The Global Story Episodes Episode guide
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The AI chatbot users falling into delusional spirals
When conversation drifted into fantasy, one man grabbed a hammer and prepared for war.
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What Elon Musk did next
A year since his departure from the White House, Musk’s influence continues to grow.
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What do Iranians think of the war?
Iranians reveal how the war has affected them, as new attacks threaten the ceasefire.
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European leaders are defying Trump. At what cost?
More European leaders are publicly opposing Trump. But they still need him.
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Why is Russia shutting off the internet?
Why is the Russian government cutting off internet access to its citizens?
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The US and Israel entered the Iran war together. Is Israel now being sidelined?
The view from Israel on the power balance between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu
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How Ukraine won a battle with robots alone
Why the US is now learning from Ukraine about how to fight wars
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What was the Iran deal that Trump ripped up?
Wendy Sherman, the lead US negotiator, tells the story of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
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Is China ‘winning’ the Iran war?
As the US-Iran war grinds on, is China quietly gaining?
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Live in London: Is the 'special relationship’ between the US and the UK over?
King Charles is visiting America this week at a tense moment.
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What are UFO hunters really searching for?
The US government has reignited interest in UFOs. What deeper meaning are people seeking?
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The Iran peace talks that didn’t happen
Why didn’t the US-Iran talks go ahead this week? Plus, a big question from listeners
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The global network hunting predators on the internet
We speak to one undercover agent racing against the clock to save children
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How Pakistan became the peacemaker
Talks are expected between the US and Iran in Islamabad.
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While the world’s eyes were on Iran, what happened in Gaza?
Six months on from the ceasefire deal, has anything changed?
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The Chinese cyber-attack that could have stolen data from every American
Inside the highly sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign known as Salt Typhoon
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Mythos: The AI model that’s ‘too powerful’ for public release
Are Anthropic's claims about Mythos Preview a watershed moment for AI, or just hype?
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Trump v Pope
What happens when the two most influential Americans go head-to-head?
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Is the Strait of Hormuz Iran’s trump card?
The US is now blockading the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of Iran controlling it.
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What was the point of Artemis II?
The mission was a clear success, but what was the point?
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The gathering economic storm
The Iran war has made oil and gas prices volatile. Will the ceasefire bring stability?
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Will his UK ban kill Kanye West's ‘comeback’?
The UK has banned him because of his antisemitic behaviour
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Back from the brink: The Iran ceasefire
Iran and the US have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire. Will it hold?
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The medications that can trigger sex and gambling addictions
A BBC investigation uncovers devastating side effects of a class of prescription drugs.
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Why Hungary’s chaotic election matters to Trump
Would Orbán’s fall signal a global shift for populism?
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Why the Royal visit to the US is dividing Brits
King Charles will visit Washington DC amid growing tensions between the US and the UK.
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I wargamed Iran for the Pentagon - here is how it could end
What are the risks and rewards of the different military options?
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JD Vance’s Iran test
Can the vice-president help secure the US’ interests in Iran, and those of his MAGA base?
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Has Trump pushed Cuba to the brink of collapse?
Could the US‑imposed near‑total oil blockade topple Cuba’s government?
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Is the Iran war helping Putin?
While the US and the world look away, is the Russian president getting what he wants?