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Global News Podcast

The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: [email protected]

Episodes

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Trump pushes back at European resistance over Greenland

20 Jan 2026
27m
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The podcast covers international news, focusing on Donald Trump's interest in annexing Greenland and the rising cost of living in the United States. Trump's pursuit of Greenland, including potential tariffs on European countries, is discussed with insights from Republican Congressman Randy Fine, who supports the annexa...

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Stay calm on Greenland UK tells Trump and EU

19 Jan 2026
24m
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The podcast covers several developing global news stories. It leads with the political tensions arising from President Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland, including potential trade tariffs and European leaders' responses. The discussion includes reactions from Germany and France, as well as a more diplomatic appro...

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Deadly train crash in Spain

19 Jan 2026
28m
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The Global News Podcast presents a series of international updates. The podcast leads with a report on a high-speed train crash in Spain, detailing the accident's impact and the government's response. It then covers the escalating dispute between European countries and the U.S. over Greenland, including potential retal...

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The Global Story: The post-World War II era is over. What comes next?

18 Jan 2026
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The podcast explores the concept of a rules-based international order, its origins after World War II, and its current state in a changing global landscape. It examines whether the ambition to create this order was admirable or misguided, considering the self-interests of nations and the historical context of the Cold ...

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US threatens tariffs over Greenland

18 Jan 2026
30m
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The Global News Podcast presents several developing stories. It covers the demonstrations in Greenland following Donald Trump's threats of export tariffs on European countries opposing his plan to control the territory, with Stephen Miller arguing Greenland is essential for US national security due to polar competition...

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The Happy Pod: The injection that saved my sight

17 Jan 2026
25m
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This podcast episode presents a series of uplifting stories covering medical breakthroughs, social progress, and sporting achievements. It features Nicki Guy's experience with a new eye treatment that restored her sight after a rare condition threatened blindness, highlighting her determination and the innovative appro...

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Donald Trump names Gaza 'Board of Peace' members

17 Jan 2026
23m
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The podcast delivers a series of global news updates, beginning with Donald Trump's appointment of a Board of Peace to oversee the Gaza peace plan, which notably excludes Palestinian or Arab members. A BBC Verify investigation reveals that Israel has been moving ceasefire line markers further into Gaza, leading to conf...

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China makes trade deal with Canada amid US tariffs

16 Jan 2026
32m
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The podcast presents a global news roundup, focusing on international relations and political tensions. It highlights a new trade deal between China and Canada, driven by the US's protectionist policies, and examines China's growing influence as a result of the perceived chaos caused by the Trump administration. The ag...

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Machado gives Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal

16 Jan 2026
29m
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The Global News Podcast reports on international affairs, opening with Venezuela's political landscape, where opposition leader Maria Corina Machado met with Donald Trump after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, while Delcy Rodriguez attempts to balance US relations and Maduro loyalists. The podcast then covers the US, w...

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BBC reveals rift at top of Taliban regime

15 Jan 2026
27m
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The Global News Podcast delivers current affairs, starting with an exclusive BBC investigation revealing a split within the Afghan Taliban, where a leaked recording shows the leader expressing concerns about internal divisions that could destabilize the government. The podcast then shifts to Iran, detailing the governm...

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White House talks on Greenland end without progress

15 Jan 2026
29m
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The podcast covers several international news stories, including the US President's interest in acquiring Greenland for national security reasons amidst opposition from Denmark and Greenland's foreign ministers. It also examines the potential for US military action in Iran following anti-government protests, considerin...

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Iran fast tracks protester trials

14 Jan 2026
25m
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The Global News Podcast presents several international news stories. It begins with the Iranian government's response to recent anti-government protests, including fast-tracked trials and a mass funeral for security forces. Lyse Doucet provides insights into the government's narrative and the difficulties in obtaining ...

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US tells its citizens in Iran to leave or seek refuge

14 Jan 2026
27m
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The Global News Podcast reports on international affairs, opening with President Trump's warning to Iran regarding the treatment of protesters and potential US intervention. The podcast then shifts to Greenland, covering Trump's interest in acquiring the territory and the concerns it raises. The return of the K-pop gro...

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Partial restoration of phone services in Iran

13 Jan 2026
32m
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The Global News Podcast reports on several international stories, starting with the violent crackdowns in Iran following anti-government protests, detailing accounts of killings and executions amidst a communications blackout. The podcast then shifts to France, covering Marine Le Pen's appeal against a conviction that ...

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Trump announces tariffs on Iran's allies

13 Jan 2026
26m
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The Global News Podcast reports on international affairs, opening with President Trump's threat of tariffs on countries trading with Iran amidst ongoing protests and a security crackdown. The podcast shares the story of Rubina Aminyan, a victim of the crackdown, and the struggles of Iranians abroad to connect with love...

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Iran Special: Q&A

12 Jan 2026
25m
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Tensions surrounding Iran are escalating as anti-government protests spread and the possibility of intervention by the United States looms. The protests, initially sparked by economic grievances, have transformed into widespread calls for regime change, met with a violent crackdown by Iranian authorities. The Iranian g...

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Iran foreign minister responds to Trump intervention threats

12 Jan 2026
30m
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The podcast presents a global news roundup, starting with the situation in Iran, where pro-government rallies occur amidst deadly clashes and internet bans, with threats exchanged between Iranian parliament and the US. The International Court of Justice is hearing a case on whether Myanmar committed genocide against th...

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Death toll rises as Iran protests enter third week

12 Jan 2026
24m
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The podcast delivers a global news roundup, beginning with the escalating anti-government protests in Iran, intensified by violent crackdowns and potential US military action. It then shifts to the US-Cuba relations, focusing on Trump's demand for a deal and Cuba's defiant response amidst potential economic crisis. The...

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The US ran a war game on the aftermath of Maduro’s fall – it predicted chaos

11 Jan 2026
28m
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The podcast explores the potential consequences of removing Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, drawing on insights from Douglas Farah, a former journalist and national security consultant who participated in U.S. government war games. These simulations, conducted across the Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations,...

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Iran protests: hundreds feared dead

11 Jan 2026
27m
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The Global News Podcast delivers updates on several international stories. It covers the escalating anti-government protests in Iran, detailing the government's violent crackdown, internet blackouts, and the increasing death toll, with insights from BBC Persian correspondent Bahman Kalbasi. The podcast also reports on ...

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