U.S. Leaves Cease-Fire Talks, as Starvation Grips Gaza

This Wall Street Journal podcast episode covers several key news stories: President Trump's strong political standing due to a positive perception of the economy despite unpopular policies, his shifting trade tactics with China, and luxury titan Bernard Arnault's efforts to prevent a US-EU trade war. The podcast also reports on the approval of Sky Dancer's merger with Paramount Global, which involved commitments to unbiased journalism at CBS News. Finally, the episode details the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where a lack of food aid and restricted access have led to widespread malnutrition and deaths, with accusations exchanged between Israel and Hamas regarding responsibility for the crisis. The episode concludes with updates on France's recognition of Palestine and a deadly border clash between Thailand and Cambodia.