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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Russia launches massive attack on Kyiv
Today
Russian missiles and drones hit the Ukrainian capital, killing at least 20 people
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UN warns children are at risk of exploitation in Venezuela
Today
UNICEF has called for the protection of children caught up in Venezuela's earthquakes
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Fresh evidence of RSF 'atrocities' in Sudan
Yesterday
Amnesty International report makes claims of shootings, abductions and rape in El Fasher
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US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
Yesterday
Justices ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship
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South Africans hold protests against migrants
Tuesday
Anti-immigration campaigners call for undocumented foreigners to leave the country
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Supreme Court hands Trump a big win and several defeats
Tuesday
US top court says the president can fire government staff but the Fed is protected
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Venezuelans' anger over slow earthquake response
Monday
Tens of thousands missing under rubble in Venezuela as hopes of finding survivors fade
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BBC meets Venezuela earthquake survivors
Monday
Venezuelans who've lost everything in earthquakes criticise the government's response
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The Global Story: Is the US falling out of love with Israel?
Sunday
US public opinion on Israel is shifting. How does that affect politics in both countries?
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Venezuela races to find earthquake survivors
Sunday
Crucial 72-hour rescue window closes as death toll reaches 1,430
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Bonus: Are the World Cup's hydration breaks here to stay?
Saturday
Are hydration breaks warping the World Cup? From the More than the Score podcast
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The Happy Pod: All aboard the Bike Bus
Saturday
The rising popularity of bike buses, which let children cycle to school safely
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UN says over 50,000 missing after Venezuela quakes
Saturday
More than 900 people now confirmed dead after Venezuela's twin earthquakes
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Venezuela earthquakes: nearly 600 people now confirmed dead
Last Friday
Venezuela says thousands of people are still missing as rescue operations continue
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US pledges $150m in aid after Venezuelan earthquakes
Last Friday
Trump deploys military assets and a specialised team to help relief efforts in Venezuela
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Over 160 people dead in Venezuela earthquakes
Last Thursday
Rescuers search for survivors after powerful quakes kill at least 164 in Venezuela
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Twin earthquakes strike Venezuela
Last Thursday
High casualties feared after back-to-back quakes near Caracas
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Ukraine knocks out power in Russian-occupied Crimea
Last Wednesday
Ukraine says its drones struck the main power station in Crimea's largest city Sevastopol
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Lebanon won't accept any deal unless Israeli troops withdraw
Last Wednesday
Israel accused of breaking ceasefire as fifth round of peace talks with Lebanon begin
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Western Europe hit by record-breaking heatwave
Tue 23 Jun 2026
Red heat alerts in Europe as temperatures soar across France, Spain, Italy and beyond
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Will Andy Burnham be the UK's new Prime Minister?
Tue 23 Jun 2026
The Labour Party in Britain prepares to choose new prime minister
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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns
Mon 22 Jun 2026
The UK leader steps down after months of growing pressure
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Right-wing candidate claims victory in Colombian election
Mon 22 Jun 2026
Initial results say millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombia election
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The Global Story: How to stop Iran from building a nuclear weapon
Sun 21 Jun 2026
A former weapons inspector on the big challenges of monitoring Iran’s nuclear programme.
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JD Vance heads for peace talks with Iran
Sun 21 Jun 2026
The US is set to talk to Iran after Tehran said it has again shut the Strait of Hormuz
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The Happy Pod: Success stories of former refugees
Sat 20 Jun 2026
On World Refugee Day, a woman who fled Syria and now runs a successful UK cheese business
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Israeli strikes reported in Lebanon, despite Hezbollah ceasefire
Sat 20 Jun 2026
Rescuers in Nabatieh say several Israeli attacks hit southern Lebanon after the ceasefire
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Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire
Fri 19 Jun 2026
Truce in Lebanon announced after intense fighting kills dozens
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US denies peace deal favours Iran
Fri 19 Jun 2026
JD Vance defends the Iran deal, saying it does not give too much away to Tehran
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Tankers moving again after Iran deal
Thu 18 Jun 2026
At least four fuel ships pass through Strait of Hormuz after US and Iran sign accord
