Typhoon hits Japan causing landslides and cancelled flights
Summary
Typhoon Duang forces mass evacuations in Tokyo, while a Belgian-led operation arrests nearly 500 people in a major drug crackdown. In Gaza, officials plan to demolish 250 unstable buildings, and Yemeni refugees flee to Djibouti amid renewed conflict. The episode also covers Russia’s parliamentary elections, a UK trial using sensors to aid dementia patients, and a deadly dispute over sunbeds in Greece.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and introduction
Summary of main news stories
Typhoon Duang impacts Tokyo and travel
International police operation arrests 500
Gaza building demolitions and refugee crisis
Yemen conflict drives Djibouti refugee influx
Promotions for sunbed wars and health products
Germany's far-right rise and EU implications
Russia parliamentary elections results
Investigation into Indonesian school abuse cover-up
UK trial uses tech to help dementia patients
Fatal fight over sun loungers in Greece
Closing credits and contact information
Global Story promo: Dave Ramsey interview
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