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UK sanctions Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank

Sep 8, 2026 · 27m

Summary

The UK announces a ban on goods from Israeli settlements, marking a significant policy shift, while escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia threaten regional stability and oil markets. In Sudan, international aid cuts are causing a healthcare crisis as the civil war continues. The episode also covers the US-Canada trade war, a high-profile art theft in France, and an interview with the director of the Oasis reunion documentary.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Midas tire guarantee Sponsor: ChatGPT Work for productivity Introduction and main stories overview UK bans goods from Israeli settlements Report from Jordan Valley on settlement impact Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities Preview: Oasis reunion documentary Sponsor: Midas tire guarantee Sponsor: PetSmart with Jonas Brothers Sponsor: Postpartum depression awareness Sponsor: Indeed sponsored jobs AI revolution in healthcare and robotics Sudan healthcare crisis amid funding cuts US-Canada trade war and retaliatory tariffs Renoir paintings stolen from French museum Oasis reunion documentary behind the scenes Closing remarks and credits Sponsor: BBC Podcasts Premium
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