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Episodes to download
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US Senate narrowly passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
Tue 1 Jul 2025
Vice-President JD Vance casts tie-breaking vote
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Thailand PM suspended over leaked phone call
Tue 1 Jul 2025
A Thai court has accepted a petition that accuses the PM of dishonesty
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Israeli strike on Gaza seafront cafe
Tue 1 Jul 2025
Videos appear to show the moment a missile hit Al-Baqa cafe
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Israel orders evacuations in northern Gaza
Mon 30 Jun 2025
Israeli strikes across the territory continued on Sunday
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Iran holds state funeral for military leaders killed in Israel conflict
Sun 29 Jun 2025
Mourners dressed in black chanted slogans, and waved Iranian flags
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The Happy Pod: A song fit for a King
Sat 28 Jun 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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US Supreme Court curbs judges' power to block Trump orders
Sat 28 Jun 2025
President Trump's birthright citizenship order will shortly be able to take effect
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Gaza: US pledges $30 million to controversial aid system
Fri 27 Jun 2025
Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed trying to access food
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US insists attack on Iran was a success as Iran's leader dismisses it as 'showmanship'
Fri 27 Jun 2025
The US defence secretary says the strikes severely undermined Tehran's nuclear ambitions
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Iran crisis: your questions answered
Thu 26 Jun 2025
What's next for Iran's nuclear ambitions? We put your questions to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ experts
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Iran's leader says the US gained 'nothing' from its attacks on nuclear sites
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also claims victory over Israel
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Trump says US strikes set Iran's nuclear programme back 'decades'
Wed 25 Jun 2025
Trump dismisses leaked intelligence report that cast doubt on success of Iran strikes
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Netanyahu claims historic victory over Iran
Wed 25 Jun 2025
The Israeli PM spoke as a ceasefire between the two countries seems to be holding
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President Trump lashes out at Iran and Israel after ceasefire violations
Tue 24 Jun 2025
The American leader is particularly unhappy with Israel after the truce was flouted
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Iran fires missiles at US Qatar base
Mon 23 Jun 2025
It's in response to strikes on its nuclear sites on Saturday
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Israel strikes Iran's Fordo nuclear site in fresh wave of attacks
Mon 23 Jun 2025
Israel says it has hit access routes to Iran's main enrichment site
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US strikes Iran: UN chief warns against cycle of retaliation
Sun 22 Jun 2025
The US attack on Iran's nuclear sites involved 125 military aircraft
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Iran condemns US attacks on its nuclear facilities
Sun 22 Jun 2025
Iranian foreign minister calls attacks a betrayal of diplomacy
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US targets Iran's nuclear sites - extra edition
Sun 22 Jun 2025
President Trump says three Iranian nuclear facilities were obliterated
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Israel strikes Iran as US 'moves B-2 bombers'
Sun 22 Jun 2025
Israel is striking targets across Iran as the US is reportedly moving B-2 bombers to Guam
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The Happy Pod: Sending my mother's ashes around the world
Sat 21 Jun 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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Gaza aid deaths: Why does this keep happening?
Fri 20 Jun 2025
UN says new aid distribution hubs have become 'death traps'
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European ministers hold talks with Iran as conflict continues
Fri 20 Jun 2025
The fighting between Israel and Iran enters its second week
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Trump to decide if US will attack Iran 'within two weeks'
Fri 20 Jun 2025
The White House said he thinks there is a "substantial chance of negotiations" with Iran
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Israeli hospital hit by Iranian missile
Thu 19 Jun 2025
Israel called the strike "criminal" and promises retaliation
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Trump keeps world guessing on Iran strikes
Wed 18 Jun 2025
President Trump says war is preferable to letting Iran develop nuclear weapon
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Iran warns Trump against joining war with Israel
Wed 18 Jun 2025
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran will never surrender
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Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender'
Wed 18 Jun 2025
The president is said to be deciding whether to join Israeli strikes on Iran
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Dozens of Palestinians killed in Israeli fire at aid site in Gaza
Tue 17 Jun 2025
Witnesses say Israeli tanks and drones fired on crowds
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Israel attacks Iranian state TV
Tue 17 Jun 2025
Israel hit the broadcaster in Tehran as Iran reportedly reached out to end the fighting