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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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The Happy Pod: Hurtling into History

24 Feb 2024
27m
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This podcast episode explores the importance of breaking down barriers and promoting inclusivity in various fields. From sports to mental health and education, individuals are challenging stereotypes and making groundbreaking achievements. The episode highlights the inspiring stories of Simadele Adeyegbo, the first bla...

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Russia threatens to bury Navalny in arctic prison

24 Feb 2024
30m
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This podcast episode covers diverse international affairs. Firstly, it discusses the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, recent sanctions imposed on Russia, and the death of Alexei Navalny. Secondly, it examines the European Union's release of funds to Poland and Hungary, highlighting concerns regarding the rule of law in...

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Ukraine Two Years On – Your Questions Answered

23 Feb 2024
29m
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This podcast episode discusses current events in Ukraine, including the military situation, the impact on civilians, the need for Western support, and the potential consequences of Ukraine's defeat.

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US announces new sanctions on Russia over death of Navalny

23 Feb 2024
31m
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This podcast episode tackles a wide range of compelling topics, from Russia's evasion of sanctions to the successful lunar mission by Intuitive Machines. It also delves into pressing humanitarian issues in Gaza, sheds light on advanced prosthetic technology, and explores the intriguing decline in divorce rates across E...

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Alexei Navalny's mother is shown body

23 Feb 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers various topics, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the court hearing for the fatal shooting on the set of the film "Rust," and the recent diplomatic moves by China. It also delves into the ruling by Alabama's Supreme Court on the classification of embryos as children, CERN's scientific ...

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Albania approves deal to hold migrants in Italy

22 Feb 2024
35m
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This podcast episode examines a wide range of contemporary issues, including immigration, sexual assault, economic challenges, nutritional labeling, and political conflicts, delivering diverse perspectives on these pressing matters. By combining news, expert insights, and historical accounts, the episode offers a multi...

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Ukrainian air strike 'kills dozens of Russians'

21 Feb 2024
32m
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This podcast episode explores various topics including Russia's military strategy in Ukraine, the tragic cost of Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza strip, Alabama's new abortion ban, promising results of a new saliva test for breast cancer, and the need for innovative technology to protect against future financial breaches...

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UK deterrent missile fails second test in a row

21 Feb 2024
33m
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This podcast episode explores a diverse range of topics, including concerns over the reliability of the UK's nuclear deterrent, political and economic challenges in Pakistan, the alarming rise in malnutrition in the Gaza Strip, and the Premier League's efforts to combat online harassment. It also sheds light on the sig...

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WHO transfers patients out of Nasser hospital in Gaza

21 Feb 2024
32m
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This podcast episode covers a wide range of pressing issues, including the dire conditions at NASA hospital in Gaza, the challenges and divisions within the UN Security Council, the formation of a new coalition government in Pakistan, concerns regarding the release of Alexei Navalny's body, advancements in countering R...

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US calls for temporary Gaza ceasefire

20 Feb 2024
31m
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This podcast episode delves into various global issues and conflicts, including the ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestine, the Kremlin's response to accusations about President Putin's involvement in the death of Alexei Navalny, the transformation of Russia's Wagner mercenary group into a tool for global influe...

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Brazil recalls its ambassador to Israel amid diplomatic tensions

20 Feb 2024
33m
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This podcast episode touches on a range of global issues and events, including the diplomatic rift between Brazil and Israel, the dire situation in Gaza following an Israeli raid, the economic impact of the Gaza conflict on Israel, the ongoing investigations into the death of Alexei Navalny, the emergence of his widow ...

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Navalny's widow vows to continue husband's fight

19 Feb 2024
28m
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This podcast episode delves into various topics, spanning international political tensions, economic challenges, and human resilience amidst conflict and adversity. From Yulia Navalnya's accusations against Vladimir Putin to the International Court of Justice hearings on Israel's occupation, the episode explores the co...

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Israel condemns Lula likening Gaza to Holocaust

19 Feb 2024
26m
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This podcast episode dives into various current events, including the international backlash against Brazil's president for his Holocaust remarks, Israel's threatened offensive against Rafah, and Donald Trump's recent merchandise venture. It also discusses the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, th...

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Navalny's team accuses Russia of 'hiding his body'

18 Feb 2024
25m
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This podcast episode covers a wide range of topics, from the ongoing war in Ukraine and the death of Alexei Navalny to the benefits of playing table tennis for people with neurological conditions and the child sexual abuse scandal in Hungary. One common thread running through many of these stories is the struggle for j...

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The Happy Pod: Eight-year-old steals the show at the Six Nations

17 Feb 2024
27m
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This podcast episode explores the extraordinary talent of Stevie Mulroney, an eight-year-old singer, along with inspiring stories of determination and resilience. From the challenges faced by waste pickers in India and stammerers in Berlin to the groundbreaking saliva test revolutionizing endometriosis diagnosis and th...

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Biden blames Putin for Alexei Navalny's death

16 Feb 2024
32m
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This podcast episode focuses on the death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition figure and vocal critic of President Putin. Navalny's death has been met with shock and outrage worldwide, and has sparked international condemnation, with many accusing Putin of being responsible. His death is a major loss for ...

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Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny dead, says Russian prison service

16 Feb 2024
30m
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This podcast episode delves into various topics, including the death of prominent Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny and the international reaction, the suppression of dissent in Russia and the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the global trade in donkey skin for traditional Chinese medicine, the cris...

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'Dozens of suspects' detained in Gaza hospital raid

16 Feb 2024
32m
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This podcast episode covers a wide range of topics, including the conflict in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, and threats to global security. It also delves into legal matters, social issues, and economic developments in various countries. Overall, the episode provides a comprehensive look at current events and th...

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Israeli special forces raid Gaza's Nasser hospital

15 Feb 2024
33m
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This podcast episode covers various topics including the chaotic situation at Nasser Hospital in Gaza, the risks of delays in US military support for Ukraine, the fierce fighting in Avdiivka, concerns over the shortage of Western weapons and ammunition in Ukraine, the viewing of AI-generated images of child abuse, an i...

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Ukraine's campaign against Russia 'extremely difficult'

15 Feb 2024
32m
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