US denies Iran's claim that it hit American warship

The Global News Podcast covers a range of international developments, beginning with escalating tensions between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. The US denies Iran's claim that an American warship was hit by missiles, while Iran asserts it has full control of the waterway and demands permission for passage. The US has launched 'Operation Freedom' to guide ships through the strait, but experts question its effectiveness, especially given the use of social media for foreign policy announcements. Meanwhile, European and Canadian leaders meet in Armenia to discuss security and Europe's strategic autonomy, with Ukraine's Zelensky warning of Russia's potential military expansion. A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship crossing the Atlantic results in three deaths, raising concerns about disease spread and medical evacuation. In business news, GameStop's $56 billion bid to acquire eBay is scrutinized as financially improbable and likely to be a hostile takeover. The podcast also explores Australia's public inquiry into a deadly anti-Semitic attack, the rise of online dog charity scams in Uganda, and the rare sporting exchange between North and South Korea. Finally, a poignant story emerges about British soldiers fathering children in Kenya and disappearing, leaving behind a legacy of identity and unanswered questions.