22 Aug 2025
28m

UN chief: Famine in Gaza is a 'man-made disaster'

Podcast cover

Global News Podcast

The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service delivers several top news stories, including the declaration of famine in Gaza City, disputed by the Israeli government, and the implications of this crisis. It covers the FBI search of John Bolton's home and raises concerns about potential political motivations behind investigations of Trump's opponents. The podcast also discusses NATO's call for security guarantees for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia, and the release of Ghislaine Maxwell's interview transcript, which defends Donald Trump. Additional stories include stricter dress codes in El Salvador's schools, the resurgence of violence in Colombia despite the 2016 peace deal, the discovery of a new dinosaur species on the Isle of Wight, and the reprieve for street dogs in Delhi.

Outlines

Part 1: Global Conflicts and Politics

Part 2: Social Issues and Policy

Part 3: Science and Animal Welfare

Sign in to continue reading, translating and more.

Open full episode in Podwise