17/10/2026 04:01 GMT
Summary
President Trump waived new sanctions on Russia, citing national interests, amid deteriorating relations with Ukraine. The episode also covers White House press secretary Katie Zakaria’s abrupt departure and an oil tanker explosion in the Strait of Hormuz. Other stories include prison sentences for the murders of tourists in Mexico, record low Amazon deforestation in Brazil, and legal disputes over social media bias in Brazil’s election.
Topics discussed
Trump waives key sanctions against Russia
Zelensky tensions and White House press secretary resignation
Oil tanker explosion in the Strait of Hormuz
Sentences for murders of tourists in Mexico
Correspondent report on Mexico sentencing
Amazon deforestation hits record low in Brazil
Meta accused of bias against Brazilian president
Houthi missile attack on Yemeni airport
Diddy transferred to new prison
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