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Global News Podcast

BBC World Service

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. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch:

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25:45

Israeli troops withdraw from corridor that split Gaza...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/10

Israeli troops withdraw from the Netzarim Corridor allowing thousands of Gazans to return to the north of the strip. Also: Polls close in Ecuador's presidential election, and Namibia's first president, Sam Nujoma, has died.

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26:41

The Global Story: Syria's illegal drug empire

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/09

Ousted President Bashar al-Assad has been linked to Syria’s multi-billion dollar Captagon trade. Rebel leaders vow to end it—but what will it take to break the country's link to the drug?

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27:25

Hostages freed and prisoners released in latest Gaza...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/08

Three Israeli hostages have been exchanged for 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of an internationally brokered Gaza ceasefire deal.

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27:40

The Happy Pod: the volunteer vet travelling the world

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/08

We meet a volunteer vet who helps animals in need around the world. He says it's taught him to love life, and accept people. Also: an 88 year old foster dad; the joy of rare baby frogs; and why a pub gave away 300 pints.

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29:49

Judge blocks part of Trump's USAID freeze

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/08

A US judge says he'll halt parts of Trump's attempt to dismantle USAID - the world's largest aid agency. Also; Ecuador chooses president against backdrop of gang violence, and the quest to map the world's seabeds.

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30:16

Top criminal court condemns US sanctions on officials

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/07

The International Criminal Court has vowed to continue its work after Donald Trump imposed sanctions on its officials because it issued a war crimes arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.

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31:33

Egypt warns over Israel's support for Trump's Gaza...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/07

Egypt warns Israeli support for Donald Trump's proposal to displace Palestinians from Gaza threatens the ceasefire. Also: the earthquake crisis in Santorini, and the "Kerrygold rush" that’s created millionaire farmers.

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33:29

Warmest January on record puzzles climate scientists

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/06

Last month was ‘warmest January on record’; Also Donald Trump says no US troops would be needed to take over Gaza, and selfie-taking officially now one of world's most dangerous activities.

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34:52

UN Secretary-General warns US against 'ethnic...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/06

UN Secretary-General warns US against ethnic cleansing in Gaza, after President Trump proposes taking ownership of the territory. Also: rebels capture mining town in DR Congo, and how often should you wash your clothes?

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31:07

Trump says US to 'takeover' and 'own' Gaza

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/05

President Trump says the US to 'takeover' Gaza. His comments have caused anger and dismay across the region and beyond. Also: the first glimpse inside a burnt scroll after 2,000 years.

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33:01

Trump and Netanyahu meet at the White House

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/05

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu has met Donald Trump at the White House, the first foreign leader to visit in the US president's second term. Also: scientists in Spain work to save olive trees from a deadly bacterium.

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29:22

China hits back against US tariffs

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/04

China has pledged to impose tariffs on some US imports in response to American import taxes on its products. Also: Swedish police investigate a school shooting, and scientists are monitoring Antarctic krill from space.

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27:45

Trump pauses tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/04

The US President Donald Trump agrees to postpone the imposition of 25% import tariffs on Canada and Mexico for thirty days, after they agree to strengthen borders. Also: the asteroid that could collide with the Earth.

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28:02

EU leaders warn of retaliation if Trump imposes tariffs

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/03

EU leaders warn of retaliation and stocks plummet in reaction to Trump's proposed tariffs. Also, Spain's former football head in court because of that kiss and a rescue mission for Chilean frogs.

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29:01

US demands Panama 'reduce China's influence' over canal

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/03

US Secretary of State Rubio tells Panama it must 'reduce China's influence' over the canal. Also: Netanyahu and Trump to discuss the ceasefire, and why Bill Gates thinks he would be diagnosed as neurodiverse nowadays.

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28:02

Ukraine: 'Moscow bombs boarding school'

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/02

President Zelensky has accused Moscow of bombing a school in Ukrainian-occupied Russia killing four and injuring dozens. Also: the Taliban takes over Afghanistan's only luxury hotel, and the romance of the orchid.

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26:39

The Happy Pod: From security guard to sculptor at the...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/01

We meet security guard Armia Khalil, whose kindness to a visitor led to his sculpture being exhibited at New York's Met Museum. Also: new hope for Parkinson's; beer that's good for you; and Bhutan welcomes Ed Sheeran.

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30:24

Trump implements threatened tariffs

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/01

President Trump is introducing tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China from today. Also: a freed Israeli hostage says she was held in a UN facility in Gaza, and the benefit of scratching an itch.

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29:56

Uganda boosts defences in DRC as fears grow of wider war

Global News Podcast ·

2025/01/31

Rwandan-backed rebels have been on the move after capturing the city of Goma. Also: the far right AfD party is breaching the so-called firewall in Germany, and why tiger numbers are rebounding in India.

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29:44

Trump blames diversity policies for US air crash

Global News Podcast ·

2025/01/31

President Trump claims that the air collision was caused by diversity policies. Investigators say they will be looking at facts. Also: the singer and actor, and icon of the swinging sixties, Marianne Faithfull has died.

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