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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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ICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu

21 Nov 2024
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This global news podcast highlights several major events, including the International Criminal Court's arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others over war crimes linked to the Gaza conflict. It also discusses conflicting reports about Russia's potential use of an intercontinental ballistic...

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Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai testifies for first time

20 Nov 2024
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This BBC Global News Podcast explores a variety of important topics, including the trial of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, Ukraine's deployment of UK-supplied long-range missiles against Russia, and the numerous sexual abuse allegations surrounding the late Mohammed Al-Fayed. It also covers the funeral of Liam Payne,...

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MSF charity pulls out of Haiti's capital after attacks on staff

20 Nov 2024
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In this episode of the Global News Podcast, we explore a variety of significant international stories. Médecins Sans Frontières has halted its operations in Haiti amid rising violence and threats to its staff. Meanwhile, the US has decided to send landmines to Ukraine to help counter Russian strategies. In Thailand, th...

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US confirms Ukraine used its missiles to strike Russia

20 Nov 2024
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The BBC World Service Global News podcast brings you a variety of important international stories. Highlights include Ukraine launching US-supplied missiles into Russian territory, raising fears of escalation; possible sabotage of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea; ongoing legal battles in Donald Trump's hush money cas...

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Russia says Ukraine has launched long-range American missiles into its territory

19 Nov 2024
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The BBC World Service Global News Podcast explores a variety of significant international events. It reports on Russia's assertion that Ukraine launched a missile strike using US-supplied weapons, and highlights the sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. The podcast also examines the war in Ukraine's ef...

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US pledges more support for Ukraine at UN meeting

19 Nov 2024
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In this episode of the BBC World Service Global News Podcast, a variety of significant international stories are highlighted. The podcast marks the 1000th day of the war in Ukraine, discussing ongoing US support and the potential impact of a Trump presidency. It also covers Brazil's G20 summit, which aims to forge a gl...

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Moscow responds angrily to Biden's Ukraine weapons decision

18 Nov 2024
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This BBC World Service news podcast explores a variety of global events. It highlights the US's recent decision to permit Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia, and it looks ahead to the G20 summit in Brazil, which is set to be influenced by Donald Trump's return. The podcast also covers protests in Georgia...

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Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range US missiles

18 Nov 2024
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This BBC World Service Global News podcast explores a variety of significant global events. It discusses the US's recent approval for Ukraine to deploy long-range missiles against Russia, which has drawn sharp criticism from Moscow. The podcast also covers Israeli airstrikes in Gaza that have resulted in many civilian ...

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Bonus: The Global Story - Does Singapore's death penalty deter drug crime?

17 Nov 2024
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This podcast delves into Singapore's stringent drug laws, which include the death penalty for drug trafficking. The reporter speaks with a range of individuals, from supporters who argue that these harsh penalties deter crime and enhance public safety, to opponents who emphasize the human toll and the need for a more n...

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Biden meets Xi Jinping as concerns over a US-China trade war grow

17 Nov 2024
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This BBC Global News Podcast explores a variety of significant international stories. It highlights the final meeting between US President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping before the Trump administration, raises concerns about a potential US-China trade war and its effects on the global economy, and discusses the...

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The Happy Pod: How saving an otter changed our lives

16 Nov 2024
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In this episode of Happy Pod, you'll hear a collection of uplifting stories. One couple's kindness towards a starving otter cub led to a unique friendship and inspired a documentary. An innovative AI system is empowering individuals with cerebral palsy by enhancing their wheelchair mobility. A dance theatre performance...

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Netanyahu aide accused of changing 7 October documents

16 Nov 2024
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This BBC Global News Podcast explores a variety of pressing international stories. It delves into Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's response to the Hamas attacks, examines Ukraine's reaction to a recent phone call between German and Russian leaders, and highlights a humanitarian crisis at a South African gold mine whe...

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A left-wing landslide in Sri Lanka

15 Nov 2024
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In this episode of the BBC World Service Global News Podcast, listeners are treated to a variety of international stories. In Sri Lanka, a leftist coalition has achieved a landslide victory, sparking optimism for economic recovery while also highlighting significant challenges ahead. Meanwhile, in South Africa, thousan...

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One dead after attack on Brazil's Supreme Court

15 Nov 2024
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This BBC Global News Podcast highlights several significant international stories. It reports on a thwarted bomb plot in Brazil linked to supporters of Bolsonaro, the troubling plight of trapped illegal miners in South Africa, and the identification of British soldiers who lost their lives in the Korean War. The podcas...

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Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of the permanent displacement of Palestinians in Gaza

14 Nov 2024
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In this episode of the BBC World Service Global News Podcast, we explore several pressing global issues. Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza by forcibly displacing Palestinians. Meanwhile, Super Typhoon Usagi poses a new threat to the Philippines, which is still recovering from recent...

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Republicans win House in major boost for Trump agenda

13 Nov 2024
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This BBC Global News Podcast explores a variety of pressing topics. It discusses the implications of the Republican win in the House of Representatives and the controversial appointments in Trump's administration. The podcast also examines the environmental effects of airplane contrails and possible solutions. In Spain...

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Blinken calls for longer pauses in fighting to let aid into Gaza

13 Nov 2024
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This BBC Global News Podcast delves into several pressing international stories. It highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where aid access remains critically restricted, even as the US asserts that Israel has complied with its demands. The podcast also discusses the controversial appointments in the upcom...

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Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over abuse scandal

13 Nov 2024
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This BBC World Service podcast explores a variety of intriguing news stories. It discusses the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury over his handling of a child abuse scandal, and highlights President-elect Trump's foreign policy appointments, which suggest a tough approach towards China. The episode also reveal...

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Israel has missed US deadline to boost Gaza relief – aid groups

12 Nov 2024
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The BBC World Service Global News Podcast highlights several significant international stories. It addresses the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, even as Israel opens a new aid crossing. In China, a tragic incident occurred when a car drove into a crowd, resulting in multiple casualties. New Zealand's Prime Minister...

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Saudi Arabia accuses Israel of genocide

12 Nov 2024
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In this episode of the BBC World Service Global News Podcast, a variety of significant international stories are highlighted. Saudi Arabia has condemned Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, which could affect the normalization of relations. The UN climate summit has issued warnings about record-breaking temperatures a...

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