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Ukraine talks, Hamas, AI poll and Labubu boost Aug 19, 2025

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* This podcast has been updated to include the end of the Air Canada flight attendant strike.

U.S. President Donald Trump tells Volodymyr Zelenskiy the United States would help guarantee Ukraine's security in any deal to end war with Russia. Hamas accepts proposed ceasefire deal for Gaza. Most Americans are worried about the role artificial intelligence could play in society, according to a new Reuters Ipsos poll. And the must-have Labubu doll helps profits soar at Pop Mart.

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Trump-Zelenskiy, Gaza, Bolivia and Swatch controversy Aug 18, 2025

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* This episode was updated to include U.S., Ukrainian and European leaders meeting in Washington, D.C.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy say they hope that Monday's meeting could eventually lead to trilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. European leaders are in Washington, D.C. to bolster Ukraine’s position. Hamas rejects Israel's Gaza relocation plan. A historic defeat for Bolivia's left party. And Swiss watchmaker Swatch has apologized and pulled adverts that had been accused of being racist.

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Putin's offer, Kaepernick docuseries, Air Canada, Bolivia and screwworm Aug 17, 2025

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An outline of Putin's peace offer to end his war in Ukraine has emerged, suggesting that Russia relinquish tiny pockets of occupied Ukraine and Kyiv cede swathes of its eastern land. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington Monday. Voters go to the polls in Bolivia with inflation top of mind and waning support for the left. The Canadian government moves to resolve Air Canada's cabin crew strike by pressing for binding arbitration. And why Texas ranchers fear the flesh-eating screwworm.

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No deal on Ukraine at Trump-Putin Alaska summit Aug 16, 2025

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A highly anticipated Alaska summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin yielded no agreement to resolve or pause Moscow's war in Ukraine, although both leaders described the talks as productive before heading home. Plus, Trump says there are no imminent plans to penalize China for buying Russian oil.

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Trump-Putin, Haiti, PPI and Israeli settlements Aug 15, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set for face-to-face talks on Ukraine and arms control at an Alaska summit. Erik Prince, an ally of President Donald Trump, says he has a 10-year deal with Haiti to fight the country's criminal gangs. U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in July. And an Israeli far-right minister announces a construction plan in the West Bank which his office says will "bury" the idea of a Palestinian state.

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Russia-Ukraine, DC police, Tesla in Norway and Gaza music Aug 14, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatens "severe consequences" if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to peace in Ukraine ahead of their summit. Trump pushes for congressional approval to extend federal control of Washington's city police force beyond 30 days. A boost for Tesla car sales in Norway despite Elon Musk’s politics. And how music is helping to ease the trauma of war in Gaza.

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Russia's Ukraine advances, DC homeless, inflation and India-US boycott calls Aug 13, 2025

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Russia intensifies efforts to capture more territory in eastern Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin summit on Friday. Homeless people in Washington, D.C. face jail threat if they do not comply with President Donald Trump's crack down. Markets digest the latest inflation news holding on to hopes of Fed rate cut. And there are growing calls in India to boycott U.S. goods over huge tariffs.

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National Guard in DC, US-China trade, Alaska and Nvidia Aug 12, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump is to deploy 800 National Guard troops to Washington temporarily taking over the capital's police department. The view of Alaskans ahead of President Trump’s talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. And Trump suggests U.S. chipmaker Nvidia may be allowed to sell a scaled down version of its advanced GPU chip in China - amid a pushback against the company in Beijing.

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Al Jazeera journalists killed, Netanyahu, National Guard and Sicily bridge Aug 11, 2025

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An Israeli airstrike has killed several Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he expects to complete a new offensive targeting Gaza City "fairly quickly". U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to evict homeless people from Washington D.C. as a trial over his deployment of the National Guard in LA begins. And Italy has approved plans for the world’s longest single span bridge.

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Ukraine, Palestine Action arrests, Sudan, ESPN-NFL and Boeing Aug 10, 2025

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Europe calls for protection of Ukraine’s interests ahead of a Trump-Putin meeting. UK police arrest hundreds at a protest for banned Palestine Action group. Hunger and disease spread in war-torn Sudan. And a look at major American brands facing pivotal moments: the Disney-NFL deal and Boeing’s next challenges.

*This podcast has been corrected to remove an incorrect reference to JD Vance as U.S. president

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