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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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Polish PM warns war is a real threat and Europe is not ready

30 Mar 2024
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the need for Western support, the situation in Jerusalem amidst the conflict in Gaza, concerns about the safety of Iranian journalists in the UK, South Africa's innovative approach to wildlife conservation, charges against Sir G...

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Dozens killed in South Africa bus crash

29 Mar 2024
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This podcast episode discusses various topics including road safety in South Africa, the potential of immunotherapy drugs for breast cancer, the imprisonment of a reporter in Russia, the devastating fires in Sudan's Darfur region, Huawei's recovery after US sanctions, the reception of the film "Oppenheimer" in Japan, r...

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'Crypto King' Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years for fraud

29 Mar 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including the sentencing of Sam Bankman-Fried and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. It also discusses Russia's veto of a UN panel monitoring North Korea's sanctions violations, the marginalized Muslim community in India, global health and climate change issues, a new bill i...

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Philippines ups stakes in South China Sea dispute

28 Mar 2024
30m
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This podcast episode covers a range of international news stories, including the tensions between China and the Philippines over the South China Sea, China's relations with Australia, the conflict in Gaza, the legal proceedings against Sam Bankman-Freed, the impact of a scandal on cryptocurrency, the abuse allegations ...

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Netanyahu backtracks on talks with US about Rafah

28 Mar 2024
32m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including the diplomatic tensions between Israel and the US over a planned military offensive in Rafah, the issue of food waste and its impact on climate change, the violence in Haiti and its connection to gun trafficking and the role of gold in funding the conflict in Suda...

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Thailand passes same-sex marriage bill

27 Mar 2024
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including the historic passage of a marriage equality bill in Thailand, the significance of LGBTQ+ rights in Southeast Asia, the tragic collapse of a bridge in Baltimore, the renewed focus on defense in Europe, the curfew imposed in Alice Springs, Australia, the negative i...

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Biden: Baltimore bridge collapse 'terrible accident'

26 Mar 2024
31m
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This podcast episode touches on several global issues and events, including the collapse of a bridge in Baltimore, the debate over access to Mifepristone in the United States, accusations of war crimes and genocide against Israel, the impact of the conflict on Palestinian Christians, the challenges faced by Palestinian...

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Baltimore bridge collapse

26 Mar 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including the collapse of a bridge in Baltimore, the investigation of the Moscow attack, the Venezuelan election, challenges faced by young people in starting a family, the conflict in Gaza, the corruption crackdown in Chinese football, and the impact of climate change on h...

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UN passes 'immediate' Gaza ceasefire resolution

26 Mar 2024
32m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including the UN Security Council's vote for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Senegal's presidential election results, the rise of cancer cases among young adults, China's response to cyber attack allegations, the ongoing debate over humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza, and th...

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French President urges Russia not to exploit the Islamist attack in Moscow

25 Mar 2024
31m
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This podcast episode explores various topics including the aftermath of the metro bombing in Russia, the ISIS attack on a theater in Russia, the mission of the British warship HMS Diamond in the Red Sea, the territorial dispute between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea, the far-right Israeli movement's p...

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Russia mourns victims of concert hall attack

25 Mar 2024
30m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including the aftermath of a deadly theatre siege in Moscow, the Taliban's defense of stoning women and public lashing, the Taliban's ban on women's education in Afghanistan and the complex economic and social situation in the country, the discovery of a new population of k...

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Zelensky: Putin diverting blame for Moscow massacre

23 Mar 2024
27m
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This podcast episode covers a range of international news topics. It starts with a discussion on the aftermath of a concert hall massacre near Moscow, where Russia's President Vladimir Putin claimed that the gunmen had help from Ukraine, despite the Islamic State group claiming responsibility. The episode also explores...

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Moscow attackers tried to flee to Ukraine - Putin

23 Mar 2024
28m
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This podcast episode explores the aftermath of a terrorist attack in Moscow, Russia, with speculation about who was behind it. While the Russian government initially suspected Ukraine, evidence points towards the Islamic State (ISIS) being responsible. The episode also discusses Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis and the...

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The Happy Pod: Finland named world's happiest country... again

23 Mar 2024
28m
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This podcast episode explores various interesting stories and topics, including the reasons behind Finland being voted the happiest country, a miraculous mountain rescue mission, the annual conch shell blowing contest, stories of human resilience and achievements, the Il Canone Violin and the Fish Doorbell project. It ...

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, reveals cancer diagnosis

22 Mar 2024
25m
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This podcast episode covers a range of news topics, including the breaking news of Princess Catherine of Wales revealing her cancer diagnosis, an ongoing attack at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, the conflict between Israel and Gaza, and other news updates such as Germany's partial legalization of cannabis and the stor...

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Blackouts across Ukraine after wave of Russian strikes

22 Mar 2024
32m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the UN Security Council's failure to adopt a draft resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, a new blood test for lung cancer, Lieutenant Desmond Plunkett's accusation of collaboration with the Nazis, a comical escape story during World...

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Blinken says US still pushing for Gaza ceasefire deal

22 Mar 2024
30m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Apple's antitrust issues, the successful transplant of a genetically engineered pig kidney, the arrest of Delhi's Chief Minister in India, the war in Ukraine, and the life story of Martin Greenfield, a Holocaust survivor and renowned ...

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Washington ramps up the search for a ceasefire in Gaza

21 Mar 2024
30m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the European Union's proposed ban on unpaid internships, the worsening food insecurity crisis in Haiti, the fairness of the Russian elections, allegations against Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, a British company sending cameras to the I...

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Survivors of the civil war in Sudan tell of rapes and other attacks

21 Mar 2024
29m
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This podcast episode covers a range of international news stories, including the widespread sexual violence in Sudan, attacks on Chinese and Pakistani interests in Pakistan, the conflict between Israel and Gaza, fines imposed on Google by French regulators, raids on the Spanish Football Federation, the sale of Aung San...

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Protesting Polish farmers challenge EU policies

20 Mar 2024
31m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including the ongoing protests by Polish farmers against the EU's agricultural policies, the conflict in Ukraine and its impact on Polish farmers, the Middle East ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, the inspiring story of Ghanaian nurse and former athlete Rose Amankwa...

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