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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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Couples looking for surrogates still going to Ukraine
Today
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
Yesterday
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
Yesterday
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
Tuesday
Cruise passengers confined to their cabins as health officials investigate outbreak
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US strikes Iranian boats in Strait of Hormuz
Tuesday
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
Monday
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
Monday
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?
Sunday
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
Sunday
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
Saturday
The marathon runner who says showing her mastectomy scars is about power not pity
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
Saturday
US to cut troop levels in Germany after spat between Trump and Chancellor Merz
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Trump briefed on new military options for Iran
Last Friday
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
Last Friday
Myanmar says Aung San Suu Kyi will serve shortened sentence in "designated residence"
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Saudis to pull out of LIV Golf
Last Thursday
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
Last Thursday
Inquiry into Bondi shooting recommends gun reform and extra security at Jewish events
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Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade
Last 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
Last 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
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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King Charles visits the US to smooth frayed relations
Tue 28 Apr 2026
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
Mon 27 Apr 2026
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
Mon 27 Apr 2026
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
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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Spain dismisses reports US wants it suspended from Nato
Fri 24 Apr 2026
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'
Fri 24 Apr 2026
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
Thu 23 Apr 2026
Lebanese president says Israel targeting journalists, a day after deadly airstrike
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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
