Zelensky sacks key aide as pressure on him grows
Summary
This episode covers Ukraine’s political turmoil, including a presidential aide’s dismissal and calls for wartime elections. It reports on Israel opening bids for West Bank housing, the early end to US-South Korean military drills, and a study showing children’s lung recovery after pollution restrictions. Additional stories include a malnutrition crisis in Somalia, the recovery of a SpaceX rocket off Christmas Island, and a global competition testing the weight-bearing capacity of giant water lilies.
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Ukraine: Political turmoil and corruption
West Bank: New housing bids and settler violence
Gaza: Missing persons and family impact
London: Air pollution and children's lung health
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South Korea: US military exercises cut short
Somalia: Aid cuts and child malnutrition
SpaceX: Starship rocket found off Christmas Island
Giant water lily weight competition
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