# Podcast#504: Sri Lanka prison riot massacre, China space launch, Indiana guy starts fire with own severed penis

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Podcast: [World News with BK](https://stenobird.com/podcast/world-news-with-bk-323695)
Published: 2026-07-13T04:29:19+00:00
Episode link: https://soundcloud.com/user-646376134/podcast-504-sri-lanka-prison
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Started week with the Sri Lankan prison riot that left two dozen people dead, and then talked about the China space launch. Also US senator dies suddenly, Iran ceasefire dead, Zimbabwe prez extends term, Indiana man severs own penis; uses organ to commit arson.

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