Sudan: 'laboratory for drone technology'
Summary
This BBC NewsHour episode examines the escalating use of long-range drones in the Sudanese civil war, analyzing how the conflict serves as a testing ground for Turkish and Chinese technology. It also covers the upcoming Israeli elections, highlighting the significant shift of first-time voters toward far-right parties following the October 7 attacks. In the US, the report details the record-breaking spending and political dynamics ahead of the midterm elections, alongside an interview with Michael Lewis about the impact of the Department of Government Efficiency on civil servants.
Topics discussed
Sudan civil war: Drone strikes and foreign arms
Israel election: Young voters and far-right rise
Aberfan tragedy: 60th anniversary commemorations
Nigeria confirms first Ebola case in Abuja
US Midterms: Record spending and key races
DOGE: Government efficiency and civil service cuts
Gaza survivor: Food insecurity and survivor guilt
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