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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

The two hundred forty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Exclusive: US seeks allies' backing for possible China sanctions over Ukraine war Fractured G20 foreign ministers grapple with deepening rifts India top court’s ‘historic’ order on election officers selection US intelligence: 'Havana syndrome' not foreign foes' work Vo Van Thuong: Vietnam picks new president in power shuffle Eurozone inflation eases less than expected in February Burkina scraps 1961 military aid pact with France Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Bola Tinubu wins Nigeria's presidential election against Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi Taiwan says 19 Chinese fighter jets entered its air defence zone At least 36 killed after train collision in Greece Pakistani court orders arrest of former premier Imran Khan Iran expels 2 German diplomats in tit-for-tat move Canada bans TikTok on government devices over security risks Militants kidnap 25 youths in northern DR Congo Russia bans government officials from using most foreign words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Tensions high in West Bank after deadly Israeli settler rampage Serbia and Kosovo accept EU proposal to normalize ties Sunak hails ‘new chapter’ in UK-EU relations as Northern Ireland deal is agreed Macron lays out ‘new era’ for France’s reduced presence in Africa Mexican troops, border residents clash after 5 shot, killed Algeria and Russia aim to boost military ties Kerala: India temple replaces elephant with robot for rituals Web-based kissing device horrifies Chinese social media users Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Nigeria gets early results from tight election race Israeli and Palestinian officials vow to curb violence Bao Fan: Missing Chinese billionaire assisting authorities, firm says Mexicans turn out in droves to protest electoral overhaul, see democracy at risk North Korea holds rare meeting on farming amid food shortage Russian plane destroyed near Minsk airfield: Belarus opposition Hundreds in Tunisia protest against president’s anti-migrant clampdown Mexican president posts photo of what he claims is an elf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia's war on Ukraine in numbers Russia deports thousands of Ukrainian children. Investigators say that's a war crime Ukraine War in Data: A year of casualties, violence and displaced Ukrainians Fake Russian diplomats revealed as heart of ‘hive’ spy ring in Australia Brazil downpours leave at least 50 dead as rescue ship arrives TikTok banned from EU Commission phones over cybersecurity Chinyere Igwe: Nigerian politician arrested with $500,000 in cash on eve of elections Spy balloon, UFO or Dragon Ball? Japan baffled by iron ball washed up on beach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Mexico’s Senate passes controversial electoral reform Israeli military operation in Nablus leaves several dead Russian Wagner chief Prigozhin blames ammunition shortage for high deaths Gun attack on policeman deepens political tensions in Northern Ireland Argentina government loses Senate power after senators exit coalition Death toll from Turkey, Syria earthquake tops 47,000 South Africa's Eskom CEO quits with immediate effect Newlyweds, wedding party rescued from elevator in North Carolina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Putin suspends Russia's participation in New START nuclear treaty Xi Jinping to visit Moscow for summit with Putin: Report North Korea food crisis looms behind displays of military prowess Imran Khan’s party launches ‘fill the jails’ protest in Pakistan US agrees to extradite the ex-president of Peru, Lima says Germany expels 2 Iranian diplomats over death sentence India averse to discussing new Russia sanctions at G20 She left her 2007 iPhone in its box for over a decade. It just sold for $63K Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fortieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Biden: 'Putin’s war of conquest is failing' Turkey-Syria border region hit by new quakes Court recognizes same-sex partners as legal dependents Papua New Guinea: Rescue mission under way for researchers taken hostage Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu accuses protesters of ‘trampling democracy’ Russia ‘mapping’ critical energy infrastructure, say Dutch intelligence agencies Protesters storm Suriname parliament over high fuel prices Cold-blooded: Abandoned alligator rescued from Brooklyn lake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Moldova swears in new government amid Russia tensions Bao Fan: Billionaire tech banker in China reported missing South Africa's naval exercise with Russia, China raises Western alarm European Commission takes Poland to court over ‘legal Polexit’ Ethiopia warns UN-backed probe could 'undermine' peace process North Korea threatens ‘unprecedented’ action over allied military drills Canada to send warships to Haiti amid ongoing violence Lonely tunes: Humpback whales wail less as population grows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: South Korea brands North Korea an enemy state Rwanda accuses DR Congo soldiers of attack on border army post Philippines and US to hold biggest war games in years Nigeria's naira shortage: President Buhari extends use of old notes World Bank chief to leave by July Ruling Taliban display rare division in public over bans China imposes sanctions on Lockheed Martin, Raytheon over Taiwan arms sales English police say they foiled an 'eggs-travagent' plot to steal Cadbury chocolates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: China spy balloon: Three unidentified objects possibly benign, says US UN chief: Rising seas risk ‘death sentence’ for some nations Russia holding Ukrainian children in camp network: Study Cameroon detects two suspected cases of Marburg virus near Eq. Guinea U.S. arrests four more suspects in plot to kill Haitian President Moise China praises 'solidarity' with Iran during Raisi visit Xinjiang governor cancels controversial trip to UK Underwater kiss world record broken for Valentine's Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: U.S. military says it recovers key sensors from downed Chinese spy balloon Russia is planning coup in Moldova, says President Maia Sandu BBC India offices searched by income tax officials Philippines protests China's 'aggression' in disputed waters Equatorial Guinea confirms first Marburg virus disease outbreak Meloni's right-wing coalition wins Italian regional elections Colombian government, rebels resume peace talks in Mexico German ballet director suspended over feces attack on critic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Mystery surrounds objects shot down by US military Turkey-Syria earthquakes: UN expects death toll above 50,000 Israel to authorise nine ‘wild’ West Bank settlements Cambodia’s Hun Sen shuts down independent media outlet Ethiopia restricts social media, messaging apps amid protests Portugal church sex abuse study finds 512 alleged victims Mexico arrests cartel member suspected of leading fentanyl trade Chilean woman becomes first to swim 1.55 miles in Antarctica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia launches drone and missile attacks in south and east Ukraine Nicaraguan prisoners freed: 222 opposition figures deported to US Japan, Philippines agree to sharply boost defense ties South Africa declares national disaster over blackouts Pakistan says it agrees to IMF terms on release of $1.1bn payout Mexico: Ex-security chief stole $745 million from contracts Poland to close border checkpoint with Belarus New Zealand police find 3.5 tons of cocaine in Pacific Ocean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Turkey-Syria earthquake: Total death toll surpasses 16,800 Ukraine war: Elon Musk's SpaceX firm bars Kyiv from using Starlink tech for drone control North displays enough ICBM launchers to defeat U.S. missile defense Australia strips Chinese-made security cameras from defence sites Kenya, South Sudan locked in border dispute Spanish court rules against plan to omit bullfights from youth voucher scheme Brazil agencies launch raid against illegal gold miners in Yanomami lands Indian government asks people to hug cows on Valentine’s Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: China spy balloon: US Navy releases photos of debris Germany, Denmark, Netherlands pledge Ukraine Leopard 1 tanks Separatists fighters in Papua hold New Zealand pilot hostage Fire breaks out at US-owned drone factory in Latvia Iran unveils underground base in response to US-Israel exercises U.S. donates $14 mln in security equipment to tackle Costa Rican crime Somalia approves NISA Bill after 53 years Loose emu captured in Missouri neighborhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: What's the latest on the Turkey Earthquake China says will ‘safeguard interests’ over balloon shootdown Adani stock rout pauses as investors await raft of earnings Ministers ‘punishing’ nurses in England, says union as NHS hit by biggest strike Pakistan lifts Wikipedia ban Burkina Faso gunmen kill 15 Nigerian pilgrims bound for Senegal Chile battles deadliest wildfires on record as heatwave grips Funeral home finds woman breathing hours after declared dead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred thirtieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, kills more than 1,300 US searches for wreckage of suspected Chinese spy balloon Adani sell-off continues amid protests by India’s opposition Canada deploys military aircraft over Haiti to disrupt gangs Mali expels human rights chief of UN peacekeeping mission Hong Kong: landmark national security trial of 47 democracy advocates begins Paris, Berlin to call for subsidy transparency during US trip Japanese zoo solves mystery of isolated gibbon's pregnancy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred twenty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Chinese spy balloon: US tracks suspected surveillance device Peru Congress rejects new bid to advance elections amid protests Sweden moves to toughen anti-terror laws Germany wants to allow transfers of Leopard 1 tanks Myanmar crisis overshadows ASEAN ministers' meeting Honduras launches $280 mln U.N.-backed humanitarian aid plan Israel probes legality of US giving artifact to Palestinians Blood-flavored ice helps zoo animals beat Rio’s heat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred twenty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: US secures deal on Philippines bases to complete arc around China North Korea threatens use of 'nuclear force' as US and South Korea hold military drills Israel launches air raids on Gaza after rocket fire Austria expels four Russian diplomats Targeting Iran, US tightens Iraq’s dollar flow, causing pain India raises defence budget to $72.6 bln amid tensions with China Colombia to pay reparations for role in extermination of leftwing party New Mexico considers roasted chile as official state aroma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices