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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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Donald Trump facing jail if he breaks trial gagging order again

01 May 2024
32m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including the ongoing trial of Michael Cohen and the ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. It discusses international arrest warrants and their impact, the rise of the far right in France, and the resilience of trees to climate change. The episode also addresse...

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Netanyahu: Israel will carry out Rafah offensive with or without deal

30 Apr 2024
34m
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This podcast episode covers various topics, including recent developments regarding UNRWA and the Islamic State in Mali, a joint operation by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to combat Islamist militancy, a leaked report on the death of a teenager during protests in Iran, the potential of a new measles patch, the journey ...

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US and UK calling on Hamas to accept Israel's new ceasefire offer

30 Apr 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including the ongoing ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, the US's military aid to Israel and its involvement in the conflict in Sudan, devastating floods in Kenya, the plan to give the Mona Lisa her own room in the Louvre, the 2018 Mati wildfire in Greece and its af...

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US urges Hamas to accept Israel ceasefire offer

29 Apr 2024
28m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including the ongoing talks between Hamas and Israel, the decision of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to remain in his post despite a corruption investigation, the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister of Scotland and its implications for the independence mo...

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Russian attacks force Ukrainian troops to retreat

28 Apr 2024
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This podcast episode covers various topics ranging from the ongoing war in Ukraine and the political divisions within the Israeli government to a gold scam in Sweden and an interview with Sophie Gregoire Trudeau emphasizing authenticity and resilience. It also discusses the actions taken by Australia and Ireland to add...

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South Africa marks 3 decades since end of apartheid

28 Apr 2024
31m
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This podcast episode explores various topics including the journey of South Africa since the end of apartheid, ongoing political violence and conflict in the country, developments in the Middle East and the United States, pro-Palestinian student protests in the United States, the impact of music and the fight against v...

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The Happy Pod: Tutus and triumph

27 Apr 2024
26m
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This podcast episode explores various stories and experiences that highlight the power of human connection, the importance of community, and the transformative nature of dance. It also touches on the heartwarming reunion of a pet dog and its owner, the positive impact of social media on literacy, the scientific efforts...

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US announces air defence boost for Ukraine

26 Apr 2024
32m
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This podcast episode explores various topics including the US government's military aid package for Ukraine, tensions between the US and China, an investigation into allegations against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, the controversial debate around medically assisted death for those with mental illness in Cana...

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Xi Jinping says US and China should be partners, not rivals

26 Apr 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers various global news stories, including the tensions between the US and China, the potential of mRNA technology in treating cancer, ethical concerns in the tech industry, efforts to combat illegal mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the situation in the Middle East, student protests a...

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US Supreme Court hears Trump immunity case

26 Apr 2024
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This podcast episode explores various topics, including the Supreme Court hearing on Donald Trump's immunity, the ongoing trial regarding hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels, the potential health risks associated with the artificial sweetener neotame, the first grand opera in Saudi Arabia, the challenges faced b...

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Burkina Faso army kills 223 villagers in revenge attack

25 Apr 2024
28m
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This podcast episode covers a variety of topics, including the recent mass killings in Burkina Faso, the growing popularity of American football in China, Vietnam's anti-corruption campaign, the mysterious incident of the Moulin Rouge's windmill blades falling off, the dire situation facing civilians in Rafah, the cont...

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Violence spreads at US universities over pro-Palestinian protests

25 Apr 2024
34m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including the recent pro-Palestinian demonstrations on US university campuses, the $61 billion military aid package for Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China, allegations of abuse in Tanzania's Ruaha National Park, the economic impact of the Israeli...

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Taiwan and Ukraine on agenda as Blinken visits China

24 Apr 2024
33m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including the tensions between the US and China over Taiwan and Ukraine, the recently approved aid packages for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, the developments in the Russia-Ukraine war, the impact of the Brazil Iron mine on local communities, the protests in Argentina over ...

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Prosecutors ask judge to punish Trump for violating trial gag order

24 Apr 2024
30m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including the legal battle between Donald Trump and prosecutors, the settlement between the U.S. Justice Department and victims of Larry Nassar, allegations of buried bodies by Israeli forces, Rwanda's migrant deal, the impact of female doctors on patient outcomes, financia...

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UK - Rwanda bill: Will it deter small boat crossings?

23 Apr 2024
35m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including a tragic incident in which several people died while attempting to cross the English Channel, the UK government's controversial asylum bill, a legal action against BP for causing leukemia, the current status of the Voyager-1 spacecraft, a dispute between Elon Mus...

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Trump accused of 'pure' election fraud in hush money trial

23 Apr 2024
33m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including the criminal trial of Donald Trump, the significance of the "catch-and-kill" scheme, the recapture of a powerful gang leader in Ecuador, an independent review of UNRWA's neutrality, the financial crisis facing UNRWA, the Israeli intelligence failure during the Ga...

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Israel's military intelligence chief resigns over 7 October attacks

22 Apr 2024
30m
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This podcast episode explores various topics including the resignation of Major General Aharon Haliva over the failure to prevent Hamas attacks in Israel, the discovery of a mass grave in Gaza, the battle against drug gangs in Ecuador, security measures in Ecuador, the controversial UK asylum plan, the US-Philippines j...

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Netanyahu vows to reject any US sanctions on Israeli military

22 Apr 2024
31m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including potential sanctions on the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) for human rights violations, a new military aid package for Ukraine, Russia's response to the aid, and growing Russian influence in West Africa. It also discusses an attack on a US drone base in Niger, conce...

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US House approves crucial $61bn Ukraine aid package

21 Apr 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including the US House of Representatives' vote on an aid package for Ukraine, ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, the Iranian government's crackdown on women, over-tourism in the Canary Islands, the artwork "Purple Hibiscus" by Ibrahim Mahama, Christo and Je...

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The Happy Pod: Viral ballet boy back in the spotlight

20 Apr 2024
27m
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This podcast episode covers a range of fascinating stories, including the journey of a young Nigerian boy who went from viral internet sensation to training at a prestigious ballet school, the celebration of the world's oldest gorilla's 67th birthday, a breakthrough in prenatal medicine using mini organs grown from ste...

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