Hero pilot tells his story from hospital bed
Summary
Captain Smit Machar, the Fly Dubai pilot who survived a hijacking attempt, speaks with Indian PM Modi about his heroic actions. The episode also covers the looming global diesel crisis as the US pressures Europe to release fuel reserves amid soaring prices. In Kenya, the "Generation Z" movement is poised to challenge political structures in upcoming elections. Other stories include violent student protests in France, Manchester City's appeal against financial rule breaches, and a stranded shark becoming a celebrity in South Korea.
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Introduction and main stories preview
Fly Dubai hijacking: Captain Machar's account and investigation
Global diesel crisis: US export ban threats and EU reserves
Kenya: Gen Z youth movement and upcoming elections
Manchester City appeals Premier League financial ruling
France: Student protests and school unrest
Kew Gardens: Palm House renovation and plant relocation
Starbucks opens stores in Xinjiang amid human rights concerns
South Korea: Rescue of 'Bukangi' shark in Busan canal
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