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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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US Democrats debate Biden's fitness as candidate

28 Jun 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers the contentious debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, focusing on concerns about Biden's age and mental competence and the potential impact on the election outcome. It also discusses the international reactions to the debate and highlights the importance of the US election on global aff...

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Big stakes and high tension as Biden-Trump TV debate

28 Jun 2024
33m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including the upcoming TV confrontation between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, concerns over Biden's age and the Trump campaign's use of social media to exploit it, the political unrest in Kenya and the demand for the President's resignation, the future of the International S...

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The BBC tracks down a people smuggler

27 Jun 2024
31m
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This podcast episode explores various topics, including the dangers faced by migrants seeking a better life, the political crisis in Bolivia, the contenders for Donald Trump's running mate, the fight against animal smugglers, the widespread distrust in British politics, the resurgence of the Islamic State, Denmark's st...

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Bolivian leader condemns coup attempt in La Paz

27 Jun 2024
28m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including political events and debates in Bolivia, the US, the UK, and Kenya. It also discusses the accidental posting of a draft ruling by the Supreme Court regarding abortion care and the concerns surrounding the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. Additionally, the episode tou...

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Assange arrives in his native Australia after a 14 year long legal battle

26 Jun 2024
30m
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This podcast episode explores a range of topics including Julian Assange's case and the debate between freedom of speech and national security, the choice of Saipan as the location for the ending of the Assange saga, the possibility of a prisoner exchange involving Evan Gershkovich, the risks associated with political ...

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Julian Assange attends court hearing on Pacific island after striking US plea deal

26 Jun 2024
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including ongoing protests in Kenya against tax increases, Julian Assange's plea deal and choice of location for his court proceedings, criticism faced by Assange, the UK government's wastefulness in procuring personal protective equipment (PPE) during the pandemic, challe...

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Wikileaks founder Julian Assange freed from British prison after 14-year legal fight

25 Jun 2024
28m
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This podcast episode covers various topics including Julian Assange's case and the potential for his return to Australia, frustrations with political leaders in Kenya and ongoing protests, the Supreme Court's ruling in Israel regarding ultra-orthodox Jewish students' military service, the challenges faced by LGBT soldi...

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UNICEF says millions of children going hungry in Sudan

25 Jun 2024
28m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including the man-made famine crisis in Sudan, the ongoing conflict in Sudan, the political challenges faced by French President Macron, attacks in Russia's Dagestan region, accusations against Apple by the European Union, a conflict between a group of nuns and the Catholi...

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At least 20 dead in church and synagogue attacks in southern Russia

24 Jun 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including the recent attack in Dagestan, a tragic fire at a lithium battery factory in South Korea, major fires at Tesla's Megapack battery in Australia, devastating floods in southern China, a groundbreaking treatment for severe epilepsy in children, a breakthrough in epi...

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Deadly attacks on Dagestan synagogue and churches

24 Jun 2024
27m
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This podcast episode explores coordinated attacks in Dubyent and Crimea, the conflict in Israel, the anger and frustration surrounding the postponement of the NEET PG exam in India, the rise of the far-right National Rally in France, the risks of renting out a home, and the setup of a scam involving illegal crop cultiv...

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Iranian rapper's death sentence overturned

23 Jun 2024
30m
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This podcast episode discusses a range of topics, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza, tensions on Israel's northern border and the potential catastrophe in Lebanon, historical wrongdoings in Greenland during the colonial period, wildfires and climate change challenges, the need for action on climate change at the c...

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The Happy Pod: Knitted together by an unloved sweater

22 Jun 2024
28m
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This podcast episode explores various topics ranging from acts of kindness, celebration in Antarctica, interpreting dog vocalizations using artificial intelligence, Taylor Swift's concerts causing seismic activity, underwater sculptures as artificial reefs, Flamenco as a living art form, and the Downtown Rocks concert ...

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Jail sentences for members of Hinduja family

21 Jun 2024
28m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including a legal case involving the mistreatment of domestic staff, the ongoing battle in Eastern Ukraine, bear attacks in Nagano, Japan, legal progress for the LGBTQ community, the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, and the story of the Kyoto protocol. It also mentions concern...

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Kenyan police accused of excessive force in anti-tax demos

21 Jun 2024
28m
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This podcast episode covers various topics, including the escalating violence during protests in Kenya and the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. It also touches on the challenges faced by aid agencies, the sensitivity surrounding blasphemy accusations in Pakistan, and the discovery of chimpanzees self-medicatin...

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US says it is working hard to avoid conflict with China

21 Jun 2024
27m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including US-China relations, incidents involving Chinese embassy officials and an Australian journalist, the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, the impact of remote work on employee performance, leakage of an exam question paper, political dynamics in the UK and Scotland, th...

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New clashes in Kenya over planned tax rises

20 Jun 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including ongoing protests in Nairobi in response to tax increases, Vietnam's foreign policy of neutrality and engagement with Russia, the impact of a UK Supreme Court ruling on future fossil fuel projects, extreme heatwaves in India, a new treatment involving shock waves ...

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Investigation highlights abuses of students at the height of the Syrian civil war

20 Jun 2024
33m
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This podcast episode explores various topics, including the role of the National Union of Syrian Students (NUSS) in campus violence, the challenges faced during the Muslim pilgrimage in Mecca due to heat-related deaths and climate change, allegations against NUSS members and the need for accountability, the UN's compil...

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Putin and Kim sign new defence pact

19 Jun 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers various topics including President Putin's visit to North Korea and the signing of a strategic partnership treaty, Cyril Ramaphosa's swearing-in ceremony for his second term as president of South Africa, the challenges of unity and economic struggles in South Africa, Nvidia's dominance in th...

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Biden to give legal status to half a million undocumented spouses of US citizens

19 Jun 2024
26m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including President Biden's new immigration program, the increase in gang violence in Haiti, concerns about weapon trade between Russia and North Korea, Russia's desire for cooperation with other countries, the story of Marlene Engelhorn and wealth redistribution, AI advan...

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North Korea prepares for President Putin's arrival

18 Jun 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including the visit of Kim Jong-un to Russia and the deepening alliance between the two countries, the passing of a bill for equal marriage in Thailand, protests against new taxes in Nairobi, controversy over a parkour runner causing damage to historic buildings in Matera,...

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