Global News Podcast

Global News Podcast

BBC World Service

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk</p>

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Second fatal shooting by US immigration agents

Second fatal shooting by US immigration agents

January 25, 2026

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24m

<p>Masked ICE agents in Minneapolis have shot a US citizen dead -- the second such killing this month - sparking further protests in the city. The Department of Homeland Security says he was violent a...
The Happy Pod: Saving lives with the man who saved mine

The Happy Pod: Saving lives with the man who saved mine

January 24, 2026

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26m

<p>Mesfin Dollar, who grew up in rural Ethiopia, had to travel to the US for two heart surgeries as a teenager. Twenty-five years later, by chance, he was reunited with the surgeon who saved his life ...
Afghanistan war veterans demand apology from US

Afghanistan war veterans demand apology from US

January 24, 2026

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26m

<p>Anger is mounting over President Trump's comments about NATO troops' role in the Afghanistan war. Non-American veterans have demanded an apology, saying they fought alongside US soldiers on the fro...
Fury after Trump's 'insult' to NATO troops

Fury after Trump's 'insult' to NATO troops

January 23, 2026

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24m

<p>A spokesman for Britain's prime minister, Keir Starmer, has said President Trump was wrong to diminish the role of NATO troops during the war in Afghanistan. There's been an angry backlash to the U...
TikTok completes deal to avoid US ban

TikTok completes deal to avoid US ban

January 23, 2026

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26m

<p>Long-running negotiations to secure TikTok’s future in the US have ended. The Chinese social media app will split its American operations from the rest of its global business. Also: Ukraine's Presi...
Trump launches Board of Peace

Trump launches Board of Peace

January 22, 2026

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30m

<p>Donald Trump has presided over a signing ceremony inaugurating his Board of Peace. Speaking in Davos, he expressed his belief that it'll help forge what he called a "glorious and everlasting" peace...
President Trump withdraws threatened tariffs over Greenland

President Trump withdraws threatened tariffs over Greenland

January 22, 2026

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29m

<p>President Trump has said that a possible deal covering the future of Greenland will achieve "everything" he wants - after rowing back on threats to seize the island by force or levy further tariffs...
Trump wants 'immediate negotiations' to acquire Greenland

Trump wants 'immediate negotiations' to acquire Greenland

January 21, 2026

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25m

<p>US President Donald Trump says he is seeking immediate negotiations to acquire Greenland. He told world leaders at the Davos World Economic Forum that he wouldn't use force to take the semi-autonom...
Trump hints at possible Greenland deal at Davos

Trump hints at possible Greenland deal at Davos

January 21, 2026

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27m

<p>Donald Trump says "we will work something out" over Greenland, ahead of meetings with European leaders at the World Economic Forum. Mr Trump made the remarks at a news conference to mark the first ...
European Commission chief promises unity on Greenland

European Commission chief promises unity on Greenland

January 20, 2026

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23m

<p>The European Commission President says that the EU stands in "full solidarity" with Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark - adding that their sovereignty is "non-negotiable". Ursula von der Leyen w...
Trump pushes back at European resistance over Greenland

Trump pushes back at European resistance over Greenland

January 20, 2026

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27m

<p>Donald Trump says he will "100%" follow through on his threat to impose further tariffs if a deal isn’t reached over Greenland. He also refuses to rule out the use of force. Denmark has "substantia...
Stay calm on Greenland UK tells Trump and EU

Stay calm on Greenland UK tells Trump and EU

January 19, 2026

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24m

<p>Keir Starmer has given a special address to set out Britain's stance over Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on European countries opposing his move to annex Greenland. The British prime minis...
Deadly train crash in Spain

Deadly train crash in Spain

January 19, 2026

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28m

<p>At least twenty-one people are killed in Spain after two high-speed trains collide. The accident occurred when a train travelling from Malaga to Madrid derailed near Adamuz in Andalusia, crossing o...
The Global Story: The post-World War II era is over. What comes next?

The Global Story: The post-World War II era is over. What comes next?

January 18, 2026

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28m

<p>For most of the years since World War 2, many global powers said they adhered to a rules-based international order. Since Donald Trump returned to the White House that idea is falling away. But did...
US threatens tariffs over Greenland

US threatens tariffs over Greenland

January 18, 2026

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30m

<p>President Trump warns he'll impose fresh trade tariffs on countries that oppose his plan to annex Greenland. European leaders have condemned the move, describing it as blackmail. Also: Iran's supre...
The Happy Pod: The injection that saved my sight

The Happy Pod: The injection that saved my sight

January 17, 2026

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25m

<p>We hear from a woman whose determination to avoid going blind has inspired her doctors to develop a new treatment for a rare eye condition. Nicki Guy says the injection of a low cost, water-based g...
Donald Trump names Gaza 'Board of Peace' members

Donald Trump names Gaza 'Board of Peace' members

January 17, 2026

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23m

<p>President Trump has named the members of his 'Board of Peace' that will oversee the second phase of the Gaza peace plan. Among them are the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, and the former Britis...
China makes trade deal with Canada amid US tariffs

China makes trade deal with Canada amid US tariffs

January 16, 2026

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32m

<p>Against the backdrop of Donald Trump's tariffs, America's closest ally, Canada, has struck a trade agreement with its rival, China. Speaking in Beijing, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the...
Machado gives Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal

Machado gives Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal

January 16, 2026

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29m

<p>Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Trump at a private White House meeting, calling it a recognition of his “unique commitment” to Venez...
BBC reveals rift at top of Taliban regime

BBC reveals rift at top of Taliban regime

January 15, 2026

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27m

<p>A year-long investigation by the BBC Afghan Service has found that two groups are competing for power within the Taliban leadership. One is aligned to the supreme leader and his hardline policies. ...