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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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Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after two hours

18 Feb 2026
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The Global News Podcast delivers a digest of international headlines. It covers Ukraine peace talks, noting slow progress due to Russian territorial claims and Ukrainian concerns about potential US pressure for concessions. The podcast also reports on a racism investigation in a Real Madrid-Benfica Champions League mat...

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Iran claims progress in US nuclear talks

18 Feb 2026
27m
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The Global News Podcast from the BBC covers several developing global stories. These include ongoing Iran-US nuclear talks in Geneva, where both sides express a desire for a deal but remain prepared for potential conflict, and the political turmoil in Peru, where interim president Jose Herre was ousted on corruption ch...

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Jesse Jackson dies at 84

17 Feb 2026
32m
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The Global News Podcast delivers a series of international news stories. It covers the death of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, highlighting his legacy of inclusion and influence on American politics. The podcast also reports on US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva, exploring the potential guiding principles for a deal a...

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Hillary Clinton accuses Trump of Epstein 'cover up'

17 Feb 2026
28m
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The Global News Podcast presents several developing stories, including Hillary Clinton's accusation of a Trump administration cover-up regarding the Epstein files, which the White House denies. Clinton, interviewed by the BBC, agreed to testify in a congressional investigation, advocating for transparency. The podcast ...

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UK weighs up faster rise in defence budget

16 Feb 2026
26m
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The podcast covers several global news stories, including the debate over European defense spending amid the Russian aggression threat, with the UK considering increasing its military spending. The discussion includes the challenges of funding these increases through spending cuts, taxes, or borrowing. Also featured is...

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Israel lays out conditions for any Iran nuclear deal

16 Feb 2026
27m
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Tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, alongside social issues in Australia and the United States, are the focus of this global news podcast. It covers President Trump's threats against Iran amidst compromise talks and unrest in Tehran following protests. The podcast also reports on renewed conflict in Gaza, t...

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The Global Story: Epstein’s global network: What the files reveal

15 Feb 2026
27m
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The Global Story podcast examines the international implications of the recently released Epstein files. Nomia Iqbal, BBC’s World Affairs Correspondent, provides insights on the files, noting the challenges of analyzing the massive amount of documents and media. The discussion addresses concerns about potential politic...

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Russia 'used frog toxin' to kill Alexei Navalny

15 Feb 2026
26m
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The podcast leads with the accusation that Russia murdered Alexei Navalny using a rare toxin, epibatidine, and presents reactions and evidence, including an interview with biologist Dr. Rebecca Tarvin, who explains the toxin's properties and potential sources. It then pivots to US foreign policy, particularly regarding...

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The Happy Pod: The model redefining beauty norms

14 Feb 2026
27m
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This podcast edition shares uplifting stories from around the world. It features Abena Christine Jon'el, a Ghanaian model with a prosthetic leg, who is redefining perceptions of disability and beauty. The podcast also explores a UK prison program using horticulture to rehabilitate inmates, reducing recidivism by provid...

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Canadian PM in Tumbler Ridge for shooting vigil

14 Feb 2026
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The Global News Podcast presents a series of international news stories. The podcast opens with coverage of the mass shooting in the Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge, including remarks from Prime Minister Mark Carney. Discussions at the Munich Security Conference address tensions between the U.S. and Europe, with German ...

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Transatlantic relations under spotlight at Munich conference

13 Feb 2026
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The Global News Podcast discusses international relations, political events, and cultural shifts. It opens with the Munich Security Conference, highlighting concerns about Europe's relationship with the U.S. and the changing international order. The podcast then covers the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's election victor...

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BNP set to win election in Bangladesh

13 Feb 2026
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The Global News Podcast presents several developing world events. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is projected to win a landslide election after a student-led uprising deposed Sheikh Hasina, though her Awami League was banned from participating. The US blockade of Cuba is causing acute fuel and food shortages, with re...

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Climate boost as China's CO2 emissions fall

12 Feb 2026
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China's carbon emissions experienced their first annual decline, potentially signaling a peak in emissions due to clean energy initiatives, though a building boom could reverse this progress. A Ukrainian skeleton racer was disqualified from the Winter Olympics for planning to wear a helmet displaying images of athletes...

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Polls open in first Bangladesh election since uprising

12 Feb 2026
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The podcast covers several global news stories, starting with the election in Bangladesh, the first since the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024, and constitutional reforms being voted on. It then turns to US-Israeli talks regarding Iran's nuclear program, with Trump seeking a deal and Netanyahu pushing fo...

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Mass shooting stuns Canada

11 Feb 2026
26m
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The podcast covers several global news stories, beginning with a mass shooting in Canada that killed nine people and injured at least 25. The discussion includes details about the victims, the community's reaction, and Canada's gun control policies. It also addresses the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of a ...

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BBC in Iran for first time since protest crackdown

11 Feb 2026
29m
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The Global News Podcast presents several developing stories. It covers the Iranian Islamic Revolution's anniversary amid internal unrest and external threats, highlighting citizens' concerns about economic instability and government repression. The podcast also reports on a mass shooting in Western Canada, detailing th...

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Australian police defend handling of Gaza protests

10 Feb 2026
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The podcast covers several global news stories, beginning with violent clashes in Australia between police and pro-Palestinian protesters during Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit, amid debates over protest restrictions and security measures. It also addresses a worsening perception of public sector corruption worl...

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Members of US Congress see the unredacted Epstein files

10 Feb 2026
27m
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The podcast covers several global news stories, starting with the unredacted Epstein files being reviewed by US Congress members, some of whom claim unnecessary redactions were made, potentially to protect prominent individuals. King Charles has expressed concern over his brother Andrew's ties to Epstein, while Keir St...

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Hong Kong court jails Jimmy Lai for 20 years

09 Feb 2026
27m
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The Global News Podcast presents several international stories, starting with the sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong for violating national security laws, which is viewed as a suppression of democracy. The podcast then shifts to Japan, where Sanae Takaichi's election victory signals potential policy shifts, including...

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Japan's prime minister wins landslide election victory

09 Feb 2026
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The Global News Podcast discusses recent political developments across Asia, including Japan, Thailand, and Hong Kong. In Japan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party secured a decisive parliamentary majority, potentially enabling constitutional changes that could lead to a more active military role, a move likely to c...

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