U.S prepares for midterm elections , Russian strikes kill 26 in Ukraine
Summary
This episode covers the U.S. mid-term elections, highlighting early voting surges, key Senate races in North Carolina and Maine, and internal Democratic divisions. It also reports on unconfirmed explosions near Iran’s Strait of Hormuz and the release of an Al Jazeera correspondent detained in the West Bank. Finally, the segment details recent Russian airstrikes on Ukraine, which targeted civilian infrastructure including a school and a hospital.
Topics discussed
Al Jazeera Podcasts introduction
US Mid-term elections: Early voting and key issues
Michigan Senate race: Democrat endorses Republican
North Carolina and Maine: Final campaign preparations
Maine House race: Competitive second district
Explosions reported on Iran's Keshem Island
Release of Al Jazeera correspondent from West Bank
Russian airstrikes on Zaporizhia and Kharkiv
Ukraine strikes Russian oil infrastructure
Promo: Inside Story podcast on Israel elections
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