A court in Nigeria has ordered the UK government to pay $572 million to the families of coal miners killed by colonial police during a strike in 1949. We break down what happened at the Enugu mines, how it links to Britain’s colonial rule, and why the ruling matters more than 75 years later.

Also:

• We also cover the World Economic Forum’s investigation into its CEO, Børge Brende, over past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.
• Lebanon accuses Israel of spraying glyphosate over southern villages. We explain what’s known about the environmental risks and why claims about cancer are contested.
• The UN’s financial crisis, with warnings it could run out of money within months. Reuters reports the US accounts for 95% of unpaid regular budget dues - around $2.19bn.
• The US is preparing to fund MAGA-aligned think tanks in Europe.
• Saudi Arabia announces major new investments in Syria.

Global Politics with Leo brings you clear, evidence-based analysis of the international stories that actually matter — without the noise.

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Topics in this episode:

(1) Spain is pushing a major package of new digital laws - and while the proposed ban on social media for children under 16 grabbed most of the headlines, it’s only a part of a much bigger shift. In this episode, I break down the four key proposals, why some of them matter far more than the ban itself, and why what happens in Spain is likely to shape digital policy in other countries.

I go through each proposal one by one, looking at the arguments from the Spanish government and supporters of these laws, as well as the main criticisms - including those from Telegram founder Pavel Durov. This isn’t about defending tech CEOs, but about understanding the trade-offs between regulation, free speech, platform power, and government control.

(2) I also cover a new Amnesty International report on North Korea based on interviews with people who escaped the country.

(3) Finally, I look at the Trump administration’s $200 million humanitarian pledge to Sudan, why that number needs context, and what it tells us about the sharp reduction in US humanitarian aid overall.

Global Politics with Leo brings you the most important international news stories, with clear explanations and evidence-based analysis. Short, focused episodes covering geopolitics, conflicts, power struggles, and global affairs - without the noise.

You can email me at leoexplains10@gmail.com

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The United States and India have agreed on a new trade deal. I break down how Donald Trump is using tariffs as geopolitical leverage, why India has reportedly agreed to stop buying Russian oil, and what this could mean for Russia’s economy and the war in Ukraine.

We also look at:

• Costa Rica’s new right-wing president, Laura Fernández.
• A US–Iran military incident in the Arabian Sea
• Russia rebuilding military infrastructure near Finland
• Eenewed missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy system
• Investigations into Elon Musk’s companies in the UK and France
• A major new WHO study showing that up to four in ten cancer cases worldwide could be prevented.

Global Politics with Leo brings you the most important international news stories, with clear explanations and evidence-based analysis. New episodes focus on geopolitics, conflicts, power shifts, and global affairs - without the noise.

You can email me at leoexplains10@gmail.com.

You might know me from my educational content on social media and Substack as Leo Explains or LeoExplains10.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.