Bernadette Keogh

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A scam exploiting vulnerable families with sick children.

I would have done anything to get the medicine for Khalil.

The child is directed on camera to plead for help.

I want to be a normal kid.

I want to go to school.

Millions of dollars pour in, but the families never receive the money.

World of Secrets, the child cancer scam from the BBC World Service.

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This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service.

I'm Bernadette Keogh, and at 4.30 GMT on Thursday 18 December, these are our main stories.

As the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach shooting is laid to rest, Australia's Prime Minister promises a crackdown on hate, division and radicalisation.

In an end-of-year speech to the American people, President Trump lists his top achievements.

And the Venezuelan leader, Nicolas Maduro, has accused the United States of seeking to turn his country into a colony, but says any attempt at regime change will fail.

Also in this podcast, a big change in Hollywood.

From 2029, the Oscars will be streamed exclusively on YouTube.

Good thing he's not a bear.

He's family.

A warning from Japan, don't fall for AI bears.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a series of measures to crack down on hate speech after 15 people were killed by gunmen at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach on Sunday.