Global News Podcast Podcast
The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens.
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
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Ed Sheeran speaks out on Gaza
Sun 20 Sep 2026
Ed Sheeran describes the situation in Gaza as catastrophic and unjustifiable
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The Happy Pod: The best friends who turned out to be sisters
Sat 19 Sep 2026
Meena and Minal were born in India, but adopted by different families.
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US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland
Sat 19 Sep 2026
Trump announces agreement with Denmark for 'permanent control' over Greenland's security
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Chaos as migrants moved off beaches in Ceuta
Fri 18 Sep 2026
Police in Ceuta move hundreds of migrants to a tent city in port area
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Did the US carry out war crimes in Iran?
Fri 18 Sep 2026
UN has been looking at possible American attacks on an Iranian school and sports complex
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UN warns fresh water supplies under threat
Thu 17 Sep 2026
UN report says rivers and lakes are drying up while glaciers are retreating
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US hikes interest rates - to Trump's annoyance
Thu 17 Sep 2026
America's central bank raises interest rates for the first time in three years
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EU chief proposes Canada as first 'associate member'
Wed 16 Sep 2026
Canada eyes 'unique alliance' with EU
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Should we trust tech titans to control AI?
Wed 16 Sep 2026
Conference speakers lay out different visions over future of artificial intelligence
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Russia and Ukraine continue strikes on energy targets
Tue 15 Sep 2026
Kyiv and Moscow launch infrastructure attacks despite Trump claim that pause was agreed
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US reveals it has deployed space weapons
Tue 15 Sep 2026
The Trump administration says the US has weapons in space to protect its assets in orbit
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NATO urged to intercept Russian drones after Ukraine attack
Mon 14 Sep 2026
NATO chief says Russian attack on train shows Putin is "desperate"
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Centre Left coalition in Sweden on course for victory
Mon 14 Sep 2026
Razor thin Centre Left coalition likely following general elections in Sweden
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The Global Story: Can Dubai’s luxe image survive the war with Iran?
Sun 13 Sep 2026
As Iranian strikes hit Dubai, the city fights to control the narrative.
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Dario Amodei from AI's Anthropic issues a stark warning
Sun 13 Sep 2026
Three AI bosses have said artificial intelligence should slow down due to safety concerns
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The Happy Pod: The choir proud to admit they can't sing
Sat 12 Sep 2026
The Off-Key Choir meets weekly to enjoy the benefits of singing without judgement
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Houthi fighters seize control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast
Sat 12 Sep 2026
Vital Middle East waterway now fully under the control of Houthi fighters in Yemen
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Houthis tighten squeeze on crucial shipping route
Fri 11 Sep 2026
Reports say Houthis have taken control of a key island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait
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Israeli military demolishes Hezbollah tunnels in Lebanon
Fri 11 Sep 2026
Continued tension in southern Lebanon as Israel strikes within buffer zone
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Philippine ferry erupts in flames
Thu 10 Sep 2026
A search for survivors is underway after a ferry in the Philippines catches fire
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US Republicans kick off first-ever midterm convention
Thu 10 Sep 2026
Donald Trump promises $5000 to every US citizen if his party wins November elections
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AI scientist quits Anthropic over risk to humanity
Wed 9 Sep 2026
Anthropic researcher says AI has more than 10% chance of 'killing all humans'
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Israel hits back at sanctions on settlers
Wed 9 Sep 2026
The Israeli government reacts with fury over trade ban, shuts UK consulate in Jerusalem
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UK sanctions Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank
Tue 8 Sep 2026
Twelve countries ban goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank
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West Bank parents fear after settler attacks on school
Tue 8 Sep 2026
Settler violence in a village south of Nablus has killed three school children
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Merz: Germany faces 'tectonic shift' after AfD victory
Mon 7 Sep 2026
The German chancellor says the result has shaken his conservative CDU to its core
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Historic win for far-right in Germany
Mon 7 Sep 2026
Anti-migration AfD party set for first far-right German state victory since World War Two
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US brings 'proposal to end war' to Russia and Ukraine
Sun 6 Sep 2026
US envoys visiting Kyiv after "constructive" meeting with President Putin in Moscow
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Clancy trial ends in deadlock
Sat 5 Sep 2026
Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy case, accused of murdering her three children
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The Happy Pod: Record pig kidney transplant brings hope
Fri 4 Sep 2026
A man has survived nine months with a kidney from a pig, bringing hope to patients
