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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]

Episodes

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Dozens killed in Swiss ski resort fire

01 Jan 2026
27m
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The Global News Podcast presents several developing stories, starting with a tragic fire at a New Year's celebration in a Swiss ski resort that resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries. The podcast then shifts to the US, detailing new travel restrictions imposed on nearly 40 countries due to security concerns. Next...

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Trump removes National Guard from some US cities

01 Jan 2026
26m
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The BBC Global News Podcast presents several developing stories, starting with Donald Trump's withdrawal of National Guard troops from US cities following a Supreme Court ruling and the controversy surrounding a freeze on funding for children's daycare in Minnesota amid fraud allegations. The podcast then shifts to Ukr...

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Queen: I was assaulted on train

31 Dec 2025
28m
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The Global News Podcast episode covers a range of international stories, including Queen Camilla's first public sharing of her experience with attempted indecent assault, a strike by app-based delivery workers in India demanding better pay and conditions, and the significant annual gains recorded by gold and silver. Th...

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Iran protests: 'Death to the dictatorship'

31 Dec 2025
29m
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The Global News Podcast presents several international stories: protests in Iran over economic hardship and government policies, new US sanctions on Iran and Venezuela for trading weapons, and Poland's consideration of a bill to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples. It also covers the impending ban on aid organiz...

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Saudi Arabia bombs Yemeni port over alleged UAE weapons

30 Dec 2025
30m
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This BBC Global News Podcast episode covers several international news stories. These include escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE over the conflict in Yemen and their differing strategies in Sudan, protests in Iran due to rising prices and inflation, China's military drills around Taiwan and the reacti...

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President Trump warns Hamas to honour disarming promise

30 Dec 2025
26m
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The Global News Podcast presents several international news stories. It begins with President Trump's warning to Hamas after talks with Israel's leader, followed by Russia's accusation against Ukraine regarding a drone attack on Putin's residence. The podcast then shifts to the situation in Gaza, highlighting the impac...

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Zelensky: US offered Ukraine 15-year security guarantee

29 Dec 2025
31m
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The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service presents a series of international news stories for December 29th. The podcast begins with the ongoing efforts to find a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, including statements from President Zelensky and reactions from Ukrainians. It then covers China's live-fire ...

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Optimism but no deal after Ukraine peace talks

29 Dec 2025
30m
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The BBC Global News Podcast presents several international stories: Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky's discussion of a peace plan for Ukraine, China's military exercises around Taiwan, Myanmar's election amidst civil war, and a tribute to the French actress Brigitte Bardot. The podcast features reports from correspo...

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Myanmar's military stages controversial election

28 Dec 2025
34m
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The BBC World Service's Global News Podcast for December 28th covers several global events. These include the controversial general election in Myanmar amidst civil war, President Zelensky's meeting with Donald Trump in Florida to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine, and China's proposed regulations for AI systems. The po...

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The Happy Pod: Our best stories of 2025

27 Dec 2025
34m
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"The Happy Pod" reflects on the best stories of 2025, highlighting acts of kindness, scientific breakthroughs, and remarkable personal achievements. The hosts share stories such as a video rental corner created for a loyal customer, a man offering tea to strangers, and atomic bomb survivors advocating for peace. They a...

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Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire

27 Dec 2025
29m
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This edition of the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service covers several global events. These include a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia regarding their border dispute, U.S. military strikes against Islamic State militants in Nigeria, and President Trump's differing views on peace efforts betw...

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Malaysia ex-PM found guilty in state funds scandal

26 Dec 2025
29m
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The BBC Global News Podcast presents several international news stories. These include the sentencing of Malaysia's former Prime Minister for corruption, protests in India over the suspended sentence of a politician convicted of rape, and deadly rainstorms in California. The podcast also covers President Zelensky's upc...

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US military targets Islamic State group in Nigeria

26 Dec 2025
30m
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This edition of the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service covers several international stories. These include President Trump's claims of a US strike against the Islamic State group in Nigeria, which is followed by a contradictory report from Nigeria's Foreign Minister and analysis of Trump's foreign policy. T...

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One million possible Epstein files found

25 Dec 2025
21m
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This edition of the Global News Podcast covers several developing stories, including the discovery of a million more documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and the questions surrounding their previous concealment, as well as the politically controlled inquiry into the October 7th attacks in Israel. The podcast also repor...

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Zelensky reveals 20-point plan to end Ukraine war

24 Dec 2025
22m
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The BBC Global News Podcast for December 24th covers several international stories. First, it discusses Ukraine's latest draft of a peace plan with Russia, including potential territorial concessions and security guarantees, along with reactions and skepticism from both sides. Then, it reports on the U.S. barring sever...

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Australian state passes gun control laws after Bondi attacks

24 Dec 2025
28m
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The Global News Podcast presents several international news stories. New South Wales in Australia has enacted stricter gun control and protest laws following the Bondi Beach attack. In the UK, hunger strikers from Palestine Action are protesting their treatment, with concerns rising about their deteriorating health. Be...

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Epstein files: New revelations about Trump

23 Dec 2025
29m
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This BBC Global News Podcast episode for December 23rd covers several global events. These include the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, which mention Donald Trump and Prince Andrew; widespread power cuts in Ukraine due to Russian airstrikes; and the FDA's approval of a weight loss pill. The episode also dis...

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BBC follows journey of Gazan child

23 Dec 2025
25m
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The BBC Global News Podcast for December 23rd covers several global events, starting with the story of a one-year-old child evacuated from Gaza for medical treatment in Jordan, only to return to Gaza and face renewed health challenges amidst dire conditions. The podcast then shifts to Donald Trump's suspension of US of...

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Russian general dies in Moscow explosion

22 Dec 2025
28m
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The Global News Podcast presents several developing stories, starting with the death of a Russian general in Moscow, allegedly caused by Ukrainian intelligence, followed by a report on the ongoing border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, despite a signed peace agreement. The podcast then shifts to Africa, where a...

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BBC speaks to civilians suffering in rebel-held Myanmar

22 Dec 2025
30m
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The Global News Podcast presents several international stories: the Myanmar military government's bombing of schools and churches in rebel-held areas, Israel's recognition of new West Bank settlements, and the US Coast Guard's pursuit of another oil tanker off Venezuela. Additional segments include a report on Saudi Ar...

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