Russia says Ukraine launched over 600 drones towards Moscow
Summary
This episode covers escalating Russia-Ukraine strikes, with Ukraine targeting Russian infrastructure and Moscow warning Britain over drone supplies. In Syria, Bashar al-Assad’s cousin was sentenced to death for war crimes. Other stories include Zambia’s disputed presidential election, new research on heat risks for the elderly, FIFA’s COO dismissal amid governance clashes, and rising global wool prices benefiting farmers.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and podcast introduction
Top stories: Ukraine, Syria, and Zambia
Ukraine war: Drone strikes and winter fears
UK drone supplies to Ukraine and Russian threats
Syria: Assad cousin sentenced to death
Climate change risks for older people
Rising wool prices and West Bank teaser
Zambia election results and opposition claims
FIFA COO sacked and UEFA boycott threats
Wool market boom and closing remarks
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