Thousands of displaced Lebanese head home as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire appears to hold

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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, plus more on Iran holding nuclear talks, Taiwan’s president visiting Pacific allies, a possible strike by Volkswagen workers and California’s governor calling a special session of the legislature.

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This episode includes work from Factal editors Agnese Boffano, Theresa Seiger, Hua Hsieh, Alex Moore and Vivian Wang. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe.

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1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire - an interview with Factal editor Agnese Boffano (00:00:47)

3. Iran to hold nuclear talks with three European powers in Geneva (00:08:17)

4. Taiwan’s president to visit Pacific allies (00:09:23)

5. Volkswagen workers plan strike (00:10:53)

6. California governor calls special legislative session (00:11:49)

7. Credits (00:12:50)