France curfew, Russian energy strikes, Trump's golf course fight (Updated)
Summary
This episode covers Russia's massive strike on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, which left half a million homes without power, alongside escalating tensions in France where riots prompted calls for calm. It also reports on Alberta’s historic referendum on separating from Canada, a fatal fire at a Canadian military base, and a critical incident involving an Australian lawmaker. Additionally, the news includes a Human Rights Watch report on civilian casualties in Mali and the ongoing legal battle over Trump’s golf course renovations.
Topics discussed
Introduction and daily headlines
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Russian strikes on Ukraine and US intel sharing
Drone incident in Lithuania and NATO response
France riots, curfews, and political unrest
Econ World podcast: France's fiscal crisis
Alberta fire and independence referendum
Report from Red Deer on Alberta vote
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Attack on Australian MP Helen Haynes
Civilian casualties in Mali drone strikes
Trump golf course renovation legal fight
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Outro and subscription details
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