The Global Story

The Global Story: Where the world meets America

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The most contested land in the world?
A journey through a land - and a slogan - between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean
23 Jul 2024,26 mins
Joe Biden out, Kamala Harris in?
Incumbent VP gains support of top Democrats after President Biden exits 2024 race
22 Jul 2024,27 mins
US election: The week that changed the presidential race
Donald Trump has accepted his nomination. Now all eyes are on President Biden
19 Jul 2024,26 mins
India's mega-wedding: Party like a billionaire
How Asia's richest man celebrated his son's marriage
18 Jul 2024,25 mins
Lukashenko: Putin's man in Belarus
The authoritarian leader marks 30 years in power
17 Jul 2024,24 mins
US election: Trump picks VP as failed assassination investigated
Former president unveils November running mate JD Vance
16 Jul 2024,26 mins
Brazil: The influencer convicted of modern slavery
Kat Torres is facing allegations from multiple women
15 Jul 2024,25 mins,
US Supreme Court: A crisis of confidence?
Why American trust in their top court is near an all-time low
12 Jul 2024,25 mins
Iran: Will the new 'reformist' president change anything?
Why Masoud Pezeshkian’s critics say he is just a figurehead
11 Jul 2024,25 mins
US election: Biden’s fight to stay in the race
The president defies Democrats who want him to go
10 Jul 2024,26 mins
French election: Political deadlock as the left beats far right
Macron faces uncertainty after surprise victory for the left alliance
09 Jul 2024,26 mins
Lab-grown meat: Why countries are banning it
Is cultivated meat a solution to the climate crisis or just a gimmick?
08 Jul 2024,26 mins
UK election: Keir Starmer’s political earthquake
The new Labour prime minister has a huge majority, but does he have public support?
05 Jul 2024,27 mins
Hollywood: Has the summer blockbuster lost its sparkle?
Some industry insiders worry Barbenheimer was an anomaly disguising the industry's woes
05 Jul 2024,26 mins
Kenya protests: How Gen Z took on the government
Tax hikes cancelled after demonstrators storm parliament
04 Jul 2024,23 mins
French election: Le Pen's far right at the gates of power
The National Rally party is now a dominant force in France
03 Jul 2024,23 mins
Overtourism: Can travel hotspots cope with the crowds?
Our demand for selfies is testing the most famous destinations to the limit
02 Jul 2024,26 mins
UK election: Could the Brits ditch the Conservatives?
The Conservative party could be ousted after nearly 15 years running the country
01 Jul 2024,26 mins
Retelling the Global Story: Joe Biden’s ageing brain
How old is too old to be President of the United States?
30 Jun 2024,29 mins
US election: Biden stumbles against Trump
Candidates' age becomes even greater focus after first presidential debate
28 Jun 2024,26 mins
Missing Cryptoqueen: What happened to the world’s most wanted woman?
Ruja Ignatova persuaded millions to join her financial revolution. Then she disappeared
27 Jun 2024,25 mins
Julian Assange: Inside the deal to free WikiLeaks founder
US court finalises plea agreement which sees extradition request lifted
26 Jun 2024,25 mins
Hajj: Why over 1,000 Muslim pilgrims have died
Can Saudi Arabia balance tradition with safety as the climate crisis deepens?
25 Jun 2024,26 mins
Elon Musk: Is he worth history’s biggest pay deal?
Tesla’s shareholders want to give him $56 billion. Now it's up to a judge if he gets it
24 Jun 2024,26 mins
Sextortion: 'In six hours, my son was dead'
How Nigerian scammers blackmail teens worldwide
21 Jun 2024,26 mins
Ukraine war: The men avoiding conscription
Many draft-eligible Ukrainians are hiding from mobilisation squads
20 Jun 2024,22 mins
Nuclear power: Inside Europe's radioactive tomb
As reactors and waste grow, Finland’s fix is a lone example
19 Jun 2024,23 mins
Smartphone ban: Why an Irish town is taking children’s phones
How parents and teachers are protecting kids from online threats
18 Jun 2024,26 mins
North Korea: Why Putin and Xi are courting Kim
The war in Ukraine has shifted the balance of power between Moscow, Pyongyang and Beijing
17 Jun 2024,26 mins
Menopause: Are attitudes changing?
Once a taboo subject, women are now being encouraged to talk about their experiences
14 Jun 2024,25 mins