Global News Podcast Podcast
The day’s top stories from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News. Keeping you informed on the important global events.
The breaking news you need to hear, as it happens.
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Episodes to download
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President Trump announces sweeping tariffs on US imports
Thu 3 Apr 2025
Certain countries will be hit with steeper tariffs based on US trade deficits
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Israel expands offensive in Gaza
Wed 2 Apr 2025
The defence minister said large areas of the territory would be seized
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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ team reaches Khartoum and finds overwhelming destruction
Wed 2 Apr 2025
Government buildings, banks and offices have been destroyed
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Myanmar remembers earthquake dead with a minute's silence
Tue 1 Apr 2025
Myanmar's rulers say more than 2,700 people are confirmed dead
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Myanmar declares week of mourning as death toll rises following earthquake
Tue 1 Apr 2025
Aid groups are warning of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Myanmar
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French far-right leader, Le Pen, banned from politics for five years
Mon 31 Mar 2025
Marine Le Pen was found guilty of embezzlement
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Trump 'very angry' with Putin over Ukraine
Sun 30 Mar 2025
US President threatened Russia with tariffs unless it agrees to ceasefire within a month
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Myanmar earthquake deaths surpass 1600
Sun 30 Mar 2025
The UN pleads for the Burmese military to stop attacking rebels in affected areas
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The Happy Pod: Football while fasting -- Egypt's Ramadan pastime
Sat 29 Mar 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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Myanmar earthquake kills at least 144
Fri 28 Mar 2025
The military government has appealed for international help
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State of emergency declared in Myanmar after huge earthquake
Fri 28 Mar 2025
The earthquake struck near Mandalay, which has a population of about 1.5 million people
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European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine
Fri 28 Mar 2025
They also agree to keep sanctions against Russia
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Six killed as Egyptian tourist submarine sinks
Thu 27 Mar 2025
Tourist submarine sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast with at least six people confirmed dead
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Trump officials accuse journalist of lying after Signal app leak published in full
Thu 27 Mar 2025
The journalist, Jeffrey Goldberg, was inadvertently included in a US security chat group
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Sudan’s army retakes Khartoum airport from paramilitary RSF
Wed 26 Mar 2025
The Sudanese army says it is close to establishing full control across Khartoum
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Trump and intelligence chiefs play down Signal app group chat leak
Wed 26 Mar 2025
The US president defended his security adviser who added a journalist to the group chat
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Sudanese military accused of carrying out massacre in Darfur
Tue 25 Mar 2025
Sudanese military denies killing hundreds of people in airstrike on a market
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Erdogan calls Turkey protests 'evil' as unrest continues
Tue 25 Mar 2025
Thousands of protestors gathered once again in Istanbul on Monday
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Turkey protests: More than 1,000 people arrested in 5 days
Mon 24 Mar 2025
The EU has urged Turkey to 'uphold democratic values'
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Turkish President Erdogan's main rival jailed
Mon 24 Mar 2025
Ekrem Imamoglu's detention has sparked some of Turkey's largest protests
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Mayor of Istanbul dismisses charges against him
Sun 23 Mar 2025
Clashes with riot police as Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul appears in court
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The Happy Pod: Tea for two - sharing a brew with a stranger
Sat 22 Mar 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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Erdogan condemns Turkey protests as dozens arrested
Sat 22 Mar 2025
Police clash with crowds protesting at detention of key opposition figure
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Heathrow shutdown causes travel chaos
Fri 21 Mar 2025
Counter-terrorism police investigate fire at Heathrow power station
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Trump signs executive order to close Department of Education
Fri 21 Mar 2025
US President said the DoE would be shut "as quickly as possible"
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Israel attacks Gaza in ground offensive
Thu 20 Mar 2025
Israeli troops move up Netzarim Corridor which divides north and south of Gaza Strip
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Turkey: thousands protest against Istanbul mayor arrest
Thu 20 Mar 2025
Ekrem İmamoğlu was the main challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
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Ukraine says Russia broke pledge not to attack
Wed 19 Mar 2025
Putin promised pause in attacks on Ukraine energy facilities
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Putin agrees to pause Ukraine energy attacks during Trump call
Wed 19 Mar 2025
But Russian president refuses to accept Ukraine ceasefire plan
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