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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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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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30:50

Israeli army starts calling up reservists for planned...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/05

Israel's military has confirmed that tens of thousands of call-up orders are being sent to reservists - in preparation for an expansion of operations in Gaza. Also: Welsh cyclist completes 'dream' ride across the world.

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33:34

Australian PM Albanese makes stunning comeback with...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/04

Supporters of Australia's governing Labor party led by Anthony Albanese have been celebrating a resounding victory in the general election. Also: Trump criticised after posting AI image of himself as Pope.

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27:15

The Happy Pod: The rescued Ukraine lions learning to...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/03

A group of lions rescued from Ukraine are roaring again. Their new homes were built with money donated globally. Also: the paralysed man who's completed a marathon; a teenage cricket star; and a 103-year-old influencer.

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28:07

Prince Harry tells BBC he wants reconciliation with...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/03

In an interview, Prince Harry says he can't see a world where his family will visit the UK after he lost his security legal challenge. Also: a man's blood could unlock universal antivenom after being bitten many times.

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28:18

Ship carrying aid for Gaza bombed by drones

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/02

Activists accuse Israel of a drone attack on a ship carrying aid for Gaza in the waters off Malta. Also: Germany's second-biggest political party is classified as extremist and the tourists who saved a great white shark.

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30:22

Trump replaces National Security Adviser Mike Waltz

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/01

President Trump ousts Waltz and nominates him for UN post. Waltz had added a journalist to a group chat on military plans. Also: President Zelensky hails minerals deal as "truly equal partnership."

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28:15

Ukraine welcomes natural resources deal with US

Global News Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Ukraine welcomes natural resources deal with US, after months of tense negotiations. Also: protests in Israel as army reservists demand an end to the war in Gaza, and how did inventors come up with the 'Like' button?

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30:52

US signs historic natural resources deal with Ukraine

Global News Podcast ·

2025/04/30

Kyiv and Washington agree an economic partnership giving US access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals. Also: US economy shrinks for the first time since 2022, and hope for the Mexican amphibian on the brink of extinction.

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