Many trapped in Japanese mall after earthquake
Summary
This episode covers the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, and high-stakes meetings in Washington between Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Benjamin Netanyahu. Reports also detail the crisis caused by drug cartels in Ecuador, wildfires in France, and Zinedine Zidane’s appointment as France’s football manager. Additional stories include Johnson & Johnson’s talc settlement, Zimbabwe’s political unrest, and a new apprentice role for Big Ben.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and podcast introduction
Earthquake damage and rescue efforts in Kumamoto, Japan
Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump in Washington
Wildfires and heatwave warnings in southwestern France
Zinedine Zidane appointed manager of France national team
Promo for The Global Story podcast on migrant surge
Drug cartel violence and police corruption in Ecuador
Zimbabwe opposition leader Nelson Chamiza's new movement
Johnson & Johnson settles talcum powder cancer lawsuits
Apprentice sought to maintain Big Ben clock
Outro and promo for The Global Story
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