This chapter reflects on the life and legacy of Simon Verity, who recently passed away at 79, highlighting his contributions to the community. It also previews an upcoming edition of The Weekend Intelligence, focusing on the experiences of Nigerian women, while acknowledging the hard work of the show's editing and production team.
Two months ago, French politics was thrown into crisis after a snap election left no party with a clear majority. Michel Barnier, the new prime minister, has a huge task ahead. Donald Trump’s campaign took time to adjust to the nomination of Kamala Harris. Now he’s on the attack again (9:40). And celebrating the life of stonemason, Simon Verity (17:37).
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