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. 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</p>

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Israel continues airstrikes in Lebanon

Israel continues airstrikes in Lebanon

May 10, 2026

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27m

<p>Israeli airstrikes have continued in Lebanon despite the ceasefire - we report from the site of a residential building in Saksakiyeh hit in the latest barrage. Hezbollah is retaliating with attacks...
The Happy Pod: 'Life changing' treatment restored my daughter's vision

The Happy Pod: 'Life changing' treatment restored my daughter's vision

May 9, 2026

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26m

<p>Six-year-old Saffie would have gone completely blind by adulthood, if not for a groundbreaking gene therapy. Her mother says she is now "thriving" and the results have been "incredible". Saffie was...
Russia and Ukraine begin short ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine begin short ceasefire

May 9, 2026

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31m

<p>President Trump says a short truce between Russia and Ukraine was agreed at his request. They've also each pledged to release 1,000 prisoners-of-war. The deal coincides with Russia's commemorations...
Right-wing populist party makes big gains in UK elections

Right-wing populist party makes big gains in UK elections

May 8, 2026

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27m

<p>Britain's right-wing populist party Reform makes gains as votes are counted in local elections. With a promise to reduce immigration, the party looks set to win council seats across the country, mo...
US, Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz

US, Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz

May 8, 2026

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29m

<p>The US says it struck Iranian military facilities after Iran targeted American warships crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran claims the US was violating the ceasefire. President Trump says the cea...
Iran considering US proposal to end the war

Iran considering US proposal to end the war

May 7, 2026

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32m

<p>US media reports say what's being considered is a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran, which could set a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations. A senior member of Iran's parli...
Couples looking for surrogates still going to Ukraine

Couples looking for surrogates still going to Ukraine

May 7, 2026

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29m

<p>For years, Ukraine has been one of the world’s leading hubs for commercial surrogacy - attracting couples from around the world with lower costs and more relaxed laws. Despite Russia’s full-scale i...
Trump: Iran war could end with a deal

Trump: Iran war could end with a deal

May 6, 2026

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29m

<p>US media and Pakistan negotiators suggest Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. Donald Trump has warned the bombing would be more intense than before...
US pauses operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz

US pauses operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz

May 6, 2026

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29m

<p>President Trump is pausing efforts to help ships get through the Strait of Hormuz, amid what he called "great progress" towards a peace agreement with Iran. Meanwhile, Iran's foreign minister Abbas...
WHO: Hantavirus may have spread between humans

WHO: Hantavirus may have spread between humans

May 5, 2026

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26m

<p>The World Health Organization says there may have been human-to-human transmission of a rare respiratory virus usually spread by rodents onboard a cruise ship off Africa's west coast. Three passeng...
US strikes Iranian boats in Strait of Hormuz

US strikes Iranian boats in Strait of Hormuz

May 5, 2026

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27m

<p>Growing fears for the ceasefire in the Middle East after the US and Iran trade fire as American forces try to open up the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. President Trump said two US-flagge...
US denies Iran's claim that it hit American warship

US denies Iran's claim that it hit American warship

May 4, 2026

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27m

<p>The US military says its warships have helped two US-flagged vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz, breaking an Iranian blockade. It's denied Iranian reports that one warship had been forced to turn...
Trump plans to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Trump plans to reopen Strait of Hormuz

May 4, 2026

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25m

<p>The US is set to deploy navy destroyers, aircraft and troops in an operation to guide stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz from Monday. President Trump called "Project Freedom" a humanitaria...
The Global Story: The US and Israel entered the Iran war together. Is Israel now being sidelined?

The Global Story: The US and Israel entered the Iran war together. Is Israel now being sidelined?

May 3, 2026

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27m

<p>Since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran, there has been an ongoing debate over the role played by Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in convincing Donald Trump to go to war.</p><p>B...
Republicans criticise Trump's plan to withdraw troops

Republicans criticise Trump's plan to withdraw troops

May 3, 2026

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27m

<p>President Trump is criticised by senior figures in his own Republican Party, as he doubles down on a plan to pull out more than 5000 US troops from Germany. What will a withdrawal mean for global s...
The Happy Pod: Running topless because I'm proud of my scars

The Happy Pod: Running topless because I'm proud of my scars

May 2, 2026

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26m

<p>We meet a woman who started running marathons topless after having both her breasts removed because of cancer. Louise Butcher tells us she wanted to display her mastectomy scars with pride. She say...
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany

May 2, 2026

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25m

<p>The US Defence Department says 5,000 military personnel stationed in Germany will leave their bases over the next 6-12 months. The withdrawal of American troops follows a spat between President Tru...
Trump briefed on new military options for Iran

Trump briefed on new military options for Iran

May 1, 2026

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27m

<p>One report says the US may deploy a hypersonic missile in the Middle East for the first time, as part of efforts to put pressure on Iran to reach a deal. This comes as a deadline passed for Donald ...
Myanmar's jailed ex-leader moved to house arrest

Myanmar's jailed ex-leader moved to house arrest

May 1, 2026

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26m

<p>Myanmar's military government says the detained democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been moved to house arrest, and her sentence reduced to 18 years. State media have shown a picture of the Nob...
Saudis to pull out of LIV Golf

Saudis to pull out of LIV Golf

April 30, 2026

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30m

<p>Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into further doubt. LIV was formed as a breakaway from the longst...