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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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Bonus: War and climate

08 Mar 2026
24m
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The climate cost of war is examined, focusing on both wartime activities and peacetime military operations. The carbon footprint of the Gaza war is estimated at 33.2 million tons of CO2, equivalent to the annual emissions of a small country like Jordan, while the Russia-Ukraine war has emitted approximately 237 million...

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Iranian clerics reach consensus on new supreme leader

08 Mar 2026
18m
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The podcast focuses on the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, examining the wide-ranging consequences of the war. It highlights the destruction of Iranian oil facilities by US and Israeli airstrikes, leading to severe air pollution in Tehran, and the potential impact on the Iranian regime's stability...

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US and Israel hit Iranian oil depot

08 Mar 2026
27m
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The US and Israel's military actions against Iran and its allies dominate this Global News Podcast. Following attacks on Iran's military and security apparatus, the US and Israel bombed Iranian oil infrastructure, prompting defiance from Iranian leadership. Despite President Trump's optimistic assessment of the campaig...

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The Happy Pod: My friends made me a new hand

07 Mar 2026
26m
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This podcast episode of "The Happy Pod" features several segments highlighting impactful and innovative projects. It begins with the story of Lois, a teenager who, with the help of her classmates and teacher Lloyd Godson, created a prosthetic hand using a 3D printer, emphasizing themes of empathy and the impact of smal...

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Iran president apologises for striking neighbours

07 Mar 2026
21m
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The podcast provides an update on the US-Israel war with Iran, focusing on the aftermath of Iranian missile strikes and the international response. It highlights Iranian President Pezeshkian's apology to Arab neighbors, along with his statement that attacks would cease if no aggression originated from their territories...

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US: 'achievable objectives' in Iran in four to six weeks

07 Mar 2026
28m
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The podcast focuses on the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, and its global repercussions. It highlights President Trump's demand for Iran's unconditional surrender and the US military objectives, including destroying Iran's navy and missile capabilities. The mixed American public opinion on the war...

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Trump demands Iran's unconditional surrender

06 Mar 2026
27m
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Tensions in the Middle East escalate as the US and Israel intensify attacks on Iran, prompting a demand for Iran's unconditional surrender from President Trump, while অভ্যন্তLebanon faces renewed strikes amid Hezbollah's involvement. The podcast highlights the experiences of Iranians in Tehran, who are enduring intense...

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US and Israel 'moving to next phase' of war with Iran

06 Mar 2026
31m
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The Global News Podcast for March 6th covers escalating tensions in the Middle East, focusing on the conflict between the US and Israel against Iran and its proxy, Hezbollah. The US has eased its oil embargo on Russia to compensate for war-related shortages, a move that may not significantly impact global oil prices. T...

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US and Israel step up attacks on Iran

05 Mar 2026
26m
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The Global News Podcast reports on escalating tensions in the Middle East, focusing on the US-Israel war with Iran. Fresh waves of attacks have led to destruction in Tehran, with eyewitness accounts detailing strikes on the capital. The mood in Iran is diverse, ranging from defiance among pro-regime supporters to fear ...

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US Senate blocks bid to limit Trump's powers for Iran war

05 Mar 2026
28m
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The podcast delivers the latest updates on the escalating US-Israel war with Iran, which is now in its sixth day. A US Senate vote has cleared the way for President Trump to continue military actions, a decision that has sparked debate along party lines, with Democrats expressing concerns about the lack of a clear plan...

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US submarine sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean

04 Mar 2026
25m
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The podcast focuses on the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, and its broader regional impact. It covers the Iranian ship IRIS Dena sinking off the coast of Sri Lanka, the rising hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the increasing Iranian missile and drone attacks across t...

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US Congress receives classified briefing on war with Iran

04 Mar 2026
27m
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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 Trump administration faces scrutiny over its justifications for military action in Iran, with conflicting explanations raising concerns among lawmakers. The US military reports striking near...

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Israel hits Tehran and Beirut with 'simultaneous strikes'

03 Mar 2026
26m
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The podcast focuses on the escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, and its global repercussions. It details Israeli airstrikes on Tehran and Beirut, leading to civilian displacement and a tactical repositioning of IDF troops in Southern Lebanon. The disruption of oil and gas supplies due to Iran blockin...

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Iran widens retaliatory attacks in Gulf countries

03 Mar 2026
26m
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Tensions in the Middle East escalate as the US and Israel launch attacks on Iran, prompting retaliatory measures and threats to oil transit routes. The US embassy in Riyadh is hit by Iranian drones, and Americans in the Gulf are urged to leave. Marco Rubio justifies the US strikes as a preemptive measure against potent...

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US says Iran war will not be 'endless'

02 Mar 2026
25m
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The podcast focuses on the escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, examining its expansion and impact across the Middle East. It highlights the U.S. military's "devastating mission" to dismantle Iran's missile and naval capabilities, while Iran retaliates by striking targets in Gulf states, leading to i...

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Trump warns of more US deaths in Iran war

02 Mar 2026
26m
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Tensions in the Middle East escalate as the US and Israel launch attacks on Iran, resulting in Iranian retaliation and casualties on both sides. President Trump defends the actions, citing the need to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran, while critics label the strikes illegal and worry about mixed messages from the administr...

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The Happy Pod: The chance encounter that became a lasting friendship

01 Mar 2026
26m
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This podcast episode shares uplifting stories from around the world. It highlights an intergenerational friendship between Neena, 30, and Carol, 88, sparked by a chance encounter, emphasizing the value of cross-generational relationships and the wisdom older individuals can offer. The episode also features the reintrod...

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Israel continues to strike Iran after Ayatollah's death

01 Mar 2026
29m
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The podcast analyzes the fallout from US and Israeli strikes on Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It examines the legal justifications for the attacks, the potential long-term plans for Iran, and the reactions from both Iranians and the international community. Middle East analyst Sebas...

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Iran's Supreme Leader killed in US-Israeli strikes

01 Mar 2026
26m
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The podcast focuses on the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the immediate aftermath, including US-Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation. It examines the implications of Khamenei's death for the Iranian people, referencing past uprisings and protests against his rule. The discussion includes...

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US and Israel carry out joint attacks on Iran

28 Feb 2026
33m
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The podcast covers the unfolding military conflict between the US and Israel against Iran, triggered by strikes on Tehran and other Iranian cities. President Trump declares the operation, codenamed "Epic Fury," aims to dismantle Iran's missile capabilities and navy, urging Iranians to overthrow the Ayatollah regime. Co...

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