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

I'm Nigel Adely and of the early hours of Saturday the 30th of December

these are our main stories on the day of

Russia's heaviest aerial bombardment of Ukraine President Zelensky appeals for

more Western support. This is yet another sign for our partners to strengthen Ukraine with the air defence

we need to become the shield between the aggression and Europe.

We are capable of protecting us all.

Just give us the means to do so. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens as

tens of thousands more refugees flee the Israeli offensive. We've been asking for help

for three months. Nobody is listening to us. We are saying that again. Help us. That's enough.

President Malay continues his radical agenda in Argentina by pulling the country out of the Briggs Group of Nations.

And News Hour presenter Julian Marshall meets someone who sounds very familiar.

Hello real Julian, I'm AI Julian, how are you today?

I'm here to steal your job.

Do you have any tips that could help me improve my presenting skills?

Hm-hmm.

Ukraine has stressed the need for continued support from the west following a

massive wave of Russian missile strikes that has left at least 30 people dead

and caused huge material damage. It's the largest aerial assault on the country since Russia invaded

in February last year. More than 150 drones and missiles were fired. Some were brought down

by Ukraine's air defences, but many still got through.

Schools, hospitals and residential areas were among those hit. Our first report is from our correspondent James Waterhouse in Keith.

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