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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Venezuela earthquakes: nearly 600 people now confirmed dead
Yesterday
Venezuela says thousands of people are still missing as rescue operations continue
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US pledges $150m in aid after Venezuelan earthquakes
Yesterday
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
Thursday
Rescuers search for survivors after powerful quakes kill at least 164 in Venezuela
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Twin earthquakes strike Venezuela
Thursday
High casualties feared after back-to-back quakes near Caracas
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Ukraine knocks out power in Russian-occupied Crimea
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
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
Tuesday
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?
Tuesday
The Labour Party in Britain prepares to choose new prime minister
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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns
Monday
The UK leader steps down after months of growing pressure
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Right-wing candidate claims victory in Colombian election
Monday
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
Last Sunday
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
Last Sunday
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
Last Saturday
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
Last Saturday
Rescuers in Nabatieh say several Israeli attacks hit southern Lebanon after the ceasefire
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Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire
Last Friday
Truce in Lebanon announced after intense fighting kills dozens
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US denies peace deal favours Iran
Last Friday
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
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Trump signs agreement to end war with Iran
Thu 18 Jun 2026
US and Iranian presidents endorse deal to seek diplomatic solution to conflict
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Trump warns Iran deal 'not final' ahead of signing on Friday
Wed 17 Jun 2026
Trump says he will "go back to dropping bombs" if he does not like Iran agreement
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Trump criticises Israel over ongoing strikes in Lebanon
Wed 17 Jun 2026
US president rebukes Israel for striking Hezbollah targets despite Iran deal
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After Iran deal, Trump focuses on Ukraine
Tue 16 Jun 2026
Trump and Zelensky meet at G7 summit to 'force Russia to make a deal'
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Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire despite US-Iran deal
Tue 16 Jun 2026
Fighting continues in Lebanon a day after US and Iran agreed on framework to end war
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Strait of Hormuz will reopen says Trump
Mon 15 Jun 2026
The peace deal between the US and Iran is due to be signed on Friday
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US and Iran agree peace deal
Mon 15 Jun 2026
Oil prices fall as Washington and Tehran indicate the Strait of Hormuz will reopen
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The Global Story: The world according to Marco Rubio
Sun 14 Jun 2026
How is US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shaping American foreign policy?
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Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday
Sun 14 Jun 2026
Iran says an exact date has not been decided
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The Happy Pod: Surviving six days alone on Everest
Sat 13 Jun 2026
Dawa Sherpa was presumed dead but managed to crawl and slide down from the upper slopes
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Bonus: Can an African team win the World Cup?
Sat 13 Jun 2026
Can an African team win the World Cup? From the More than the Score podcast
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Canada and the US join the World Cup action
Sat 13 Jun 2026
Toronto and Los Angeles hold opening ceremonies for the men’s football World Cup
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Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88
Fri 12 Jun 2026
Tributes are pouring in for Pop Art painter, David Hockney, famed for his swimming pools
