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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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Trump tells BBC 'I'm not done with Putin'

15 Jul 2025
30m
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The Global News Podcast episode covers several international news stories, starting with Donald Trump's ultimatum to Russia regarding Ukraine and his views on Vladimir Putin, followed by Moscow's reaction. It also reports on a ceasefire in Syria after clashes between the government and Bedouin tribes. Additionally, the...

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Trump gives Russia 50 days to make peace in Ukraine

15 Jul 2025
33m
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The Global News Podcast covers several international stories, including Donald Trump's ultimatum to Russia regarding the war in Ukraine, Israel's strikes in southern Syria to protect the Druze community, and Meta's investment in AI data centers. The podcast also discusses the Israeli Defense Minister's proposal for a h...

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Donald Trump to send Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine

14 Jul 2025
27m
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The Global News Podcast presents a series of international news stories, starting with Donald Trump's reversal on providing air defense systems to Ukraine and the reactions from Ukrainian and Russian officials. It then covers the EU's response to potential US tariffs, the surge in Bitcoin's value amid regulatory debate...

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Israel blames 'technical error' for Gaza children's deaths

14 Jul 2025
30m
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The BBC Global News Podcast episode from July 14th covers several international news stories, including an Israeli airstrike in Gaza that killed civilians, allegations of an Israeli attack targeting the Iranian president, clashes in Sudan's Darfur region and the resulting humanitarian crisis, Ukraine's claims of assass...

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EU and Mexico hit back at Trump's tariff threat

13 Jul 2025
31m
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This BBC Global News Podcast presents a series of international news stories. It covers President Trump's plan to impose tariffs on the EU and Mexico, and the reactions from involved parties. The podcast also reports on the deaths of Palestinians near a Gaza aid distribution site and the death of a Palestinian American...

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The Happy Pod: The trio bringing countries together with music

12 Jul 2025
27m
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This edition of "The Happy Pod" features stories focusing on individuals and groups making a positive impact in their communities. It includes a musical collaboration between American and Chinese folk musicians aiming to ease international tensions, a charity providing prom attire to students in need, and a graduate wh...

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Air India crash report: fuel switches cut off after takeoff

11 Jul 2025
29m
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The Global News Podcast presents a series of international news stories. The podcast begins with a report on the Air India crash, focusing on a preliminary report indicating possible fuel switch issues and conflicting pilot statements. Next, the podcast covers President Trump's visit to Texas after deadly floods, inclu...

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Kurdish rebels burn guns in step towards ending Turkey conflict

11 Jul 2025
28m
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This edition of the Global News Podcast covers several international stories. It begins with the Kurdish PKK beginning a disarmament process after decades of conflict with Turkey, though the future of peace negotiations remains uncertain. The podcast then shifts to Gaza, reporting on the closure of a major hospital due...

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UK to return some migrants to France in weeks says PM

10 Jul 2025
29m
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The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service delivers a digest of international news. This edition leads with the UK's agreement with France to return migrants who cross the English Channel, alongside legal migration allowances. It includes reactions from British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French Preside...

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Ukrainian security service say their officer shot dead

10 Jul 2025
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The Global News Podcast presents several developing stories, including the Houthi militia's attack on a cargo ship in the Red Sea, escalating Russian attacks on Kiev, and potential impacts of US foreign aid cuts on HIV treatment in South Africa. The podcast also covers French President Macron's state visit to the UK an...

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Kenya's president denounces anti-government unrest

09 Jul 2025
25m
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This edition of the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service, published on July 10th, covers several global events. These include Kenyan President William Ruto's response to anti-government protests, Nvidia becoming the first company valued at $4 trillion, and the UK and France agreeing to increase efforts to sto...

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Russia launches major attack on Ukraine after Trump criticism of Putin

09 Jul 2025
28m
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The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service delivers a concise overview of Wednesday's top global stories. Key headlines include Ukraine's Air Force reporting Russia's most intense bombardment of the war, targeting Lutsk with a high volume of drones and missiles, and ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, compl...

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Trump and Netanyahu meet again in push for Gaza ceasefire

09 Jul 2025
27m
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The BBC Global News Podcast presents a series of international news stories. These include discussions between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding a ceasefire in Gaza, concerns over a new Israeli proposal to relocate Palestinians, and the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant...

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First malaria treatment for babies approved

08 Jul 2025
26m
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The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service presents a series of global news stories, starting with the approval of the first malaria treatment for babies for rollout in African countries. It covers the Red Cross's report on rising casualties at aid distribution sites in Gaza, an attack in Nigeria that killed at...

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Netanyahu meets Trump at White House amid Gaza ceasefire talks

08 Jul 2025
32m
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The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service delivers a digest of international headlines, starting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington for meetings with President Trump, focusing on discussions around a potential ceasefire deal with Hamas. The podcast then shifts to global econom...

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Australian woman guilty of murder in toxic mushroom trial

07 Jul 2025
30m
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The Global News Podcast presents several international news stories. It covers the conviction of Erin Patterson in Australia for poisoning her relatives with poisonous mushrooms, including details from the trial and reactions to the verdict. The podcast also reports on pro-democracy protests in Kenya, focusing on polic...

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More bodies recovered in Texas after Friday's catastrophic flash floods

07 Jul 2025
31m
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This BBC Global News Podcast presents a series of international news stories. The podcast covers the devastating flash floods in Central Texas, where rescue operations are underway for dozens of missing people, and the death toll continues to rise. It also reports on Israeli airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, ...

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Elon Musk says he is launching a new political party

06 Jul 2025
30m
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The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service presents several top news stories, including Elon Musk's formation of a new political party after a fallout with Donald Trump, a devastating flash flood in Texas that killed at least 32 people, and a potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas with proximity talk...

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The Happy Pod: The surgeon who left his wedding to save a life

05 Jul 2025
26m
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"The Happy Pod" presents a collection of uplifting stories from around the world. This edition features an Ethiopian surgeon who left his wedding to perform life-saving surgery, a Vietnamese man walking the length of Vietnam with his pet goose, and the reunion of two police officers in the US 25 years after one saved t...

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Hamas submits positive response to Gaza ceasefire proposal

04 Jul 2025
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The Global News Podcast presents a series of international news stories. These include Hamas's response to ceasefire proposals with Israel, Russia's alleged use of chemical weapons in Ukraine, and President Trump signing tax and spending cuts into law. The podcast also covers the construction of a controversial church ...

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