Ukraine says no early warnings from allies over Russian strikes
Summary
This episode covers a massive Russian energy strike on Ukraine, leaving 600,000 without power amid fears of reduced US intelligence sharing. It also reports on the start of Russell Brand’s rape trial in London and the opening of the Nord Stream sabotage trial in Germany. Additionally, the program explores China’s growing "loneliness economy" and Pope Leo’s successful lung cancer surgery. Finally, Kazuo Ishiguro discusses the film adaptation of *Clara and the Sun*, reflecting on AI and genetic editing.
Topics discussed
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Ukraine: Russian assault on energy infrastructure
Eyewitness accounts from Kiev after missile strikes
Interview with Sofia on living through air raids
US intelligence sharing and Starlink restrictions
Analysis: Impact of tech limits on Ukraine's defense
Russell Brand trial begins in London
China's 'loneliness economy' and companion services
News updates and upcoming segments
Nord Stream pipeline sabotage trial in Hamburg
Pope Leo's lung surgery and recovery update
Conservation efforts for endangered penguin species
Kazuo Ishiguro on 'Clara and the Sun' film adaptation
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