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Episodes to download
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Israeli army starts calling up reservists for planned expansion of Gaza offensive
Today
Israel is aiming to put pressure on Hamas to release all remaining hostages in Gaza.
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Australian PM Albanese makes stunning comeback with landslide win
Yesterday
The opposition leader acknowledged his opponents had won a historic victory
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The Happy Pod: The rescued Ukraine lions learning to roar again
Saturday
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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Prince Harry tells ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ he wants reconciliation with the Royal Family
Saturday
Buckingham Palace says security issues have been examined repeatedly by the courts
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Ship carrying aid for Gaza bombed by drones
Friday
In a recording of a distress call sent to the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½, the captain is heard amid explosions
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Trump replaces National Security Adviser Mike Waltz
Thursday
Mike Waltz had added a journalist to a group chat discussing military plans
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Ukraine welcomes natural resources deal with US
Thursday
Kyiv and Washington commit to sharing profits from Ukraine's mineral and energy reserves
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US signs historic natural resources deal with Ukraine
Wednesday
Kyiv and Washington agree deal giving US access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals
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Pakistan warns of imminent military strikes from India
Wednesday
Tensions rise following the deadly attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir
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What caused the mass power cut in Spain and Portugal?
Last Tuesday
Cyberattack ruled out as cause of blackouts in Portugal and Spain
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Power outage causes chaos in Spain and Portugal
Last Monday
Millions of people were without electricity
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Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine
Last Monday
Kyiv responds to Russia with a call for a 30-day immediate end to fighting
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Man arrested after car drives into Vancouver street festival
Last Monday
Canadian police say the driver has a history of mental health problems
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The Happy Pod: International Dance Day special
Last Sunday
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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World bids farewell to Pope Francis who told people to 'build bridges, not walls'
Last Sunday
People will be able to visit the tomb of Pope Francis from Sunday
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Pope Francis funeral - special episode
Sat 26 Apr 2025
Dozens of dignitaries joined hundreds of thousands who lined the Rome streets
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Final preparations underway for Pope Francis's funeral
Sat 26 Apr 2025
Security has been strengthened in Rome for the Pope's funeral
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Russian general killed in Moscow car bomb
Fri 25 Apr 2025
Russia has described the killing as a "terrorist attack"
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President Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv
Fri 25 Apr 2025
Mr Trump previously accused Ukraine's president of being main obstacle to peace
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India-Pakistan tensions rise following deadly Kashmir attack
Thu 24 Apr 2025
Modi vows to punish 'every terrorist' involved
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US Treasury secretary criticises the IMF and World Bank
Wed 23 Apr 2025
The Trump administration says the institutions have deviated from their purpose
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Pope lying in state at St Peter's Basilica
Wed 23 Apr 2025
Thousands of mourners are filing past Pope Francis's body
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IMF downgrades global growth predictions after Trump tariffs
Wed 23 Apr 2025
The US is warned its chances of recession have significantly increased
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Plans outlined for Pope’s funeral
Tue 22 Apr 2025
The Vatican has confirmed details of Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday
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Catholics around the world mourn death of Pope Francis
Mon 21 Apr 2025
Vatican says Pope died from a stroke and heart failure
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Pope Francis Dies - Global News Podcast Special Episode
Mon 21 Apr 2025
His death at 88 follows a lengthy illness
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Israel military admits mistakes led to killing of Gaza medics
Sun 20 Apr 2025
But the IDF says six of those killed were Hamas members
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Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin announcing 'Easter truce'
Sun 20 Apr 2025
Ukraine says ceasefire should last 30 days, rather than 30 hours
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The Happy Pod: Creating 'Christina's Corner'
Sat 19 Apr 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection