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 鈥� we cover it all with expert analysis and insight.
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Episodes to download
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Kim Jong Un travels to China for military parade
Tue 2 Sep 2025
North Korean leader arrives in Beijing for his first international summit
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Rescue efforts continue in Afghanistan after earthquake kills hundreds
Tue 2 Sep 2025
Survivors of Afghan earthquake spend the night in the open as rescue efforts continue
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Quake kills hundreds in Afghanistan
Mon 1 Sep 2025
More than 800 people die after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan
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Israel says Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida killed in Gaza
Mon 1 Sep 2025
Israel says it has killed a senior Hamas official in a strike on a building in Gaza City
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Houthis in Yemen say prime minister was killed in Israeli strike
Sun 31 Aug 2025
The Houthis have vowed to avenge their prime minister's death
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The Happy Pod: Hugs from Texas
Sat 30 Aug 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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WHO warns of growing cholera crisis
Fri 29 Aug 2025
UN health officials warn of sharp rise in deaths linked to a cholera resurgence in Africa
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Thai court removes prime minister over leaked call
Fri 29 Aug 2025
Thailand's PM is removed for ethics violations, plunging politics into turmoil
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America marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Thu 28 Aug 2025
Twenty years on, Americans remember Hurricane Katrina which devastated New Orleans
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Russia strikes Ukraine in one of the biggest attacks of the war
Thu 28 Aug 2025
European leaders outraged after Russian strikes kill many and damage EU offices
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Members of UN Security Council, except US, say Gaza famine is man-made
Wed 27 Aug 2025
Security Council members call for immediate ceasefire
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Trump hits India with 50% tariffs
Wed 27 Aug 2025
Steep tariffs are imposed on India by the US as a penalty for buying Russian oil
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Israeli report denies targetting journalist in Gaza
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Report by Israeli military says attack on Nasser Hospital aimed to take out Hamas camera
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Trump sacks Federal Reserve Governor
Tue 26 Aug 2025
President Trump removes Fed governor Cook for "making false statements鈥� about mortgage
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UN calls for investigation following deadly Israeli strikes on Nasser hospital in Gaza
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has expressed deep regret
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Gaza: 20 reported dead in Israeli hospital attack
Mon 25 Aug 2025
Palestinian officials say journalists among the dead in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital
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Israel hits Houthi targets in Yemen's capital
Mon 25 Aug 2025
Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen, days after Houthi missile attack on Israel
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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City continue, days after famine declared there
Sun 24 Aug 2025
Scores of Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza in recent days
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The Happy Pod: Letters from dad - with love
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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UN chief: Famine in Gaza is a 'man-made disaster'
Fri 22 Aug 2025
United Nations Secretary-General says famine in Gaza City is a 'failure of humanity'
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A famine has been confirmed in Gaza City
Fri 22 Aug 2025
The UN says a famine in Gaza is due to a systematic obstruction of aid supplies by Israel
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Netanyahu: Israel will begin talks to free all hostages
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Netanyahu to resume talks to end the war and free hostages on terms "acceptable to Israel"
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Russia launches its biggest attack on Ukraine in weeks
Thu 21 Aug 2025
President Zelensky calls on allies to put Russia under greater pressure to stop the war
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Israeli military offensive to occupy Gaza City is underway
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Israel says it has begun the first stages of a ground offensive to occupy Gaza City
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Israel casts doubt on whether it will accept a new ceasefire proposal
Tue 19 Aug 2025
Israel demands release of all Gaza hostages, casting doubt on ceasefire proposal
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Trump: arrangements under way for Putin Zelensky meeting
Tue 19 Aug 2025
President Zelensky says work has started on security guarantees for Ukraine
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Hope for Ukraine peace as Trump meets Zelensky in Washington
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Trump and Zelensky meet in Washington with key European leaders
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Trump says Zelensky can end Russia war 'if he wants to'
Mon 18 Aug 2025
President Zelensky to see President Trump in Washington three days after Putin meeting
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European leaders to join Trump-Zelensky meeting
Mon 18 Aug 2025
President Zelensky has called for a real, lasting peace in Ukraine
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Outline emerges of Putin's offer to end war in Ukraine
Sun 17 Aug 2025
Reports say Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to hand over more of its territory in the east
