Global News Podcast: Pakistan School Collapse, IDF Review Gaps, Harry and Meghan, US Midterms, and Animal of the Year

A BBC Global News Podcast episode covering major international stories: a deadly school roof collapse in Pakistan, a BBC Verify investigation into Israeli military reviews, Prince Harry and Meghan’s first joint UK engagement since returning, political and energy developments involving Ukraine, the US and Europe, and an award for a conservation dog.

■ Pakistan school collapse
- Roof collapse in Peshawar kills at least 32 students and a teacher, with injuries and an investigation.
- Police arrest the school principal; inquiry examines building condition and the no-objection certificate.

■ BBC Verify investigation
- Analysis of hundreds of IDF statements on incidents in Gaza, Lebanon, the West Bank and Israel.
- Identifies 254 incidents without public outcome; includes IDF response and investigative process.

■ Harry and Meghan UK return
- First joint public engagement in Nottingham since moving back from California.
- Charity visit, royal family relations and Christmas plans.

■ US politics and Ukraine/Europe
- Trump, midterm elections, Iowa voters, cost of living and Iran war.
- Ukraine, Starlink access, EU sanctions and Russia diesel deal.

■ Animal of the Year
- Labrador Skiha trained to detect invasive carpet sea squirt; named animal of the year.
- Conservation sniffer dogs and marine ecology.

The episode suits listeners seeking a concise roundup of international news and science/environment stories. It provides context on recent events, investigations and political developments without deep analysis. Viewers can use it to identify stories for further reading.