Indian hunger striker: We had no fear
Summary
BBC NewsHour covers Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike success in India, leading to the education minister’s resignation. The episode also reports on Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate primary win, FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s crisis meeting, and a SpaceX rocket stage crashing into the moon. Additional stories include Russian strikes on Kyiv, a drone threat at Leipzig Airport, and elephant deaths in Kenya.
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Introduction and preview of today's stories
Sonam Wangchuk on India's student protests and education reform
Brief updates on Ukraine, Turkey, and Kenya elephant deaths
Analysis of the Michigan Democratic primary and US election outlook
FIFA President Infantino faces criticism and potential ousting
Promo for Global Story podcast on migrant surge in Ceuta
Drone with explosive device found at German airport
Russian strikes on Kyiv and plea for air defense missiles
SpaceX rocket booster crashes into the moon
Controversy over padded bras in women's cycling
Mass elephant deaths in Kenya linked to tomato pesticides
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