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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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Israel faces growing condemnation of air strike on Rafah

27 May 2024
30m
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This podcast episode discusses various global issues, including the international condemnation faced by Israel after an airstrike in Gaza, the reactions to the Israeli government's actions, the challenges in providing assistance in Papua New Guinea, efforts to establish a global treaty for pandemic preparedness, the co...

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Hundreds feared 'buried alive' under Papua New Guinea landslide

27 May 2024
28m
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This podcast episode covers various topics including natural disasters and conflicts in different parts of the world, the use of drones in warfare, the challenges faced by coastal areas due to climate change, and the positive aspects of pigeons. It also includes advertisements for Yahoo Finance and Eufy VideoLock.

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Fatalities in Kharkiv following Russian strike on superstore

26 May 2024
32m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including international politics, humanitarian efforts, smartphone addiction, paralysis treatment, film festivals, sports, and the world's most expensive fruit. It highlights the progress made by G7 finance ministers in using frozen Russian assets to assist Ukraine's war e...

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Title - The Happy Pod: The opera singing rescue dog

25 May 2024
27m
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This podcast episode explores a variety of stories that highlight the power of determination, the importance of preserving the environment, and the potential of young artists. From the heartwarming tale of Georgia the greyhound who goes from racing dog to beloved companion to the inspiring journey of Alok Shukla who fi...

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Top UN court orders Israel to stop Rafah offensive

25 May 2024
31m
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This podcast episode covers various topics including the UN's ruling on Israel's military operations in Rafah, the conflict in Gaza, the political and diplomatic challenges faced by Benjamin Netanyahu, the unrest in Sudan's El Fasha, the killing of a US missionary couple in Haiti, the restoration of the iron cross at N...

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Three more Israeli hostages' bodies found in Gaza

24 May 2024
30m
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This podcast episode covers a range of international news topics, including the recovery of hostages' bodies in Gaza, escalating tensions between Israel and European countries over the recognition of a Palestinian state, concerns about genocide in Sudan's Darfur region, testimonies of refugees targeted by the Rapid Sup...

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US sues to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster 'monopoly'

24 May 2024
34m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including legal action against Live Nation for alleged anti-competitive practices, abortion legislation in Louisiana, the revolutionary work of doctors in Myanmar, political unrest in New Caledonia, the Euclid mission to study the dark universe, the funeral of Iran's presid...

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China holds military drills around Taiwan

23 May 2024
26m
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This podcast episode discusses various geopolitical events and news stories from around the world. It starts by highlighting China's military drills near Taiwan, which are seen as a warning sign and possible dress rehearsal for invasion. It also mentions the arrest of senior military officials in Russia, possibly indic...

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Rishi Sunak calls UK election

22 May 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including the current political scenario in the UK, the recognition of Palestinian statehood by certain countries and the reactions from Israel and the Palestinians, the potential implications of appeasing terrorists, a hydro-harvester device that produces drinking water fr...

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Ireland, Spain and Norway to recognise Palestinian state, Israel condemns move

22 May 2024
34m
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This podcast episode covers various global issues and events, including the recognition of Palestine by Norway, Ireland, and Spain, the funeral ceremony of late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the Russian encroachment in Ukraine, the resistance movement against the military junta in Myanmar, the rise of armed groups i...

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Passenger dies after severe turbulence on long haul flight

21 May 2024
29m
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This podcast episode explores various topics including the effect of war on bird migration patterns, the potential impact of climate change on turbulence in air travel, the allocation of funds to arm Ukraine, the ongoing criminal trial of Donald Trump, the violence and changes in Acapulco, the need for safe deployment ...

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Greek court throws out shipwreck trial

21 May 2024
31m
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This podcast episode explores various controversial issues from around the world. It discusses the controversies surrounding the case of nine Egyptian men held in custody in Greece and the allegations of dumping migrants in the desert by North African governments with the assistance of funding from the European Union. ...

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Netanyahu angrily rejects bid to arrest him over Gaza war

21 May 2024
31m
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This podcast episode explores various international events and issues, including the ICC's decision to seek arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, the implications of the International Criminal Court's investigation into Israel, the reaction of the Iranian people to the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, the shrinking...

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Iran confirms death of President Raisi in helicopter crash

20 May 2024
30m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including the helicopter crash in Iran, the upcoming Iranian election succession, the International Criminal Court's request for arrest warrants, the inauguration of the new Taiwanese president, Beijing's views on Taiwan, President Zelensky's term in Ukraine, UnitedHealthca...

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Fate of Iran's President unclear after helicopter crash

19 May 2024
27m
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This podcast episode covers a range of international topics, including updates on a search and rescue operation for the president and his team, an attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo, violent incidents targeting foreign students in Kyrgyzstan, commemorations in Italy for the Battle of Monte Cassino, prot...

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Israel minister threatens to quit over Gaza post-war plan

19 May 2024
31m
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This podcast episode discusses various global news topics including the tension within the Israeli government regarding the Gaza withdrawal, the challenges in distributing humanitarian aid in Gaza, the political situation in Georgia and Ukraine, eco-acoustic surveys in Costa Rica, the ongoing search for justice in Sri ...

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The Happy Pod: Punching a crocodile to save her sister

18 May 2024
27m
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This podcast episode explores a series of inspiring and heartwarming stories, showcasing bravery, resilience, and the power of human connection. It begins with the incredible story of Georgia Laurie, who risked her life to save her twin sister from a crocodile attack in Mexico. The bond between the sisters and Georgia'...

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Israel's army says the bodies of three hostages have been recovered from Gaza

17 May 2024
30m
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This podcast episode covers various global news topics, ranging from the recovery of Israeli hostages in Gaza to the ongoing fighting in Ukraine, the struggles faced by the Cuban sugar industry, and the investigation into a mass wedding involving underage girls in Nigeria. It also discusses concerns about spice exports...

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Israel tells UN court claims of genocide are distortion of facts

17 May 2024
34m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including Israel's defense of its military campaign in Gaza at the United Nations, the property crisis in China, an interview with Taiwan's President Tsai, the construction of the pyramids in Egypt, the Vatican's guidelines on supernatural phenomena, the political crisis in...

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The US again urges Israel to allow humanitarian access into Gaza

16 May 2024
30m
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This podcast episode explores various topics, including the significance of aid via land crossings for Gaza, potential fines on social media companies, the current state of the US economy and its challenges with inflation, controversial speeches by a Super Bowl winning American footballer and a ship crew stuck onboard,...

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