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And there have been other controversies regarding her, haven't there?
And there have been other controversies regarding her, haven't there?
So what's the view of her in Peru?
So what's the view of her in Peru?
So she's pretty unpopular?
So she's pretty unpopular?
Anna Hanson of BBC Monitoring. As we record this podcast, the residents of the remote Shetland island of Fuller in Scotland are probably still taking part in their New Year celebrations, almost two weeks later than the rest of the world. The quirk is a result of following some of the traditions of the Julian calendar, which is still used by nearly all Eastern Orthodox churches.
Anna Hanson of BBC Monitoring. As we record this podcast, the residents of the remote Shetland island of Fuller in Scotland are probably still taking part in their New Year celebrations, almost two weeks later than the rest of the world. The quirk is a result of following some of the traditions of the Julian calendar, which is still used by nearly all Eastern Orthodox churches.
Our Shetland reporter, John Johnston, explains.
Our Shetland reporter, John Johnston, explains.
And that's it from us for now, but there'll be a new edition of the Global News Podcast later. If you want to comment on this podcast or the topics covered in it, send us an email. The address is globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk. You can also find us on X at Global News Pod. This edition was mixed by Caroline Driscoll. The producer was Liam McSheffrey. The editor is Karen Martin. I'm Valerie Sanderson.
And that's it from us for now, but there'll be a new edition of the Global News Podcast later. If you want to comment on this podcast or the topics covered in it, send us an email. The address is globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk. You can also find us on X at Global News Pod. This edition was mixed by Caroline Driscoll. The producer was Liam McSheffrey. The editor is Karen Martin. I'm Valerie Sanderson.
Until next time, bye-bye.
Until next time, bye-bye.
This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Valerie Sanderson, and in the early hours of Monday, the 13th of January, these are our main stories. Ukraine's President Zelensky has offered to return North Korean soldiers captured fighting for Russia in exchange for Ukrainian troops held in Russia.
This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Valerie Sanderson, and in the early hours of Monday, the 13th of January, these are our main stories. Ukraine's President Zelensky has offered to return North Korean soldiers captured fighting for Russia in exchange for Ukrainian troops held in Russia.
California has introduced emergency measures to cut red tape for fire victims in Los Angeles to help them rebuild their homes quickly and to prevent them from being scammed. Saudi Arabia's foreign minister has told a conference of top diplomats that sanctions imposed on Syria should be removed to help it recover from years of civil war.
California has introduced emergency measures to cut red tape for fire victims in Los Angeles to help them rebuild their homes quickly and to prevent them from being scammed. Saudi Arabia's foreign minister has told a conference of top diplomats that sanctions imposed on Syria should be removed to help it recover from years of civil war.
An investigation is taking place in Kenya after a large metal ring structure landed in a village. So, was it from space? Ukraine's President Zelensky has offered to return two North Korean soldiers captured fighting for Russia in exchange for Ukrainian prisoners of war. Video footage posted online showed the men apparently injured.
An investigation is taking place in Kenya after a large metal ring structure landed in a village. So, was it from space? Ukraine's President Zelensky has offered to return two North Korean soldiers captured fighting for Russia in exchange for Ukrainian prisoners of war. Video footage posted online showed the men apparently injured.