Is Putin serious about a ceasefire in Ukraine?

This BBC World Service news podcast covers several global events. It begins with discussions surrounding the potential for a ceasefire in Ukraine, highlighting differing opinions from President Trump, European leaders, and Ukrainian officials. The podcast then shifts to the new Canadian Prime Minister's rejection of US annexation suggestions and the International Criminal Court's proceedings against former Philippines President Duterte. Finally, it discusses Hamas's conditional release of an Israeli-American hostage and the rising price of gold due to economic uncertainty. The podcast concludes with a report on a study linking plastic ingestion to brain damage in seabirds, raising concerns about broader ecological and potential human health impacts.