# America launches “self defence” strikes at Iran, as peace talks continue, Pope Leo XIV weighs in on Artificial Intelligence, Pep Guardiola signs off from Man City

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Podcast: [The Smart 7](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360)
Published: 2026-05-26T05:17:19+00:00
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