Trump warns Iran 'whole civilisation will die tonight'

This episode of the Global News Podcast covers a high-stakes geopolitical crisis centered on President Trump's escalating rhetoric toward Iran, threatening the destruction of an entire civilization unless Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz by midnight GMT. The threat follows Israel's ongoing strikes on Iranian infrastructure, including railways, bridges, and petrochemical plants, with one particularly harrowing incident involving the death of an entire family in Tabriz, leaving only an 18-month-old girl, Helma, as a survivor. Iranian state media frames the attack as a symbol of Israeli-American brutality, while the IDF claims it targeted a military site. Meanwhile, a gunfight outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul has led to the arrest of suspects linked to extremist groups, highlighting regional tensions. In other news, Kanye West’s visa to the UK was revoked due to his controversial past statements, leading to the cancellation of the Wireless Festival. The episode also explores the implications of OpenAI’s call for a four-day workweek in an AI-driven economy, questioning the realism of such promises amid corporate self-interest. Finally, Tony Inchenzo celebrates completing his lifelong goal of attending matches at every professional and non-league football ground in England, championing the accessibility, affordability, and community spirit of grassroots football.