Reports say Flydubai suspect was 'lone wolf' extremist
Summary
This episode covers the investigation into a Fly Dubai co-pilot accused of a lone-wolf hijacking attempt, alongside the US withdrawal of bombers from RAF Fairford due to Iranian threats. It also examines rising cancer rates among young adults in Britain, a US Marine arrested for murder in Okinawa, and Spain’s snap election called by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Finally, the show explores how lemurs in Madagascar use vocal techniques similar to human opera singers.
Topics discussed
Intro and BBC Space Podcast ad
Daily news summary and agenda
Fly Dubai hijacking attempt and security failures
US bombers withdrawn from RAF Fairford
Middle East oil exports and global prices
Rising cancer rates in young adults
Promos for Spain election and Cheryl Sandberg
US Marine arrested for murder in Okinawa
Spain PM calls snap election after housing vote
Lemurs use vocal technique like opera singers
Listener call for election jargon and credits
BBC Space Podcast ad: Hubble flaw
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