The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service presents a series of international news stories, starting with Israel's attacks on Iran, including strikes on the Natanz uranium enrichment site, and the worldwide calls for restraint. The podcast includes reports from Jerusalem and Vienna, detailing the extent of the attacks and international reactions. It also covers the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, with a report from the scene, and provides updates on the UN Oceans Conference in France, where discussions are focused on protecting international waters. Additionally, the podcast highlights the construction boom in Mogadishu, Somalia, and the challenges faced by female engineers in the reconstruction efforts. The episode concludes with updates on North Korea's warship relaunch and the winner of the 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction.