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 Trump’s White House to 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 Trump’s White House to 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

 

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Erdogan condemns Turkey protests as dozens arrested

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned growing protests in Turkey in the days since ... more

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Heathrow shutdown causes travel chaos

Counter-terrorism police investigate fire at Heathrow power station. Also: Sudan's army re... more

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Trump signs executive order to close Department of Education

President Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education.... more

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Israel attacks Gaza in ground offensive

Israeli troops move up to the Netzarim Corridor which divides the north and south of the G... more

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Yesterday


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Turkey: thousands protest against Istanbul mayor arrest

Turkish police arrest the mayor of Istanbul and presidential hopeful, Ekrem İmamoğlu. Thou... more

20 Mar 2025

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20 Mar 2025


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Ukraine says Russia broke pledge not to attack

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of launching air attacks after a limited pause was ag... more

19 Mar 2025

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19 Mar 2025


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Putin agrees to pause Ukraine energy attacks during Trump call

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, rejects an immediate and full ceasefire in Ukraine,... more

19 Mar 2025

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19 Mar 2025


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Israel launches waves of strikes on Gaza

Israel resumes war in Gaza after ceasefire talks fail. Hamas says more than 400 people die... more

18 Mar 2025

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18 Mar 2025


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Canadian PM Mark Carney says he wants to reduce security reliance on the US

Canada's new PM, Mark Carney, has said his country must reduce its reliance on the US and ... more

18 Mar 2025

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18 Mar 2025


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Trump and Putin to hold Ukraine peace talks on Tuesday

Trump says he and Putin will discuss land, power plants and dividing up assets in Ukraine ... more

17 Mar 2025

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17 Mar 2025


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Arrests made after many fatalities in North Macedonia nightclub fire

Police have detained a number of people after a fire at an nightclub in North Macedonia ki... more

17 Mar 2025

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17 Mar 2025


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The Global Story: Mohammed bin Salman from pariah to peacemaker

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was publicly identified as the man who ordered the murder... more

16 Mar 2025

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16 Mar 2025


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US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen's Houthis

President Trump says the US has launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on ... more

16 Mar 2025

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16 Mar 2025


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The Happy Pod: A gift that reopened the world

We hear how an off-road wheelchair Zack built for Cambry when they started dating reopened... more

15 Mar 2025

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15 Mar 2025


#223

Is Putin serious about a ceasefire in Ukraine?

Trump says he thinks Russia is going to make a deal, but others are more sceptical. Also: ... more

15 Mar 2025

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15 Mar 2025


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Trump says ceasefire talks with Putin 'good and productive'

President Trump hails 'productive discussions' with Russia on Ukraine ceasefire. Russia sa... more

14 Mar 2025

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14 Mar 2025


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Putin responds to Trump's ceasefire plan

President Putin gives his response to the US plan for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Also; the ri... more

14 Mar 2025

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14 Mar 2025