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A conversation with a former North Korean soldier

Full Episode
48:05

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center right, hands military flag to soldiers in what’s being call a “newly-created missile unit” during a ceremony to mark the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline military units, in Pyongyang, North Korea, Aug. 4, 2024.

Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP

Ukraine’s military says it captured two North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region of Russia over the weekend. Around 10,000 North Koreans are believed to be fighting on behalf of Russia. Also, rolling blackouts are wreaking havoc on daily life in Iran. And, Sudan’s armed forces have captured the city of Wad Madani, marking a significant blow to the Rapid Support Forces. Plus, members of Afghanistan’s first-ever all-female flight and the story of how their lives were turned upside down.

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In This Episode

Conversation with former North Korean soldier as Ukraine captures two North Korean troops
6:31
Rolling blackouts in Iran wreak havoc on industry and daily life
4:50
Lebanese tennis pro makes history at Australian Open
1:18
Migrants from Africa reaching Spain in record numbers 
Special Coverage
7:45
Canada post hikes rates after facing steep losses
5:14
Kyudo: A look into Japan’s oldest martial art
Special Coverage
4:36
Things you may have missed
1:07
Sudan’s army captures strategic city of Wad Madani
5:30
They were part of Afghanistan’s first-ever all-female flight. Then their lives were turned upside down.
Special Coverage
6:56