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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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Trump special: Shots fired at former president

14 Jul 2024
16m
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This podcast episode explores the shocking incidents of shots fired at political events attended by the former president. Eyewitnesses describe the panic and chaos that ensued, with concerns about the rising polarization in the country and the upcoming Republican National Convention. The incidents highlight the need fo...

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The Happy Pod: Inspiring my daughter to donate a kidney

13 Jul 2024
26m
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This podcast episode explores heartwarming stories and inspiring moments that showcase the power of kindness, determination, and the impact of various initiatives. From a kidney donation that motivates others to become organ donors, to a K-pop band composed of singers with hearing impairments, to high jumpers sharing a...

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'I am running and we're going to win' - Biden vows at Detroit campaign rally

13 Jul 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including President Biden's media gaffes and the perception of him as a figurehead rather than an effective president. It also discusses the potential successors to Biden in the upcoming election, the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip and its devastating consequences, a t...

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President Biden defiant despite more gaffes

12 Jul 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers a wide range of topics, including concerns about Joe Biden's age and his chances of winning the presidency, Russia's media coverage of Biden's gaffe, President Petro's call for the legalization of cocaine to combat drug trafficking in Colombia, the Colombian government's approach to fighting...

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Biden faces media as re-election bid hangs in balance

12 Jul 2024
30m
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This podcast episode discusses various topics, including President Biden's slip of the tongue at a news conference, President Zelensky's plea for allies to lift restrictions on Ukraine, the political and social turmoil in Kenya, the passing of actress Shelley Duvall, the devastating effects of airstrikes in Gaza, China...

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China furious with NATO accusations

11 Jul 2024
28m
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This podcast episode discusses a range of global issues, including China's involvement in the Ukraine conflict and NATO's concerns about China's military pressure on Taiwan. It also highlights contrasting events in East Asia and Europe, as well as the rejection of human rights activist Oleg Orlov's appeal in a Moscow c...

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NATO confirms support for Ukraine's "irreversible path" to membership

11 Jul 2024
33m
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This podcast episode covers a wide range of topics, including the NATO summit addressing Russian aggression, the Israeli military's evacuation order in Gaza, concerns of indigenous leaders in the Amazon rainforest, updates on international news such as the trial of Alec Baldwin and England's victory in the Men's Euros ...

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Israel orders Gaza City to evacuate

10 Jul 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including rocket attacks in Gaza and the ongoing ceasefire talks, President Biden's speech at the NATO conference, a trial involving a religious sect in Australia, the presence of toxic metals in tampons, the experiences of a photojournalist in Sudan, Joe Biden's articulat...

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NATO 75th anniversary summit begins in Washington

09 Jul 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers various political developments and tensions in Washington, European countries, the United States, and Russia. It discusses the uncertainties regarding support for Ukraine, concerns about President Biden's performance, and the possibility of an open convention. It also explores the arrest of ...

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Ukraine mourns dead after airstrike

09 Jul 2024
30m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including the analysis of a missile landing in Kiev, the high suicide rates among young people in South Korea and the implementation of suicide prevention classes, Australia's accusation of China for cyber espionage, the activities of the Chinese hacking group APT40, food s...

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US President Joe Biden tells Democrats he will not stand aside

08 Jul 2024
27m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including President Biden's determination to remain in the US election race, international issues such as Russian missile strikes in Ukraine and the upcoming NATO summit, a trial in Kenya involving a doomsday cult leader, the regulation of religious organizations and contr...

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Dozens killed in Russian missile attacks on Ukraine

08 Jul 2024
30m
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This podcast episode explores a range of topics, including the devastating missile attacks in Ukraine, the political uncertainty in France, the criminal fraud charge against Boeing, the troubled economy in Lebanon, the violent attacks against elderly people accused of witchcraft in Kenya, the declining population of wi...

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France election: voters reject the far right

07 Jul 2024
31m
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This podcast episode explores the recent French election and the success of a left-wing coalition in decreasing the share of the far-right party's vote. It discusses the reactions to the election results, with supporters of the left celebrating while the far-right National Rally party experienced a disappointment. The ...

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Iran elects reformist Masoud Pezeshkian as president

06 Jul 2024
31m
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This podcast episode covers various topics including the political situation in Iran, the conflict in Gaza, the upcoming election in France, landmine countermeasures in Cambodia, the power crisis in Ukraine, and Joe Biden's response to taking a cognitive test. It emphasizes the need for diplomatic efforts, deescalation...

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The Happy Pod: How kindness made a dream come true

06 Jul 2024
26m
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This podcast episode highlights the transformative power of kindness and the positive impact it can have on individuals and communities. It also showcases the use of technology to empower farmers and improve crop yields, as well as the collaboration between museums and Asian celebrities to attract young audiences. The ...

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Britain's new PM Keir Starmer appoints cabinet after election win

06 Jul 2024
32m
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This podcast episode explores the challenges faced by political parties in power, the importance of international alliances and relationships, the potential difficulties that could arise from political changes in other countries, updates on global events and elections, promotional offers and updates on podcasts, Hungar...

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Labour Party wins landslide victory in UK election

05 Jul 2024
33m
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This podcast episode discusses the outcome of the UK elections, with a significant shift in seats from the Conservative Party to Labour. It highlights the challenges faced by the new Labour leader, Keir Starmer, as he addresses the concerns of voters regarding the economy, taxes, and public services. The episode also e...

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UK Election Special

05 Jul 2024
26m
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This podcast episode explores the seismic change in British politics as the Labour Party wins a landslide victory, while the governing Conservatives face their worst-ever result. It discusses the aftermath of the election, highlighting the lack of enthusiasm for Keir Starmer and the Labour party, and the challenges fac...

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Exit polls suggest UK election landslide for Labour

04 Jul 2024
34m
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This podcast episode explores the unexpected electoral earthquake in the UK general election, with a landslide victory for the Labour Party and a Conservative wipeout. The discussion analyzes the factors leading to this outcome, such as dissatisfaction with the governing party, stagnant living standards, and political ...

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Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel from Lebanon

04 Jul 2024
26m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including the escalating conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Hamas and Israel, concerns about Joe Biden's presidential campaign, the seizure of Banksy's rescue boat by the Italian government, the impact of Hurricane Beryl on Ca...

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