Global News Podcast

The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens.

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WHO declares an Ebola public health emergency in the DRC
The Ebola outbreak is of international concern according to the World Health Organisation
17 May 2026,25 mins
The Happy Pod: My college designs on display at the Met
The teacher shocked to have her old designs, inspired by Alzheimer's, on show in New York
16 May 2026,26 mins
Israel carries out attack against a Hamas leader in Gaza
Israel says the Hamas official targeted was an architect of the October 7th attacks
16 May 2026,25 mins
Trump hails 'fantastic' new trade deals with China
Xi Jinping called Donald Trump's visit "historic", but did not confirm any new deals
15 May 2026,27 mins
CIA chief holds talks with Cuban officials in Havana
CIA director has meeting in Cuba as President Trump calls for sweeping changes
15 May 2026,27 mins
Xi tells Trump they shouldn't 'mess up' relationship
Chinese leader warns Trump they could end up in conflict if ties are not managed properly
14 May 2026,27 mins
'It's an honour to be your friend' - Trump tells Xi
The US and Chinese presidents exchange warm words at highly anticipated summit in Beijing
14 May 2026,28 mins
Donald Trump lands in China for high-stakes talks
The US president will discuss Tehran, Taiwan and trade with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
13 May 2026,26 mins
Trump heads to China for crucial talks with Xi Jinping
Trade tensions and Iran top the agenda during the US president's symbolic visit to China
13 May 2026,25 mins
Israel approves death penalty for October 7 attackers
Knesset passes law for public trials of Palestinians linked to attacks in 2023
12 May 2026,31 mins
Pressure mounts on Starmer to resign as British PM
Dozens of Labour MPs urge Britain's prime minister to step down after election losses
12 May 2026,28 mins
Iran says its peace terms - rejected by US - are 'generous'
President Trump says Tehran's proposals are "unacceptable" - leaving talks in deadlock
11 May 2026,30 mins
Evacuation begins of hantavirus ship
Countries airlift nationals from Tenerife after leaving virus-hit cruise liner
11 May 2026,25 mins
The Global Story: What Elon Musk did next
A year since his departure from the White House, Musk’s influence continues to grow.
10 May 2026,27 mins
Israel continues airstrikes in Lebanon
Hezbollah retaliates with attacks against Israel and troops occupying southern Lebanon
10 May 2026,27 mins
The Happy Pod: 'Life changing' treatment restored my daughter's vision
Six-year-old Saffie would have gone blind, if not for a groundbreaking gene therapy
09 May 2026,26 mins
Russia and Ukraine begin short ceasefire
Donald Trump says a three-day truce between Russia and Ukraine was agreed at his request
09 May 2026,31 mins
Right-wing populist party makes big gains in UK elections
Reform wins council seats from the two main UK parties, Labour and the Conservatives
08 May 2026,27 mins
US, Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz
Iran says US targeted Iranian ships. US says it responded to Iranian attacks
08 May 2026,29 mins
Iran considering US proposal to end the war
President Trump has said he is optimistic the Iran war will be over soon
07 May 2026,32 mins
Couples looking for surrogates still going to Ukraine
Ukraine continues to be a global hub for commercial surrogacy despite Russia’s invasion
07 May 2026,29 mins
Trump: Iran war could end with a deal
Trump says bombing will be more intense than before if Iran doesn’t agree to peace deal
06 May 2026,29 mins
US pauses operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump halts efforts to help ships transit vital strait to reach Iran peace deal
06 May 2026,29 mins
WHO: Hantavirus may have spread between humans
Cruise passengers confined to their cabins as health officials investigate outbreak
05 May 2026,26 mins
US strikes Iranian boats in Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran trade fire raising fears that a ceasefire could collapse
05 May 2026,27 mins
US denies Iran's claim that it hit American warship
US military insists its warships helped two US-flagged vessels cross Strait of Hormuz
04 May 2026,27 mins
Trump plans to reopen Strait of Hormuz
US set to deploy navy destroyers, aircraft and troops to restore navigational freedom
04 May 2026,25 mins
The Global Story: 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
03 May 2026,27 mins
Republicans criticise Trump's plan to withdraw troops
President Trump says the number of soldiers in Germany will be cut "way down"
03 May 2026,27 mins
The Happy Pod: Running topless because I'm proud of my scars
The marathon runner who says showing her mastectomy scars is about power not pity
02 May 2026,26 mins