Donald Trump calls Supreme Court immunity ruling a "big win" for democracy

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In a landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court has granted Donald Trump — and all U.S. presidents — absolute immunity from "official" presidential acts. The ruling will further delay the former president's case which alleges he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Also in this podcast:
- Hurricane Beryl forces thousands to take shelter as it moves across the Caribbean.
- A young Kenyan protester tells us why she is returning to the streets, one week on from the violent clashes in Nairobi.
- Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay makes history becoming the first black African to win a stage on the Tour De France.The Global News Podcast brings you the day's top stories from BBC News, covering world events, politics, culture and more.

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