Zelensky fires popular defence minister
7/16/202629 min
President Zelensky of Ukraine has sacked his popular defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, who'd been in the job just six months and was seen as a key figure in the expansion of drone warfare against Russia. Also: As the US launches more strikes on Iranian coastal facilities, Tehran says it's in an existential struggle with the US and its security is dependent on controlling the Strait of Hormuz. The acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche is grilled at the start of his Senate confirmation hearing. France votes to legalise assisted dying for some adults with serious or fatal illnesses. A new international survey suggests that global perceptions of China are becoming more positive, while those of the US are deteriorating. Argentina to face Spain in the football World Cup final after a 2-1 victory over England. Researchers working in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo say they’ve discovered a new species of monkey.
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Pete Ross· Host0:36
[chime] This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. [news music] I'm Pete Ross, and in the early hours of Thursday, the 16th of July, these are our main stories. Ukraine's President Zelensky has sacked his popular defense minister, triggering criticism and some incredulity at a time when Kyiv is taking drone warfare deep into Russia. Iran says it's in an existential struggle with the US, and its security is dependent on controlling the Strait of Hormuz. Also in this podcast, joy in Argentina.
Speaker 3· Soundbite1:13
I'm really happy. I'm thrilled, and it ended in victory because Argentina always turns the game around in the final minutes.
Pete Ross· Host1:21
After the men's national football team defeat England two-one in the semifinal of the World Cup. And [monkey grunting]