Kyiv hit by major Russian attack
Summary
This episode covers the deadly Russian bombardment of Kyiv and Ukraine’s plea for air defense systems, alongside reports on Russian recruitment struggles. It details the life sentence of disgraced Chinese tycoon Hui Ka Yan, the surprise announcement that Prince Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK, and a conservation effort to remove coins from Northern Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway. Additional stories include a tanker hijacking off Yemen, an appeal hearing in Australia’s Mushroom Murders case, and the unexpected success of a homemade animated film in China.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and podcast introduction
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and lack of air defense
Russian recruitment struggles and POW camp conditions
Hui Ka Yan sentenced to life for Evergrande fraud
Removing coins from the Giant's Causeway rocks
Sponsors and commercial breaks
Tanker hijacked off Yemen amid piracy surge
Prince Harry and Meghan plan to move back to UK
Appeal hearing for Erin Patterson in Mushroom Murders
Homemade animated film 'Niu Lai' hits Chinese box office
Outro and Global Story podcast preview
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