# Journalist Kidnapped in Baghdad, Baidu Robotaxi Outage Sparks Safety Concerns, Bank of Japan Eyes Yen Weakness, Yamal Condemns Anti Muslim Chants, and more...

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Podcast: [World News Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/world-news-daily-6694981)
Published: 2026-04-02T13:47:31+00:00
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(0:10): U.S. Journalist Shelly Kittleson Kidnapped in Baghdad; Rescue Operations Underway (1:54): Massive Baidu Robotaxi Outage in Wuhan Sparks Safety Concerns Over Autonomous Vehicles (3:25): Bank of Japan Eyes Inflation, Yen Weakness Amid Energy Pressures; Business Sentiment Soars Despite Risks (5:16): Lamine Yamal Condemns Anti-Muslim Chants by Spain Fans; FIFA Investigates Potential Sanctions (7:08): 7.4-Magnitude Quake Strikes Molucca Sea, Tsunami Risk Reduced After Initial Warning To subscribe visit https://www.brief.news . For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news . Image credit: WSAW

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