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Ethiopia conflict, EU technology regulation

Oct 1, 2026 · 2m

Summary

This episode covers escalating violence in Ethiopia, including explosions in Addis Ababa and renewed fighting between federal forces and Tigray rebels. It also examines the European Union's efforts to regulate artificial intelligence, noting that legislative progress may lag behind rapid technological development. Finally, the report details Russia's intensified drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, highlighting strikes on critical infrastructure and civilian areas.

Topics discussed

Explosions in Addis Ababa and drone ban Escalating conflict between federal forces and TPLF Collapse of the four-year peace deal in Tigray European Union AI regulation and safety laws Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure True Crime Reports: The Dosa King story Promotion of True Crime Reports podcast
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