BBC World Service – Global News Podcast, Bonus: The Global Story

Your weekly bonus episode of The Global Story.

When OceanGate’s Titan submersible disappeared last June, it sparked a monumental rescue mission that captured the world’s attention. After days of searching, authorities concluded that the ship had suffered a catastrophic implosion and all five passengers died almost instantly. Over the past two weeks, the U.S. Coast Guard has been listening to testimony from former employees and industry experts to try to figure out what went wrong.

In this episode, Azadeh Moshiri is joined by BBC science editor Rebecca Morelle to discuss the most telling evidence and consider whether the tragic event could have been avoided.

The Global Story brings you trusted insight from BBC journalists from around the world, one big story every weekday as we make sense of the news with our experts around the world.

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