27 Jan 2026
29m

EU and India announce 'mother of all trade deals'

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Global News Podcast

The podcast covers global news stories, including a new trade agreement between the EU and India, which aims to create a market of two billion people and address economic pressures from the US. It also reports on the Iranian currency's fall amid violent crackdowns on protests, detailing the economic struggles and human rights concerns through reports from BBC Persian service. Additionally, the podcast discusses Spain's plan to grant legal status to undocumented migrants to address labor shortages and increase tax revenue. Other topics include the use of AI to connect schoolchildren with Holocaust survivors, a study linking menopause to loss of grey matter in the brain, a lawsuit against social media companies for allegedly harming a teen's mental health, and a debate over banning fitness trackers at Grand Slam tennis tournaments.

Outlines

Part 1: Global Trade and Economic Shifts

Part 2: Migration, Labor, and Social Tensions

Part 3: Health, Technology, and Well-being

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