Trump signs executive order to close Department of Education

This BBC World Service podcast covers major global news stories, including President Trump's executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education, the election of Kirsty Coventry as the first female and African president of the International Olympic Committee, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The podcast also reports on protests in Istanbul against the arrest of the city's mayor and discusses the potential sale of the original script for the film *Breathless*. A key takeaway is the analysis of the likely legal challenges facing Trump's education order, highlighting the significant budget and the potential impact on disadvantaged students. The podcast concludes with a preview of future episodes and a call for listener questions.