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The one hundred and fifty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Thailand mass shooting sees 34 dead at daycare centre North Korea fires ballistic missiles after condemning U.N. meeting Iran protests: Schoolgirls heckle paramilitary speaker Spain’s Sánchez warns Germany that €200B energy plan must not disturb EU single market Somalia pushes on with offensive against al-Shabab despite attack Haiti faces a ‘cholera time bomb’, UN official warns Rash of child deaths in Gambia linked to cough syrups made in India - WHO Ugandan president apologizes for general son who offered 100 cows to marry Giorgia Meloni Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and fifty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Putin Signs Bill Finalizing Ukraine Land Grab EU agrees oil price cap in new Russia sanctions plan Hyunmoo missile crashes in South Korean base during joint drills AU invites Ethiopia's warring rivals to peace talks Colombia, ELN guerrillas agree to restart peace talks Dozens killed in India after wedding party bus plunges into gorge Spain's government plans to extend free train travel into 2023 British artist covers entire mansion in doodles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and fifty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan Khamenei Blames Iran Protests on U.S. and 'Zionist Regime' Swedes close area of Baltic Sea around pipeline gas leaks Macron’s chief of staff charged over alleged conflict of interest Colombia, US discuss measures to combat drug trade Lesotho holds elections amid political instability Indonesia police chief, others removed over soccer disaster Super squash: 2,554-pound pumpkin carves out new US record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and fifty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Real-time Calculation - Track complete coverage of poll results across the country UK’s Kwarteng scraps tax cut after market meltdown Ukraine Forces Recapture Lyman, Key Logistics Hub in Eastern Region Russia says it may restore damaged Nord Stream gas pipelines Burkina Faso coup: Ousted military leader Damiba ‘resigns’ 32 children among the 125 dead in Indonesia soccer stampede, inquiry team to be formed Bosnia election: Reformists gain in vote dominated by ethnic tensions Chesapeake Bay lighthouse auctioned, with strings attached Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and fifty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Putin to annex areas of Ukraine after 'sham' referendums Eurozone inflation hits record 10%, highest in the history of the euro What you need to know about Bosnia’s general election Prayut to continue as Thai prime minister after court rules on tenure limit Lebanon fails to elect new president as political crisis deepens Lev Tahor Jewish sect members held in Mexico escape Germany introduces €200B gas price cap to counter Russia’s ‘energy war’ Stray dog caught on camera trying to steal from toy store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and fifty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Nord Stream: Sweden finds new leak in Russian gas pipeline U.S. pledges to double rocket launchers for Ukraine Trial of elderly Rwanda genocide suspect opens at UN court Mexico is world’s deadliest spot for environmental activists All women have right to safe, legal abortion: India’s top court Kuwait heads to polls in second legislative election in two years World Cup 2022: Denmark to wear 'toned down' jerseys in protest at hosts Qatar Fish fossil catch from China includes oldest teeth ever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and fiftieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine war: Russia claims win in occupied Ukraine 'sham' referendums N Korea test launches missile on eve of Harris trip to Seoul China influence operation targeted US midterm elections Nord Stream leaks: Sabotage to blame, says EU Hurricane Ian: Cuba suffers complete blackout after storm Hurricane Ian targets Florida as ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 storm, Orlando under tornado watch Saudi Arabia names Crown Prince Salman prime minister, too Kazakhstan to ‘ensure safety’ of Russians fleeing draft $75 estate sale purchase was a 13th-century manuscript page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and forty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine war: Final day of discredited voting in Russian-held Ukraine US patrol spots Chinese, Russian naval ships off Alaskan island Haiti facing ‘humanitarian catastrophe’, says UN envoy Colombia and Venezuela reopen border crossing after 7 years Lebanon retirees scuffle with police; 2022 budget approved Japan blasts Russia, demands apology after diplomat detained Finns have a plan for Russian draft dodgers: Build a fence Move over, Bruce Willis: NASA crashed into an asteroid to test planetary defense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and forty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Giorgia Meloni: Italy's far right on course to win election Ukraine war: Protests in Russia's Dagestan region against new draft Iran says U.S. trying to violate sovereignty over unrest, warns of response Cardinal, 5 others on trial over Hong Kong protest fund Germany’s Scholz inks gas deal with United Arab Emirates Cholera death toll rises to 29 in Syria as outbreak spreads Cuba holds unusual vote on law allowing same-sex marriage Wily seal that cruised to pond surrenders at police station Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and forty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Armenia, Azerbaijan trade blame for new ceasefire violations Ukraine war: Russians flee to border after military call-up Iran headscarf: Raisi says police custody death must be investigated EU vows to link Hungary’s pandemic funds to judicial standards Latin America bank directors urge firing Trump-nominated chief Tensions as Bangladesh accuses Myanmar of firing in its territory UN experts detail extensive war crimes amid Tigray conflict Woman who brought raccoon to North Dakota bar is charged Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and forty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine war: Russia arrests hundreds as call-up sparks protests Ukraine, Russia conduct huge prisoner swap Drowning island nations: ‘This is how a Pacific atoll dies’ Lebanese banks to remain shut indefinitely after economic crises ‘Fat Leonard’ nabbed in Venezuela after fleeing US Navy trial Sri Lanka inflation hit 70.2 percent in August South Africa in electricity crisis, nationwide blackouts Florida highway covered in Coors Light beer after semi crash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and forty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Putin announces partial mobilisation - starting today Iran unrest: Women burn headscarves at anti-hijab protests At UN General Assembly, leaders condemn Russia’s war in Ukraine The real threat to Italy’s election: Home-grown social media lies Syria's missing: How the UN plans to find over 100,000 people Man arrested in Hong Kong after paying tribute to queen Puerto Rico power grid no match for Fiona; residents unsurprised Beyond Meat exec accused of biting man’s nose outside a game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and forty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Armenia, Azerbaijan diplomats meet after deadly border clashes Ukraine, using captured Russian tanks, firms up its lines UK’s Liz Truss admits US trade deal out of reach Nanmadol: Mudslides and flooding as typhoon batters Japan Tunisia anti-terrorism police detain former PM ‘Tragedy foretold’: Brazil sees surge in Amazon fires Witnesses: Myanmar air attack kills 13, including 7 children Judge vacates conviction of 'Serial' subject Adnan Syed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and forty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Biden again says US would defend Taiwan if China attacks Ukraine’s ambassador describes ‘war crimes of massive proportions’ In world beset by turbulence, nations’ leaders gather at UN World’s first public database on fossil fuels launched Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border fighting claim nearly 100 lives South Africa: Zulu king's aide killed by 'unknown gunmen' Russia says ready for U.S. prisoner swap talks but scolds embassy Trail of slime leads German customs to bags of giant snails Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and forty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Armenia, Azerbaijan negotiate another ceasefire: Yerevan Magdalena Andersson: Swedish PM resigns as right-wing parties win vote Xi, Putin hold summit in Uzbekistan as Ukraine war dominates South Korea arrests woman after bodies found in suitcases in New Zealand Ivory Coast denounces Mali 'blackmail' Major wildfire in southwestern France no longer spreading Argentina inflation nears 80%; spiraling prices squeeze shoppers Bingo, Lite-Brite, Nerf among Toy Hall of Fame finalists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Russia covertly spent $300m to meddle abroad - US Xi and Putin to discuss Ukraine war at meeting - Kremlin Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes: Almost 100 killed along border near Nagorno-Karabakh Clash erupts between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan border guards Arrest of UK anti-royal protesters raises free speech concerns Argentina: Third person arrested in VP assassination attempt Africa losing up to 15% of GDP growth to climate change, African Development Bank says Bear crashes 2-year-old's birthday party, eats cupcakes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine war: We've retaken 6,000 sq km from Russia, says Zelensky Scores hurt in stadium crush as Kenya inaugurates president Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes: Dozens killed along border near Nagorno-Karabakh Uganda pays fine over DR Congo war Brussels prescribes visits to Manneken Pis and museums for mental health Blinken discusses trade, migration with Mexican counterpart UN says Taliban have harassed its Afghan female employees 'Scallop Discos': How Some Glitzy Lights Could Lead To A Low-Impact Fishery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Kharkiv offensive: Ukrainian army says it has tripled retaken area Eastern Ukraine suffers blackout, Kyiv blames Russia Ethiopia: Tigray forces open to AU-led peace talks Turkey says Greek coast guard fires on cargo ship in Aegean Xi to visit central Asia in 1st trip abroad since pandemic Sweden election: Result could take days as vote too close to call Photos: Sporadic clashes as Chile marks coup anniversary Found: Alligator, drugs, guns, money. But where’s the tiger? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twentieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Queen Elizabeth II has died North Korea declares itself a nuclear weapons state Indian, Chinese troops pull back from western Himalayan area Pakistan’s ex-PM Khan refuses to apologize in contempt case Dominican president bars Haitian ex-leader from his country Angola court rejects poll result appeal, opposition urges protest EU energy ministers seek to tackle spiraling power costs UK’s Liz Truss unveils plan to freeze annual energy bills at £2,500 until 2024 ICYMI, pumpkin spice among new Merriam-Webster entries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and nineteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Canada stabbings suspect Myles Sanderson dies after arrest Shelling resumes near Ukraine nuclear plant, despite risks Greece to allies: Crack down on Turkey or risk another Ukraine New malaria vaccine is world-changing, say scientists France drops investigation into soldiers' complicity in Rwandan genocide India and Japan to hold more military drills to deepen ties Thousands across Haiti demand ouster of PM in new protest Skeleton of female "vampire" unearthed at cemetery in Poland: "Pure astonishment" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and eighteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Material on foreign nation’s nuclear capabilities seized at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Zaporizhzhia: UN urges safety zone around nuclear plant Ukraine says grain coming to Somalia, but Russia skeptical Manasseh Sogavare: Solomon Islands PM accuses Australia of interference Hungary demands EU lifts sanctions on three Russian oligarchs Chile’s Boric shakes up cabinet after constitution loss Angolan court rejects opposition claim to annul election result Escaped chimp wheeled back to Ukrainian zoo on a bicycle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and seventeenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Liz Truss to Replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister Ukraine war: North Korea supplying Russia with weapons, say US reports Canada stabbings: Suspect found dead, brother still at large Chile overwhelmingly rejects progressive new constitution Kenya’s Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s narrow presidential win Photos: Typhoon Hinnamnor batters South Korea Germany to extend runtime of two nuclear plants as ’emergency reserve’ Ukrainian firefighters rescue kitten from burning building Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and sixteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Cristina Fernández de Kirchner: Gun jams during bid to kill Argentina vice-president Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: UN experts make first inspection Nuclear talks in peril as U.S. calls latest Iran missive a move ‘backwards’ Renewed conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region said widening Myanmar jails Aung San Suu Kyi for 3 years over election fraud Russia starts massive war games with China and other ally states Ecuador begins regularization process for thousands of Venezuelan migrants Ravens’ mascot headed to IR with ‘drumstick’ injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and fifteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Uyghurs: China may have committed crimes against humanity in Xinjiang - UN Nord Stream 1: Russia shuts major gas pipeline to Europe Hungary signs new gas deal with Gazprom First of ‘hundreds’ of Iranian drones arrives in Russia IMF set to provide $2.9 billion to help crisis-hit Sri Lanka Malaysia: Wife of former PM Najib Razak found guilty of corruption Ethiopia, Eritrea forces launch new offensive in Tigray: TPLF Brazil's Amazon sees worst August fires in over a decade Box of reptiles mailed to the wrong address in New York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and fourteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Mikhail S. Gorbachev, Reformist Soviet Leader, Is Dead at 91 Questions, tensions swirl as U.N. mission heads to Ukraine nuclear plant Ukraine lures Russian missiles with decoys of U.S. rocket system Documents at Mar-a-Lago Were Moved and Hidden as U.S. Sought Them, Filing Suggests In Canada fears of 'dangerous' politics mounting Taiwan vows counter-attack if China's forces enter its territory A shipment of baby wipes turns out to be $11.8 million worth of cocaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and thirtieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Kherson: Ukraine claims new push in Russian-held region Ethiopia: airstrike hits playground in Tigray, killing at least seven Iraq: At least 23 dead amid fighting after Moqtada al-Sadr quits Last member of Brazilian Indigenous community found dead Solomon Islands to ban US navy ships following China pact Turkish pop star placed under house arrest over joke about religious schools UN warns 6 million Afghans at risk of famine as crises grow Nichelle Nichols' remains will go explore strange new worlds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode UN safety mission heads to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant Iran president: No way back to nuclear deal if probe goes on Pakistan floods: Sindh province awaits more deluges and devastation Official: 6 of 43 missing Mexican students given to army China: Sichuan power crisis eases as temperatures fall, but drought continues European judges sue Council over Polish recovery plan Libya capital remains tense a day after clashes kill over 30 Thai zoo holds escape drill with employee in ostrich costume Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this weekend’s bonus briefing, DSR Daily Brief Hosts Grant Haver and Chris Cotnoir talk with Dr. Kamran Bokhari, Director of Analytical Development at the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy, about the potential Iran Nuclear Deal. How likely is a deal? What impact would it have on the Middle East? Find out in this thoughtful (and brief) conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Zaporizhzhia: World narrowly avoided radiation accident - Zelensky IAEA mission seeks to visit Zaporizhzhia plant amid concerns US senator meets Taiwanese president as tensions with China rise Argentina president accused of threatening prosecutor Angola election: Ruling MPLA party looks set to hold off Unita challenge Shitstorm: French kick up a stink over UK sewage dumped in the English Channel North Korea says flu not COVID-19 diagnosed in locked-down province Australian police seize record $1.1 bln of crystal meth Nebraska authorities baffled by missing canal water mystery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Rohingya refugees await resolution or return Pakistani court bars police from arresting ex-premier Khan Russia eyes Iran as sanctions-busting backdoor for oil sales WFP accuses Tigray forces of looting fuel N Korea logs new fever cases weeks after COVID victory claim UN rights chief hints report on Xinjiang may miss deadline Mexican judge accepts charges against ex-prosecutor in disappearance of 43 students Man inflates 10 balloons in 60 seconds using only his nose - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdZ_1Lnx1XI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine marks Independence Day six months after start of war Iran says it will only accept inspections agreed in 2015 nuclear deal Brazil vote: Executives under scrutiny after coup chatter Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thai court suspends PM and coup leader Tigray forces accuse Ethiopia of fresh offensive Sudan: After Darfur visit, ICC prosecutor urges UN to seek justice Yemeni southern separatists launch military campaign in Abyan Alligator makes a late-night ruckus on South Carolina couple's porch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Kenya election official dies in unclear circumstances UK denies meddling in Kenyan presidential election Attempted attack on Kenya electoral body staff On eve of Ukraine’s national day, fears Russia will pounce Pakistan court to weigh contempt action against former PM Khan Bangladesh cuts school and office hours to save power Finland’s Sanna Marin tests negative for drugs Argentina: Prosecutor seeks 12-year jail term for former president Large section of smoldering Beirut port silos collapses Dinosaurs hit the racetrack for Washington's T-Rex Race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Daughter of Putin ally Dugin killed in car explosion Imran Khan: Pakistan police charge ex-PM under terrorism act Iran drops key 'red line' demand as progress on a revived nuclear deal edges forward 377A: Singapore to end ban on gay sex China fights brush fires, extends power rationing in drought Serbia warns NATO over safety of Kosovo Serbs Nicaraguan police detain bishop, other priests in raid Venice mayor calls out 'imbeciles' surfing Italian city's historic canals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine war: Russia rejects call to demilitarise Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant area 'Absurd': N Korea slams South's offer of aid for denuclearisation Uproar in Kashmir as India allows voting rights to non-locals Estonia fends off ‘extensive’ cyberattack following Soviet monument removal Paraguay’s vice president to stay on after corruption accusations Saudi doctoral student gets 34 years in prison for tweets EU-mediated talks fail to settle tensions between Serbia, Kosovo Japan has a message for its young adults: Drink more alcohol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine: Preparing for the worst as situation at nuclear plant ‘approaches critical’ US congressional delegation in Kenya amid election crisis Ethiopia government proposes plan for peace in war-torn Tigray China to send troops to Russia for joint military exercises Afghanistan: Deadly blast rips through crowded Kabul mosque Work hard, party hard: Finland’s Sanna Marin faces backlash after leaked video U.S. reports spike in weapons smuggling to Haiti and the Caribbean Monkey business behind 911 call from California zoo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Kenya election 2022: Raila Odinga rejects William Ruto's victory South Korean leader: Seoul won’t seek own nuclear deterrent Finland will slash Russian visas by 90 percent Cuba bids for foreign investment to tackle goods shortages Thailand: Explosions, fires hit several sites in the southern provinces Several Syrian soldiers killed in ‘Turkish air raids’ Australia's Morrison says he secretly took five ministries because responsibility was his Tasmanian tiger: Scientists hope to revive marsupial from extinction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twentieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Fire, explosions reported at an ammunition depot in occupied Crimea Kenya election result: William Ruto wins presidential poll U.S., South Korea, Japan hold missile defense exercise with eye on North Korea, China Russia mulls aircraft-cannibalization scheme as sanctions bite France says Barkhane mission troops fully withdraw from Mali Chinese survey ship docks in Sri Lanka after diplomatic standoff Nicaragua´s Catholic Church says priest detained as crackdown intensifies Red panda found in fig tree after escaping Australian zoo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and nineteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode How life has changed for Afghans since the Taliban takeover EU proposes lifting pressure on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to revive nuclear deal China announces new Taiwan drills as US delegation visits Putin says Russia and North Korea will expand bilateral relations 18 children among dozens killed in Egypt church fire Ecuador: Guayaquil blast 'declaration of war' by gangs - officials Salman Rushdie: Iran blames writer and supporters for stabbing Nigeria seizes crystal meth hidden in heads of fish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and eighteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers: We're kept at gunpoint by Russians South Korea: Samsung boss receives presidential pardon Kenya media council: ‘No one’ asked to stop election tallies Wildfires spread, fish die off amid severe drought in Europe Calm returns to Sierra Leone as protest death toll rises Down to 14 + 1: Estonia and Latvia quit China’s club in Eastern Europe Brazilians march in defence of democracy over Bolsonaro election fears French freediver breaks world record at a depth of 393.7 feet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and seventeenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Damage at Air Base in Crimea Worse Than Russia Claimed, Satellite Images Show South Korea, China clash over U.S. missile shield, complicating conciliation North Korea's Kim Jong Un declares victory against Covid John Bolton: Iranian man charged in US over alleged assassination plot EU to cease Greek budget surveillance, marking end of debt crisis Sierra Leone imposes curfew amid anti-government protests Brazil police recover art masterpieces stolen in elderly con Overturned truck spills Bud Light onto Kentucky highway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and sixteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine war must end with liberation of Crimea – Zelensky Russia halts oil flows through Ukrainian pipeline China military 'completes various tasks' around Taiwan, will conduct regular patrols Early signs show tight Kenyan presidential election Langya: New virus infects 35 people in eastern China US: Former Twitter employee found guilty of spying for Saudi Arabia Cuba brings oil depot fire under control after five-day blaze Stranded whale out of French river, to be moved to saltwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and fifteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Taiwanese foreign minister says China drills part of a game-plan for invasion EU's emergency gas plan comes into force Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight race for president Ukraine’s first grain shipment gets snubbed Oil facility fire jeopardizes Cuba’s frail electric system Seoul floods: At least eight dead amid heaviest rain in decades Sri Lanka asks China to postpone research ship’s port call Mattress company seeking professional 'sleepers' to nap on the job Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and fourteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode China announces new military exercises near Taiwan Israel-Gaza: Ceasefire holds overnight after days of violence UN chief condemns 'suicidal' shelling around Ukrainian nuclear plant Chad's leader signs peace deal with rebel groups Deep trouble for EU shipping push as Rhine River runs dry China to help Bangladesh repatriate Rohingya refugees Ex-rebel takes oath as Colombian president in historic shift Goat that ran through Spanish city escapes a second time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and thirteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Brittney Griner: US basketball star jailed for nine years on drug charges China sanctions Pelosi, sends 100 warplanes to Taiwan drills Zelenskyy slams Amnesty International over critical military report Ukraine Branch of Amnesty Response Republicans at CPAC embrace a defiant Viktor Orban amid outrage over ‘mixed-race’ remarks. Venezuela opposition leader sentenced to 8 years in prison: lawyer South Sudan again delays its 1st election, until late 2024 Senegal: Ruling coalition loses absolute majority in parliament A massive sinkhole just discovered in Chile has authorities puzzled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twelfth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode China claims ‘precision missile strikes’ in Taiwan Strait Nord Stream 1: The 12-metre turbine threatening Europe's gas supply Iran nuclear talks to resume Thursday Senate overwhelmingly backs NATO membership for Finland, Sweden Iraq: Al-Sadr rules out talks, demands early elections Peru PM resigns as investigations target President Castillo Stopping Myanmar violence tops meeting of Asian diplomats ‘Guard cat’ credited with preventing would-be robbery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and eleventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode China sends warships to surround Taiwan amid Pelosi visit China bans 35 Taiwanese food exporters in warning ahead of Pelosi visit UN nuclear chief: Ukraine nuclear plant is `out of control’ Ukraine war: First grain ship out of Ukraine reaches Turkish waters Ukraine Grain offer Poland digs in over EU rule-of-law pressure Mexico to investigate former President Pena Nieto's finances African nations expected to make case for big rise in fossil fuel output Pakistan election agency rules former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party got illegal funds Utah man accused of causing wildfire by burning a spider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and tenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ayman al-Zawahiri: Al-Qaeda leader killed in US drone strike China could make show of force if Pelosi visits Taiwan - US Pentagon announces additional $550 million security assistance package for Ukraine UN chief: We’re just ‘one misunderstanding away from nuclear annihilation’ In Latin America, synthetic drugs becoming more popular than cocaine and marijuana Four dead in South Africa protests over high power costs Bulgaria president calls Oct 2 snap polls, appoints caretaker govt You could get paid to eat candy as a Canadian company's chief candy officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine war: First grain ship leaves under Russia deal 'Worse Than Azovstal': Relatives Of Ukrainian POWs At Olenivka Shine The Spotlight On 'Horrific' Conditions There Blinken, Russian top diplomat speak about Griner, Whelan Pelosi lands in Singapore to kick off Asia tour Kosovo delays new rules amid growing Serbia tensions Democratic Republic of Congo: 2 dead as UN peacekeepers open fire Myanmar military extends emergency rule until 2023 Havana announces blackouts, cancels carnival as crisis deepens Ditch the necktie: Spain’s leader backs conserving energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode The Enemy Within UN aid chief says procedures for safe passage of Ukrainian grain exports still being worked out G7 Ambassadors Xi and Biden exchange warnings on Taiwan Eurozone inflation hits fresh record, while economy grows robustly Colombia's new leftist president to repair ties with Venezuela Protests against military administration paralyse Guinea capital Africa’s alone in monkeypox deaths but has no vaccine doses Police: California burglar forgot keys inside crime scene Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Blinken says he expects to speak with Russia's foreign minister this week about release of Americans NATO ‘air shielding’ adds half-dozen US Raptor jets to beef up deterrence of Russia Kim Jong-un says North Korea ready to mobilise nuclear forces Italian central banker plays down chance of big rate hike in September Iraq: Muqtada al-Sadr supporters storm parliament building in Baghdad Nicaragua: Opposition leader Suazo jailed over alleged conspiracy, fake news Oil block auction in DRC punctures Africa’s climate goals Brazil towel sales emerge to mock mistrust of polls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices