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The two hundred ninety-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: White House and G.O.P. Close In on Deal to Raise Debt Limit and Cut Spending Russian rocket hits Ukraine medical clinic US, Chinese commerce chiefs raise complaints on trade, investment, export policies Turkey election: What do Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu have to offer? More than 13,000 people in England denied vote due to new ID law - Reuters survey US study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptoms Mysterious boom rattles several South Carolina communities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Exclusive: From Russia with gold - UAE cashes in as sanctions bite Turkish voters weigh final decision on next president, visions for future Wagner chief warns of revolution and says 20,000 fighters killed in Bakhmut DeSantis’s Big Moment Goes Awry With a Twitter Meltdown Democrats’ worry grows over White House approach to debt talks Embattled Macron struggles to reconnect with France House that inspired 'The Conjuring' offers camping experiences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia controls Bakhmut, for now, but holding it will be difficult Ukraine war: US distances itself from Belgorod incursion into Russia White House believes up to 100 Dem votes may be needed on debt ceiling deal Surgeon General Warns That Social Media May Harm Children and Adolescents Russia, China seal economic pacts despite Western disapproval DeSantis set to make much-anticipated presidential campaign announcement, formalizing Trump rivalry Italian llama's 4-foot, 3-inch leap breaks world record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Biden and McCarthy Describe ‘Productive’ Meeting, but No Agreement Is Reached Turkey election: Erdoğan endorsed by third-place ‘kingmaker’ ahead of runoff vote Russia fights alleged incursion from Ukraine for 2nd day, reports more drone attacks Fake Pentagon explosion photo goes viral: How to spot an AI image The F-16 takeoff to Ukraine will take time Ukraine courts Africa and 'Global South' as peace plans proliferate Philadelphia restaurant sets 'Gold Standard' with $700 burger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Biden, McCarthy to hold pivotal meeting on debt ceiling as time to resolve standoff grows short As hold on Bakhmut slips, Ukrainian forces push to encircle city Greek election: Centre-right Mitsotakis hails big win but wants majority EU hits Meta with record €1.2B privacy fine Beijing rebukes Japan, Britain over 'anti-China' G7 summit Russia says F-16s to Ukraine would raise question of NATO involvement Orcas have sunk 3 boats in Europe and appear to be teaching others to do the same. But why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Zelensky will travel to Japan for the G7, seeking arms and aid, officials say. G7 steps up Russia sanctions in bid to slow war effort U.S. officials walk back claim drone strike killed senior al-Qaeda leader Von der Leyen nudges Biden on subsidies at G7 summit S’pore says it will not hesitate to take action after UN report flags shipments to Myanmar military G7 leaders call for ‘guardrails’ on development of artificial intelligence San Diego man visits all 193 countries in the world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninety-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia Targets Kyiv Overnight in 9th Attack This Month Biden declares ‘America will not default,’ says he’s confident of budget deal with GOP lawmakers As G7 leaders start to arrive, Japan PM prepares push in Hiroshima for nuclear weapons pledge Sweden scrambles to project military strength ahead of NATO bid At Japan's G7 summit, the big elephants are China and Russia Leak suspect shared classified secrets with foreigners, prosecutors say Man indicted in theft of ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred ninetieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: As Ukrainian Attack Looms, Putin Faces Setbacks and Disunity in Russian Forces Biden launches Asia trip this week aimed at taking on China Debt limit progress as Biden, McCarthy name top negotiators to avert national default EU balks at adding Russian gas pipeline ban to sanctions package Nicolas Sarkozy Sarkozy to wear tag after losing corruption appeal Ukraine denies Russia destroyed Patriot missile defense system Creepy, barnacle-covered demon dolls found — and now you can own one Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred eighty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine says it shot down six hypersonic missiles fired by Russia. Turkish President Erdogan heads to a runoff election that will decide who leads a key NATO country Takeaways from special counsel John Durham’s report on FBI’s Russia-Trump probe Zelenskyy, Sunak push forward on ‘fighter jet coalition’ Photos: Sudanese capital devastated by a month of brutal fighting China's April data show economic recovery losing steam, testing policymakers Florida researcher breaks world record for living underwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred eighty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Turkey faces election runoff, Erdogan seen with momentum Wagner chief offered to give Russian troop locations to Ukraine, leak says Gaza ceasefire largely holds, despite rocket fire ‘in error’ UK promises more arms for Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets Sunak on European tour France to give Ukraine more armored vehicles and light tanks, Macron and Zelenskyy announce after surprise summit Thailand elections: Voters deliver stunning blow to army-backed rule Annoyed cows lead cops to fugitive hiding in their pasture, North Carolina town says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred eighty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Former Pakistan PM Khan appears in court as supporters clash with police Ukraine claims gains in Bakhmut after Russia denials Turkey's president has built vast power over 20 years. But he may lose on Sunday EU wants to put the squeeze on Russian crude smugglers U.S. sees record migration influx as pandemic border restrictions lift George Santos inks deal to avoid prosecution in Brazil over bad checks World's oldest dog turns 31 in Portugal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred eighty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: US debt standoff overshadows G7 finance leaders' meeting F.D.A. Advisers Say Benefits of Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Outweigh Risks Zelensky says Ukraine needs more time for counter-offensive What to know about Trump’s CNN town hall: election lies and attacks on E. Jean Carroll US border crisis: El Paso braces for worst as Title 42 deadline looms Pakistan arrests Imran Khan’s party leaders as protests continue South Korea will be vulnerable to North’s drones for years, leak warns Sewer truck spill covers cars in poop on Colorado highway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred eighty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Donald Trump Sexually Abused and Defamed E. Jean Carroll, Jury Finds Yellen heads to G7 with debt ceiling, bank crisis and tax woes in tow White House Debt-Ceiling Meeting Fails to Yield Breakthrough as Deadline Nears Imran Khan appears in court as Pakistan braces for violence Rep. George Santos charged by federal prosecutors, people familiar say EU’s Mariya Gabriel nominated to be Bulgaria’s new prime minister Turkey elections: Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu offer stark choices for presidency World not ready to ‘switch off’ fossil fuels, UAE says Likely meteorite crashes through New Jersey home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred eighty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine downs 15 Russian missiles as EU Commission president travels to Kyiv Putin says ‘real war’ being waged against Russia on lower-key Victory Day Deal or default? Biden, GOP must decide what’s on the table EU targets Central Asia in drive to stop sanctioned goods reaching Russia Israel strikes Gaza killing 13 people, including four children US on track to set record in 2023 for mass killings after series of shootings LinkedIn cuts over 700 jobs, exits China app as demand wavers ‘Freaky-looking’ fanged fishes found on Oregon beaches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred eighty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia launched 35 attack drones over Kyiv, the Ukrainian Air Force says. Ukraine war: 'Mad panic' as Russia evacuates town near Zaporizhzhia plant Yellen: ‘No good options’ if Congress fails to act on debt Texas gunman’s white supremacist views eyed as possible motive All hail Queen Ursula! Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to boost trade, lower border tensions Democrat urges Justice Roberts to act over Clarence Thomas’s ‘tangled web’ Man uses $40 in lottery winnings to win $500,000 jackpot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred eighty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: 8 Are Dead in Shooting in Serbia, a Day After School Massacre Judicial activist directed fees to Clarence Thomas’s wife, urged ‘no mention of Ginni’ Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner Group boss says he will pull troops out of Bakhmut Biden, Harris meet with CEOs about AI risks Rishi Sunak is failing his first major electoral test Ukraine delegate punches Russian at Black Sea meeting in Turkey Proud Boys’ Tarrio guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy A New Jersey Mystery: Who Dumped Hundreds of Pounds of Pasta, and Why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred eighty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Military veteran suspected of killing 1 woman, injuring 4 others in Atlanta medical facility is captured. Here’s how the hourslong manhunt unfolded Ukraine residents prepare for curfew after night of heavy shelling Ukraine's Zelenskiy, in The Hague, says Putin must face justice Fed Makes 10th Rate Increase and Opens Door to Pause Sudan’s warring generals closely matched ahead of latest cease-fire King Charles III’s ‘Make Britain Great Again’ village White House to meet Microsoft, Google CEOs on AI dangers Deputies find reported 'fight in progress' involved brawling goats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Eightieth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Huge fires at oil depots in Russia and Ukraine as sides press drone war Belarusian activist Protasevich sentenced to eight years in jail Pentagon leaks: we weren’t told about intelligence breach, Zelenskiy says Spike in Russian combat deaths fuels fears of worse carnage to come Hungary embarks on judicial reform hoping to unlock EU cash Texas manhunt ends after suspect accused of killing 5 found hiding in laundry pile Nord Stream: Report puts Russian navy ships near pipeline blast site Company offers $1,000 to track all the crashes in 'The Fast and the Furious' franchise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-Ninth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: US says 20,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war since December U.S. Could Run Out of Cash by June 1, Yellen Warns ‘Ironclad’: Biden, Marcos Jr affirm US-Philippines security ties Russia throws more soldiers into Bakhmut meat grinder ahead of Putin’s Victory Day parade China's exit bans multiply as political control tightens under Xi Palestinian Khader Adnan dies in Israel jail after 86 days on hunger strike Israel launches deadly air raid on Aleppo airport: media Pas de chat: Lagerfeld’s cat Choupette won’t be at Met Gala Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred seventy-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine says its air defences shoot down 15 Russian missiles Hundreds evacuated from Sudan as fighting enters third week Days after House GOP bill is approved, debt ceiling deadlock continues Regulators seize ailing First Republic Bank, sell remains to JPMorgan Erdogan says Turkey has killed suspected ISIL leader Eastern EU countries strike deal with Commission to clear Ukrainian grain glut Paraguay's conservatives score big election win, defusing Taiwan fears Parrots learn to make video calls to chat with other parrots, then develop friendships, Northeastern University researchers say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-Seveth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Sudan crisis: Ceasefire extended but fighting continues Pence Appears Before Grand Jury on Trump’s Efforts to Retain Power Russia kills at least 12 in biggest Ukraine air strikes for nearly two months Attack on Burkina Faso military post kills at least 33 soldiers Revealed: Senate investigation into Brett Kavanaugh assault claims contained serious omissions 2 US Army helicopters crash in Alaska, killing 3 soldiers U.S. unveils new immigration measures ahead of Title 42's expiration Michigan 7th grader safely brings full school bus to a stop after driver loses consciousness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-Sixth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine gains an edge in Kherson as counteroffensive nears Kevin McCarthy Got His Debt Limit Win—Now Comes the Hard Part US and South Korea agree key nuclear weapons deal Airman Accused of Leak Has History of Racist and Violent Remarks, Filing Says Buildup resumed at suspected Chinese military site in UAE, leak says Sound of air strikes echoes in Khartoum as US pushes for longer truce What is the latest on Netanyahu’s corruption trial? 'I thought I was buggin': Roaming peacock bites Bronx man's leg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-fifth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: US-South Korea summit: Taiwan, semiconductors on agenda between Joe Biden and Yoon Suk-yeol Why the Seoul-Tokyo Détente Is Crucial to U.S. Strategy South Korean President Yoon opens U.S. visit with spotlight on space, mega deals With Biden’s 2024 Bid, Kamala Harris Will Be Under More Scrutiny McCarthy's debt-ceiling bill tests unity of U.S. House Republicans U.S. is concerned about rivals’ space threats, leaked documents show Taliban kill IS leader behind Kabul airport bombing Attempts to silence journalists increase in Europe: CPJ EU warns Rishi Sunak against plan to bypass human rights courts New Orleans student accepted to 125 schools, receives $9M in scholarship offers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-Fourth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Sudan crisis: Ceasefire between army and RSF appears to hold Tucker Carlson is out at Fox News after Dominion lawsuit disclosures Biden to launch ’24 bid, betting record will top age worries Ukraine’s allies denounce ‘cynical’ Russian meeting at UN Guatemala president pledges strong support for 'Republic of Taiwan' Jury selection to begin in Donald Trump’s civil rape trial India to pass China this week as world's most populous nation: UN Family of bears bounce on trampoline in Connecticut yard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-Third Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Foreigners evacuated as factions battle in Sudan’s Khartoum Wall Street starts to fear a debt limit crisis ‘What?!’ Orbán throws cold water on Ukraine’s NATO hopes Europe’s disunity over China deepens Exclusive: Czech Republic looks to supply Vietnam more aircraft, radars At U.S. behest, Ukraine held off anniversary attacks on Russia Journalists who have worked in Moscow call for release of Evan Gershkovich Littlest intruder: Toddler crawls through White House fence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-Second Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine defended Bakhmut despite U.S. warnings in leaked documents UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigns after bullying probe Sudan clashes continue despite RSF paramilitaries agreeing to Eid ceasefire Russia accidentally bombs own city near Ukraine Top EU diplomats head to the English seaside for secret Brexit away day Supreme Court set to decide on access to abortion pill SpaceX’s Starship ‘Learning Experience’ Ends in Explosion Dead birds are flying again — this time, as drones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventy-First Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: U.S. Sends More Weapons to Ukraine Ahead of Expected Counteroffensive NATO chief makes first wartime visit to Kyiv Dozens killed in crush at Ramadan charity event in Yemen Supreme Court Delays Decision on Abortion Pill, Preserving Access for Now SpaceX takes second shot at launching biggest rocket US authorizes a new round of Covid-19 boosters Exclusive: Pakistan buys its first cargo of discounted Russian crude oil Rare baby blue spiral in Alaska skies leaves Northern Lights enthusiasts 'bewildered' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Seventieth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Thousands flee Sudan capital as clashes rage despite truce Exclusive: South Korea's Yoon opens door for possible military aid to Ukraine U.S. Defense Secretary Heads to Europe for Meetings on Aid to Ukraine Poland agrees to let Ukrainian food shipments resume across its territory Fox Will Pay $787.5 Million to Settle Defamation Suit China readies supersonic spy drone unit, leaked document says WHO warns Covid-19 pandemic still volatile 101 skydivers over the age of sixty break world record in California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Sixty-Ninth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Blinken warns Sudan’s rivals as US diplomatic convoy comes under fire Putin Traveled to Kherson Region, Close to the Fighting, Kremlin Says Egypt nearly supplied rockets to Russia, agreed to arm Ukraine instead, leak shows Eastern Europeans face Brussels backlash over Ukraine grain bans China’s economic recovery speeds up but global headwinds point to bumpy outlook Elon Musk says he will launch rival to Microsoft-backed ChatGPT U.S. officials have examined whether alleged doc leaker had foreign links Rat ambassadors try to counter bad press amid NYC’s rat war Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Sixty-Eighth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Battles for Control of Sudan Stretch Into a Third Day Ukraine seeks re-opening of grain transit via Poland as 'first step' Lavrov’s Brazil visit highlights Lula’s neutral foreign policy despite US dismay Russians boasted that just 1% of fake social profiles are caught, leak shows 2023’s most important election: Turkey US warship sails through Taiwan Strait following China war games Judge delays trial over Fox News and 2020 election lies Spanish athlete emerges from cave after 500 days underground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Sixty-Seventh Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: F.B.I. Arrests National Guardsman in Leak of Classified Documents Jack Teixeira: What we know about Pentagon leak suspect What we know about 21-year-old accused of leaking top-secret documents DeSantis signs Florida bill banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy North Korea tests first ever solid fuel ICBM, Hwasong-18 Russia’s commando units gutted by Ukraine war, U.S. leak shows Europe presses tough Taiwan stance after backlash against Macron comments Biden casts US and Ireland as allies in quest for shared values Legal veto threatens Macron’s pension reform. Is that good news for him? DeMar DeRozan's daughter distracts Raptors with screams in Bulls game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Two Hundred Sixty-Sixth Episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Leaker of U.S. secret documents worked on military base, friend says US intelligence leak complicates summit with South Korea Police investigating security breach around President Biden’s Northern Ireland visit after sensitive documents found in street North Korea launches new type of ballistic missile, South says Germany aims to ‘set the record straight’ on China after Macron’s Taiwan comments Qatar and Bahrain to restore ties, end years-long dispute WHO monitoring new Covid-19 subvariant Arcturus, which is driving surge of cases in India New York City appoints first-ever 'rat czar' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Exclusive: Leaked US intel document claims Serbia agreed to arm Ukraine Iran in secret talks with China, Russia to acquire sanctioned missile fuel Mexican immigration agency chief to be charged in fatal fire Biden to meet UK's Sunak in Belfast at start of Irish tour Myanmar junta says military carried out deadly air strikes that killed dozens Bragg sues House Republicans over ‘campaign of harassment’ amid Trump probe Russia moves to tighten conscription law, pressing more men to fight Chinese man sets world record for four-finger pushups with claps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in this Podcast: U.S. in crisis mode with allies after Ukraine intel leak Leaked US intel: Russia operatives claimed new ties with UAE Egypt secretly planned to supply rockets to Russia, leaked U.S. document says Chinese navy ships remain around Taiwan after drills end Dozens killed and wounded in Myanmar military air attacks UN chief Guterres arrives in Mogadishu for brief visit to Somalia China hawks tell Macron: You don’t speak for Europe Florida dog named world's shortest at the height of 3.59 inches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Grant says goodbye for now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Israel ratifies law limiting conditions for a Netanyahu removal Anger at Macron mounts as French unions hold new protests Rahul Gandhi: India's Congress leader sentenced to jail for Modi 'thieves' remark Spain's PM Sanchez survives no-confidence vote Canada lawmaker resigns from government over China charge Ethiopian Parliament removes rebel Tigray party from terror list End to Taiwan ties nears as Honduras foreign minister goes to China 2 escape jail and go to IHOP, where patrons report them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: UN warns against 'vampiric' global water use Ukraine, IMF agree on $15.6 billion loan package Uganda's parliament passes tough new anti-LGBTQ bill Algerian president says Morocco ties reach ‘point of no return’ Mexican president calls U.S. State Department 'liars' after rights report UK inflation makes unexpected comeback, jumps to 10.4 percent US to announce more sanctions against Myanmar junta: State Department official Mysterious Minion sculptures appearing in small Australian town Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred sixtieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Putin praised by China's Xi on visit to Moscow US denounces as cover for war crimes Ukraine updates: EU agrees €2 billion ammo plan for Kyiv Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida makes surprise visit to Ukraine Zhao Weiguo: Chinese regulator accuses chip tycoon of corruption Macron narrowly survives crucial no-confidence votes in parliament Blinken, days after visit, finds 'war crimes' in Ethiopia Venezuela’s powerful oil tsar resigns amid corruption inquiry Man uses Times Square billboard to propose to his girlfriend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Putin to host ally Xi in Russia as Ukraine war rages Central banks take swift action to keep cash flowing amid investor fears Court cancels Imran Khan’s arrest warrant after clashes in Pakistan capital 20 years on, was removing Saddam Hussein worth the war in Iraq? Credit Suisse, UBS shares plunge after takeover announcement Australia: Rush to clear millions of dead fish jamming river Tear gas, arrests as Kenya opposition stages protests Louisiana works out deal for family to keep pet nutria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Poland to send four Soviet-era jets to Ukraine in coming days China's Xi to meet Putin in Moscow next week New Data Links Pandemic’s Origins to Raccoon Dogs at Wuhan Market Macron uses special powers to force through plan to raise pension age North Korea confirms fired ICBM, says it was Hwasong-17 Libya eastern army claims tons of missing uranium recovered Officials say 21 workers killed at coal mine in Colombia Border Patrol finds $67,830 of gold in package valued at $125 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Japan ends export curbs on South Korea as relations thaw Pakistani court extends pause in arresting ex-premier Khan Protests resume in Israel after Netanyahu rejects compromise Tonnes of uranium gone missing from Libya site, UN says Dutch pro-farmers party wins big in provincial elections U.S. court sentences Mexican ex-governor to nine years for money laundering South Korea’s Yoon hints at keeping cap on weekly working hours below 60 Italian’s espresso machine a hit at World Baseball Classic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia pilots reckless in drone collision - US ‘Annihilate the enemy’: North Korea confirms two missile launches More clashes in Pakistan as police try to arrest Imran Khan Honduras to switch ties from Taiwan to China, says president Blinken visits Ethiopia to push peace accord and fix ties Liz Truss is gone. But Tories still dream of tax cuts on budget day Ecuador lawmakers declassify documents in bid to impeach Lasso Man Sues Buffalo Wild Wings Over ‘Boneless’ Wings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Aukus deal: US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project Controversial judicial law passes first vote in Israeli Knesset Global bank stock rout deepens as SVB collapse fans contagion fears Italy blames Russia's Wagner group for surge in migration China to resume issuing visas to foreigners Press banned from opening session of new Tunisian parliament Mexican president says his country safer than United States We discovered our new home is a beehive — honey drips from the walls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine war: Heavy losses reported as battle for Bakhmut rages North Korea tests two submarine-launched cruise missiles What to expect after Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to restore ties Moldova says it thwarted Russia-linked plot ahead of anti-government protests US intervenes to contain fallout from collapse of Silicon Valley Bank ‘Farmgate’: Cyril Ramaphosa inquiry ‘clears’ South African president but police still investigating Micronesia’s president accuses China of ‘political warfare’ At least five mystery goats seen wandering loose in San Francisco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: North simulates artillery strike on South's airfield, warns of 'overwhelming response' Mexican cartel says sorry for attack on Americans, bodies return to US Jehovah's Witness hall shooting in Hamburg — what we know Papua rebels release videos showing kidnapped NZ pilot alive At least 25 killed in Nigeria jihadist attack Judge extends pretrial detention for Peru’s ex-President Castillo No NATO yet, Turkey tells Sweden and Finland Tiger cub gets rescue dog playmate at Colorado sanctuary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia launches largest missile strike against Ukraine in months Taliban governor of Afghanistan’s Balkh province killed in blast China’s Xi calls for ‘more quickly elevating’ armed forces Georgia drops 'foreign agents' law after protests Congo: Dozens dead in suspected ADF attack Malaysia’s ex-PM Muhyiddin detained by anti-graft agency, to be charged in court on Friday Argentina makes headway in establishing a cannabis export industry Coming soon: Reese’s Cups, chocolate bars made from plants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Media: Boat used for Nord Stream attacks connected to Ukraine Survivors of deadly Mexico abduction returned to US General strike in West Bank after Israeli raid kills six in Jenin Georgians throw stones, petrol bombs at police in protest over new law Countries to get more time to reduce debt under temporary Commission plan Cyclone Freddy: Deadly storm set to hit Mozambique a second time Biden administration backs new TikTok Bill, wants swift passage Video captures dramatic moment SUV slams into Houston cafe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fiftieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: China Jan-Feb trade slumps again as global demand falters Sri Lanka leader says IMF deal imminent after China’s pledge Canada launches probe into Chinese election interference France pension protests: Fuel deliveries blocked by strikers Japan: New H3 rocket fails minutes after launch 103 children among hundreds found in abandoned truck in Mexico Syrian state media says Israeli strike damaged Aleppo airport Loose python found behind refrigerator in 29th floor New Jersey apartment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss suggests 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle Pakistan bans airing of Imran Khan speeches, suspends TV channel Armenian and Azerbaijani border clash leaves five dead South Korea to compensate victims of Japan's forced wartime labor Unions vow to shut France’s economy down amid pension battle Hundreds of migrants flee Tunisia after president's crackdown Ecuador assembly backs report calling for Lasso impeachment process Colombia plans to send 70 ‘cocaine hippos’ to India and Mexico, governor says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Kremlin accuses Ukrainian saboteurs of attack inside Russia Blinken, Lavrov speak briefly at G-20 meeting Belarus court jails Nobel winner Bialiatski for 10 years Cambodia’s opposition leader jailed 27 years for treason UN experts accuse Nicaragua government of crimes against humanity US offers $5m bounty for DR Congo militia leader Prince Harry and Meghan asked to leave their UK home German ice cream parlor offers cricket-flavored scoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices