US suggest reclaiming control of Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base
During his state visit to the UK, President Donald Trump expressed interest in the US reclaiming Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, which is now in the hands of the Taliban and would likely require negotiations to retake. Also, a look at the status of democracy in Turkey as opposition mayors remain in jail. And, the US has now destroyed three ships off the coast of Venezuela, claiming they were tied to drug cartels; we look at the legal arguments around the airstrikes. Plus, new data from the World Meteorological Organization finds that the hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica is continuing to heal, and is expected to close entirely by mid-century.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.
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On Trump state visit to the UK, the two leaders agree to disagree
US President Donald Trump wrapped up his historic state visit to the United Kingdom today. He and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told reporters that they discussed major international crises, but the two leaders did not present any new solutions for Gaza, Ukraine or global migration. Also, the Trump administration’s policies are driving away international students from the US. And, Israel’s strike on Hamas’ political leadership in Qatar last week has raised alarms in Gulf capitals, with the countries questioning US protection guarantees. Plus, a look at what happens when cellphones are banned from classrooms.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.
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Chinese EVs flood the market across major Southeast Asian cities
From Jakarta to Bangkok, new and unknown brands of Chinese electric vehicles have been cruising around major Southeast Asian cities over the past two years. Also, Shell and Exxon Mobil are suing the Dutch government over the closure of a major gas field over payouts to residents for damages tied to extraction. And, a new 72-page UN report released this week finds there are reasonable grounds to conclude Israel has committed four of the five genocidal acts as defined under international law since 2023. Plus, we find out which Peruvian dish won the World Breakfast Cup.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.
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US strikes second Venezuelan boat in the Caribbean
The US military has sunk another Venezuelan boat in the Caribbean. President Donald Trump says the vessels are tied to drug cartels but has offered no evidence. Amid the saber-rattling between Caracas and Washington, we hear what Venezuelans are saying. Also, voters in Malawi head to the polls as their country faces a tanking economy. And, the IDF unleashes a new military ground offensive into Gaza City, as the UN declares that Israel is commingling a genocide in Gaza. Plus, a cheating scandal at the World Stone Skimming Championships in Scotland.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.
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Tens of thousands attend anti-immigrant rally in London
Over the weekend in London, more than 100,000 people took to the streets for the anti-immigrant "Unite the Kingdom" rally organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, featuring Elon Musk as a guest speaker. Also, Syria holds its first parliamentary elections since the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad. And, a first-of-its-kind agreement to deal with overfishing around the world goes into effect. Plus, a look back at the 1881 global tour of the last king of Hawaii.Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.
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