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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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Deadly Israeli strikes hit central Beirut

18 Mar 2026
28m
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The podcast focuses on the escalating US-Israel war with Iran and its global repercussions. It highlights the dire humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, where over a million people have been displaced due to Israeli military actions against Hezbollah, with parallels drawn to tactics used in Gaza. The death of Iranian securit...

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Israel says it's killed Iran's top security chief

17 Mar 2026
27m
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Tensions in the Middle East escalate as Israel claims responsibility for eliminating key Iranian leaders, including Ali Larijani, amid internal criticism in the US regarding the justification for conflict with Iran. Meanwhile, Venezuela grapples with cautious optimism following the removal of Nicolás Maduro, though cha...

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US allies reject Trump's call for help in Strait of Hormuz

17 Mar 2026
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The Global News Podcast addresses escalating global tensions, focusing on the US-Iran conflict and its worldwide economic impact. President Trump's call for allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz faces resistance, while Iranian actions disrupt oil supplies, raising fuel prices and prompting menu changes in places like K...

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Germany and UK tell Trump this is 'not Nato's war'

16 Mar 2026
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Tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe dominate this news podcast, with a focus on international reactions and consequences. President Trump's demands for NATO assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz are met with resistance from Germany and Britain, while Iran continues attacks in the Gulf. Simultaneously,...

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The big winners at the Oscars

16 Mar 2026
31m
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The Global News Podcast delivers a series of current event updates. It covers the Oscars, including Michael B. Jordan's Best Actor win for "Sinners," and the Best Picture award for "One Battle After Another." The podcast also addresses President Trump's appeal to allies for assistance in securing the Strait of Hormuz a...

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Attacks continue after Trump says Iran deal not good enough

15 Mar 2026
13m
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The podcast reports on the ongoing conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, detailing the continued Iranian attacks despite U.S. claims of destroying Iran's military capabilities. It examines Iran's foreign minister's claims that it is only targeting U.S. military assets and the implications of the war on the Irani...

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Trump urges nations to secure Strait of Hormuz

15 Mar 2026
25m
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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Israeli strikes in Lebanon, and internet disruptions in Russia are among the key global developments covered. Donald Trump urges countries to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane, following attacks on tankers by Iran, while Jonathan Beale suggests many nations f...

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The Happy Pod: Turning my toddler's tales into tunes

14 Mar 2026
27m
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This episode of The Happy Pod features stories intended to bring joy and explore human connection. It begins with Stephen Spencer, a composer turning his daughter's stories into songs, illustrating the beauty of a child's unfiltered imagination and its positive impact on listeners. The podcast then shifts to a story ab...

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Iran says US Kharg Island attack a failure

14 Mar 2026
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The podcast focuses on the escalating U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, examining the conflict's impact and potential future. It highlights the U.S. attack on Kharg Island, a critical hub for Iranian oil exports, and Iran's threat to retaliate against U.S. oil interests. Frank Gardner provides insights from Riyadh, noting the ...

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US strikes Iran’s key oil island

14 Mar 2026
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Tensions in the Middle East escalate as the US conducts strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, its main oil export terminal, prompting defiance and pro-government rallies in Tehran. The US military presence in the region is increasing, with a naval task force deploying to the Middle East, raising the possibility of expanded m...

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Highest daily strike total on Iran, says US

13 Mar 2026
29m
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The Global News Podcast for March 13th covers escalating global tensions, focusing on the US-Iran conflict and its wider ramifications. The US Defense Secretary claims the US and Israel are decimating Iran's military, while a CNN correspondent reports on the fear and destruction in Tehran. The podcast also examines Isr...

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US aerial refuelling plane crashes in western Iraq

13 Mar 2026
26m
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The Global News Podcast reports on international affairs, beginning with the aftermath of a US refueling aircraft crash in Iraq, where the US military denies hostile fire. Benjamin Netanyahu's press conference is summarized, where he denounced Iran's new supreme leader and called for regime change, while Lucy Williamso...

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Iran's new leader in defiant first message

12 Mar 2026
29m
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Tensions in the Middle East dominate this news podcast, focusing on the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. The podcast highlights a statement from Iran's new Supreme Leader, delivered amidst ongoing attacks and questions about his health and legitimacy, emphasizing the country's resolve to continue t...

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UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks

12 Mar 2026
31m
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The Global News Podcast reports on international affairs, focusing on the UN Security Council's resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf nations, while omitting mention of US-Israeli airstrikes. The podcast further investigates a US military attack on a girls' school in Iran, with Democrats calling for public heari...

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Three ships hit in the Strait of Hormuz

11 Mar 2026
34m
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The Global News Podcast reports on escalating conflict in the Middle East, detailing attacks and counterattacks between Iran, the US, Israel, and neighboring countries. Key developments include Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait, alongside US and Israeli strikes within Iran and Lebanon. The conflict h...

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Iranian residents tell BBC about US and Israeli bombardment

11 Mar 2026
28m
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The Global News Podcast focuses on the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, highlighting the war's impact on Iranian civilians and global trade. Amidst internet blackouts, reports from inside Iran reveal a mix of support for regime change and despair over the ongoing bombardments, while Iran's ambassad...

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Hegseth: Today ‘most intense’ day of US strikes on Iran

10 Mar 2026
29m
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Tensions in the Middle East dominate this news podcast, focusing on the escalating conflict between the US/Israel and Iran. The US Secretary of Defense warns of intensified strikes on Iran, while Iran vows to block oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil supplies, particularly to Asia. ...

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Oil price drops after Trump hints at short Iran war

10 Mar 2026
26m
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Tensions surrounding the US-Israel war with Iran are escalating, with President Trump sending mixed messages about the conflict's objectives and duration. Despite Trump's claims of progress and willingness to ensure oil supplies, global markets remain volatile, and countries are already feeling the economic impact. Mea...

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Iran war: Oil prices soar

09 Mar 2026
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The Global News Podcast reports on the economic and political fallout from the US-Israeli war with Iran. Oil prices surged by 20%, and stock markets fell, leading G7 finance ministers to discuss releasing emergency oil reserves. The conflict has disrupted oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting globa...

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Mojtaba Khamenei named as Iran's new supreme leader

09 Mar 2026
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The podcast focuses on the escalating conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel, triggered by the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new Supreme Leader. It examines the potential implications of this succession for regional stability and global oil markets, which have seen prices surge. Analysis includes perspec...

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