Nicaragua is accused of crimes against humanity, and other top news stories | Global News Podcast
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A new report by United Nations investigators says Nicaraguan state institutions have carried out a widespread and systematic attack against civilians, including torture, enforced disappearances, and arbitrary detention. Daniel Ortega, who shares the presidency with his wife Rosario Murillo, announced this year that Nicaragua would no longer hold elections, out of concern that his political opposition could “seize the government”. Also in the Global News Podcast: 04:43 - El Niño becomes the strongest on record weeks before its expected peak 07:21 - The BBC meets Ukrainian air defence units trying to counter the threat of Russian jet-powered drones 10:16 - A study by the University of Cambridge suggests baby girls tend to be more people-focused than boys from the first hours of their lives 13:25 - Researchers attempt to stop people from having sex in robotaxis 15:47 - Inside Scotland's wildcat HQ dubbed ''the Big Brother for cats'' The Global News Podcast brings you the best of
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