Global News Podcast podcast

Global News Podcast

The breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Hear the most important global stories from the BBC, the most trusted name in international news. With reporters on the ground in every country, we’re always where the story is. We bring you unparalleled access and exclusive updates that you won’t get anywhere else. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. From Israel-Iran missile strikes, to news from Trump’s White House and Putin’s Kremlin. From the Ukraine War to the Israel-Gaza conflict. From Damascus to Delhi, from Silicon Valley to Singapore, from Washington DC to Wuhan. 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. Subscribe now and never miss a moment. Also listen to The Happy Pod, every Saturday, for the best global good news. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

The breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Hear the most important global stories from the BBC, the most trusted name in international news. With reporters on the ground in every country, we’re always where the story is. We bring you unparalleled access and exclusive updates that you won’t get anywhere else. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. From Israel-Iran missile strikes, to news from Trump’s White House and Putin’s Kremlin. From the Ukraine War to the Israel-Gaza conflict. From Damascus to Delhi, from Silicon Valley to Singapore, from Washington DC to Wuhan. 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. Subscribe now and never miss a moment. Also listen to The Happy Pod, every Saturday, for the best global good news. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

 

#247

Iran warns Trump against joining war with Israel

Iran’s supreme leader says he will never surrender to Israel and warned the US not to inte... more

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#246

Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender'

Donald Trump has demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender" and is said to be deciding if t... more

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#245

Dozens of Palestinians killed in Israeli fire at aid site in Gaza

Gaza's health ministry says at least 51 Palestinians have been killed while waiting at a f... more

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#244

Israel attacks Iranian state TV

Israel has hit Iranian state TV as Tehran has reportedly reached out to end the war. Also:... more

Yesterday

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#243

Iran and Israel exchange heavy strikes for fourth day

Israel says it has full control of the skies over Tehran and destroyed a third of Iran's m... more

16 Jun 2025

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16 Jun 2025


#242

Israeli strikes kill an Iran intelligence chief as conflict intensifies

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel are "over the skies of Tehran" and have killed an Iran inte... more

16 Jun 2025

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28:35

16 Jun 2025


#241

The Happy Pod: The tiny dog back home after a big adventure

A tiny dog famous for her big adventure reunites with her overjoyed owners, after 529 days... more

15 Jun 2025

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28:28

15 Jun 2025


#240

Minnesota Democratic politician killed in targeted shooting

The search in the US for the man who shot dead a Democratic politician in a targeted killi... more

15 Jun 2025

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15 Jun 2025


#239

Israel and Iran continue strikes - extra edition

The Israeli air force says it's continuing to attack targets inside Iran. Overnight, Iran ... more

14 Jun 2025

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14 Jun 2025


#238

Iran retaliates with missile attacks on Israel

Loud blasts have been heard across Israel following another wave of retaliatory airstrikes... more

14 Jun 2025

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29:53

14 Jun 2025


#237

Israel strikes Iran: World leaders urge restraint

Israel's military says Iran fired about 100 drones towards its territory, many of which we... more

13 Jun 2025

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13 Jun 2025


#236

Israel targets Iran's nuclear sites - extra edition

Israel has attacked Iran with military strikes that it says are targeting Tehran's nuclear... more

13 Jun 2025

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18:14

13 Jun 2025


#235

Air India plane crash: Only one survivor of 242 people on board

An investigation is underway into the crash of Air India flight AI-171, which went down sh... more

13 Jun 2025

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13 Jun 2025


#234

More than 240 people dead in Air India crash

More than 240 people killed in a plane crash in Ahmedabad. The Air India flight crashed in... more

12 Jun 2025

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12 Jun 2025


#233

Air India flight to London crashes in Ahmedabad with 242 on board

Air India flight to London crashes after take-off in Gujarat. It's reported there are no s... more

12 Jun 2025

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12 Jun 2025


#232

LA unrest: First federal charges for protesters

Two people are facing the first federal charges in the LA unrest and could serve up to 10 ... more

12 Jun 2025

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12 Jun 2025


#231

LA protests: Mass arrests after curfew kicks in

Police in LA say there have been mass arrests, amid protests over immigration raids. Also:... more

11 Jun 2025

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11 Jun 2025


#230

Israel 'outraged' after UK sanctions far-right ministers

Israel says it's "outraged" by sanctions imposed by the UK and four other countries on min... more

11 Jun 2025

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29:45

11 Jun 2025


#229

Shootings in Gaza claim the lives of Palestinians desperate for food

The Israeli army is investigating reports that drones fired on civilians. Also: Austria is... more

10 Jun 2025

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29:09

10 Jun 2025


#228

Trump to deploy 700 marines to Los Angeles

California sues Trump for deploying National Guard without Governor's permission. Also: an... more

09 Jun 2025

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29:01

09 Jun 2025


#227

Israel blocks activist Gaza aid ship

Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid yacht, carrying human rights activists. Trump deploys nat... more

09 Jun 2025

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09 Jun 2025


#226

Los Angeles: Clashes erupt for a third day as the US National Guard arrives

Tensions escalate in LA as 2,000 National Guardsman arrive, and crowds protest for a third... more

09 Jun 2025

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09 Jun 2025


#225

More shootings in Gaza near aid distribution centre

Hamas says six people were killed by Israeli gunfire near an aid distribution centre in Ga... more

07 Jun 2025

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07 Jun 2025


#224

The Happy Pod: Rodent on the run returns

Joy in China as Beanbag the Capybara returns after months on the run. The giant rodent's a... more

07 Jun 2025

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07 Jun 2025


#223

Man wrongly deported is back in US to face charges

Kilmar Ábrego García is returned to US to face criminal charges, three months after he was... more

07 Jun 2025

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32:43

07 Jun 2025


#222

Trump says Musk has 'lost his mind'

Donald Trump has said Elon Musk has 'lost his mind' as the explosive row between the two m... more

06 Jun 2025

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30:48

06 Jun 2025


#221

Trump-Musk relationship implodes with insults and threats

Donald Trump and Elon Musk are involved in a rapidly escalating row, a week after the bill... more

06 Jun 2025

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