EU chief proposes Canada as first 'associate member'
Summary
This episode covers the EU’s proposal for Canada to become its first associate member, a building collapse in Gaza that killed at least 20, and Saudi Arabia’s claim of shooting down a Houthi drone near Mecca. It also examines the ongoing impact of Iran’s “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement four years after Mahsa Amini’s death. Additionally, the podcast reports on the ICC’s 25-year sentence for former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci, political pressure on German Chancellor Merz, Ed Sheeran’s tour controversy, and a new exhibition at London’s Natural History Museum.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and introduction
Daily news headlines summary
Canada's proposal for EU associate membership
Building collapse in Gaza kills at least 20
Saudi Arabia and Houthi drone conflict
Four years since the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran
Preview of upcoming segments
Hashim Thaci convicted of war crimes by ICC
Pressure on German Chancellor Merz after election losses
Ed Sheeran tour controversy after Macklemore comments
Natural History Museum reopens sealed gallery
Outro and credits
Listen ad-free on Castria