Top Russian general shot in Moscow

俄罗斯高级将领在莫斯科遭枪击

Global News Podcast

2026-02-07

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One of Russia's top generals has been rushed to hospital after being shot several times by an unknown assailant in an apartment building. The condition of Vladimir Alexeyev is unknown. Also, a Ukrainian soldier believed dead since 2022 comes home from captivity. A major study finds that statins do not cause most of the listed side-effects. Our correspondent is on the road with some of the main contenders in the up-coming election in Thailand. And we hear from an Indian teacher who has created hundreds of learning centres. She's been awarded a million-dollar prize. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
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  • This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service.

  • I'm Celia Hatton and at 1600 GMT on Friday,

  • the 6th of February, a top Russian general has been shot in Moscow.

  • Vladimir Alexev has played a significant role in the war on Ukraine,

  • and Russia says Kiev's responsible for the attack on his life.

  • Meanwhile, a Ukrainian soldier who is believed to have died in the war has returned home alive.

  • More than 30 people have been killed in a suspected suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Pakistan's capital,

  • Islamabad.

  • Also in this podcast, it's the last day of election campaigning in Thailand.

  • Our correspondent tells us why the country's progressive party is ahead in the polls,

  • but that might not be enough.