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Nine bodies of murdered women have been found in Johannesburg in similar circumstances since July.

Most of the victims were young, in their 20s or 30s, and almost all had suffered extreme violence before their deaths.

Women in the city have taken to the streets to march against the violence, after previous protests in South Africa over the high rates of femicide.

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We speak to a US/China tech expert who served under presidents Biden and Trump about America’s race with China to develop Artificial Intelligence. Does he agree with president Trump’s statement “whoever wins AI wins”, and what does “winning” look like?

Justin, Marianna and Anthony discuss Donald Trump’s rejection of any regulation for Artificial Intelligence, and whether this is in line with public opinion in the United States.

The team also talk about Congress, and how Republicans are reacting to Donald Trump’s most outspoken comments yet on AI. Plus, could Democrats be making the issue more central to their campaigning ahead of this November’s midterm elections? It’s an issue which has also united progressive Democrat senator Bernie Sanders and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon - what was their message to voters?

Our guest this week is Chris McGuire, a US-China technology expert with the Council on Foreign Relations. He’s a former senior advisor at the State Department for Trump in both his first and second terms, and previously served as Deputy Senior Director for Technology and National Security at the National Security Council from 2022 to 2024 under president Biden.

00:00 Why is the AI race so important?

00:01:50 How fast is AI improving?

00:04:21 How AI could change the world

00:08:19 US v China - who’s ahead?

00:11:48 Why are the US and China racing on AI?

00:15:23 Can the US government make AI safe?

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Police in Spain's North African territory of Ceuta used batons and fired rubber bullets into the air to control crowds, as they moved hundreds of migrants from beaches to a tent camp. Tens of thousands of migrants crossed from neighbouring Morocco to Ceuta in July. At least 100 people died in the attempt. Though most of the migrants went back, several thousand have remained in the Spanish territory.

Also in the Global News Podcast:

03:36 South Korean President Lee Jae Myung rejects Donald Trump’s calls for troops to join the war in Iran

06:20 Russia holds its first parliamentary elections since Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

09:49 A deadly attack on a mosque in Pakistan

11:44 More than 30 people accused of illegal mining in Nigeria have died in custody

14:24 Experts tell us whether – and how – AI could try to kill humans

The Global News Podcast brings you the best of the BBC’s news coverage and analysis from around the world. You can watch us on YouTube every weekday – and find the audio version wherever you get your podcasts. If you would like to get in touch, you can email us at [email protected].

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Iran-backed Houthi rebels have made significant gains in Yemen on the Red Sea coast, impacting Saudi Arabian exports and contributing to the continued price of a barrel of oil at above $100.

Elsewhere, Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of the Islamic holy city of Mecca on Tuesday evening, according to the spokesman of the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. The 57-nation Organisation of Islamic Cooperation said attacks on Mecca and Medina province, where Islam's second holiest shrine is located, constituted an "unacceptable and intolerable transgression".

Meanwhile, the US has allowed Iranian officials to attend the UN General Assembly next week in New York. The delegation will take part in the United Nations General Assembly's grand debate for 2026, but will face strict travel restrictions whilst they are in the country.

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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk recently suggested Russia was planning drone and missile strikes against Poland and other countries on Nato's eastern flank.

So - why now? How likely is an attack on a Nato country? And what might it look like?

In this video...

00:43 - Is Russia planning to attack a Nato country?

01:30 - European leaders warn of Russian hybrid attacks

02:31 - Nato chief says Putin 'desperate'

03:15 - Campaign of sabotage across Europe

04:33 - How likely is an attack?

05:42 - Why are people worried now?

07:08 - What could an attack look like?

08:20 - Should we be worried?

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Earl Spencer, the brother of Diana Princess of Wales, has told the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg that he stands by his claims that King Charles, in the days after her death, said "rest assured, we'll forget her soon enough".

A Buckingham Palace Spokesperson said: "While we do not comment on books as a matter of principle, His Majesty is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory in ways others do not recognise, even many years after such a loss."

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As the midterm elections in America approach, the economy is one of the deciding factors for how people will vote.

Before his second term started, President Trump promised to tackle the so-called affordability crisis. But since then, the war in Iran has led to soaring gas prices and a range of tariffs have made some goods more expensive.

How do global events impact people’s finances and in turn how they vote in elections? The talk show host and financial expert Dave Ramsey joins us to discuss.

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Timecodes:

0:00 Intros

 2:08 When did you first notice cost of living as a concern for Americans?

2:53 What's your financial credo?

7:48 Dave on the dot com bubble burst in 2000

9:40 The 2008 Financial crisis

10:40 The US's Involvement in Iran

11:39 Covid 19 and its impact on the economy

14:58 What's the role of politicians in the economy?

15:53 Dave's support of Trump and Tariffs

17:02 Responding to Trumps quotes

19:07 Are American's bad with money?

20:43 The 2026 US midterms

Has the AI industry finally recognised the dangers of the technology it is building?

A researcher leaves one of the world's leading AI companies with a warning that the race to build ever more powerful systems could end in human extinction. Days later, the chief executive of the same company calls for the industry to slow down.

In this episode AI Decoded examines the growing debate over AI safety, regulation and control. From fears that advanced systems could outpace human understanding to concerns over cyberattacks, biological threats and the challenge of containing increasingly powerful models, the programme asks whether the world's AI companies are moving too fast, and whether anyone can agree on how to slow down.

Our panel also explores AI "kill switches", international oversight, the role of governments, and whether rivalry between the United States and China makes meaningful cooperation impossible.

Presenter Christian Fraser and BBC AI correspondent Marc Cieslak are joined by Andrew Weber, former US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Defense Programs, and Max Corbridge, CEO and co-founder of Secure Agentics, to explore fears over AI-driven biological threats, the challenge of controlling increasingly powerful systems, and whether meaningful safeguards are possible.

Chapter Heads

0:00 - 4:10 THE WARNING

4:11-12:20 CAN WE CONTROL IT?

12:21-15:43 WILL REGULATION WORK?

15:44-23:03 WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

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Are we in for a winter of financial hope or pain?

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% in a move which might come as some relief for mortgage holders. However the Bank’s governor has warned about high energy costs coming down the line.

The move comes in contrast to the US Federal Reserve increased interest rates for the first time in more than three years. So what does this say about the UK economy? And, for the impact on the cost of living in Winter? Adam, Chris and Faisal are joined by Stephanie Flanders, head of Economics and Government at Bloomberg.

00:00 Bank of England holds rates

01:14 What the decision means for mortgages and savers

03:33 Why are the US and Europe acting differently?

05:38 Budget choices for the chancellor

08:07 Are there tough choices ahead?

15:10 What is the impact of the Middle East?

19:54 What have bonds got to do with it?

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AI is making itself felt in many different parts of our lives - including looking for a job - or hiring someone for a job.

Right now, there's what's being called an 'application explosion' - which is creating challenges for job seekers and employers.

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