Russia declares state of emergency in Kursk region
Podcast:Global News Podcast Published On: Thu Aug 08 2024 Description: A state of emergency has been declared in the Kursk region of Russia, as a rare cross-border attack by Ukrainian troops has continued for a second day. Also: A series of concerts in Vienna by Taylor Swift has been cancelled because of a terror threat, and a parrot is recognised by Guinness World Records for its memory skills.