Global News Podcast Zohran Mamdani wins New York mayoral race
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Nov 5, 2025 
Peter Bowes, BBC North America correspondent, dives into Zohran Mamdani's landmark win as New York’s first Muslim and youngest mayor, highlighting his bold plans to tax millionaires for social programs. Anbarasan Ettarajan sheds light on the UN's suspension of operations at the Afghanistan-Iran border due to Taliban restrictions on women aid workers, revealing the humanitarian fallout. Lastly, Simon Cooper discusses the cultural significance of Parisian cemeteries and the city's new lottery for burial plots, blending history with modern desires.
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Historic Upset In New York Mayoral Race
- Zohran Mamdani won New York's mayoral race as a 34‑year‑old democratic socialist and will be the youngest mayor in over a century.
- His campaign promised taxing millionaires to fund expanded social programmes and positioned the win as a challenge to Donald Trump.
Wider Democratic Momentum In US Polls
- Democrats were projected to win key governor races in Virginia and New Jersey, signalling broader electoral momentum.
- Commentators suggested the results send a direct message to the White House amid the government shutdown.
Fatal Louisville Cargo Plane Crash
- A UPS cargo plane exploded during takeoff at Louisville Airport, carrying tens of thousands of litres of fuel and sparking a huge fire.
- The crash killed at least seven people and left families awaiting information amid chaotic scenes.