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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Iran prepares 'funeral of century' for late Supreme leader
Fri 3 Jul 2026
Foreign dignitaries arrive in Iran for events ahead of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral
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Venezuela: man found alive days after earthquakes
Fri 3 Jul 2026
Hernán Gil was freed from under the rubble a week after Venezuela's twin earthquakes
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UN warns children are at risk of exploitation in Venezuela
Thu 2 Jul 2026
UNICEF has called for the protection of children caught up in Venezuela's earthquakes
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US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
Wed 1 Jul 2026
Justices ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship
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South Africans hold protests against migrants
Tue 30 Jun 2026
Anti-immigration campaigners call for undocumented foreigners to leave the country
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Supreme Court hands Trump a big win and several defeats
Tue 30 Jun 2026
US top court says the president can fire government staff but the Fed is protected
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Venezuelans' anger over slow earthquake response
Mon 29 Jun 2026
Tens of thousands missing under rubble in Venezuela as hopes of finding survivors fade
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BBC meets Venezuela earthquake survivors
Mon 29 Jun 2026
Venezuelans who've lost everything in earthquakes criticise the government's response
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The Global Story: Is the US falling out of love with Israel?
Sun 28 Jun 2026
US public opinion on Israel is shifting. How does that affect politics in both countries?
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Venezuela races to find earthquake survivors
Sun 28 Jun 2026
Crucial 72-hour rescue window closes as death toll reaches 1,430
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The Happy Pod: All aboard the Bike Bus
Sat 27 Jun 2026
The rising popularity of bike buses, which let children cycle to school safely
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UN says over 50,000 missing after Venezuela quakes
Sat 27 Jun 2026
More than 900 people now confirmed dead after Venezuela's twin earthquakes
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Venezuela earthquakes: nearly 600 people now confirmed dead
Fri 26 Jun 2026
Venezuela says thousands of people are still missing as rescue operations continue
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US pledges $150m in aid after Venezuelan earthquakes
Fri 26 Jun 2026
Trump deploys military assets and a specialised team to help relief efforts in Venezuela
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Over 160 people dead in Venezuela earthquakes
Thu 25 Jun 2026
Rescuers search for survivors after powerful quakes kill at least 164 in Venezuela
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Twin earthquakes strike Venezuela
Thu 25 Jun 2026
High casualties feared after back-to-back quakes near Caracas
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Ukraine knocks out power in Russian-occupied Crimea
Wed 24 Jun 2026
Ukraine says its drones struck the main power station in Crimea's largest city Sevastopol
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Lebanon won't accept any deal unless Israeli troops withdraw
Wed 24 Jun 2026
Israel accused of breaking ceasefire as fifth round of peace talks with Lebanon begin
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Will Andy Burnham be the UK's new Prime Minister?
Tue 23 Jun 2026
The Labour Party in Britain prepares to choose new prime minister
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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns
Mon 22 Jun 2026
The UK leader steps down after months of growing pressure
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Right-wing candidate claims victory in Colombian election
Mon 22 Jun 2026
Initial results say millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombia election
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The Global Story: How to stop Iran from building a nuclear weapon
Sun 21 Jun 2026
A former weapons inspector on the big challenges of monitoring Iran’s nuclear programme.
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The Happy Pod: Success stories of former refugees
Sat 20 Jun 2026
On World Refugee Day, a woman who fled Syria and now runs a successful UK cheese business
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Israeli strikes reported in Lebanon, despite Hezbollah ceasefire
Sat 20 Jun 2026
Rescuers in Nabatieh say several Israeli attacks hit southern Lebanon after the ceasefire
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Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire
Fri 19 Jun 2026
Truce in Lebanon announced after intense fighting kills dozens
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US denies peace deal favours Iran
Fri 19 Jun 2026
JD Vance defends the Iran deal, saying it does not give too much away to Tehran
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Tankers moving again after Iran deal
Thu 18 Jun 2026
At least four fuel ships pass through Strait of Hormuz after US and Iran sign accord
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Trump signs agreement to end war with Iran
Thu 18 Jun 2026
US and Iranian presidents endorse deal to seek diplomatic solution to conflict
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Trump warns Iran deal 'not final' ahead of signing on Friday
Wed 17 Jun 2026
Trump says he will "go back to dropping bombs" if he does not like Iran agreement
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Trump criticises Israel over ongoing strikes in Lebanon
Wed 17 Jun 2026
US president rebukes Israel for striking Hezbollah targets despite Iran deal
