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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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Iranian rapper's death sentence overturned

23 Jun 2024
30m
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This podcast episode discusses a range of topics, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza, tensions on Israel's northern border and the potential catastrophe in Lebanon, historical wrongdoings in Greenland during the colonial period, wildfires and climate change challenges, the need for action on climate change at the c...

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The Happy Pod: Knitted together by an unloved sweater

22 Jun 2024
28m
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This podcast episode explores various topics ranging from acts of kindness, celebration in Antarctica, interpreting dog vocalizations using artificial intelligence, Taylor Swift's concerts causing seismic activity, underwater sculptures as artificial reefs, Flamenco as a living art form, and the Downtown Rocks concert ...

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Jail sentences for members of Hinduja family

21 Jun 2024
28m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including a legal case involving the mistreatment of domestic staff, the ongoing battle in Eastern Ukraine, bear attacks in Nagano, Japan, legal progress for the LGBTQ community, the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, and the story of the Kyoto protocol. It also mentions concern...

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Kenyan police accused of excessive force in anti-tax demos

21 Jun 2024
28m
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This podcast episode covers various topics, including the escalating violence during protests in Kenya and the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. It also touches on the challenges faced by aid agencies, the sensitivity surrounding blasphemy accusations in Pakistan, and the discovery of chimpanzees self-medicatin...

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US says it is working hard to avoid conflict with China

21 Jun 2024
27m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including US-China relations, incidents involving Chinese embassy officials and an Australian journalist, the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, the impact of remote work on employee performance, leakage of an exam question paper, political dynamics in the UK and Scotland, th...

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New clashes in Kenya over planned tax rises

20 Jun 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including ongoing protests in Nairobi in response to tax increases, Vietnam's foreign policy of neutrality and engagement with Russia, the impact of a UK Supreme Court ruling on future fossil fuel projects, extreme heatwaves in India, a new treatment involving shock waves ...

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Investigation highlights abuses of students at the height of the Syrian civil war

20 Jun 2024
33m
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This podcast episode explores various topics, including the role of the National Union of Syrian Students (NUSS) in campus violence, the challenges faced during the Muslim pilgrimage in Mecca due to heat-related deaths and climate change, allegations against NUSS members and the need for accountability, the UN's compil...

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Putin and Kim sign new defence pact

19 Jun 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers various topics including President Putin's visit to North Korea and the signing of a strategic partnership treaty, Cyril Ramaphosa's swearing-in ceremony for his second term as president of South Africa, the challenges of unity and economic struggles in South Africa, Nvidia's dominance in th...

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Biden to give legal status to half a million undocumented spouses of US citizens

19 Jun 2024
26m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including President Biden's new immigration program, the increase in gang violence in Haiti, concerns about weapon trade between Russia and North Korea, Russia's desire for cooperation with other countries, the story of Marlene Engelhorn and wealth redistribution, AI advan...

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North Korea prepares for President Putin's arrival

18 Jun 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including the visit of Kim Jong-un to Russia and the deepening alliance between the two countries, the passing of a bill for equal marriage in Thailand, protests against new taxes in Nairobi, controversy over a parkour runner causing damage to historic buildings in Matera,...

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Maryland pardons 175,000 people of cannabis convictions

18 Jun 2024
31m
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This podcast episode covers various topics including the disbandment of the War Cabinet in Israel, the conflict between Hamas and Israel, the upcoming snap general election in France, the performance of the Ukrainian football team, the relationship between Russia and North Korea, China's anti-dumping investigation on E...

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Netanyahu disbands his War Cabinet

17 Jun 2024
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including the dissolution of the War Cabinet by Netanyahu, challenges at the Kerem Shalom crossing, allegations against the Greek coast guard, the visit of Chinese Premier Liu Qiang to Australia, efforts to improve relations between Australia and China, declining interest i...

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Zelensky offers peace talks if Russia leaves Ukraine

17 Jun 2024
30m
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This podcast episode discusses various topics including the presence of jihadist groups in Burkina Faso and their impact on security, the situation in Gaza and the urgency for aid, the experiences of children in conflict zones, the online fame of the Hoof GP, UnitedHealthcare Tri-Term Medical Plans, tourist deaths in G...

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Leaders discuss Ukraine peace proposals at Swiss summit

15 Jun 2024
31m
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This podcast episode explores various global issues and events, including the peace summit in Switzerland addressing Ukraine's territorial integrity, the experiences of a journalist reporting on the war in Ukraine, a rare prisoner swap between Iran and Sweden, the imprisonment of Swedish citizens in Iran, the situation...

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The Happy Pod Special: The Happiest Country in the World

15 Jun 2024
26m
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This podcast episode explores the concept of happiness through various perspectives and experiences in Finland. It discusses the importance of being oneself, embracing self-expression, and finding happiness in simple moments. The World Happiness Report is examined, highlighting the role of external factors in happiness...

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US Supreme Court lifts ban on rapid-fire gun accessories

14 Jun 2024
29m
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This podcast episode explores various topics including the court ruling on bump stocks, the role of disinformation in the war in Ukraine, the reelection of Cyril Ramaphosa in South Africa, the challenges faced by the MeToo movement in China, Barclays' sponsorship controversy, Pope Francis hosting comedians, the shrinki...

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Coalition government agreed in South Africa

14 Jun 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including political ideologies, international policy, humanitarian crises, oil smuggling, climate change denial, Euro 2024, and cultural controversies. It discusses the ideological differences between political parties, the Black Economic Empowerment Policy in South Africa,...

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G7 agrees to loan Ukraine $50 billion based on frozen Russian funds

13 Jun 2024
31m
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This podcast episode touches on various topics, including international efforts to support Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression, the US Supreme Court's decision on abortion rights, the impact of overturning the Roe v. Wade ruling, concerns over scams targeting Hajj pilgrims, the spread of dengue fever, Elo...

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Ukraine high on agenda for G7 talks

13 Jun 2024
33m
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This podcast episode covers a wide range of topics including the upcoming G7 summit, violation of the UN arms embargo in Sudan, Hungary's defiance of the European Union's migration policy, a new device for bacterial infections, the age limit policy at Bliss Restaurant, the Taliban's ban on Afghan girls attending second...

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Argentine police and protesters clash in Buenos Aires

13 Jun 2024
33m
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This podcast episode explores various global topics, including the protests against President Milei's economic reforms in Argentina, the ongoing ceasefire negotiations in the Middle East, the release of hostages in Gaza, the state of French politics, Muhammad Yunus's troubled relationship with Sheikh Hasina and the cor...

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