Fresh mass protests in France
Summary
This episode covers major global news, including widespread cost-of-living protests in France, coordinated bomb threats disrupting European flights, and Russell Brand’s guilty verdict for rape and sexual assault. The show also reports on New Zealand’s upcoming general election amid economic struggles and Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement from international football. Lighter segments include an Italian chef’s failed unfair dismissal case over refusing pineapple on pizza and an interview with Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw promoting their new Netflix series, *Black Doves*.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and introduction
Main stories preview: France, flights, Brand, Ronaldo
France protests over cost of living and budget
European flights disrupted by bomb threats
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and assault
Sponsors: Hotels.com, Levi's, ChatGPT, Underdog
New Zealand election and Kiwis moving to Australia
Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football
Italian chef loses case over refusing pineapple on pizza
Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw on Black Doves
Outro and credits
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