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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Saudis to pull out of LIV Golf
Yesterday
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
Yesterday
Inquiry into Bondi shooting recommends gun reform and extra security at Jewish events
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Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade
Wednesday
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
Wednesday
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
Tuesday
The UAE's exit from Opec has been described as 'the beginning of the end' for the cartel
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King Charles visits the US to smooth frayed relations
Tuesday
President Trump gives royals warm welcome - despite differences with British government
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Suspect due in court after shooting at Trump press dinner
Monday
Cole Allen to face charges after gunman storms reporters' event attended by Donald Trump
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Motives of suspected Washington gunman under scrutiny
Monday
Thirty-one-year-old Cole Tomas Allen is thought to have outlined his plans in a manifesto
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The Global Story: The global network hunting predators on the internet
Sunday
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
Sunday
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
Last Saturday
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
Last Saturday
But Tehran state media said there were no plans for direct negotiations
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Spain dismisses reports US wants it suspended from Nato
Last Friday
Nato says "no provision" to expel members after reports US could seek to suspend Spain
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The Lebanon ceasefire is 'extended by three weeks'
Last Friday
President Trump announces a three week extension of the Lebanon ceasefire after talks
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Lebanon accuses Israel of war crime after journalist killed
Last Thursday
Lebanese president says Israel targeting journalists, a day after deadly airstrike
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Iran seizes two cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz
Last Thursday
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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Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
Mon 20 Apr 2026
The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of announcements by President Trump
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US seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship
Mon 20 Apr 2026
US military said it has intercepted an Iranian-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman
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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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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz a day after declaring it open
Sun 19 Apr 2026
Vessels come under fire after Tehran says US blockade of Iranian ports must end
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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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US and Tehran dispute the future of Iran's uranium
Sat 18 Apr 2026
Trump says Iran will transfer its nuclear material to the US. Tehran denies any deal
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Tens of thousands of Lebanese return home after ceasefire
Fri 17 Apr 2026
Israel warns they might have to evacuate again if the fighting resumes
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Pope Leo: 'world ravaged by handful of tyrants'
Thu 16 Apr 2026
In Cameroon, Pontiff condemns people who 'manipulated the very name of God'
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BBC in Iran as mediation efforts continue
Thu 16 Apr 2026
Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done
