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.
Hear the most important global stories from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½, the most trusted name in international news.
With reporters on the ground in every country, we’re always where the story is. We bring you unparalleled access and exclusive updates that you won’t get anywhere else.
Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. From Trump’s White House and Putin’s Kremlin, to the Ukraine War and the Israel-Gaza conflict. From Damascus to Delhi, from Silicon Valley to Singapore, from Washington DC to Wuhan. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight.
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Episodes to download
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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'
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Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him
Mon 12 May 2025
It follows President Trump's demand that both countries meet
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Pakistan and India accuse each other of violating ceasefire
Sun 11 May 2025
The truce ended four days of cross-border attacks but blasts were heard in Kashmir
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The Happy Pod: Learning to read in your 30s
Sat 10 May 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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Putin hosts Russia's Victory Day parade
Fri 9 May 2025
Putin marks the 80th anniversary by defending his invasion of Ukraine
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Robert Prevost becomes first American pope: Special episode
Thu 8 May 2025
The new pope is Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV
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Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire 'a farce'
Thu 8 May 2025
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating the three-day truce
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Kashmir crisis questions
Wed 7 May 2025
Why are tensions escalating between India and Pakistan over Kashmir? Our experts explain
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Pakistan vows to respond to Indian strikes
Wed 7 May 2025
Dozens killed as Pakistan and India exchange fire
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The Happy Pod: The rescued Ukraine lions learning to roar again
Sat 3 May 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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The Happy Pod: International Dance Day special
Sun 27 Apr 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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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
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The Happy Pod: Life-saving rat retires
Sat 12 Apr 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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Le Pen vows to fight political ban
Sun 6 Apr 2025
French far-right leader calls embezzlement conviction a 'witch hunt' at Paris rally
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The Happy Pod: Saving Thailand's street dogs
Sat 5 Apr 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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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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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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The Happy Pod: A gift that reopened the world
Sat 15 Mar 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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The Happy Pod: Getting engaged in the ashes of our home
Sat 8 Mar 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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The Ukraine War: What happens next?
Fri 7 Mar 2025
Your Ukraine questions answered by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ experts
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The Happy Pod: Learning to play the guitar one handed
Sat 1 Mar 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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The Happy Pod: The 'terrible' artist in high demand
Sat 22 Feb 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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Starmer warns US backstop needed for Ukraine peace deal
Mon 17 Feb 2025
UK PM says US security guarantee only way to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again
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The Happy Pod: From rescue to romance
Sat 15 Feb 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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Concern in Europe after Trump and Putin agree to start Ukraine talks
Thu 13 Feb 2025
EU foreign policy chief warns against giving in to Russia's demands ahead of negotiations