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
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Trump calls for Zelensky to be replaced
Today
US president lashes out at Ukrainian leader in row over US deal to buy Russian diesel
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The Happy Pod: Why I danced for seven days straight
Yesterday
A Nigerian man has completed a 168-hour dance marathon in a bid to set a new world record
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Trump strikes deal with Putin to buy Russian diesel
Yesterday
Pact comes despite previous US threat to sanction anyone purchasing energy from Moscow
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Former UN rights chief Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
Friday
Nobel Peace Prize winner warns against erosion of international law
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US military execution to be livestreamed
Friday
Defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, says the public can see Nidal Hasan die by firing squad
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Russian strike on buses in Ukraine kills at least 30
Thursday
Zelensky says deadly Russian attack on buses in eastern Ukraine will not go unanswered
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Woman at the centre of Spain's housing crisis dies
Thursday
Protests and vigils held in Spain over death of pensioner evicted from her home
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Israelis mark three years since 7 October attacks
Wednesday
Memorial events have taken place across Israel on the anniversary of the Hamas attacks
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French government holds crisis talks after school protests
Wednesday
President Macron holds an emergency meeting after more French school protests
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Life in Yemen under Houthi sniper fire
Tuesday
How conflict threatens the people of Taiz, a Yemeni city surrounded by Houthi fighters
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Fighting intensifies in Yemen
Tuesday
Houthis target Saudi Arabia while Yemeni government forces advance towards capital Sanaa
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Reports say Flydubai suspect was 'lone wolf' extremist
Last Monday
Investigators think suspect wanted to fly Israel-bound plane into a building
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Brazil's presidential election goes to runoff
Last Monday
Right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazil’s presidential election
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The Global Story: The Super El Nino - what happens when it hits us?
Last Sunday
Scientists say this year’s El Niño could be the worst on record. Are we prepared?
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Failed US execution sparks death penalty debate
Last Sunday
Christa Pike’s botched execution sees Tennessee’s head of prisons announce resignation
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The Happy Pod: Fat Bear Week returns
Last Saturday
More than two million votes were cast in this year's contest
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Christa Pike: What next after failed execution?
Last Saturday
Lawyers for the death row inmate say she is unconscious and on a ventilator
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Hero pilot tells his story from hospital bed
Fri 2 Oct 2026
Flydubai captain speaks of terror when he was attacked by co-pilot on flight to Israel
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France rocked by student protests
Fri 2 Oct 2026
Hundreds of young people arrested as demonstrations for education reform turn violent
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US death row inmate survives execution attempt
Thu 1 Oct 2026
Christa Pike is taken to hospital after two lethal injections failed
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FlyDubai passengers recount terrifying ordeal
Thu 1 Oct 2026
People on Israel-bound flight paint chaotic picture of alleged attempted hijacking
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Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots
Wed 30 Sep 2026
An altercation between pilots forces an Israel-bound flight to land in Saudi Arabia
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AI bosses sign self-regulation accord
Wed 30 Sep 2026
Trump says deal for US-based AI firms to police themselves is "morally binding"
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Israeli settlers attack West Bank village
Tue 29 Sep 2026
More than 100 Israeli settlers prevent Palestinians from returning to their village
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Too much screen time 'can damage children as badly as poverty'
Tue 29 Sep 2026
Canadian study links excessive time online to academic or mental health issues
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Israel PM made secret visit to UAE, reports say
Mon 28 Sep 2026
Netanyahu may have asked UAE to deny reports he had been warned of October 7 attack
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Five arrested over suspected plot to attack UK military base
Mon 28 Sep 2026
Police are investigating a suspected plot to attack a UK air base used by the US military
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The Global Story: Why the world wants American surrogates
Sun 27 Sep 2026
High-profile cases raise questions about America’s status as a global surrogacy hub.
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OpenAI warns of dozens more potential bot hacks
Sun 27 Sep 2026
OpenAI says government websites may have been breached by its AI bots acting improperly
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The Happy Pod: The 'privilege' of helping brain tumour patients
Sat 26 Sep 2026
We meet some of the medical team behind a new rapid test, which provides results in hours
