Romania accuses Russia of attacking Black Sea tankers
Summary
This episode covers escalating drone attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea, prompting Romania to blame Russia and call for a ceasefire. It also reports on Houthi missile strikes on Yemen's presidential palace and the detention of a Russian journalist. The broadcast examines US midterm polls in Iowa, where Democrats are gaining ground due to economic concerns, and discusses the controversy surrounding the canceled live-streaming of a military execution.
Topics discussed
Intro: India's Cockroach Movement
Interview: Romania's FM on Black Sea attacks
NATO response and EU summit on Ukraine
Houthi attack on Yemen's presidential palace
Iowa midterms: Cost of living and voter sentiment
Poetry on London garbage trucks
World Athletics in Nairobi: Doping and integrity
Cornell case: Lawyer discusses Jane Doe lawsuit
Detention of Novaya Gazeta editor in Russia
Trump scraps plan to livestream execution
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