Rescuers comb rubble of Ukraine aid centre
Summary
This episode covers a devastating Russian strike on an aid center in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, and the closure of Russia’s last major independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta. It also features a report on the US midterm elections, including voter sentiment in Maine, and a documentary following a Syrian refugee family’s journey to Germany. Additionally, the show discusses the Dutch practice of double euthanasia and reveals "mogging" as the Collins Dictionary Word of the Year.
Topics discussed
Sponsored segments for Schwab and OnDeck
Report on Russian airstrike on Ukrainian aid centre
Interview with editor of closing Novaya Gazeta
News headlines and transition to next story
Euthanasia and dementia in the Netherlands
Collins Dictionary Word of the Year: Mogging
Sponsored segments for Stiefel and Boston Scientific
Multiple bomb threats cause flight diversions in Europe
US Midterm Elections: Stakes and key races
Voter interviews in Maine on lobster boats and forestry
Documentary 'One in a Million' on Syrian refugee family
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