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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Myanmar earthquake kills at least 144

Rescue workers in Myanmar and Thailand are scrambling to find survivors, after a 7.7 magni... more

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State of emergency declared in Myanmar after huge earthquake

Myanmar's military rulers urge people to donate blood and medical supplies. The tremors re... more

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European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine

European leaders at Paris summit discuss continued support for Ukraine and agree to keep s... more

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Six killed as Egyptian tourist submarine sinks

Tourist submarine sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast with at least six people confirmed dead.... more

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Trump officials accuse journalist of lying after Signal app leak published in full

The White House reacts furiously after The Atlantic magazine published all messages about ... more

27 Mar 2025

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27 Mar 2025


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Sudan’s army retakes Khartoum airport from paramilitary RSF

Sudan's army recaptures Khartoum airport from the Rapid Support Forces, marking its latest... more

26 Mar 2025

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Trump and intelligence chiefs play down Signal app group chat leak

Donald Trump says the White House will "look into" the use of messaging app Signal after a... more

26 Mar 2025

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26 Mar 2025


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Sudanese military accused of carrying out massacre in Darfur

Sudanese military denies killing hundreds of people in airstrike on market in Darfur regio... more

25 Mar 2025

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25 Mar 2025


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Erdogan calls Turkey protests 'evil' as unrest continues

Unrest began last Wednesday in Turkey when Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, was detained ... more

25 Mar 2025

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Turkey protests: More than 1,000 people arrested in 5 days

More than 1,000 people have been detained in Turkey during 5 days of protests about the ar... more

24 Mar 2025

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Turkish President Erdogan's main rival jailed

Protests against the arrest of Istanbul mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, who denies corruption charg... more

24 Mar 2025

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The Global Story: Maradona and the trial transfixing Argentina

Half a decade after he died, Diego Maradona's medical team are facing trial in Buenos Aire... more

23 Mar 2025

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Mayor of Istanbul dismisses charges against him

Thousands of demonstrators take to the streets in cities in Turkey and clash with riot pol... more

23 Mar 2025

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The Happy Pod: Tea for two - sharing a brew with a stranger

We meet the man behind A Mug of Life, who says chatting to strangers has made his life bet... more

22 Mar 2025

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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

22 Mar 2025

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Heathrow shutdown causes travel chaos

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

21 Mar 2025

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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

21 Mar 2025

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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

20 Mar 2025

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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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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

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