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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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UN calls for investigation following deadly Israeli strikes on Nasser hospital in Gaza

26 Aug 2025
33m
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The BBC Global News Podcast for August 26th covers several international news stories. These include the Israeli Prime Minister's regret over a deadly strike on a Gaza hospital, the guilty plea of Mexican drug lord Ismael Elmayo Zambada in a US court, and the temporary closure of the Paris catacombs for repairs. The po...

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Gaza: 20 reported dead in Israeli hospital attack

25 Aug 2025
28m
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The BBC Global News Podcast presents several developing stories, starting with Israeli strikes on a Gaza hospital, reportedly killing at least 20 people, including journalists, followed by a report from the front lines of the conflict in eastern Ukraine, where Russian forces are advancing despite Ukrainian resistance. ...

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Israel hits Houthi targets in Yemen's capital

25 Aug 2025
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The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service presents a series of international news stories. These include Israeli airstrikes on Yemen in response to Houthi attacks, the US Vice President's statement on Russia's concessions regarding the war in Ukraine, and Venezuela's release of opposition politicians. The podc...

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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City continue, days after famine declared there

24 Aug 2025
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This BBC Global News Podcast presents a series of international news stories. It covers Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, the humanitarian crisis, and the European response, including Norway's diplomatic efforts and sanctions. The podcast also reports on a Nigerian military operation that freed kidnap victims, protests in th...

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The Happy Pod: Letters from dad - with love

23 Aug 2025
28m
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"The Happy Pod" presents a collection of uplifting stories from around the world. It begins with the "Dad Letter Project," where a man writes encouraging letters to strangers, followed by the story of a dog in the UK that helps clean up ocean plastic. The podcast then explores the resurgence of knitting among Gen Z as ...

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UN chief: Famine in Gaza is a 'man-made disaster'

22 Aug 2025
28m
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The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service delivers several top news stories, including the declaration of famine in Gaza City, disputed by the Israeli government, and the implications of this crisis. It covers the FBI search of John Bolton's home and raises concerns about potential political motivations behind...

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A famine has been confirmed in Gaza City

22 Aug 2025
32m
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The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service presents a series of international news stories. The podcast confirms a famine in Gaza City, caused by the obstruction of aid deliveries, and includes reactions and on-the-ground reports. It covers the dismissal of a case against former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Chin...

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Netanyahu: Israel will begin talks to free all hostages

21 Aug 2025
31m
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The Global News Podcast presents a summary of world events, starting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement of negotiations to release hostages and end the war in Gaza, alongside plans to take control of Gaza City. The podcast also covers the ban on foreign journalists entering Gaza and the call ...

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Russia launches its biggest attack on Ukraine in weeks

21 Aug 2025
30m
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The Global News Podcast presents a series of international news stories, starting with Ukrainian President Zelensky's condemnation of recent large-scale Russian attacks and discussions around security guarantees. It then covers the arrest of a Ukrainian man in connection with the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, followed...

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Israeli military offensive to occupy Gaza City is underway

21 Aug 2025
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The Global News Podcast presents several developing stories, including Israel's wider offensive in Gaza City and the approval of a controversial settlement plan in the West Bank, which is stirring international criticism and threatens the possibility of a contiguous Palestinian state. The podcast also covers the Taliba...

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NATO heads discuss Ukraine security plans

20 Aug 2025
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This BBC Global News Podcast delivers a series of international news stories. It covers NATO military chiefs discussing security guarantees for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia, and Russia's insistence on being included in any such talks. The podcast also reports on Israel's planned offensive in Gaza City, inc...

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Israel casts doubt on whether it will accept a new ceasefire proposal

19 Aug 2025
29m
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This BBC Global News Podcast episode from August 20th covers several international news stories. It begins with a discussion on the stalled ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, with Israel expressing reservations about a proposed deal. The podcast then shifts to Ukraine, reporting on Donald Trump's stance a...

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Trump: arrangements under way for Putin Zelensky meeting

19 Aug 2025
28m
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The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service presents a series of international news stories. These include President Trump's efforts to arrange a meeting between Russian and Ukrainian leaders, and the European perspective on supporting Ukraine. The podcast also covers a ceasefire proposal for Gaza, the repatriat...

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Ukraine talks special: Will Zelensky and Putin meet?

19 Aug 2025
11m
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This special edition of the Global News Podcast focuses on the US-Ukraine talks in Washington, following discussions between Presidents Trump and Zelensky, and Trump's subsequent call with Putin. The podcast explores the possibility of security guarantees for Ukraine, the potential for a trilateral meeting between the ...

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Hope for Ukraine peace as Trump meets Zelensky in Washington

18 Aug 2025
26m
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The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service presents several developing global stories. Talks are underway, involving Presidents Trump and Zelensky, along with European leaders, to address the war in Ukraine, with cautious optimism expressed about potential progress towards a peace deal and security guarantees f...

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Trump says Zelensky can end Russia war 'if he wants to'

18 Aug 2025
28m
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The Global News Podcast presents several developing stories, starting with Donald Trump's claim that President Zelensky could quickly end the war in Ukraine, ahead of their meeting at the White House, and the European leaders' planned discussions with Trump. The podcast then shifts to the Rafah border crossing, where t...

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European leaders to join Trump-Zelensky meeting

18 Aug 2025
28m
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The BBC Global News Podcast episode covers several international stories, including European leaders joining the Ukrainian president in Washington for talks with Donald Trump, a national strike in Israel demanding a hostage release deal, and condemnation of an alleged execution by Sudan's paramilitary group. The podcas...

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Outline emerges of Putin's offer to end war in Ukraine

17 Aug 2025
27m
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The Global News Podcast discusses several international issues, including Russia's demands for Ukrainian territory in exchange for freezing front lines, the intensified Israeli attacks in Gaza City, and the devastating flash floods in northern Pakistan. It features interviews with correspondents and individuals affecte...

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The Happy Pod: Mountaintop matchmaking

16 Aug 2025
27m
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This edition of The Happy Pod features a collection of uplifting stories from around the world. It begins with a segment on "Mountain Tinder," a project in the Swiss Alps where hikers leave messages in notebooks for potential partners. The podcast then shifts to Tasmania, where a couple is converting a former student h...

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Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine: A Global News Podcast special

16 Aug 2025
17m
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This special edition of the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service focuses on the face-to-face meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss a potential end to the war in Ukraine. Despite warm welcomes and positive tones from both leaders, the summit failed to produce a ceasef...

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