Global News Podcast podcast

Global News Podcast

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

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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Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed a ceasefire after deadly new exchanges in Lebanon put the... more

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US denies peace deal favours Iran

JD Vance defends the Iran deal against criticism that it gives too many concessions to Teh... more

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Tankers moving again after Iran deal

Marine tracking platforms say at least four tankers have sailed through the Strait of Horm... more

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Trump signs agreement to end war with Iran

The US and Iranian presidents have signed a memorandum of understanding which could be a f... more

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Trump warns Iran deal 'not final' ahead of signing on Friday

Donald Trump has warned that the Iran deal - which is set to be formally signed on Friday ... more

17 Jun 2026

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17 Jun 2026


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Trump criticises Israel over ongoing strikes in Lebanon

President Trump has criticised Israel for continuing to strike Hezbollah targets ahead of ... more

17 Jun 2026

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17 Jun 2026


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After Iran deal, Trump focuses on Ukraine

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky meet at the summit of G7 nations in Evian, as European... more

16 Jun 2026

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16 Jun 2026


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Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire despite US-Iran deal

Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire again, despite the US-Iran peace deal. It's not clear i... more

16 Jun 2026

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16 Jun 2026


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Strait of Hormuz will reopen says Trump

Countries across the world have welcomed the announcement of a peace deal between the US a... more

15 Jun 2026

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15 Jun 2026


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US and Iran agree peace deal

The United States and Iran say they've reached a deal to halt their war, which would inclu... more

15 Jun 2026

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15 Jun 2026


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The Global Story: The world according to Marco Rubio

As a Florida senator, Marco Rubio seemed to hold an opposing world view to Donald Trump; o... more

14 Jun 2026

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14 Jun 2026


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Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday

President Trump says a deal with Iran to end the war is scheduled to be signed on Sunday. ... more

14 Jun 2026

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The Happy Pod: Surviving six days alone on Everest

We hear from the man who survived for nearly a week on one of the most dangerous parts of ... more

13 Jun 2026

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13 Jun 2026


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Bonus: Can an African team win the World Cup?

Half a century on from Pele's infamous prophecy that an African nation would win the World... more

13 Jun 2026

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13 Jun 2026


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Canada and the US join the World Cup action

The two remaining hosts of the men's football World Cup, Canada and the US, have joined Me... more

13 Jun 2026

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Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88

We look back on the life of David Hockney - one of the world's most influential modern art... more

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The men's football World Cup kicks off in Mexico

After months of waiting the World Cup is finally underway with the first match held in Mex... more

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UK defence secretary resigns over military spending

Britain's defence secretary, John Healey, has resigned, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starm... more

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US launches fresh attacks on Iran

The United States says it's now completed the latest wave of airstrikes on Iran early Thur... more

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BBC goes inside Myanmar with rebel fighters

Rebels fighting the military government in Myanmar have told the BBC they're losing ground... more

10 Jun 2026

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US retaliatory strikes against Iran

The US has said that it's completed a series of strikes against Iran which targeted air de... more

10 Jun 2026

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10 Jun 2026


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New Israeli strikes in Lebanon after Iranian warning

The Israeli military has carried out strikes on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, a day ... more

09 Jun 2026

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09 Jun 2026


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Donald Trump tells the BBC Israel did not defy him

Donald Trump has told the BBC that Benjamin Netanyahu did not defy his orders to stop atta... more

09 Jun 2026

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09 Jun 2026


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Iran says it's stopping strikes against Israel

Iran's military has said it's halting military operations against Israel, after the first ... more

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Israel and Iran carry out fresh airstrikes

Israel has struck targets in western and central Iran, hours after Iran fired a wave of mi... more

08 Jun 2026

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