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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The GlobaL Story: Operation Ajax: The CIA’s Iran coup
Today
How the US led a coup to topple Iran’s last democratically elected leader in 1953.
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WHO declares an Ebola public health emergency in the DRC
Today
The Ebola outbreak is of international concern according to the World Health Organisation
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The Happy Pod: My college designs on display at the Met
Yesterday
The teacher shocked to have her old designs, inspired by Alzheimer's, on show in New York
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Israel carries out attack against a Hamas leader in Gaza
Yesterday
Israel says the Hamas official targeted was an architect of the October 7th attacks
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Trump hails 'fantastic' new trade deals with China
Friday
Xi Jinping called Donald Trump's visit "historic", but did not confirm any new deals
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CIA chief holds talks with Cuban officials in Havana
Friday
CIA director has meeting in Cuba as President Trump calls for sweeping changes
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Xi tells Trump they shouldn't 'mess up' relationship
Thursday
Chinese leader warns Trump they could end up in conflict if ties are not managed properly
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'It's an honour to be your friend' - Trump tells Xi
Thursday
The US and Chinese presidents exchange warm words at highly anticipated summit in Beijing
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Donald Trump lands in China for high-stakes talks
Wednesday
The US president will discuss Tehran, Taiwan and trade with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
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Trump heads to China for crucial talks with Xi Jinping
Wednesday
Trade tensions and Iran top the agenda during the US president's symbolic visit to China
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Israel approves death penalty for October 7 attackers
Tuesday
Knesset passes law for public trials of Palestinians linked to attacks in 2023
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Pressure mounts on Starmer to resign as British PM
Tuesday
Dozens of Labour MPs urge Britain's prime minister to step down after election losses
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Iran says its peace terms - rejected by US - are 'generous'
Last Monday
President Trump says Tehran's proposals are "unacceptable" - leaving talks in deadlock
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Evacuation begins of hantavirus ship
Last Monday
Countries airlift nationals from Tenerife after leaving virus-hit cruise liner
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The Global Story: What Elon Musk did next
Last Sunday
A year since his departure from the White House, Musk’s influence continues to grow.
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Israel continues airstrikes in Lebanon
Last Sunday
Hezbollah retaliates with attacks against Israel and troops occupying southern Lebanon
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The Happy Pod: 'Life changing' treatment restored my daughter's vision
Last Saturday
Six-year-old Saffie would have gone blind, if not for a groundbreaking gene therapy
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Russia and Ukraine begin short ceasefire
Last Saturday
Donald Trump says a three-day truce between Russia and Ukraine was agreed at his request
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Right-wing populist party makes big gains in UK elections
Fri 8 May 2026
Reform wins council seats from the two main UK parties, Labour and the Conservatives
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US, Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz
Fri 8 May 2026
Iran says US targeted Iranian ships. US says it responded to Iranian attacks
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Iran considering US proposal to end the war
Thu 7 May 2026
President Trump has said he is optimistic the Iran war will be over soon
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Couples looking for surrogates still going to Ukraine
Thu 7 May 2026
Ukraine continues to be a global hub for commercial surrogacy despite Russia’s invasion
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Trump: Iran war could end with a deal
Wed 6 May 2026
Trump says bombing will be more intense than before if Iran doesn’t agree to peace deal
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US pauses operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Wed 6 May 2026
Donald Trump halts efforts to help ships transit vital strait to reach Iran peace deal
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WHO: Hantavirus may have spread between humans
Tue 5 May 2026
Cruise passengers confined to their cabins as health officials investigate outbreak
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US strikes Iranian boats in Strait of Hormuz
Tue 5 May 2026
US and Iran trade fire raising fears that a ceasefire could collapse
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US denies Iran's claim that it hit American warship
Mon 4 May 2026
US military insists its warships helped two US-flagged vessels cross Strait of Hormuz
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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"
