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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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Israeli military recovers two hostages' bodies in Gaza

05 Jun 2025
30m
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The Global News Podcast presents a series of international news stories. These include the recovery of bodies of US citizens killed in Gaza, new measures by Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to stop Russian oil tankers evading sanctions, and Donald Trump's new travel ban targeting several countries. The podcast also cover...

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US vetoes UN call for unconditional Gaza ceasefire

05 Jun 2025
32m
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The BBC Global News Podcast episode covers several global events, starting with the US veto of a UN Security Council resolution for a Gaza ceasefire, contrasted with widespread international support for the resolution. The podcast then shifts to Donald Trump's conversation with Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine's attack...

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Red Cross chief: 'Gaza worse than hell on Earth'

04 Jun 2025
26m
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The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service presents several international news stories. The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross describes the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, with reports of numerous Palestinian deaths and civilians being stripped of their dignity. The podcast also cov...

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Israel-Gaza: Are we witnessing war crimes?

04 Jun 2025
38m
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This special edition of the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service presents a debate examining the contentious issue of whether war crimes have been committed in Gaza and Israel over the last 20 months, starting with the Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023. The panel, consisting of a human rights lawyer, an...

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IDF says it will investigate the deaths of Palestinian civilians near an aid distribution centre in Gaza on Tuesday

04 Jun 2025
34m
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Palestinians killed while collecting aid in Gaza

03 Jun 2025
31m
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The Global News Podcast presents a series of international news stories, starting with a report on the killing of Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza, amid controversy over a new Israeli-US aid distribution system, followed by reports of increasing deaths due to shortages of food and medical supplies, particularly affecti...

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President Zelensky calls for tough sanctions on Russia

02 Jun 2025
29m
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The BBC Global News Podcast for June 3rd covers several international stories, including Ukrainian President Zelensky's strong condemnation after unsuccessful peace talks with Russia, where Russia presented demands deemed unacceptable by Ukraine, such as troop withdrawal from four regions and recognition of annexed ter...

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Russia and Ukraine hold brief talks despite heavy drone attacks

02 Jun 2025
28m
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The Global News Podcast presents a series of international news stories, starting with direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul amidst ongoing military actions. The podcast then shifts to the UK's plans to increase spending on nuclear weapons and submarines, followed by a report on a Russian informer being e...

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Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russian bombers

01 Jun 2025
29m
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The BBC Global News Podcast presents a series of international news stories. These include Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian airfields and the ongoing conflict's impact on Ukrainian firefighters in Kharkiv, an incident near a Gaza aid distribution center with conflicting reports of casualties, and an aid boat attempti...

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US rejects Hamas' response to Gaza ceasefire proposal

01 Jun 2025
32m
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The BBC Global News Podcast for June 1st covers several developing global events. These include the rejection of the Gaza ceasefire plan by the U.S. Special Envoy due to Hamas's response, and the U.N.'s concerns regarding Iran's nuclear program. The podcast also addresses China's response to U.S. claims of a potential ...

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The Happy Pod: The joy of chasing a giant cheese

31 May 2025
26m
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"The Happy Pod" presents a series of uplifting stories, starting with the ancient cheese-rolling tradition in England, drawing participants and spectators globally. The episode then shifts to a heartwarming encounter between Luke, a blood cancer survivor from Melbourne, and Alastair, his stem cell donor from the UK, em...

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Musk leaves Trump administration

30 May 2025
29m
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The BBC World Service's Global News Podcast for May 31st covers several global events. It begins with Donald Trump's praise for Elon Musk and his work in government efficiency, despite some discrepancies in claimed savings. The podcast then shifts to the UN's warning of famine in Gaza due to restricted aid, and the eva...

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UN warns entire Gaza population at risk of famine

30 May 2025
29m
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The Global News Podcast episode covers several international stories, including the UN's warning of famine in Gaza and Hamas's response to a proposed ceasefire deal. It also features a BBC investigation revealing that EU nations spent more on Russian oil and gas than aid to Ukraine, and reports on Jewish students' conc...

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US appeals court rules that Trump tariffs can stay in place for now

30 May 2025
33m
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This BBC Global News Podcast episode covers several international news stories. It begins with an update on US trade tariffs, detailing the legal back-and-forth regarding their implementation. The podcast then shifts to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, reporting on ceasefire proposals, humanitarian aid distribution, and t...

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Israel announces major expansion of settlements in occupied West Bank

29 May 2025
28m
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The Global News Podcast presents a series of international news stories, starting with Israel's plan to expand settlements in the West Bank, a move seen as a hindrance to the creation of an independent Palestinian state. The podcast then covers the disturbances at Gaza food aid distribution sites amid desperate conditi...

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Dodging Russian drones in Donetsk

28 May 2025
31m
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This edition of the Global News Podcast covers several international stories, including Russia's intensified assault on eastern Ukraine and the international response, the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza with reports of violence and food shortages, and reactions to the death of Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong'o. Addi...

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Germany promises Ukraine long-range missiles to fight Russia

28 May 2025
35m
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The Global News Podcast presents a series of international news stories, starting with Germany's pledge to support Ukraine with long-range missiles and warnings of a new Russian force amassing on Ukraine's borders. It covers the sentencing of a French doctor in a major child sex abuse case and reports on climate expert...

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Crowds overrun new aid distribution site in Gaza

28 May 2025
30m
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This BBC Global News Podcast episode covers several international stories, starting with the chaotic distribution of aid in Gaza, where thousands overwhelmed a US and Israeli-backed food parcel service, amid UN concerns and accusations of hypocrisy. It then shifts to Lebanon, examining the UN peacekeeping mission's eff...

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US and Israeli-backed group distributes aid in Gaza

27 May 2025
31m
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The Global News Podcast covers a range of international stories, including a controversial US and Israeli-backed aid group distributing food in Gaza amidst skepticism and criticism from the UN and local residents. It also reports on a car ramming into a crowd celebrating Liverpool Football Club's title parade, the chol...

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US envoy rejects Hamas claim that it has agreed to American terms for a Gaza ceasefire

27 May 2025
32m
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The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service delivers a concise overview of current global events. Key stories include the US envoy's rejection of Hamas' claim of accepting a ceasefire in Gaza amidst ongoing Israeli bombardment and a new evacuation order for Hanounis, as well as Germany's decision to allow Ukrain...

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