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 – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight.
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Episodes to download
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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
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            The Happy Pod: Mountaintop matchmaking
Sat 16 Aug 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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            Trump and Putin fail to reach Ukraine deal
Sat 16 Aug 2025
US and Russian leaders say summit was 'productive' and 'positive'
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            How do Alaskans feel about the Trump-Putin summit?
Fri 15 Aug 2025
Protestors in Alaska say Ukraine should have been represented at the US-Russia summit
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            Trump and Putin to hold Ukraine talks in Alaska
Fri 15 Aug 2025
The US and Russian leaders will meet in Anchorage without the Ukrainian president
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            European leaders hopeful after Trump call before Putin summit
Thu 14 Aug 2025
European leaders urged Mr Trump to prioritise Ukraine in Friday's summit with Mr Putin
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            European leaders meet ahead of Trump's summit with Putin
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Europe's leaders warn against concessions to Russia that would compromise Ukraine borders
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            Zelensky rules out giving up Donbas
Wed 13 Aug 2025
President Zelensky says Ukraine will reject plan to give Donbas to Russia
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            North Korean workers subjected to 'slave-like' conditions in Russia
Tue 12 Aug 2025
North Korean workers who escaped Russia tell ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ they were treated ‘like animals’
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            Trump deploys troops to Washington in 'crime crackdown'
Tue 12 Aug 2025
President Trump says he is taking control of the police in DC to tackle crime "emergency"
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            Israel condemned over journalist deaths in Gaza
Mon 11 Aug 2025
Backlash after Al Jazeera reporter and colleagues killed next to hospital in Gaza City
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            Al Jazeera journalists killed in targeted Israeli attack in Gaza
Mon 11 Aug 2025
Five Al Jazeera employees have been killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City
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            Europe rallies behind Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin talks
Sun 10 Aug 2025
Ukraine's president has ruled out surrendering land to Russia in exchange for peace
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            The Happy Pod: How baby showers saved a rare bird
Sat 9 Aug 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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            UN Security Council calls emergency meeting on Gaza
Sat 9 Aug 2025
UN Security Council calls an emergency meeting following Israel's plan for Gaza City
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            Israel approves military takeover of Gaza City
Fri 8 Aug 2025
Israel’s decision to take over Gaza City prompts international criticism
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            Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with plan to occupy Gaza
Fri 8 Aug 2025
Israel's security cabinet has been meeting to discuss plans for Gaza
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            Trump orders India tariff hike to 50% for buying Russian oil
Thu 7 Aug 2025
US announces additional 25% tariffs on goods imported from India
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            Trump's envoy meets Putin as Ukraine ceasefire deadline looms
Wed 6 Aug 2025
Kremlin says Ukraine talks with Steve Witkoff were 'useful and constructive'
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            The Happy Pod: Learning begins with breakfast
Sat 2 Aug 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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            The Happy Pod: Performing on the street got me Oasis tickets
Sat 26 Jul 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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            The Happy Pod: The thrill of swimming the Arctic Circle
Sat 19 Jul 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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            The Happy Pod: The trio bringing countries together with music
Sat 12 Jul 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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            The Happy Pod: The surgeon who left his wedding to save a life
Sat 5 Jul 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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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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            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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            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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            The Happy Pod: The tiny dog back home after a big adventure
Sat 14 Jun 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection