Fighting between the US and Iran flares up again
Jul 29, 2026 · 29m
Summary
This episode covers renewed US-Iran military clashes and a White House meeting between Trump and Netanyahu. It reports on a deadly earthquake in Japan, wildfires in France and Spain, and Keiko Fujimori’s inauguration as Peru’s president. Additionally, FIFA’s plan for private World Cup investment is discussed, alongside a segment on how businesses can leverage negative online reviews.
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Introduction and main headlines: Iran, Japan, Peru
Renewed fighting between US and Iran and stalled talks
Trump and Netanyahu meet to reset strained alliance
Earthquake in Japan: Death toll rises and rescue efforts
FIFA plan to sell World Cup shares to private investors
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Record Jewish settler attacks on Palestinians in West Bank
Wildfires rage across France and Spain amid heatwave
Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru's first female president
How a museum turned a bad review into a marketing win
Outro and preview of The Global Story podcast
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