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
Episodes to download
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The US, Israel and Iran announce two-week ceasefire
Wed 8 Apr 2026
The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and safe passage for ships
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Trump warns Iran 'whole civilisation will die tonight'
Tue 7 Apr 2026
President Trump warns "whole civilisation will die tonight" as deadline for Iran nears
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Artemis II astronauts fly around the Moon
Tue 7 Apr 2026
NASA crew has travelled farther from Earth than any human in history
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Intelligence chief of Iranian Revolutionary Guard killed
Mon 6 Apr 2026
General Majid Khademi is killed in a US-Israeli strike
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Trump extends Iran's deadline to open Strait of Hormuz
Mon 6 Apr 2026
US threatens to bomb Iran's bridges and power plants if White House demands are ignored
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US gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or open Strait of Hormuz
Sun 5 Apr 2026
Both countries trade threats to unleash "hell" as Tehran rejects American ultimatum
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The Happy Pod: The decades long wait for the World Cup
Sat 4 Apr 2026
Fans in Iraq and the DRC are celebrating being back in football's biggest competition.
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Iran says it has shot down US fighter jet
Fri 3 Apr 2026
Iranian media says search is under way for the crew of a downed US fighter jet
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UK and allies discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz
Thu 2 Apr 2026
Representatives from more than 40 countries took part in a virtual summit on Thursday
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Trump: US to leave Iran in '2 or 3 weeks'
Wed 1 Apr 2026
White House says it's up to other countries to get oil through Strait of Hormuz
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Hegseth: US 'closer than ever' to defeating Iran
Tue 31 Mar 2026
US Defence Secretary says President Trump is willing to make deal to end fighting
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US downplays suggestions it could commit war crimes in Iran
Tue 31 Mar 2026
Trump has threatened to wipe out civilian infrastructure unless Iran agrees to a deal
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Can the US really take control of Iran's oil?
Mon 30 Mar 2026
Trump says US in serious discussions with a new regime in Iran
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Trump says he could 'take the oil in Iran'
Mon 30 Mar 2026
The US President says he could seize Iran's oil export hub of Kharg Island
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The Global Story: Are we heading for World War Three?
Sun 29 Mar 2026
Will the US-Israel war with Iran spiral out of control and how can it be stopped?
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Yemen's Houthis launch missile attack on Israel
Sun 29 Mar 2026
Israel says it has intercepted two waves of missiles launched by Houthi rebels
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The Happy Pod: The hug that stopped a bombing
Sat 28 Mar 2026
Nathan Newby received a bravery medal for preventing an attack on a hospital
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US says Iran war could end in ‘weeks’
Sat 28 Mar 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says most war objectives in Iran have been met
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Inside Tehran: 'My daughter is under the rubble'
Fri 27 Mar 2026
Using exclusive material, BBC Eye documents the devastation caused by the bombing of Iran
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Transgender women athletes banned from female Olympic events
Fri 27 Mar 2026
The IOC says women's events at LA 2028 will be limited to biological females
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Meta and Google found negligent in social media addiction trial
Thu 26 Mar 2026
Platforms were accused of deliberately designing products that harm children's health
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Iran ridicules - then rejects - US peace plan
Wed 25 Mar 2026
Tehran says "no" to President Trump's 15-point proposal aimed at stopping the war
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US reportedly offers 15-point plan to end conflict
Wed 25 Mar 2026
It comes as Iran says 'non-hostile vessels' may pass through Strait of Hormuz
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Trump's peace plan still vague as war with Iran continues
Tue 24 Mar 2026
White House says proposals over talks are "fluid", as Tehran remains defiant
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Tehran calls reports of US talks 'fake news'
Tue 24 Mar 2026
Iran accuses Trump of manipulating oil markets over US claims of ‘productive discussions'
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Donald Trump says there are points of agreement with Iran
Mon 23 Mar 2026
US president says Tehran is talking to Washington on ending the war, which Iran denies
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Is Israel planning a full-scale ground invasion of Lebanon?
Mon 23 Mar 2026
Defence minister says Israel is expanding its ground campaign in southern Lebanon
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The Global Story:How does war affect a child’s brain?
Sun 22 Mar 2026
Veteran war reporter Fergal Keane on PTSD among children in conflicts worldwide.
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Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reopen shipping channel
Sun 22 Mar 2026
President Trump threatens Iran’s power plants if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz
