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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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The Global Story: Is ISIS having a resurgence in Syria?

08 Feb 2026
28m
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The resurgence of ISIS in Syria is examined through a conversation with investigative journalist Josh Baker. The discussion addresses why ISIS, despite claims of its defeat, remains a relevant issue, highlighting its continued presence on the ground and recent attacks. Baker recounts reporting from the region during IS...

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Winter Olympics disrupted by protests and 'sabotage'

08 Feb 2026
28m
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The Global News Podcast delivers a series of international news stories. The podcast highlights the sabotage of the Italian rail network potentially linked to the Winter Olympics, and the backlash against French government's urging of citizens to have more children. It also covers Jack Lang's tarnished reputation due t...

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The Happy Pod: Sharing stories, one phone call at a time

07 Feb 2026
28m
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This episode of "The Happy Pod" highlights stories of resilience, community, and positive change. It features "A View From A Bridge," a social media project where strangers share stories via a public phone on a bridge, fostering relatability. The podcast also recounts the heroic story of 13-year-old Austin Appelbee, wh...

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Video with racist clip pulled from Trump social media

07 Feb 2026
29m
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The Global News Podcast presents several developing global stories. First, the White House removed a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes from President Trump's social media account, sparking widespread condemnation. Then, new Jeffrey Epstein files reveal connections to figures worldwide, including investigations ...

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More than the Score: When will Africa win its first Winter Olympic medal?

06 Feb 2026
24m
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The podcast explores the challenges and opportunities for African athletes in the Winter Olympics, questioning when the continent will secure its first medal. Simidele Adeagbo, the first Nigerian to compete in the Winter Olympics in Skeleton, and Matt Smith, South Africa's cross-country skier, share their experiences a...

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Top Russian general shot in Moscow

06 Feb 2026
28m
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The Global News Podcast delivers a series of international updates, starting with the shooting of a top Russian general, Vladimir Alexeyev, and the implications for Russia-Ukraine relations, with insights from Krystle Grozev. It further shares the emotional story of a Ukrainian soldier, Nazar, who returned home after b...

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Why Venezuela moves towards freeing political prisoners

06 Feb 2026
24m
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The Global News Podcast delivers several international stories, beginning with Venezuela, where lawmakers are advancing an amnesty bill for political prisoners, aligning with U.S. demands amidst skepticism about the judiciary's autonomy. Next, Norway is embroiled in scandal following revelations from the Jeffrey Epstei...

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Ukraine peace talks end with prisoner swap

05 Feb 2026
27m
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The podcast covers several global news stories, starting with the peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US, which concluded without a major breakthrough, though a prisoner swap involving 314 individuals was agreed upon. It addresses the UN Human Rights Office's funding crisis and its potential impact on monitori...

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700 ICE agents to leave Minnesota

05 Feb 2026
30m
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The Global News Podcast presents several developing global stories. It begins with the US President's call for a softer approach to immigration enforcement and the withdrawal of federal agents from Minnesota, alongside reactions to this change. The podcast then shifts to the expiration of the New START Treaty between t...

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Russia continues bombing as peace talks with Ukraine begin

04 Feb 2026
30m
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The Global News Podcast delivers current affairs updates, including the Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi where little progress is expected, as Russia continues attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving residents without heating and electricity. Armed gangs in Nigeria attacked a remote village, resultin...

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BBC on frontline of Colombia's drugs crackdown

04 Feb 2026
28m
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The Global News Podcast reports on international affairs, beginning with US President Trump and Colombian President Petro mending relations and agreeing to cooperate on drug trafficking. Correspondent Orla Guerin reports from Colombia on the efforts to combat cocaine production, highlighting the ease with which drug la...

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Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

03 Feb 2026
26m
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The Global News Podcast reports on several international stories, starting with Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure amidst ongoing peace talks. Correspondent Sarah Rainsford details the impact of missile strikes on cities like Kyiv and Kharkiv, leaving many without power or heating in freezi...

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India and US strike major trade deal

03 Feb 2026
27m
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The podcast covers international news stories, including a potential trade deal between the US and India, where there's ambiguity about India's commitment to stop buying Russian oil. The discussion involves the implications for sectors like textiles, jewelry, and seafood. It also addresses the Clintons agreeing to test...

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Israel opens Rafah border crossing

02 Feb 2026
29m
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The Global News Podcast reports on several international stories. The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened with strict limits, offering a vital lifeline for Palestinians needing medical care and other opportunities. Pakistan has launched a nationwide anti-polio campaign aiming to vaccinate 45 milli...

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Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE in Minnesota are released

02 Feb 2026
31m
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The podcast covers several global news stories, starting with the release of a five-year-old boy and his father who were detained by US immigration agents, highlighting the judge's strong criticism of the administration's deportation policies. It also addresses the ongoing fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files, includ...

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The Global Story: The mystery of Putin and the apartment bombs

01 Feb 2026
27m
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The podcast explores the 1999 Russian apartment bombings and their role in Vladimir Putin's ascent to power. Helena Merriman, host of the BBC podcast "The History Bureau: Putin and the Apartment Bombs," discusses the unresolved questions surrounding the bombings, including the potential involvement of Chechen militants...

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Britain's former prince Andrew faces fresh allegations

01 Feb 2026
29m
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The Global News Podcast delivers several developing stories, starting with a second woman accusing Prince Andrew of sexual misconduct orchestrated by Jeffrey Epstein, including new details and reactions. The podcast then shifts to Iran, reporting on explosions amid rising US military threats and diplomatic efforts. The...

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The Happy Pod: What makes people instinctively kind?

31 Jan 2026
26m
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This episode of "The Happy Pod" explores the theme of kindness and altruism, featuring interviews and stories of individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary acts of compassion. Dr. Abigail Marsh, a psychology and neuroscience professor, discusses her research on the brains of altruists, revealing that they exhibit ...

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Epstein files: More than three million new pages released

31 Jan 2026
29m
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The Global News Podcast delivers a roundup of international headlines, starting with the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, where despite the volume, concerns of a cover-up persist. The podcast then pivots to Mexico's warning about potential US tariffs impacting Cuba, detailing the island's reliance on fo...

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Iran says it's ready for talks with US

30 Jan 2026
30m
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The Global News Podcast on January 30th covers several international stories. It begins with Iran's conditional readiness for talks with the US amid rising tensions and potential mediation by Turkey, while also addressing the crushing of Iranian protests. China's lifting of sanctions on British parliamentarians during ...

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