Global News Podcast The big winners at the Oscars
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Mar 16, 2026 
Wessam Hamada, mother of Hind, speaks briefly about the film using her daughter’s recorded voice. Bobi Wine, Ugandan opposition leader and musician, recounts fleeing and hiding after contesting the election. Paul Adams, BBC international correspondent, reports on the US-Iran tensions and the Strait of Hormuz. David Willis, LA-based BBC correspondent, covers the big Oscar winners and Hollywood reactions.
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KPop Demon Hunters Makes K Pop Oscar History
- K-pop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Film and Best Original Song, marking the first K-pop song to win Best Original Song.
- A Korean American performer said rehearsals helped reconnect with Korean roots and pride.
Mother Lets Hind's Voice Tell Her Story
- Wessam Hamada described her daughter Hind as lively with dreams to be a doctor and the unbearable pain hearing Hind's final calls for help.
- She allowed filmmakers to use Hind's real voice so the world would hear the suffering of children in Gaza.
Trump Calls On Allies To Secure Hormuz
- Donald Trump urged allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, arguing those benefiting from the route should assist.
- The route carries about 20% of global oil and rising oil prices have increased pressure for a solution.