BBC reports on Ukraine's battle with Russia in the Black Sea
Summary
This episode covers Ukraine’s naval conflict in the Black Sea and Myanmar’s military leader’s diplomatic visit to Thailand. It also reports on the death of a Ugandan football captain, health risks from wildfire smoke, and Indonesia resuming exports of endangered macaques. Additional stories include Disney’s TikTok partnership, a US Senate contempt vote against Anthony Fauci, Hiroshima commemorations, and a 97-year-old woman breaking a wing-walking record.
Topics discussed
Intro: Ukraine, Myanmar, Indonesia, wildfires, and wing walker
Ukraine's Black Sea naval battle and port devastation
Myanmar's military ruler visits Thailand amid regional tension
Ugandan football captain killed in street gang attack
Study links wildfire smoke particles to migraines
Anthony Fauci held in contempt by Senate committee
Japan reaffirms non-nuclear principles at Hiroshima memorial
Indonesia resumes export of endangered macaques for labs
Disney partners with TikTok for character content
97-year-old breaks record as oldest wing walker
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