Spain shatter Argentina's World Cup dream

Summary

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Global News Podcast – "Spain shatter Argentina's World Cup dream"

Host: Paul Moss (BBC World Service)
Date: July 20, 2026

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Overview

This episode covers the major global headlines, with in-depth reporting and analysis on Spain’s triumph in the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup—ending Argentina’s dreams in a dramatic final. The episode also explores: the rise of illegal gold mining and its environmental impact, a major ferry disaster off Guyana, fresh legal troubles for the Tate brothers, the politics of “bare nails” in beauty trends, and a marathon at the North Pole.

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Main Story: Spain’s World Cup Victory Over Argentina

Theme:
Spain is crowned men’s World Champions for the second time, beating Argentina in an electrifying, tense final. The episode dives into reactions from Spain and Argentina, the role of age and tactics, bold commentary on tournament commercialization, and controversy involving Donald Trump.

Ecstatic Scenes in Madrid

[02:43] Guy Hedgeko from Madrid

• Thousands gathered at Plaza de Colón, Madrid, where a giant screen broadcast the final.
• Celebrations erupted when Ferran Torres scored the winning goal.
• Guy Hedgeko:

  “I think the party’s going to go on late into the night because it’s 16 years since Spain won their last and only World Cup, so it’s been a long wait.”
  (02:59)

• Spain's tactical, possession-heavy style admired for prevailing again after 16 years.
• Early tournament performances underwhelmed but peaked during an impressive semi-final victory over France.
• The final was tense, remaining goalless until extra time.

Argentina’s Sad Farewell to Messi

[05:03] Veronica Smink from Buenos Aires

• National disappointment, especially for Lionel Messi, whose last World Cup ended in defeat at age 39.
• Maz Faruki (reporting):

  “We kept the hope till the end, but it has to be said that Spain was superior from the start. The Argentines seem to have run out of gas… Really sad that Lionel Messi didn’t get the send-off that he deserved.”
  (05:03)

• Noted the significant age difference between teams; youth and stamina were key.

Key Match Analysis

[06:25] Maz Faruki (BBC Sports Correspondent)

• Spain controlled the game, reflecting their approach against France.
• Argentina’s resilience kept them in the match until a pivotal red card for Enzo Fernandez changed the tide.
• Ferran Torres’s goal brought immense relief to Spanish fans.

On-Field Tensions & The Commercialization of Football

[07:13]

• Ugly post-match scenes: an Argentinian player’s frustration led to an altercation and subsequent red card.

• Paul Moss raises concerns about increasing commercialization:

  • Debut of 48 teams and “hydration breaks” seen by some as “advert breaks”.
  • Extended halftime with a “Super Bowl-esque” show featuring Madonna and Justin Bieber.

• Maz Faruki:

  “…the hydration breaks, or do we call them advert breaks? It’s all, again, commercialization of the game. But… some great storylines that have come out from some of those [debutant] teams.” (07:54)

Political Controversy: Donald Trump & FIFA

[08:47]

• Boos erupted as Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino entered to give awards.
• Trump reportedly pressured Infantino to overturn a red card for USA’s Folarin Balogun.
• Maz Faruki:

  “Certainly, I think those boos… he wasn’t the most popular figure… trying to also get involved, really, in spite of Spain’s celebration party…” (09:15)

• Tournament seen as deeply politicized with record ticket sales—and record costs.

Historical Spanish Triumph

[10:09] Dan Rowan (BBC Sports Editor):

• Spain’s defense praised: only one goal conceded all tournament, 38 matches unbeaten under coach Luis de la Fuente.

• Comprehensive stats: Spain had 20 shots, Argentina just 2 (none on target).

• Not just a victory for star youth Lamine Yamal, but for the system.

• Noted Spain as the first nation to win both men’s and women’s World Cups.

• Dan Rowan:

  “It’s a real generation of success… The first nation to become world champions in both men’s and women’s football as well. So it’s a real triumph for the Spanish system…”
  (11:14)

• Messi’s likely final World Cup: “the pictures of him in tears will… reinforce the expectation that that was his last World Cup.” (11:42)

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Other Major Stories

The Hidden Cost of Gold’s Boom: Illegal Mining in West Africa

[15:55] Ed Butler (Comoro, Sierra Leone)

• Illegal gold mining surges due to economic hardship and skyrocketing prices.
• Environment and health at risk from widespread mercury usage.
  • Kelly Mbayo (Gold Miner):

    “I know mercury is not good for the environment… Without no mercury, there is no gold.” (16:44)

  • Dangers abound: “A human being cannot protect us. Only God.” (17:31)
• Marcinah Hunter (Global Initiative):

  “We certainly are seeing drug cartels moving into the gold sector. Colombian law enforcement… said the gold sector is now more profitable than the cocaine sector.” (17:55)

• Oxford’s Stephen Liszak questions the need for new mining:

  “The amount of damage that is done to the planet I think is plainly unjustifiable… Most people would say no.” (18:52)

Guyana Ferry Disaster

[19:54] Shelvin Belgrave (Kaicha News)

• Ferry MV Barima sank after reportedly being struck by a huge wave, though overloading is suspected by locals.
• Swift action and distress messages from passengers allowed for immediate rescue response.
  • “There’s a recording… ‘Can you please send help… the vessel just turned over in the river and we are sinking.’” (20:23-21:43)

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Additional Segments

The Tate Brothers: High-profile Arrests and Legal Battles

[22:20] Joe Inwood (BBC), Simran Sahal

• Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami on UK extradition request, facing 59 charges including rape and trafficking.
• Their influencer status discussed:
  • Joe Inwood:

    “They are amongst the most controversial and certainly amongst the most high profile of what are called manosphere influencers… a toxic view of what it’s like to be a man.” (22:20-23:09)

• Their lawyer calls the charges “a political hit”.

“Quiet Luxury” Nails: Beauty Trend or Social Commentary?

[25:12] Simran Sahal

• A shift to bare nails is seen as “quiet luxury” and, ironically, a costly, high-maintenance trend.
• Christina Rodolfi (Journalist/Beauty Expert):

  “…elegant or tasteful… these are often euphemisms that perpetuate white supremacist standards of beauty. What it comes down to is respectability politics…” (25:53)

• Katya Beauchamp (Buff Beauty founder):

  “It started off with this question of skincare for your nails… this is not a fad… a natural progression of adding a new definition to a beautifully done nail.” (26:57, 27:31)

North Pole Marathon: Extreme Endurance

[28:44] Riki and Felix Dan (Denmark)

• Riki Dan, with her family, completed the marathon in brutal, slushy polar conditions.
• Riki Dan:

  “So you’d have to keep running so you wouldn’t get frostbite.” (28:44) “The next experience I hope will be the Mount Everest Marathon…” (29:22)

• Felix Dan:

  “You really had to pay attention to each and every step… it is incredibly challenging at the North Pole and that’s why it’s incredibly fun.” (30:05)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Spain’s unique style of football… didn’t always pay dividends, but back in 2010 it did… 16 years later, that same style has won them the World Cup again.” — Guy Hedgeko, (03:45)
• “The market is immense in the billions of dollars… gold sector is now more profitable than the cocaine sector… Central banks are key actors.” — Marcinah Hunter, (17:55)
• “He wasn’t the most popular figure… trying to also get involved, really, in spite of Spain’s celebration party.” — Maz Faruki, on Trump, (09:15)
• “Illicit gold mining really is a global phenomenon. We see it across Latin America, across Africa, across Asia.” — Marcinah Hunter, (17:40)
• “This is not a fad. This is a natural progression…” — Katya Beauchamp, on nail trends, (27:31)
• “You had to look down every second because of the slush ice. It is incredibly challenging at the North Pole and that’s why it’s incredibly fun.” — Felix Dan, (30:05)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [02:43] – Madrid celebrates Spain’s World Cup victory
• [04:28] – Disappointment in Buenos Aires for Messi and Argentina
• [06:25] – Tactical analysis and turning points of the match
• [07:54] – Debate: Commercialization and expanded World Cup
• [08:47] – Trump, Infantino, and political controversy at the final
• [10:09] – Dan Rowan on Spain’s football dynasty and record
• [15:55] – West Africa: Illegal gold mining’s human and environmental toll
• [19:54] – Guyana ferry disaster: Details and rescue efforts
• [22:20] – Tate brothers’ arrest and legal profile
• [25:12] – “Quiet luxury” nails: the cultural and economic nuance
• [28:44] – North Pole Marathon: Endurance under extreme conditions

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For full match reports, halftime show analysis, and more, visit the BBC News sports pages.

Transcript

[Paul Moss]

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[Paul Moss]

this is the Global News Podcast. I'm Paul Moss and in the early hours of Monday 20th July, these are our main stories. There have been celebrations across Spain after the men's football team became world champions for a second time, beating Argentina in the final. More than 60 people remain unaccounted for after a ferry sank off Guyana. Also in this podcast, I'm afraid.

[Local Gold Miner (Kelly Mbayo)]

But what can I do? I can't do anything. God protect us.

[Paul Moss]

We hear from West Africa about the terrible health hazards faced by miners digging for gold. Why the latest trend in fingernail fashion has raised questions about money, class and the politics of race and the marathon that's just been held at the North Pole. So it's over. The World Cup 2026 has come to an end with an extended game that had spectators on the edge of their seats all the way to the final. Whistle joy for Spain, disappointment for Argentina, and let's be honest, perhaps just a little relief for all of those who don't actually like football. But for those who are passionate about it, it's certainly been a tournament to remember, and not just for what happened on the pitch. In a moment, we'll look at the claim that commercial priorities really did become way too prominent this time round. And then, of course, there were those allegations of interference by Donald Trump. But first, let's suck up some of the positive, or should I say ecstatic emotions on the streets of Madrid with our correspondent there, Guy Hedgeko.

[Guy Hedgeko]

I'm right next to Plaza de Colon and that's a square in central Madrid where a giant screen has been showing the game to thousands of fans. As soon as Ferran Torres scored the winner for Spain. The place erupted, thousands of fans cheering, and then a few minutes later, the final whistle went and people started dancing around. I think that the party's going to go on late into the night because it's 16 years since Spain won their last and only World cup, so it's been a long wait. Spain came into this tournament as one of the favorites, but earlier on in the tournament, fans were slightly underwhelmed by some of the performances and were wondering where the magic was. And then I think that came in the semi final against France when Spain completely outclassed the French team. And so there was so much optimism going into this final. I think many Spanish fans thought it was going to be relatively easy to defeat Argentina, and of course, it was pretty tough. It got to half time, it was nil. Nil. I think many Spanish fans were wondering, you know, why the, the team couldn't convert all that possession that they'd had into goals. The closer it got to full time, the more nervous the fans were getting, because they really didn't want it to go to penalties, because that's such a lottery. But fortunately we had that late goal and extra time and it gave them a World Cup. It's a team which relies on us. Biliac. Spain's unique style of football, keeping possession, attacking, football, pressing insistently, hasn't always paid dividends, but back in 2010 it did when it won the World cup, and 16 years later, that same style has won them the World cup again.

[Paul Moss]

Guy Hedgeko in the Spanish capital Madrid, with a few extra contributions by happy fans. Not so happy, of course, Argentina's own supporters. And particular disappointment for their star striker, Lionel Messi, who throughout the tournament had shown why he's widely considered the best football player of all time. At 39 years old, though, this was almost certainly the last time Messi will take to the field in a World Cup. Many hoped his last performance there would be a victorious one, but it was not to be. Veronica Smink in Buenos Aires was amongst those feeling the letdown.

[Maz Faruki]

We kept the hope till the end, but it has to be said that Spain was superior from the start. The Argentines seem to have run out of gas. We were missing that magic, that extra energy, that extra garra, as they call it here, that extra grit that characterizes the Argentines who always play with such heart. There was also big age difference. Not only Laminamal, but many other Spanish players have been photographed with Lionel Messi when they were children. So that just shows, you know, There was a big age difference and many of the matches went into extra time, so they really ran out of gas. But we're really, really sad that Lionel Messi didn't get the send off that he deserved.

[Paul Moss]

Veronica Smink in Buenos Aires so age perhaps a factor in Argentina's loss, but right through the tournament Spain has been praised for the ever elegance and above all tactical strategy of their play. So age perhaps a factor in Argentina's loss, but right through the tournament Spain had been praised for their elegant and above all tactical play. I watched the first part of the match in a London public square with a strong contingent of local Spanish people among the crowd. One after another there were gasps of delight and then groans of disappointment as Spanish players took shots at the goal, but the then failed to hit the mark. That said, it was no great surprise when they finally found their moment. As I heard from our sports correspondent

[Maz Faruki]

Maz Faruki, we expected Spain to come out and really control the game. That's what they did in their semi final win over France on Tuesday and they came out with that same game plan. And Argentina have got into this final as sort of the mentality monsters, backs against the wall but finding a way to win and ultimately managed to keep Spain out for for much of the match. But that second bookable offense for Enzo Fernandez towards the end of the 90 minutes was the turning point really in the game. But that's why I think there was this real sense of relief when Ferran Torres got that goal in the back of the net. Spain so happy eventually to get that advantage and then holding on at the end to get this World cup final win.

[Paul Moss]

There were some ugly scenes after the game, weren't there, with the Argentinian player parades appearing to attack one of the Argentinians. Can you tell us what happened?

[Maz Faruki]

Yeah, I think he was a little bit frustrated, shall we say, with how these Spanish players were were celebrating when the full time whistle went. That's what led then to that altercation. He actually was subsequently sent off. But I have to say elsewhere across the pitch it did seem that there were sort of scenes of congratulations being shared by most of the Argentina players with their Spain opposition.

[Paul Moss]

Now looking back at the tournament and turning to matters off the pitch. This was the first time you had 48 teams, first time you had hydration breaks. Cynic said. This was all about making more money than ever. Do you think this has increased the perception of international football just being too commercialized?

[Maz Faruki]

I think that's a really good point and I think you could definitely point to that as well with sort of the extended halftime of this World cup final. Couldn't you sort of a Super bowl esque halftime show with Madonna, Justin Bieber, lots of other acts, which gave the players this kind of really strange sort of extended halftime break, which is something they obviously are not used to. So I think that adds into that camp, really, the hydration breaks, or do we call them advert breaks. It's all, again, commercialization of the game. But when you point to some of those teams that were making their debut on this stage, they more than held their own and have been some great storylines that have come out from some of those teams. So yes, on the one hand, I think people can point to the commercialization of this World cup, but then you wouldn't have these opportunities and some of these players making these moments and creating these headlines on this stage if they weren't there. If we didn't have this expanded World Cup.

[Paul Moss]

One moment you couldn't miss was at the end of the game. As Donald Trump and the FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, came onto the pitch to give out the awards, there were loud boos from a lot of the audience. Now, I think we can assume that part of that at least was because of Donald Trump trying to get Gianni Infantino successfully, trying to get him to overturn that red card. Again, I want to ask if this tournament has left a sour taste in terms of football and whose interests are being followed.

[Maz Faruki]

That is the other really big controversial point from this World cup, isn't it? That narrative, as you say, of Flaring Balogun, the USA player who was shown a red card, he was therefore supposed to be banned. And as you say, Donald Trump liaising with Gianni Infantino, he says directly in a phone call, getting that ban suspended for a year. And certainly I think those boos as he came onto the pitch at the New York New Jersey stadium, he wasn't the most popular figure and trying to also get involved, really, in spite of Spain's celebration party when Rodri was waiting for him to leave the podium, really the platform before he then went on to lift the trophy with his Spain teammates. There have been some controversial moments, haven't there? But I think ultimately with Spain winning this final the way that they did tonight, I think it's probably the end that everyone was hoping for.

[Paul Moss]

Maz Faruki now with his assessment of this year's World cup and why Spain's victory may be part of an ongoing winning streak, is our sports editor, Dan Rowan.

[Dan Rowan]

Throughout this campaign, they've been the most impressive side. Consider the fact that they've become champions while conceding just one goal. Remarkably, throughout this World cup, it's 38 matches now unbeaten. For Luis de la Fuente's side, that's an extraordinary achievement. And frankly, Argentina was so defensive, it didn't enable Messi to weave his usual magic. And they only really started to get going once they went down to 10 men and were desperate. But by then, of course, it was too late. And the match statistics are quite something. 20 shots by Spain, just two by Argentina and none of them were actually on target. And so it would have felt, I think, to many a travesty had Argentina managed to somehow pull it off. Yes, they've got Lamine Yamal, the teenage sensation Spain, but this was a victory for the entire squad. And if you look at the last 18 years, they've now won the World cup twice in 2010 and now in 26. But also they've won the European Championships three times as well. It's a real generation of success. They also the first nation, I should say, to become world champions in both men's and women's football as well. So it's a real triumph this for the Spanish system and I think they will be favorites for the Euros, of course, in two years time and then the next World cup which is being co hosted by Spain alongside Portugal and Morocco. To we should mention, Messi has been this dream narrative, hasn't there, that he might pull off his rarest defeats and captain his side to two successive World cup triumphs. But it wasn't to be. And the pictures of him in tears will I think reinforce the expectation that that was his last World Cup. Of course Trump was here, the first match that he's attended and one of the big legacies I think of this World cup will be the politicization from start to finish, record tickets to sales. I think success security wise, the fans enjoyed the stadium, but of course record costs as well. So success on the one hand, but plenty of controversy on the other as well.

[Paul Moss]

BBC sports editor Dan Rowan. And for a look back at all the highlights and talking points of this World cup, just head to the sports pages of the BBC news website. You'll also find there a review of the first World cup final halftime show and analysis of how all the players performed. That's at BBC News. Still to come in this podcast, suddenly

[Joe Inwood]

they're accosted, they're arrested by heavily armed American law enforcement officers, marshals. And that's because of these new charges.

[Paul Moss]

38 new charges the controversial Tate brothers are detained in the US on fresh charges by the UK of rape and sex trafficking which they den.

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[Paul Moss]

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[Ed Butler]

We're in a place called Comoro, which is just like a huge bowl in

[Paul Moss]

the middle of the forest.

[Ed Butler]

But in the middle of this valley is this huge shanty. It's like some scene from a battlefield. You can hear the machines. There are literally hundreds of people here, all digging, sifting, dreaming.

[Local Gold Miner (Kelly Mbayo)]

We do illegal mining, filter the mould, pound it from there. We got what she wants, which is the gold.

[Ed Butler]

That's Kelly Mbayo. He's a local gold miner in Sierra Leone, running a small team here.

[Local Gold Miner (Kelly Mbayo)]

Job facility in this country is low, so most of the youth, they came here just to make ends meet. It's a place for survival.

[Ed Butler]

And do you use mercury to refine the gold?

[Local Gold Miner (Kelly Mbayo)]

I do use mercury every day.

[Ed Butler]

It's not good for the environment here.

[Local Gold Miner (Kelly Mbayo)]

I know mercury is not good for the environment and it's illegal substance. Without no mercury, there is no gold.

[Ed Butler]

Mercury has been the bane of artisanal mining for years. If spread into the food chain, experts say that mercury can attack the nervous system. The kidneys, cause irreversible brain damage. Some 40% of global mercury pollution, the UN reckons now comes from small scale gold mining. The problem is that the tough economics of these poor countries means that illegal workers understand the risks, but say they have no choice but to go to the mines.

[Local Gold Miner (Kelly Mbayo)]

There's no work in this country. The gulemcet work is too dangerous.

[Ed Butler]

It's dangerous, yes.

[Local Gold Miner (Kelly Mbayo)]

Anything can happen. You can hear some people have died, I'm afraid. But what can I do? I can't do anything. A human being cannot protect us. Only God.

[Maz Faruki]

Illicit gold mining really is a global phenomenon. We see it across Latin America, across Africa, across Asia.

[Ed Butler]

Marcina Hunter is the Director of Extractives at the Global Initiative and against transnational organized crime.

[Maz Faruki]

The market is immense in the billions of dollars and it is having severe environmental impacts and undermines governance and security. From miners mining without a license to organized crime groups, we certainly are seeing drug cartels moving into the gold sector. Colombian law enforcement in particular has said that the gold sector is now more profitable than the cocaine sector. And also foreign financing plays a really big role. One of the key actors flagged is central banks.

[Ed Butler]

This is an important point. The insatiable appetite on the part of the markets and major financial institutions to store more gold is directly fueling transnational crime. It begs the question, do we really need to be mining any more gold at all? Stephen Liszak is a researcher on the politics of climate change and sustainability at the University of Oxford.

[Stephen Liszak]

Most people would say no. The amount of damage that is done to the planet I think is plainly unjustifiable, and we would reach the same conclusion about ivory or whale blubber. I think gold is probably next on the list. It begins with the consumer saying, I want a gold wedding ring, but I want to be able to look at this wedding ring on my finger and feel good about where it came from.

[Paul Moss]

Steven Lisak of Oxford University heading that report by Ed Butler. You can hear more of Ed's report on illegal gold [e-mail] or by searching for BBC Business Daily. Wherever you get your podcasts. 60 people are still missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Guyana. A total of 133passengers and crew were on board the MV Barima when it went down on route from the capital Georgetown to Port Kaituma in the south. Shelvin Belgrave is a reporter with Kaicha News, a newspaper based in Georgetown. He told Rebecca Kesby about the catastrophic event which caused the accident.

[Shelvin Belgrave]

From the government side of things, there was a huge wave, but they said preliminary information is that the vessel was hit with a huge wave and it capsized and then it started sinking. However, there are allegations from people that the boat might have been filled with more cargo. The government so far has refuted these claims, claiming that the cargo was below the limit as well as the passengers were below the limit that the vessel can carry. That's what we have at this time, right?

[Maz Faruki]

Because it is a passenger ferry as far as I understand it. And I mean, it's quite interesting to hear that local boats in the area immediately scrambled to try to reach the ferry and no doubt that's why so many people have been rescued.

[Shelvin Belgrave]

Well, basically what happened? The information started circulating as soon as the vessel started sinking. Reports are that passengers in the vessel sent distress messages for us to their relatives, especially those in Port Kaituma. So the information started circulating first in Port Kaituma where the vessel was expected to arrive. And the distress message, there's a recording of one of those messages where the vessel, the passenger said, can you please send help, send the police, call the police. The vessel just turned over in the river and we are sinking. And then the story was order circulated by a journalist, a Guyanese journalist who's based over seas. He's on vacation right now, according to him, and he saw the information circulating and when he verified, he was the first reporter journalist to say, well, you know, we have a disaster in hand. The ferry is sinking at the moment just off the coast of Guyana at a place called Iron Punt, off the Pomeroon river mouth and the coastline that borders the Atlantic Ocean.

[Ed Butler]

Goodness me.

[Maz Faruki]

So it was people with mobile phones raising the alarm then?

[Shelvin Belgrave]

Yes, there was people with mobile phones raising the alarm as the boat began sinking.

[Paul Moss]

Shelving. Belgrave. Speaking to Rebecca Kesby. Police in the UK say there's no place for male violence against women and girls. After the social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested in Miami. At the request of the British authorities, they've requested the extradition of the pair on further charges, including rape. The two brothers have always denied wrongdoing. Their World News correspondent, Joe Inwood, spoke to Charlotte Gallagher.

[Joe Inwood]

For those who don't know Andrew and Tristan Tate, they are amongst the most controversial and certainly amongst the most high profile of what are called manosphere influences. The kind of online personalities that appeal to an audience of almost exclusively and certainly majority young men. Now, they give them a message which is described as hyper masculine, it's all about fast cars, making loads of money and women. They also say it's about self respect and looking after your body and that sort of thing. But their critics, and when you listen to their words, this is borne out very often, say that they are trying to spread what's viewed as a kind of a toxic view of what it's like to be a man, often to do with being belittling towards or others say, the subjugation of women. So they really are controversial, not just for their views, but for the impact those views have on often impressionable young minds.

[Simran Sahal]

And they are now both facing dozens of charges, aren't they?

[Joe Inwood]

Yes, More charges since their recent arrest. Andrew Tate and Triston were going into an event in Miami. He's wearing a sort of a rather florid purple shirt, when suddenly they're accosted or arrested by heavily armed American law enforcement officers, marshals. And that's because of these new charges. 38 new charges, seven counts of rape against Andrew and charges relating to sex trafficking and indecent images of a child. And with Tristram, two counts of rape and three counts of arranging or facilitating trafficking for sexual exploitation. That brings to 59 the total charges that they face in the UK. There are also separate proceedings that have been taking place in Romania, where they live, including an allegation of money laundering. So in total, really serious legal challenges for the two brothers.

[Simran Sahal]

And how easy would it be for

[Maz Faruki]

the UK to extradite them back to Britain?

[Joe Inwood]

It's always going to be quite a long procedure. They have to start Those proceedings within 21 days, I believe, and they've then got to get through not just the extradition process, but also they are going to fight this. They've already said they have. We've got a statement from their lawyer, Joseph McBride, who said the world knows Andrew and Tristan are innocent. Their enemies know it best of all, and that's exactly why they've been attacked. Mr. McBride said he called these charges a political hit and said that they will be fought. He finished by saying America does not do Britain's political dirty work.

[Paul Moss]

Joe Inwood it seems that fashion changes fast when it comes to fingernails. Recent years have seen manicurists called on to paint nails with more elaborate designs, but that trend has apparently gone into reverse. The new in thing is to keep nails decoration free. Now, you might think that at least saves money on expensive varnishes and polish, but think again. It's an approach which actually can cost more money and in the process has raised issues around cash, class and even race. As Simran Sahal reports, From glossy buffed

[Simran Sahal]

nails to sheer manicures, the bare nail look is everywhere. It's a reminder that it's fine to take a break from the increasingly intricate and expensive nail art that's been taking over manicure culture. Even celebrities are embracing it and social media is calling it the new quiet luxury. But is this really just a beauty trend or does it reveal something about class, culture and who gets to define what's considered tasteful? I spoke to Christina Rodolfi, a journalist and beauty expert who's written about the trend, to discover what it is and why it could be seen as a classic status symbol.

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When people talk about bare nails, they often conflate class and taste with that bareness. They're often called elegant or tasteful, and these are often usually euphemisms that perpetuate white supremacist standards. Beauty. What it comes down to is respectability politics, which women of color often face a ton of scrutiny for, in the same way that black women are constantly penalized for wearing their hair in braids or locks. It really upholds this idea that bare nails are the standard.

[Simran Sahal]

My name is Khadijah.

[Maz Faruki]

I'm 25.

[Simran Sahal]

I am someone who's just like every month has gotten their nails done. I went from doing crazy designs to like more minimalist, like just plain solid colors. And now in the last two months I've really just decided to embrace the bare nail aesthetic. Less is more has always been the rising trend and now it's being revived in a different way. Katya Bochen Champ is the ex founder and CEO of beauty subscription service Birchbox. She's now ventured into the nail industry and her new brand Buff Beauty focuses on the products that nurture nails.

[Maz Faruki]

It started off with this question of skin care for your nails and obviously skincare and beautiful skin has become really commonplace. Consumers are so informed and then it's going into all of our makeup and hair and body care. So we started formulating there with a three step which starts with with a chemical exfoliation that you do weekly and then it is a serum that has keratin, biotin, hyaluronic acid and then an oil.

[Simran Sahal]

There's an irony that natural look requires a lot of maintenance. So do you think bare nails has become another form of luxury beauty?

[Maz Faruki]

I don't think it has to actually require a lot of maintenance. I think what we've learned how to do in beauty for so many other categories, it starts to be called like hacks or these tips or these little shortcuts. And honestly, buff is completely conceived as fitting into these moments a minute here and there. But I do think that this is not a fad. This is a natural progression of adding a new definition to a beautifully done nail.

[Paul Moss]

Katya Beauchamp ending that report by Simran Sahal now, as if it wasn't challenging enough, running a marathon is beyond the abilities of most of us mortals. And but for those who can keep going for more than 40 kilometers, they found a way to make it even tougher. 23 runners have just completed a marathon at the North Pole. They had to wear thermal clothing to cope with sub zero temperatures. And there were armed guards on standby just in case any polar bears took an unwelcome interest. Well, the women's title was won by Denmark's Riki Dan. But this was no solo effort. She ran along with the rest of her family and afterwards she and her 14 year old son Felix described the difficulties they faced.

[Riki Dan]

There was a few parts where the snow was really thick and you would fall in all the way to your knees in some parts even, and there was just thick slush under it. So you get completely soaked to your feet, it would be really, really cold. So you'd have to keep running so you wouldn't get frostbite.

[Felix Dan]

We were wearing many layers of wool and synthetic clothes. We were able to all the times zip, unzip because sometimes it feels really hot, sometimes feels really cold depending on the wind. The loop was 1km and it was like changing conditions all the. We had, luckily a lot of amazing people helping us out so we could see people all around the house with rifles ready to scare off polar bears.

[Riki Dan]

I would say the first 10km was great. Second 10km was also amazing. And then I hit like a wall and I was kind of like feeling ill and everything. So I took a little bit of caffeine and that really, really helped me to keep going. I did 20 more kilometers and then hit 42. But then I decided I wanted to go for a big 50 to be the third person to ever run 50km on the north. The biggest challenge, I would say was probably the training because like, you couldn't train up for the, the snow, right? Other than actually being in the North Pole or Antarctica or somewhere with snow. The next experience I hope will be the Mount Everest Marathon, which is 42 kilometers on the side of Mount Everest.

[Felix Dan]

Antarctica is colder. It is the coldest continent on Earth. Like we were running through a blizzard. But I would say it is even tougher at the North Pole because the track was so complicated. You had to look down every second because of the slush ice. You really had to pay attention to each and every step. At some point, I had to help my 11 year old son. He fell, I stopped, I comforted him, I made sure he was great again to keep on going. And then because I was worried about him, I fell myself because I didn't pay attention to the track footprint just like one second. So it is incredibly challenging at the North Pole and that's why it's incredibly fun.

[Paul Moss]

Ricky and Felix Dam at the North Pole. And in case you're wondering, Wang Sheng Xian of China won the men's race in 3 hours, 52 minutes and 22 seconds. And that's all from us for now. If you want to get in touch, you can email us at Global [e-mail]. you can also find us on x@bcworldservice. Use the hashtag globalnewspod. And don't forget our sister podcast, the Global Story, which goes in depth and beyond the headlines on one big story. This edition of the Global News Podcast was mixed by Zabihola Koresh and the producer was Emma Joseph. The editor is Karen Martin. I'M Paul Moss. Until next time. Goodbye.

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