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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]

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The Global Story - Why Australia’s gun laws aren’t as strong as you might think

21 Dec 2025
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This episode of The Global Story examines gun control in Australia following a recent mass shooting in Bondi Beach. Hosts Asma Khalid and Tristan Redman discuss the attack and interview Ariel Bogle, an investigations reporter with Guardian Australia, about the country's gun laws. Bogle explains how gun ownership is con...

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US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela's coast

21 Dec 2025
27m
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This edition of the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service covers several developing global events. These include the US seizing oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela, leading to rising tensions and international concern; commemorations in Australia after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach and a review of the poli...

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The Happy Pod: The magic of festive airport reunions

20 Dec 2025
27m
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"The Happy Pod" presents a series of uplifting stories from around the world, starting with Dublin Airport's social media team capturing emotional family reunions during the festive season. The podcast then shifts to Texas, where a judge is performing courthouse weddings with bubble guns, aiming to make the experience ...

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First batch of Epstein files released

20 Dec 2025
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This BBC Global News Podcast episode, hosted by Paul Moss, covers several developing global stories. The US has released a large set of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, which includes photos of prominent figures, sparking controversy and disappointment due to redactions and lack of context. American forces have co...

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Zelensky welcomes EU's $105 billion loan for Ukraine

19 Dec 2025
27m
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The Global News Podcast presents several international stories. First, the European Union's commitment to provide Ukraine with a $100 billion loan to bolster its defense capabilities against Russia, while also addressing the complexities of using frozen Russian assets for reparations. Then, President Putin's stance on ...

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TikTok signs deal to avoid US ban

19 Dec 2025
23m
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This BBC Global News Podcast episode for December 19th covers several international stories, including TikTok's deal to sell its US operations to American investors to avoid a ban, the release of new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate by Democrats, and Ukraine's struggle to support families of soldiers who died by su...

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Crunch talks in Brussels on Russia's frozen assets

18 Dec 2025
29m
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The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service presents several international news stories. European Union leaders are debating whether to use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, with differing opinions on the legality and potential risks. Ukraine is increasing its domestic weapons production, including long-rang...

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Australia to tighten hate speech laws after Bondi attack

18 Dec 2025
29m
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The BBC Global News Podcast presents several international news stories. These include Australia's response to hate speech following a shooting in Bondi Beach, President Trump's end-of-year address highlighting his administration's achievements, and Venezuela's president Maduro's accusation against the U.S. of colonial...

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First funerals take place for Australia shooting victims

17 Dec 2025
29m
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This BBC Global News Podcast episode for December 17th covers several global events: the Bondi Beach mass shooting in Australia, where the surviving suspect has been charged with murder and terrorism; the detention of health workers in Sudan's Darfur region; Warner Brothers rejecting a takeover bid by Paramount; the im...

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Trump defends chief of staff after tell-all interview

17 Dec 2025
28m
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The BBC Global News Podcast presents a roundup of international news stories, starting with President Trump's intensified pressure on Venezuela, including a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers, amidst controversy surrounding a candid interview given by White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. The podcast then covers the ...

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Police say one Bondi attacker was Indian citizen

16 Dec 2025
29m
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The BBC Global News Podcast for December 16th covers several international stories, including the Bondi Beach attack in Australia and the gunman's trip to the Philippines, peace talks and energy crisis updates regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, and a multi-billion dollar defamation lawsuit filed against the BBC by Donal...

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Trump sues the BBC

16 Dec 2025
30m
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The BBC Global News Podcast presents a series of global news stories, starting with a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against the BBC for alleged defamation in a documentary about the January 6th Capitol riot. The podcast then covers the potential for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, discussing security guarantees...

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Australia: thousands attend Bondi Beach vigil

15 Dec 2025
26m
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The BBC Global News Podcast for December 15th leads with the Australian government's move to tighten gun laws following the Bondi Beach attacks, and an investigation into the deaths of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife. The podcast also covers the Chilean presidential election victory of far-right candidate Jo...

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Anger in Australia after 'evil' Hanukkah shooting

15 Dec 2025
31m
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The Global News Podcast presents several international stories, including the aftermath of a deadly shooting at a Jewish festival in Sydney, Australia, where discussions focus on rising antisemitism and gun control. It covers the election of Chile's new far-right president, Jose Antonio Castro, and his promises to rest...

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The Global Story: The murders that moved a nation: Italy’s new femicide law

14 Dec 2025
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This episode of "The Global Story" delves into Italy's recent adoption of a femicide law, exploring the motivations behind it and its potential impact. The episode features an interview with Chiara Tramontano, whose sister Giulia's murder was a catalyst for public outcry, and insights from BBC's Sarah Rainsford in Rome...

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Australia: Twelve killed in gun attack targeting Jewish community

14 Dec 2025
14m
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US vows retaliation for Islamic State group attack

14 Dec 2025
27m
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The Global News Podcast presents several developing stories, including an ISIS-linked attack killing Americans in Syria, Israel's assassination of a Hamas commander, and Chile's upcoming presidential election between a communist and a far-right candidate. The podcast also covers the release of political prisoners in Be...

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The Happy Pod: The cafe where mistakes are expected

13 Dec 2025
28m
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"The Happy Pod" presents a series of uplifting stories from around the world. The podcast features segments on a Tokyo cafe where people with dementia volunteer, a man whose life was saved by his dog, and a groundbreaking gene therapy that has helped people with previously incurable blood cancers. Additionally, the pod...

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Democrats release photos of Trump from Epstein estate

13 Dec 2025
26m
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The BBC Global News Podcast presents a series of global news stories. It begins with the release of photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, featuring prominent figures, and discusses the implications and reactions. The podcast then covers renewed fighting between Thailand and Cambodia, despite President Trump's announcem...

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Thousands at risk after flooding in Gaza

12 Dec 2025
30m
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The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service delivers a series of international news stories. The podcast begins with a report on the dire situation in Gaza, where flooding threatens 800,000 people, and aid is blocked. It then covers Australia's social media ban for under-16s and the legal challenges it faces, fo...

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