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🗓️ 12 February 2025
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In an interview with The Economist ahead of the Munich Security Conference, Ukraine’s president is pessimistic that Trump can end the conflict. How fish farming in West Africa could improve food security (11.57). And contemplating the holy hashtags of FaithTok (17:10).
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1:04.0 | There are a lot of fish lovers in West Africa and in Ghana in particular, but most of the fish in the region is imported. We look into what's holding back local fish farming and how getting past those barriers would be good for food security. |
1:17.1 | And since the arrival of the printing press spurred on the Protestant Reformation, |
1:23.8 | tech has disrupted religion. The latest iteration is on TikTok, where holy hashtags are flourishing. |
1:28.1 | Our correspondent investigates Faith Talk, the loudest pulpit yet. |
1:35.2 | First up, though. |
1:46.8 | It has been a long three years for Ukraine's President Volodymy Zelensky. |
1:52.6 | Donald Trump had promised to end the war with Russia within 24 hours of taking office. |
1:57.9 | But though he's certainly been outspoken about the situation in Gaza, since becoming President Trump has said little about Ukraine. |
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