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The two hundred-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode China, Russia hold joint naval exercises to ‘deepen’ partnership S Jaishankar: India beefs up military at tense China border US flies bombers, stealth jets as Kim’s sister threatens German court convicts ex-Nazi camp secretary British High Court declares deportations of asylum seekers to Rwanda legal Opposition reach deal to unseat Fiji PM Mexican president repeats asylum offer for Peru's Castillo, backs elections 'My mum made me a murder mystery advent calendar - every day has another terrifying clue' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode China reports first Covid-19 deaths in weeks as doubts gather over official count North claims space images were reconnaissance satellite test Drone attack on Kyiv Oblast damages infrastructure, injures 2 Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties COP15: Nations reach 'historic' deal to protect nature Netherlands expected to apologize for slavery Election deadlock in Fiji after all votes counted: Vote monitor Inflation has reached the North Pole as a Santa shortage looms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Russia launches 7th mass missile attack on Ukraine's energy system Pacifist Japan unveils unprecedented $320bn military build-up Peru court orders ex-President Castillo to remain in custody Thai princess collapses from heart condition, palace says EU adopts 15% tax on multinational businesses U.S. announces $2.5 billion in food assistance for Africa El Salvador congress extends gang crackdown yet again Berlin Hotel’s Huge Aquarium Bursts, With 1,500 Fish Inside Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode US 'all in' on Africa, President Joe Biden says China pushes vaccines as retreat from 'zero-COVID' turns messy Peru’s new government declares police state amid protests US charges China student with stalking peer who put up pro-democracy fliers United Nations blocks Myanmar military taking UN seat Over 160 civilians killed in South Sudan clashes: UN Poland holds up Ukraine aid and Hungary plans over tax concerns Arizona driver cited for carpooling with inflatable Grinch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundredth(!!!!) episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Medical staff in China's hospitals say Covid-19 ripping through their ranks Breakthrough in nuclear fusion energy announced Belgium recovers over €1.5M in EU Parliament graft raids S.Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa survives ouster plot, set to win second term as ANC leader Brazil: Lula says Bolsonaro fanned violence in capital Fijians vote in election between 2 former coup leaders US finalising plan to send Patriot air defence system to Ukraine Mars rover captures 1st sound of dust devil on red planet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and ninety-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode G7 pledges to meet Ukraine’s ‘urgent’ air defence requirements EU corruption scandal puts democracy under attack - European Parliament head Indian, Chinese troops suffer minor injuries in clash on Dec 9: Indian army Disgraced crypto tycoon Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas BTS's Jin posts picture with shaved head one day before enlistment US levels sanctions in Zimbabwe, citing corruption Venezuela’s Maduro to fully open border with Colombia A girl asked if she could keep a unicorn in her yard. LA county gave her a license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and ninety-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Peru protests: Andahuaylas airport forced to close in deadly unrest Peru president proposes moving up elections amid protests China retires major Covid tracking app as virus rules ease Kosovo sees overnight violence amid political uncertainty Russia’s Wagner mercenaries targeted in hotel attack: Governor Tunisians protest president ahead of polls Dogs gifted by North’s Kim resettle in South Korean zoo Canada prepares to expand assisted death amid debate More than 900 Santas participate in 13th annual run in Germany It’s all downhill for 300 skiing Santas, a Grinch and a tree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The One Hundred and ninety-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in This Episode Griner swap wasn’t what US hoped for, but what it could get Russia shells eastern front, Ukraine says, as war aims appear to shift China, Saudi Arabia strengthen partnership on energy, defense UK, Italy and Japan team up for new fighter jet IMF chief praises China's 'decisive' move away from zero-Covid Biden threatens Europe’s car batteries Iguana wanders into Florida substation, causes 'large scale outage' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and ninety-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Rapid fall from power, arrest for embattled Peru president Iran carries out first execution over anti-government protests Germany opens Wirecard fraud trial over missing $2bn Tanker pile-up at the exit of the Black Sea Guatemalan ex-president gets 16 years for corruption The Abortion Assault: Nigerian military ran secret mass abortion programme in war against Boko Haram As China rolls back Covid-19 curbs, virus fears spread German police seek help in solving bull sperm heist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and ninety-five episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode China cheers as government loosens anti-Covid rules in major policy shift German police arrest 25 suspects in plot to overthrow state M23 says ready to ‘withdraw’ in eastern DRC, yet clashes reported Argentina’s VP Fernández guilty in $1B fraud, gets 6 years Tigray capital back on Ethiopia power grid after a year of war-related cuts Baby blood donor vaccine battle: Judge rules in favour of Te Whatu Ora, child placed under court’s guardianship for surgery Spanish train collision outside Barcelona injures scores Dog accidentally pulls fire alarm at Iowa doggie 'day camp' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and ninety-four episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Moscow Blames Ukraine for Blasts on Russian Airfields Ukraine war: Russian missile strikes force emergency power shutdowns Honduras suspends rights in 2 big cities amid gang crackdown Chad jails more than 260 people after mass trial over protests France and Germany hand Orbán rule-of-law lifeline 'Around 300' dead in east DR Congo massacre Indonesia passes criminal code banning sex outside marriage How 'goblin mode' became Oxford's word of the year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and ninety-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Iran suspends morality police. What does it mean? OPEC+ keeps steady policy amid weakening economy, Russian oil cap Cyril Ramaphosa: South African leader leaves future in ANC hands Indonesia raises volcano warning to highest after Semeru erupts; thousands evacuated Nationwide rallies in Congo protest rebel violence in east El Salvador sends 10,000 police, soldiers to seal off town Greece in secret talks with British Museum over Elgin Marbles: Report Camel pageant is among World Cup's sidelines attractions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and ninety-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode North Korea hit with sanctions after ballistic missile tests European Commissioner Thierry Breton pulls out of EU-US summit Spain: numerous devices found after Ukrainian Embassy blast Burkina Faso interim leader confirms coup attempt: Local media Australia: Killer gets 24 years in jail following podcast Mexico to hike minimum wage by 20% in 2023, raising inflation worries Germany faces ‘catastrophic’ paediatric bed shortage as RSV cases soar Rat Attack: NYC seeks hands-on leader in anti-rodent fight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and ninety-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode China signals ease in Covid policy after mass protests In Washington, Macron goes on the offensive for Europe North Korea’s Kim calls for meeting to review state affairs Letter bomb explodes at Ukrainian embassy in Madrid South Africa's ruling ANC calls urgent talks as pressure grows on Ramaphosa Brazil: Two dead, dozens missing as landslide hits highway Armed gangs kill 12 in Haiti as public security crisis deepens Crunch time: The baguette gets UN world heritage status Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and ninetieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode China’s former president Jiang Zemin dies, aged 96 China Covid: Unrest continues in Guangzhou as lockdown anger grows US tries to break EU deadlock over Russian oil price cap Colombia asks for legal status for its people already in US Pakistan: Deadly blast targets police at vaccination drive ‘No timeline’ for restoring internet to Tigray: Ethiopia minister Bear attacks inflatable Rudolph in California yard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and eighty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode NATO commits to future Ukraine membership, drums up aid China says US ship ‘illegally intruded’ in waters near Spratlys Qatar signs gas export deal with Germany Spanish coastguard finds stowaways on ship rudder China begins inquiries into weekend Covid-19 protests China to ramp up Covid-19 vaccinations for elderly China clamps down on ‘zero covid’ protests, loosens some pandemic measures China’s COVID-19 protests: What we know so far USPS seeks volunteer Santas to answer letters from kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and eighty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Shanghai tightens security after anti-lockdown protests across China US eyes long-range rockets for Ukraine as arms supplies dwindle Iran rejects U.N. investigation into protests - spokesperson Somalia' Villa Rose attack: At least four dead in hotel siege Mexico's president leads massive pro-government march Rioting in Brussels after Belgium loses World Cup match to Morocco Japan births at new low as population shrinks and ages Monkeys in central Thailand city mark their day with feast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and eighty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode 16-year-old Killed, 17 Israelis Wounded in Double Jerusalem Terror Attack China Covid: Angry protests at giant iPhone factory in Zhengzhou Malaysian king searches for PM to end deadlock Tanzania plane crash rescue was delayed, ill equipped: Report Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro challenges election result Indonesia quake survivors appeal for supplies as rescuers trawl rubble Scotland cannot hold new independence vote without Westminster consent, says supreme court Saudi Arabia declares public holiday to mark World Cup win over Argentina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and eighty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode World Cup 2022: Iran team stage silent protest COP27: Historic forum but fails to address fossil fuels menace Millions of lives under threat in Ukraine this winter - WHO Erdogan signals a Turkish ground offensive in Syria, Iraq Malaysia’s King asks PM candidates to form unity government after neither gets majority: Anwar Colombia, ELN rebels start peace talks, hoping to end six decades of war EU slams Kosovo, Serbia over car plates dispute, as fears of violence grow All we want for Christmas is ... Spam Figgy Pudding? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and eighty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Malaysia’s election uncertainty drags out as party dithers Turkey strikes Kurdish militants a week after Istanbul blast Argentina: 'Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo' co-founder dies Deadly earthquake rocks Indonesia World Cup 2022: Iran's Ehsan Hajsafi speaks out over conditions in his home country Two prominent Iranian actresses arrested - state media Iran: Rights groups warn of crackdown in Kurdish Mahabad Iran protests continue to rage on streets as officials renew threats Iran issues first death sentence linked to recent protests Are 15,000 Iranian Protesters Going To Be 'Mass Executed'? US imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials over crackdown on protests Texas woman pleads guilty to smuggling spider monkey in 'beer' box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and eighty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode North Korea fires ICBM with range to reach the United States Russia launches missile barrage on Ukraine as 1st snow falls Traces of explosives found at Nord Stream pipelines, Sweden says Mohammed bin Salman: Saudi leader given US immunity over Khashoggi killing India launches first privately made space rocket Three men sentenced to life in prison over downing of flight MH17 in 2014 Peru reports first severe bird-flu outbreak Car repair manual returned to Minnesota library 47 years late Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and eighty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Errant missile that hit Poland likely came from Ukraine, NATO and Warsaw say Ukraine, UN Announce 4-Month Grain Deal Extension North Korea fires missile after threatening ‘fiercer’ step Vicky Bowman: Former UK ambassador among prisoners to be freed in Myanmar Turkish ‘cult leader’ Oktar sentenced to 8,658 years in prison COP27: EU pledges funding for African adaptation, resilience Xi angrily rebukes Trudeau over ‘leaks’ to media about Canada-China relations Council race in Michigan town settled by two pieces of paper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant and Chris are out on special assignment but rather than leave you without your morning podcast, we thought we'd share with you our most recent bonus brief. We hope you enjoy! In this weekend’s bonus brief DSR Daily Brief Hosts Grant Haver and Chris Cotnoir catch back up with Jenny Town, a Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center and the Director of Stimson’s 38 North Program, to talk about the recent missile tests coming from North Korea. Why has North Korea been this active? How should the U.S. and South Korea respond? What comes next? Find out in this thoughtful (and brief) conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and eighty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Xi, Biden vow to avoid conflict and get China-US relations back on track COP 27: US-China climate restart provides relief to downbeat UN summit Iran issues first death sentence over protests China zero Covid: Violent protests in Guangzhou put curbs under strain Yoon, Biden, Kishida agree to real-time intel sharing Haiti prime minister ousts top officials amid US sanctions Australians rescued from rooftops as floods sweep New South Wales TPLF to ‘disarm’ if Eritrean troops leave Iranian who inspired The Terminal film dies at Paris airport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and eighty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Xi, Biden start summit with vow to avoid conflict Istanbul: Six dead, dozens wounded in Turkey explosion Kherson celebrates liberation after 8 months of Russian occupation (PHOTOS) Brussels steps in as Italy and France fight over migrant boats Israeli air strikes in Syria kill two soldiers, wound three Tens of thousands protest Mexican president's electoral reform plan Indonesian officials: Russian FM Lavrov taken to hospital Top, Lite-Brite, Masters of the Universe in toy hall of fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weekend’s bonus brief DSR Daily Brief Hosts Grant Haver and Chris Cotnoir talk with Alex Stapleton, the Senior Climate Policy Advisor at Foreign Policy for America, to talk about the ongoing COP27 climate summit. What should we expect to come out of the summit? How is the conversation on loss and damage evolving? In the face of inflation and war, will countries prioritize climate? Find out in this thoughtful (and maybe not so brief) conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and eightieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Russian Troops Ordered To Leave Kherson COP27: Sharp rise in fossil fuel industry delegates at climate summit Ethiopia peace talks extended as disarmament, aid discussed KDF troops in DR Congo to cost taxpayer Sh4.5bn in six months EU announces energy support package for Moldova Seven killed in clashes between Philippine Army and Moro rebels Brazil military finds no evidence of election fraud, dashing hopes of Bolsonaro supporters Tesla drivers will be able to make Zoom calls from their car Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and seventy-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode US election: Control of Congress hangs in balance after midterms North Korea fires ballistic missile, says South Korea military COP27: Island nations want China, India to pay for climate damage Myanmar tops Asian summit’s agenda as global issues loom U.S. Livid as Basketball Star Griner Said Moved to Russia Penal Colony Australia moves to block pilots from training Chinese military Italy’s ban on migrant ship is ‘unacceptable,’ French minister says TSA: Handgun found inside raw chicken in luggage at airport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and seventy-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Guangzhou’s Covid-19 outbreak deepens as more lockdowns loom in China Trudeau accuses China of 'aggressive' election interference World is on ‘highway to climate hell’, UN chief warns at Cop27 summit Armenia, Azerbaijan hold peace talks with US mediating North denies sending arms to Russia for Ukraine war Sandinistas complete their political domination of Nicaragua Ethiopian gov’t, Tigray forces establish hotline following truce ESPN announcer breaks world record for longest cornhole shot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and seventy-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode North Korea: Missile tests were practice to attack South, US UN climate summit opens with warning against 'backsliding' Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Heavy Russian losses in the east Ethnic tensions flare again in northern Kosovo Uganda targets rebels in DR Congo with air strikes Nicaragua: Ortega's rivals decry local vote clampdown Pollution curbs lifted in India’s capital despite ‘very poor’ air The National Park Service wants humans to stop licking this toad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and seventy-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode U.S. warns North that use of nuclear weapons will 'end' regime Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan shot in leg at protest march Russian Strikes Leave 4.5 Million Without Power in Ukraine Germany's Scholz meets Xi Jinping in China visit Israel Election Final Results: Netanyahu, Jewish Far Right Win Power, Fiasco for Left Colombian $4 billion tax reform becomes law, duties on oil and coal hiked World Cup 2022: Fifa tells all competing nations to 'focus on football' in Qatar Bear wanders into California cafe, steals cookies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and seventy-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode North Korea fires three ballistic missiles Thursday morning Combatants in Ethiopia's Tigray war agree to stop fighting Ukraine war latest: Russia rejoins Black Sea deal, threatens to revoke it again Climate change: No glaciers on Kilimanjaro by 2050 Bolsonaro asks supporters to unblock roads Myanmar court sentences ex-politician to 173 years in prison Mussolini fans get jobs in Meloni’s Italian government She put a stranger on her shoulders at a Phillies rally. Now fans want them to marry.v Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and seventy-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Israel Election Exit Poll: Netanyahu Secures Razor-thin Majority, Shock Triumph for Far Right Bolsonaro breaks election silence but refuses to recognise Lula’s victory North Korea fires ballistic missile in direction of South Korean island Secret Chinese ‘police stations’ to be investigated around Britain Denmark: Ruling Center-left bloc wins razor-thin majority Egypt detains Indian activist on climate march ahead of COP27 Colombia’s President promises to deepen ties with Venezuela BBC tries to understand politics by creating fake Americans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and seventy-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine war: Putin suspends Black Sea grain exports deal Russia recruiting U.S.-trained Afghan commandos, vets say Brazil: Truckers block roads as Bolsonaro remains silent Israeli election too close to call as Netanyahu bids for comeback ​​50 countries urge China to release detained Uighurs Costa Rica VP says charged in illegal campaign financing case Poland signs nuclear reactor deal with South Korea That’s scary: Roaches spoil Halloween on suburban street Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and seventy-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Brazil’s Lula to reclaim presidency after beating Bolsonaro Another mass attack on Monday morning: Russia hits energy infrastructure across Ukraine China locks down millions as COVID cases rise before winter 154 die in Halloween crowd crush in Korea's Itaewon Morbi bridge collapse live updates | Death toll rises to 141; Congress demands probe by a retired Supreme Court or High Court judge Somalia Mogadishu bombings: Twin blasts kill 100 in capital World Cup: Qatar evicts thousands of foreign workers from Doha apartment blocks Mondrian painting has been hanging upside down for 75 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and seventy-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine war: Russia deploys dozens of drones in two days - Zelensky Elon Musk begins Twitter reign by firing CEO, top executives Pyongyang shoots two missiles into East Sea Brazil's Lula keeps lead in roughly stable race against Bolsonaro, two polls show Nigeria: US orders diplomats' families to depart Abuja Done deal: Europe scraps the car engine New Zealand leader Ardern makes rare trip to Antarctica Maine begins removing those naughty license plates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and seventieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Iran protests: Police fire on Mahsa Amini mourners - witnesses Putin oversees first Russian nuclear drill since invasion of Ukraine Ukraine war to speed shift to green energy, IEA says Israel and Lebanon Officially Sign Maritime Border Deal Lee Jae-yong named executive chairman of Samsung Electronics In Mexico, ruling party infighting gets worse Uganda steps up Ebola response as virus infects 109, kills 30 The Newest Card-Carrying Members of AARP: 20-Somethings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and sixty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Vereshchuk called on Ukrainian refugees to stay abroad until spring 'Chinese police have at least two illegal offices in the Netherlands' U.S., Japan, S. Korea warn of 'unparalleled' response if N. Korea holds nuclear test Google: India orders Google to pay another $113m fine Myanmar crisis deepens, UN envoy warns of ‘catastrophic toll’ High noon for Belfast power-sharing as assembly mounts final bid to avert dissolution Haitian journalist hospitalized after assassination attempt Critically endangered orangutan born at British zoo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and sixty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Rishi Sunak, Britain’s next PM, inherits a divided party, country and an economy ‘that is rapidly coming off the wheels’ ECB set to double down with another giant rate hike despite political pressure Russia accused of sabotaging Ukraine water pipe to Mykolaiv US targets Nicaragua’s gold sector in latest push against Ortega Myanmar: Junta air strike kills dozens, rebel group says French government overcomes no-confidence votes unscathed but shaken DR Congo troops clash with M23 rebels, 4 civilians killed 10 cows captured, 1 still loose after cattle invade Kentucky golf course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and sixty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode China congress: Xi cements power by packing top team with loyalists Sunak closes in on No 10 as Johnson pulls out of race Two Koreas exchange warning shots along Northern Limit Line Uganda reports worrisome increase in Ebola cases in capital Russian fighter jet crashes into building in Siberia, killing two Ethiopia, Tigray rebels to begin peace talks in South Africa Bolivian strike over census delay paralyzes agriculture export hub Mystery alligator found wandering loose in Idaho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and sixty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Liz Truss resigns as PM and triggers fresh leadership election White House says Iranian troops in occupied Crimea support Russian drone strikes against Ukraine Imran Khan disqualified in Toshakhana reference Kishida plans to sign new security declaration while visiting Australia At least 150 killed in ethnic clashes in Sudan's Blue Nile State UN: Colombia coca leaf cultivation at two-decade high Germany gives ground and allows EU to edge toward energy price cap Researchers unveil world's fastest clothes-folding robot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and sixty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Liz Truss’s government on the brink after Suella Braverman’s parting shot Putin 'imposes' martial law in occupied areas of Ukraine to give proxies more power China defends 'fighting spirit' of Xi's foreign policy UN vote delayed on sanctions to curb Haiti violence, crime Italy begins negotiations on forming new government Beijing steps up Covid-19 measures as cases quadruple Uganda Ebola death toll hits 44 - WHO Snake on a plane causes chaos at Newark Liberty International Airport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and sixty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine war latest: Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine’s energy facilities Iranian climber who competed without a hijab met by jubilant crowds in Tehran North shows pique with South's drill by firing artillery Federal forces capture key Tigrayan towns in Ethiopia Ex-UK pilots lured to help Chinese military, MoD says Explosions at Myanmar main prison kill 8: Media Small town in southern Mexico hosts thousands of migrants Are you a mosquito magnet? It could be your smell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and sixty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode NATO starts nuclear drills amid Russia tensions Russia keeps hitting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, at least 80,000 people left without electricity UK finance minister Jeremy Hunt scraps nearly all government tax cut plans Israel summons ambassador, blasts government over West Jerusalem U.S., Mexico call for Haiti security mission to confront gangs Ethiopia war: Tigray says ready for ceasefire as fighting rages Russian role in Burkina Faso crisis comes under scrutiny The story behind a new book's strange dedication to Toast the cat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and sixty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Russia launches first-ever kamikaze drone attack on Kyiv Xi Jinping speech: Zero-Covid and zero solutions Liz Truss sacks Kwasi Kwarteng before corporation tax U-turn Unification Church could be stripped of special status after Kishida probe Members of K-pop band BTS to fulfill South Korean military service Brazil's Bolsonaro and Lula spar in first debate of runoff campaign Uganda locks down two districts in bid to check spread of Ebola Nigerian city celebrates its many twins with annual festival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and sixty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode China Covid: Rare protest against President Xi before party congress N.Korea Launches Flurry of Provocations Overnight Moscow threatens to exit Black Sea grain deal Palestinian Rivals Hamas and Fatah Agree to Hold Elections After Negotiations in Algeria Palestinian rivals agree on elections to end dispute but doubts persist Nigeria’s university lecturers end eight-month strike Proposed UN resolution would sanction top Haitian gang chief Turkey introduces jail terms for 'disinformation' Fat Bear Week has a 2022 winner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and sixtieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Amid Russian missile terror, NATO pledges more Ukraine aid UK to supply air defence missiles to Ukraine France to provide air defense systems to Ukraine Canada announces $47M in new military aid for Ukraine The Netherlands supplies extra anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine: book value 15 million euros Putin threatens Europe again as Brussels braces for winter Iran president accuses US of ‘destabilization’ amid protests Lebanon to begin returning refugees to Syria ‘in batches’ India: Supreme Court panel split on hijab ban in schools US and Mexico make deal to ease Venezuela migration China's 20th Communist Party Congress: What you need to know America's next top mullet will soon be crowned Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and fifty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Russia Says Arrested 8 Suspects in Crimean Bridge Blast Poland detects leak on key pipeline carrying Russian oil to Europe Peru's President Castillo accuses prosecutors of a 'coup' Kerala murder: Two women killed in suspected human sacrifice Myanmar court extends Aung San Suu Kyi's prison sentence to 26 years Japan space rocket commanded to self-destruct after launch Revolution for Prosperity wins Lesotho elections but observers flag irregularities Camel takes the drive-through at In-N-Out Burger in Las Vegas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and fifty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Russia launches biggest air strikes since start of Ukraine war Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine Russia Says 3 Killed in Crimea Bridge Blast Lukashenko says Belarus, Russia establish joint regional military command Asia chipmaker shares slide after US curbs on China Panama reports record number of migrants crossing the Darien jungle Lebanon, Israel reach ‘historic agreement’ on maritime borders UN mulls quick foreign troop deployment to ease Haiti crisis Mystery odor stinks up Utah city, cause remains unknown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and fifty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Nobel Peace Prize: Who is Ales Bialiatski? N.Korean Warplanes Stage Show of Force US strikes in Syria kill top 'IS' leaders Brits warned of winter power cuts if energy supply squeezed further Lebanese banks to close ‘indefinitely’ as hold-ups continue Solomon Islands leader visits Australia after ties sour over Chinese security pact At the OAS, Brazil does not sign a declaration against Russian invasion of Ukraine Man charged with smuggling pythons in his pants at US border Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices