Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade

This episode of the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service covers a range of international developments, beginning with Russia's decision to scale back its annual Moscow Victory Day parade on 9 May, citing a 'terrorist threat' from Ukraine. The Kremlin claims the Kyiv regime is now engaged in 'full-scale terrorist activity,' though analysts suggest the move may also reflect military shortages due to ongoing war fatigue. The episode then shifts to the UK, where the government has officially recognized Rachel Lowe as a victim of modern slavery after her abuse by the late Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, marking a significant step in the broader investigation into trafficking networks. Scientific reports highlight Europe's accelerating climate crisis, with record heat, wildfires, and sea temperatures, while also noting a growing shift toward renewable energy. In Colombia, a guerrilla leader linked to a deadly bomb attack was arrested, and in London, a knife attack in a Jewish neighborhood was labeled a terrorist incident, raising concerns about rising antisemitic violence. Meanwhile, London Zoo is launching a new public-facing animal hospital to boost conservation awareness, and Brighton & Hove Albion has unveiled plans for Europe’s first purpose-built women’s football stadium. The episode concludes with a deep dive into 'food noise'—a psychological phenomenon of obsessive food thoughts—sparked by the rise of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro, and the scientific efforts to understand and treat it without pharmaceuticals.