IMF upgrades global economy outlook
Summary
The IMF reports global economic resilience despite Middle East conflicts, while Saudi Arabia investigates Houthi attacks on Riyadh's airport. In Iraq, campaigners urge the government to better protect women reporting sexual violence, and the BBC explores former Taliban cave hideouts. Additionally, emergency call records reveal chaos after a botched execution in Tennessee, Pope Leo undergoes lung surgery, and Rwanda signs a deal to host Africa's first Formula One race in decades.
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Intro and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar ad
Daily news headlines summary
IMF report on global economic resilience
Riyadh airport closure and Houthi attacks
Sexual violence and justice in Iraq
Inside Taliban caves in Afghanistan
Chaos after failed execution in Tennessee
Sponsored segments and ads
Pope Leo's lung surgery and transparency
French school protests and government response
Interview with former Ukrainian commander
Rwanda to host Africa's first F1 race
Outro and credits
Promo for Global Story podcast
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