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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Iran says its peace terms - rejected by US - are 'generous'
Mon 11 May 2026
President Trump says Tehran's proposals are "unacceptable" - leaving talks in deadlock
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Evacuation begins of hantavirus ship
Mon 11 May 2026
Countries airlift nationals from Tenerife after leaving virus-hit cruise liner
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The Global Story: What Elon Musk did next
Sun 10 May 2026
A year since his departure from the White House, Musk’s influence continues to grow.
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Israel continues airstrikes in Lebanon
Sun 10 May 2026
Hezbollah retaliates with attacks against Israel and troops occupying southern Lebanon
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The Happy Pod: 'Life changing' treatment restored my daughter's vision
Sat 9 May 2026
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
Sat 9 May 2026
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
Fri 8 May 2026
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
Fri 8 May 2026
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
Thu 7 May 2026
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
Thu 7 May 2026
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
Wed 6 May 2026
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
Wed 6 May 2026
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
Tue 5 May 2026
Cruise passengers confined to their cabins as health officials investigate outbreak
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US strikes Iranian boats in Strait of Hormuz
Tue 5 May 2026
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
Mon 4 May 2026
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
Mon 4 May 2026
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?
Sun 3 May 2026
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
Sun 3 May 2026
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
Sat 2 May 2026
The marathon runner who says showing her mastectomy scars is about power not pity
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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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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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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
