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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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34:30

Trump agrees huge arms deal on Saudi visit

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/14

President Trump agrees $142bn arms deal with Saudi Arabia during a trip to the Gulf. Also: new hope for patients with breast cancer BRCA gene, and Basel hosts first Eurovision semi-final.

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29:52

Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/13

President Trump has met Saudi Arabia's crown prince in his first foreign trip since returning to the White House. Also: tennis stars Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic end their working partnership after just six months

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32:08

Israeli-US hostage reunites with family after being...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/13

The Israeli-American hostage, Edan Alexander, arrives in Israel after being released from captivity by Hamas. Also: Sean Diddy Combs' sex-trafficking trial begins, and can Ancelotti fix Brazil’s football?

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28:41

US agrees trade deal with China

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/12

Stock markets rally as US and China agree to slash tariffs for at least 90 days. Also: Kurdish PKK militants end armed struggle against Turkey and Mounjaro and Wegovy go head to head in weight loss trial.

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29:03

Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/12

President Zelensky has challenged President Putin to meet him after Donald Trump demanded they talk. Also: Hamas to free a hostage after direct talks with the US, and Pope Leo's call for an end to all wars.

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28:41

Pakistan and India accuse each other of violating...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/11

Pakistan and India have accused each other of violating the truce which ended four days of attacks. Also: Syrian Jews return home, and some confusion over the return to Earth of parts of an old Soviet spacecraft.

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28:36

The Happy Pod: Learning to read in your 30s

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/10

We meet a man learning to read in his thirties, and inspiring others. He overcame embarrassment to share his journey on his TikTok, Oliver Speaks. Also: laughter yoga; rehoming chimps; and an 81-year-old female Ironman.

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29:29

The fighting between Pakistan and India is intensifying

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/09

Pakistan accuses India of bringing them closer to a major conflict while India said it repulsed Pakistani assaults. Also: Robert Prevost's "head was in his hands" when he became pope and the Soviet spacecraft's return.

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28:09

Putin hosts Russia's Victory Day parade

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/09

President Putin marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day by defending his invasion of Ukraine. Also: Ukraine arrests two people allegedly working as spies for Hungary and Pope Leo gives his first homily.

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30:30

Pope Leo XIV - the world reacts

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/09

Pope Leo XIV addresses Vatican crowd as new leader of the Catholic Church. King Charles marks 80 years since Nazi defeat in Europe. Bill Gates pledges to give away his billions. Plus: David Attenborough turns 99.

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16:17

Robert Prevost becomes first American pope - special...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/08

The new pope is Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV - the first American pontiff to be elected leader of the Catholic Church. Hear from our correspondent in Rome, as well as reaction from around the world.

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27:54

Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire 'a farce'

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/08

Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating the three-day truce declared by President Putin. India and Pakistan have targeted each other in drone attacks. Also: the spacecraft due to crash back to Earth.

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27:29

First conclave vote ends in black smoke

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Black smoke emerges from the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, as 133 cardinals fail to elect a new pope after the first ballot. Also: the White House responds to Joe Biden's BBC interview, calling him a disgrace.

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24:56

Kashmir crisis questions

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Why are tensions escalating between India and Pakistan? Our team of BBC experts explain, after India launches missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Five Indian jets were downed, Pakistan says.

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27:02

Pakistan vows to respond to Indian strikes

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Pakistan says India's missile attack has ignited an "inferno in the region". India claims it targeted terrorist infrastructure. Also: Joe Biden speaks to the BBC, and cardinals gather to elect the next Pope.

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26:52

India strikes Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/06

India says it has targeted nine sites in Pakistan in response to a deadly attack on Indian tourists in Kashmir two weeks ago. Also: Canada's new PM tells Donald Trump his country will never be for sale.

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28:06

Crisis vote in German parliament

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/06

Is Friedrich Merz the new German chancellor after he unexpectedly lost an initial vote in parliament? Also: Russian fears for victory parade after Ukrainian attack, and what kind of Pope do Catholics want?

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34:24

Israel's plan to expand its military offensive in...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/06

There's been criticism in Israel and internationally of its plan to expand military operations in the Gaza Strip. Also: Zhao Xintong has become the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship.

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20:25

How will the next Pope be chosen?

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/05

How is a new Pope chosen? How long could the conclave last? In a special edition of the Global News Podcast, the BBC’s Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool answers listener questions on the conclave at the Vatican

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30:31

EU entices foreign scientists as Trump attacks...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/05

The EU launches a campaign to attract foreign scientists, after the Trump administration froze government funding to some universities. Also: Israel approves "conquest" in Gaza, and the Lady Gaga concert bomb threat.

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