Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jordan Seagrove discuss the elusive Iran peace deal, plus more on the Champions League Final, elections in Colombia and Ethiopia, and a general strike in Portugal.

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This episode includes work from Factal editors Jordan Seagrove, David Wyllie, Michael Archer, Theresa Seiger, and Jess Fino. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. 

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