World Service news podcast covers several global events, including discussions among European leaders regarding the Ukraine conflict and potential peace negotiations involving the US and Russia; concerns about the US's role in European security are highlighted, along with differing opinions on sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine. The podcast also reports on a potential new AI-powered prostate cancer test with high accuracy rates, a new treatment for COVID-related smell loss, and the death of Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio. Finally, it discusses a Florida incident where a man mistakenly shot an Israeli father and son, believing them to be Palestinians, and the apology issued by a conductor for comparing Italian choristers to mafia families. The podcast provides updates on current events and medical advancements.