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Episodes to download
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Musk leaves Trump administration
Fri 30 May 2025
Trump paid tribute to Elon Musk for axing government spending
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UN warns entire Gaza population at risk of famine
Fri 30 May 2025
UN humanitarian chief says the world has a responsibility to do more
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US appeals court rules that Trump tariffs can stay in place for now
Fri 30 May 2025
Small businesses and a group of US states had challenged the measures
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Israel announces major expansion of settlements in occupied West Bank
Thu 29 May 2025
Israeli ministers say 22 new Jewish settlements have been approved
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Dodging Russian drones in Donetsk
Wed 28 May 2025
A special report from eastern Ukraine where Russian forces are advancing
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Crowds overrun new aid distribution site in Gaza
Wed 28 May 2025
The UN has described the scenes as heartbreaking
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US and Israeli-backed group distributes aid in Gaza
Tue 27 May 2025
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aims to bypass the United Nations
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US envoy rejects Hamas claim that it has agreed to American terms for a Gaza ceasefire
Tue 27 May 2025
The developments came as Israel continued its bombardment of Gaza
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US remembers George Floyd
Sun 25 May 2025
Floyd family promise to continue campaign for racial justice
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Ukraine accuses Russia of torturing Ukrainian prisoners of war
Sat 24 May 2025
Ukraine says most prisoners released by Russia were beaten, isolated and brainwashed
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The Happy Pod: The unlikely duo getting men talking about mental health
Sat 24 May 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% on smartphones
Fri 23 May 2025
US President Donald Trump warns of 50% tariff on all goods sent to the US from the EU
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Ukraine and Russia take part in biggest prisoner swap since invasion
Fri 23 May 2025
President Trump says the exchange "could lead to something big"
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The Trump administration stops Harvard from enrolling foreign students
Thu 22 May 2025
The university says the ban is unlawful
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Trump confronts South African leader with claim of Afrikaners being 'persecuted'
Thu 22 May 2025
The South African leader disputed Mr Trump's allegations
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Paramilitaries pushed out of key state
Wed 21 May 2025
Sudan's army says it has liberated all of Khartoum state
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UN says no aid yet distributed in Gaza as international pressure on Israel mounts
Wed 21 May 2025
Israel agreed on Sunday to allow a "basic amount of food" to enter Gaza
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UN says Israel to allow 100 aid trucks into Gaza
Tue 20 May 2025
The UN humanitarian chief had warned of thousands of baby deaths
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Trump says Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks
Tue 20 May 2025
The US president said conditions for peace in Ukraine would need to be negotiated
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Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer
Mon 19 May 2025
It's believed that Mr Biden's family are reviewing treatment options
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Trump to call Putin to stop Ukraine 'bloodbath'
Sun 18 May 2025
President Trump says he will phone Vladimir Putin on Monday about ending the war
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The Happy Pod: Climbing a mountain 64 times to inspire others
Sat 17 May 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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Ukraine and Russia agree prisoner swap after direct talks
Fri 16 May 2025
The direct talks between Russia and Ukraine ended without a ceasefire agreement
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Trump leaves Middle East while strikes on Gaza intensify
Fri 16 May 2025
Almost 100 Palestinians killed, says Hamas authority
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US plays down prospects of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine
Thu 15 May 2025
Marco Rubio says breakthrough not likely until President Trump meets Vladimir Putin
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Trump signs major trade deals with Qatar
Wed 14 May 2025
They include a huge order for Boeing planes
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Donald Trump meets Syrian leader
Wed 14 May 2025
The brief meeting with Ahmed al-Sharaa came after the US lifted sanctions on Syria
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Trump agrees huge arms deal on Saudi visit
Wed 14 May 2025
US president also pledged to lift all Syrian sanctions
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Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia
Tue 13 May 2025
The president hopes to be able to secure deals worth $1 trillion
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Israeli-US hostage reunites with family after being freed by Hamas
Tue 13 May 2025
Crowds celebrated in Tel Aviv's 'Hostage Square'