Global News Podcast Podcast
The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens.
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: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
Episodes to download
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Trump plans to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Mon 4 May 2026
US set to deploy navy destroyers, aircraft and troops to restore navigational freedom
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The Global Story: The US and Israel entered the Iran war together. Is Israel now being sidelined?
Sun 3 May 2026
The view from Israel on the power balance between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu
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Republicans criticise Trump's plan to withdraw troops
Sun 3 May 2026
President Trump says the number of soldiers in Germany will be cut "way down"
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The Happy Pod: Running topless because I'm proud of my scars
Sat 2 May 2026
The marathon runner who says showing her mastectomy scars is about power not pity
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Trump briefed on new military options for Iran
Fri 1 May 2026
A report says US may deploy a hypersonic missile in the Middle East for the first time
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Myanmar's jailed ex-leader moved to house arrest
Fri 1 May 2026
Myanmar says Aung San Suu Kyi will serve shortened sentence in "designated residence"
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Saudis to pull out of LIV Golf
Thu 30 Apr 2026
Saudi Arabia to withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf
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Bondi inquiry calls for better policing of Jewish events
Thu 30 Apr 2026
Inquiry into Bondi shooting recommends gun reform and extra security at Jewish events
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Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade
Wed 29 Apr 2026
Kremlin says May 9 parade will exclude military hardware, blaming threat from Ukraine
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King Charles praises NATO in address to US Congress
Wed 29 Apr 2026
King Charles says UK-US partnership more important than ever in historic speech
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UAE quits oil cartel Opec after six decades
Tue 28 Apr 2026
The UAE's exit from Opec has been described as 'the beginning of the end' for the cartel
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Suspect due in court after shooting at Trump press dinner
Mon 27 Apr 2026
Cole Allen to face charges after gunman storms reporters' event attended by Donald Trump
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The Global Story: The global network hunting predators on the internet
Sun 26 Apr 2026
We speak to one undercover agent racing against the clock to save children
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Donald Trump evacuated from dinner after shots fired
Sun 26 Apr 2026
Security personnel whisk president to safety from event for White House correspondents
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The Happy Pod: I invented a way for my brother to communicate
Sat 25 Apr 2026
Ari wanted to reopen the world for Ben, who can't walk, talk or move his hands
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US and Iran travel to Pakistan for peace talks
Sat 25 Apr 2026
But Tehran state media said there were no plans for direct negotiations
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The Lebanon ceasefire is 'extended by three weeks'
Fri 24 Apr 2026
President Trump announces a three week extension of the Lebanon ceasefire after talks
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Iran seizes two cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz
Thu 23 Apr 2026
Iran's president says the US blockade is the main obstacle to peace negotiations
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EU approves $100bn loan to Ukraine
Wed 22 Apr 2026
Ukraine starts pumping Russian oil towards Hungary again, and gets $100bn loan from EU
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US announces a ceasefire extension with Iran
Wed 22 Apr 2026
President Trump says a ceasefire will remain in place until Iran talks are concluded
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Trump says US in 'very strong position' for Iran talks
Tue 21 Apr 2026
US president optimistic for Iran negotiations despite looming ceasefire deadline
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Uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks
Tue 21 Apr 2026
Tehran's chief negotiator says meetings cannot resume under the shadow of US threats
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The Global Story: The AI model that’s ‘too powerful’ to be released to the public
Sun 19 Apr 2026
Anthropic says its new model is too dangerous for public release. Should we be worried?
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The Happy Pod: Filling the empty chair left by my best friend
Sat 18 Apr 2026
The man helping to tackle loneliness by offering strangers somewhere to sit and chat
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The Global Story: The medications that can trigger sex and gambling addictions
Sun 12 Apr 2026
The latest from Iran and the Middle East, and the rest of the world’s news, from the BBC
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The Happy Pod: From a small town, to the moon
Sat 11 Apr 2026
The mayor of Ingersoll beams with pride as the Canadian town is represented on Artemis II
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The Happy Pod: The decades long wait for the World Cup
Sat 4 Apr 2026
Fans in Iraq and the DRC are celebrating being back in football's biggest competition.
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The Global Story: Are we heading for World War Three?
Sun 29 Mar 2026
Will the US-Israel war with Iran spiral out of control and how can it be stopped?
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The Happy Pod: The hug that stopped a bombing
Sat 28 Mar 2026
Nathan Newby received a bravery medal for preventing an attack on a hospital
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The Global Story:How does war affect a child’s brain?
Sun 22 Mar 2026
Veteran war reporter Fergal Keane on PTSD among children in conflicts worldwide.
