Residents leave devastated Russian-occupied Oleshky
Oct 30, 2026 · 27m
Summary
This episode covers the evacuation of stranded civilians from the besieged Ukrainian city of Oleshky, alongside the closure of the independent Russian outlet Novaya Gazeta. It also reports on a massive $6 billion cryptocurrency theft from Binance attributed to North Korean hackers. Additional stories include the severe cost-of-living crisis in Syria, the aftermath of Israel's general election, and a new study advocating for the "manosphere" to be treated as a public health issue.
Topics discussed
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Episode introduction and preview of main stories
Ukraine: Evacuation of civilians from besieged Oleshky
Ukraine: Analysis of the truce and front-line situation
Russia: Closure of independent outlet Novaya Gazeta
Crypto: $6 billion Binance hack linked to North Korea
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Syria: Economic crisis and protests under new leadership
Israel: Election results and coalition formation process
Health: Manosphere as a public health threat
Nutrition: Benefits of eating fruit and vegetable peels
Outro and credits
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