Russia says Ukraine launched over 600 drones towards Moscow
Summary
This episode covers Ukraine’s continued long-range strikes into Russia, prompting warnings from Moscow to Britain over drone supplies. In Syria, Bashar al-Assad’s cousin was sentenced to death for war crimes, while Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema won re-election amid opposition claims of irregularities. Additional stories include new research on heat risks for the elderly, FIFA’s COO being sacked, and a surge in global wool prices benefiting farmers.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and podcast introduction
Top stories: Ukraine war, Syria, and Zambia
Ukraine war: Drone strikes and winter fears
UK drone supply to Ukraine and Russian threats
Syria: Assad cousin sentenced to death
Health risks of heat for older people
Rising wool prices and Global Story promo
Zambia election results and opposition claims
FIFA COO sacked and UEFA boycott threats
Wool market boom and podcast sign-off
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