Venezuelan opposition leader criticises US oil deal
Summary
This episode covers the ongoing investigation into a deadly Spanish train crash and the return of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado to Caracas. It also features a tribute to the late actor Patrick Stewart, reports on a temporary ceasefire in Kherson, Ukraine, and details the political tensions surrounding the US midterm elections. Additionally, the podcast highlights young Iranians defying government bans to hold underground Halloween parties and discusses the growing climate risks in the Himalayas.
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Preview of today's main stories
Venezuela: Opposition leader returns and questions oil deal
Spain: Investigation into fatal high-speed train crash
Ukraine: Ceasefire in Kherson and humanitarian impact
Tribute to actor Patrick Stewart
Preview: Australian murder appeal and US midterms
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US Midterms: Alaska ballot dispute and election outlook
Nepal: Climate risks and glacial flood aftermath
Australia: Erin Patterson loses appeal, faces life without parole
Iran: Underground Halloween parties defy government ban
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