BBC in Iran as mediation efforts continue
Summary
This episode delves into various global news topics, starting with the delicate US-Iran peace negotiations, mediation efforts, and the US administration's economic pressure tactics. It then shifts to a major fire at an Australian oil refinery, raising concerns about fuel supply. Other segments include a landmark US court ruling against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for operating an illegal monopoly in the live music industry, and Africa's significant strides in measles vaccination. The podcast also explores the controversial topic of patient requests for unvaccinated blood and Sweden's innovative decision to revert to traditional pen-and-paper learning in schools. Finally, new research examines how birth order might affect health.Episode description
The BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet gains rare access to report from Iran. Residents living under the fragile ceasefire tell her they feel scared and are unsure if a US deal can be struck. Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshall Asim Munir, has landed in the capital to try to accelerate mediation efforts and narrow the gaps between Tehran and Washington, as President Donald Trump and the White House signal optimism over diplomatic discussions.
Also: a large fire breaks out at one of Australia's two oil refineries, raising fears that it will put additional pressure on fuel and petrol access. A US court rules that Live Nation and Ticketmaster have been operating as an illegal monopoly, in a verdict that could shake up the live music industry. Why some patients are requesting blood from donors who haven't been vaccinated against Covid-19. A study of more than 10 million siblings explores how birth order could affect your health. And we visit Swedish schools that are returning to pen and paper in the digital age.
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