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 Happy Pod: 'Life changing' treatment restored my daughter's vision
Yesterday
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
Yesterday
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
Friday
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
Friday
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
Thursday
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
Thursday
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
Wednesday
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
Wednesday
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
Last 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
Last 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?
Last 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
Last 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
Last 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
Last 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
Fri 1 May 2026
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
Fri 1 May 2026
Myanmar says Aung San Suu Kyi will serve shortened sentence in "designated residence"
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Saudis to pull out of LIV Golf
Thu 30 Apr 2026
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
Thu 30 Apr 2026
Inquiry into Bondi shooting recommends gun reform and extra security at Jewish events
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Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade
Wed 29 Apr 2026
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
Wed 29 Apr 2026
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
