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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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Israel and Hamas accused of war crimes in UN report

12 Jun 2024
30m
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This podcast episode explores various global issues, including the UN report on human rights violations in Israel, the ongoing conflict in Sudan's Darfur region, China's potential in EV production, advancements in the treatment of Crohn's disease, the suppression of pro-democracy movements in Hong Kong, the recall of s...

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US president's son found guilty in gun trial

12 Jun 2024
32m
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This podcast episode discusses a range of topics, including Hunter Biden's recent conviction on federal gun charges and its potential impact on Joe Biden's reelection campaign. It also delves into the trial of Hunter Biden, highlighting his addiction to crack cocaine, tax evasion, and the possible sway in voters' opini...

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Hamas is the only obstacle to Gaza ceasefire, says US

11 Jun 2024
31m
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This podcast episode covers various global events, including Blinken's meetings with Arab leaders regarding the ceasefire proposal, the plane crash in Malawi, the rebuilding efforts in Ukraine, the rule of law in Hong Kong, the worsening situation in Rohingya refugee camps, the ANC's proposal for a government of nation...

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UN Security Council backs US Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan

11 Jun 2024
27m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including the ceasefire proposal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, political developments in various countries, concerns about smartphone usage among children, Poland's plan to reintroduce a no-go zone on its border, the impact of pollution on premature deaths, and the deva...

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European Elections: EU Commission chief insists "the centre is holding"

10 Jun 2024
32m
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This podcast episode discusses various political and social issues in different parts of the world. It explores the potential consequences of President Macron's decision to dissolve Parliament in France, the political situation in Bulgaria and Poland, the plight of the Yazidis in Iraq, the denial of involvement by the ...

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Macron calls snap elections in France as far-right support makes gains in European polls

10 Jun 2024
31m
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This podcast episode explores the rise of far-right and right-wing political parties in Europe, particularly in Germany, Austria, and other countries. It discusses the unexpected move by the French president to redraw representation in Parliament and the rise of the hard right in Germany, as well as the European Parlia...

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The European Union condemns the killing of Palestinians in an Israeli operation to rescue hostages in Gaza

09 Jun 2024
33m
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This podcast episode covers various current events, including the Israeli rescue operation in Gaza, the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Somalia, the decline of the African National Congress in South Africa, the impact of bread subsidies in Egypt, advancements in dementia prediction, the iconic Earthrise photo, the hea...

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The Happy Pod: Reunited with the man who saved my life

08 Jun 2024
26m
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This podcast episode explores heartwarming stories of human connection and acts of heroism. It begins with the story of Christian, who was saved from drowning by lifeguards and later reunites with one of them. The episode also includes stories of a New York couple who discovered a safe filled with cash while magnet fis...

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Israeli anger over claims its army is on a UN list of violations against children

07 Jun 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including the upcoming Gaokao exams in China, the United Nations' blacklisting of the Israeli army, President Biden's speech at Pont du Hoc, Russia's nuclear saber-rattling, the weight loss drug market, the crisis in cocoa production in West Africa, Prime Minister Rishi Sun...

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Zelensky: Russia threatens all of Europe

07 Jun 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including President Zelensky's participation in the D-Day commemorations, the impact of the civil war on children in Sudan, a new method for predicting dementia, the heavy-handed police response to protests in Hong Kong, the first-ever strike at Samsung Electronics, a defam...

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Donald Trump back on the election campaign trail

07 Jun 2024
25m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including a Trump rally in Arizona, the conviction of Steve Bannon, the violent attack in Sudan, the focus on greening the pharmaceutical sector, the resistance against the military junta in Myanmar, the successful landing of SpaceX's Starship, the D-Day commemorations in ...

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Western leaders and veterans mark 80th anniversary of D-Day

06 Jun 2024
31m
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This podcast episode features an interview with 98-year-old Stan Mincher, a Normandy veteran who reflects on his experiences during World War II. The episode also discusses the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the European Parliament elections, the criminal case against Donald Trump in Georgia, the environmental hazards of Mo...

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Sudan's RSF paramilitary group accused of village massacre

05 Jun 2024
30m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including political atrocities in Sudan, global warming and the fossil fuel industry, the use of AI chatbots for decision-making, the concept of creating a representation of the future self, the impact of menstrual cycle on cognitive performance, the situation in Gaza and c...

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Rate of global warming at all-time high

05 Jun 2024
30m
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This podcast episode covers a range of global events and issues, including the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, the ongoing conflict in Gaza and allegations of war crimes, the challenges faced by women in Iran, the debate surrounding online safety and free speech, the prevalence of sextortion and cyber fraud in ...

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India election: Modi fails to win outright majority

04 Jun 2024
30m
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This podcast episode discusses a range of topics, including the Indian election results, Joe Biden's measures on border security, the UK election debate, Poland's stance on supporting Ukraine, and the remarkable discovery of a fossilized T-Rex skeleton. It explores the implications of these events and highlights the ch...

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India election: Modi expected to win third term

04 Jun 2024
33m
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This podcast episode explores various topics, including the criticism of Narendra Modi's divisive campaign and the outcome of the Indian election. It also discusses the lack of progress in negotiations for a deal with Hamas, the increasing use of artificial intelligence in scientific research, the generational divide i...

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Jury selected in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial

04 Jun 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including the allegations against Hunter Biden and their potential impact on President Biden's reelection chances, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stance on a ceasefire plan, the surprising outcome of Mexico's election and its implications for US-Mexico relati...

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Mexico elects its first female president

03 Jun 2024
32m
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This podcast episode explores various topics including the challenges faced by Mexico's first female president-elect, a breakthrough in breast cancer testing, the potential IPO of the fashion retailer Shein, the George Orwell Library in Russia, significant findings by magnet fishers, the upcoming trial of Hunter Biden,...

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South Africa president faces up to poor poll result

03 Jun 2024
33m
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This podcast episode covers a wide range of topics, including the aftermath of Donald Trump's conviction, the violent presidential election in Mexico, the pressure faced by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the struggles of people with disabilities in Gaza, Rupert Murdoch's multiple marriages, the extension of...

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Israeli ministers threaten to quit government if Gaza peace deal agreed

02 Jun 2024
32m
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This podcast episode discusses various topics ranging from the Israel-Hamas conflict and President Biden's peace plan, to the scrubbing of NASA's Boeing Starliner crew flight test and the political shift in South Africa's ANC. It also covers the Ticketmaster hack, a new saliva test for prostate cancer detection, and th...

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