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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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UK's top court rules on definition of woman

16 Apr 2025
29m
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This episode explores a range of global news stories, beginning with a UK Supreme Court ruling that impacts the legal definition of "woman" and its implications for transgender rights, sparking debate and varied reactions. Against this backdrop, the podcast reports on China's economic performance amidst US tariffs, hi...

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The world is urged not to "look away" from Sudan's civil war

16 Apr 2025
31m
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This episode explores multiple global events, beginning with the dire humanitarian crisis in Sudan, where the civil war has caused immense suffering and displacement, with widespread sexual violence against women and children. Against this backdrop, the podcast reports on a London conference addressing the crisis, hig...

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Trump administration to freeze over $2 billion for Harvard

15 Apr 2025
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This episode explores a range of global news stories, beginning with the Trump administration's freezing of over $2 billion in funding for Harvard University, which is resisting demands to audit student views and shut down diversity programs. The discussion then pivots to a series of coordinated attacks on prisons in ...

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Sudan: Hundreds of thousands flee Darfur refugee camp

15 Apr 2025
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This episode explores a range of global news stories from April 15th. The main focus is on the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan, where hundreds of thousands fled Zamzam, the largest refugee camp in Darfur, following attacks by paramilitary forces. More significantly, the displacement highlights the escalating c...

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Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine to witness war devastation

14 Apr 2025
27m
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This episode explores a range of global events, beginning with the devastating double ballistic missile strike on Sumy, Ukraine, resulting in significant civilian casualties. Against this backdrop, the EU calls for maximum pressure on Russia, while the US response, though expressing condolences, avoids direct condemna...

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Russian missile strike in Ukraine kills over 30

13 Apr 2025
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This episode explores major global events, beginning with a report on a deadly Russian missile strike in Sumy, Ukraine, resulting in significant civilian casualties and international condemnation. Against this backdrop, the podcast details the destruction of Gaza City's last functioning hospital by an Israeli airstrik...

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Trump exempts smartphones and computers from tariffs

12 Apr 2025
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This episode explores several significant global events. Against the backdrop of ongoing trade tensions, the exemption of electronic goods from Donald Trump's tariffs is analyzed, highlighting its potential impact on American tech companies and its implications as a concession to China. More significantly, the episode...

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The Happy Pod: Life-saving rat retires

12 Apr 2025
26m
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This episode explores a range of uplifting global news stories. Against the backdrop of a retiring Tanzanian rat, Carolina, who used her exceptional sense of smell to detect over 3,000 tuberculosis cases, saving an estimated 30,000 lives, the podcast highlights the impact of animal assistance in healthcare. More signi...

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US judge rules Palestinian activist can be deported

12 Apr 2025
31m
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This episode explores a range of global news stories, beginning with a U.S. immigration judge's ruling to deport a pro-Palestinian student despite his legal residency. Against this backdrop, the podcast discusses the billions in military aid pledged to Ukraine by its allies, highlighting the shift in leadership from t...

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Trump's envoy meets Putin for ceasefire talks

11 Apr 2025
28m
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This episode explores the multifaceted geopolitical landscape dominated by President Trump's foreign policy decisions and their global ramifications. Against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine, the podcast details the US envoy's visit to Russia for ceasefire negotiations, highlighting the lack of clear response...

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Trump recognises tariff 'transition problems'

11 Apr 2025
30m
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This episode explores the global impact of President Trump's tariff policies and other significant world events. Against the backdrop of market turmoil triggered by these policies, the podcast reports on a general strike in Argentina protesting public spending cuts and a helicopter crash in New York's Hudson River. Mor...

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Trump's tariffs explained

10 Apr 2025
24m
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This episode explores the impact and implications of President Trump's fluctuating tariff policies. Against the backdrop of initially imposing high tariffs, then pausing them, and finally escalating tariffs against China specifically, the podcast analyzes the economic and political ramifications. More significantly, th...

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China says it won't bow to pressure from Trump tariffs

10 Apr 2025
29m
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This episode explores various global news stories, beginning with the escalating trade war between the US and China, marked by the imposition of new tariffs and strong rhetoric from both sides. Against this backdrop, the podcast delves into the domestic support for President Trump's policies, particularly in rural are...

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Higher US tariffs on hold but China trade war grows

10 Apr 2025
29m
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This episode explores the multifaceted impacts of President Trump's fluctuating trade policies, specifically his decision to pause higher tariffs on most countries while simultaneously increasing them on Chinese goods to 125%. Against the backdrop of initial market relief, the episode delves into the concerns of busine...

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China hikes tariffs on US imports

09 Apr 2025
28m
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This episode explores the multifaceted impacts of escalating US trade tariffs, particularly on China and its neighboring countries. Against the backdrop of President Trump's "explosive levies," the podcast analyzes the ensuing turmoil in global financial markets, including a significant sell-off of US government bonds,...

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Roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub kills scores of people

09 Apr 2025
32m
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This episode explores a range of global news stories, beginning with the tragic roof collapse at a Dominican Republic music venue, resulting in at least 66 deaths and over 150 injuries, with rescue efforts ongoing. Against this backdrop, the escalating US-China trade war takes center stage, with the Trump administratio...

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China vows to fight US 'blackmail' over tariffs

08 Apr 2025
28m
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This episode explores a range of global news stories, beginning with escalating trade tensions between the US and China, focusing on President Trump's tariff threats and China's potential countermeasures. Against this backdrop, the podcast examines a war of words between US Vice President Pence and Chinese officials, ...

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Trump threatens to escalate trade war with China

07 Apr 2025
29m
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This episode explores the global impact of President Trump's new trade policies, focusing on the resulting market turmoil and international reactions. Against the backdrop of significant stock market fluctuations and conflicting statements from the White House, the podcast analyzes the potential permanence of the tarif...

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Global stock markets plunge amid Trump tariff turmoil

07 Apr 2025
29m
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This episode explores multiple global events impacting markets and international relations. The podcast begins with a report on the global stock market turmoil triggered by US President Trump's trade tariffs, featuring analysis from economists who predict a potential global recession. More significantly, the report d...

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Le Pen vows to fight political ban

06 Apr 2025
32m
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This episode explores a range of global news stories, beginning with Marine Le Pen's conviction and its impact on the upcoming French presidential elections. Against this backdrop, the podcast discusses the Israeli military's admission of providing false information about the killing of emergency workers in Gaza, prom...

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