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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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25:42

Warm welcome for President Zelensky in London

Global News Podcast ·

2025/03/02

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky receives warm welcome in London after clash with Donald Trump at the White House. Also, Kurdish PKK separatists lay down their arms, and the bittersweet romance that could win an Oscar.

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28:25

The Happy Pod: Learning to play the guitar one handed

Global News Podcast ·

2025/03/01

Tony Romaine has taught himself how to play the guitar with one arm, after a stroke left him unable to walk or speak. Plus, Ilona Maher on using social media to spread positivity and the 105 year old raver.

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25:11

Zelensky told to leave White House after clash with...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/28

President Zelensky left the White House without planned peace negotiations, after President Trump shouted at him and accused him of 'gambling with world War Three'. Also the latest on Pope Francis' health.

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29:56

Huge protests in Greece over train crash justice

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/28

Greeks hold mass protests demanding justice after train crash two years ago which killed 57 people. Also: Mexico's view on US tariffs, and the desperate efforts to flee the fighting in the DR Congo.

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26:23

Trump hosts UK's Keir Starmer at the White House

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/28

Donald Trump says he's made "lots of progress" on ending Ukraine war after White House meeting with UK PM Keir Starmer. Also: Mexico extradites 29 drug gang members; police probe "suspicious death" of actor Gene Hackman.

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28:29

Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/27

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman has been found dead alongside his wife at home in New Mexico. Also: the controversial Tate brothers flee Romania for the US, and what's behind the popularity of Pokemon 29 years on?

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30:35

Trump says Zelensky will visit Washington on Friday

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/27

President Zelensky wants safeguards before a ceasefire. Also: Israel frees Palestinian prisoners in return for the bodies of hostages and if Afghan men play international cricket why can't women?

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30:36

Bibas family funeral takes place in Israel

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/26

A Bibas family member calls on Israeli officials to take responsibility for the deaths of hostages in Hamas captivity. Also: life in Kurdish parts of Syria, and why an Australian radio host is out of a job.

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28:02

US and Ukraine strike mineral deal

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/26

Ukraine and the US reach a deal on mineral resources. Donald Trump says it’ll help repay US military aid. Also: New investigations into war atrocities in the DRC and a Chinese animation breaks box office records.

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26:53

Britain announces biggest increase in defence...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/25

Britain has announced it will increase defence spending, funded partly by cutting foreign aid. Also: The dispute over fish at a traditional Belgian festival, and stargazers anticipate a rare planetary spectacle.

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28:49

'Peace must not mean a surrender of Ukraine,' Macron...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/24

The French and US Presidents met to discuss the war in Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion . Also, the UN Security Council backs a resolution calling for an end to the conflict.

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32:21

Ukraine marks third anniversary of Russia's invasion

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/24

European leaders reaffirm support for Kyiv on third anniversary of Ukraine war. Also: record breaking snow in Japan and tackling minds - the health benefits of fishing.

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25:16

Germany election: exit polls say conservatives head...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/24

Friedrich Merz is set to become Germany's next chancellor, as exit polls show his centre-right grouping has won the general election. The far-right AfD appears to have come second.

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27:00

The Global Story: Bolsonaro: Is it all over for the...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/23

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, barred from running for office until 2030, has been charged with plotting a coup after his 2022 defeat. He remains a strong political force. Can he make a comeback?The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480. Producers:

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32:02

Israel delays scheduled release of hundreds of...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/23

Israel delays release of 600 Palestinian prisoners due to be exchanged for 6 hostages freed from Gaza on Saturday; Also: Vatican says the Pope's health has got worse, and is this the biggest crypto theft in history?

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26:47

The Happy Pod: The 'terrible' artist in high demand

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/22

Meet the artist who describes his own work as 'terrible', but has been getting commissions from around the world.Also: the strip performer entertaining the elderly, and the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose IIPresenter: Alan Smith. Music composed by Iona Hampson

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31:43

Israel checking Hamas claims that new body handed to...

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/22

Red Cross says it’s transferred a body to Israel, which Hamas claims is that of the Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas. Also: Trump accuses French and UK leaders of doing nothing to end Ukraine war, and how to avoid news stress.

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27:27

Israel accuses Hamas of 'evil' violation of ceasefire

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/21

Israel's prime minister Netanyahu says Hamas will pay price for "cruel and evil" violation of ceasefire after tests showed body returned from Gaza was not hostage Shiri Bibas. Also: cure for childhood blindness.

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28:06

Trump aide tells Ukraine to ''tone down'' US criticism

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/20

The US national security adviser Mike Waltz has told Kyiv to reign in its criticism of President Trump, and agree to US demands for a mineral rights deal. Also: Amazon gains control of the James Bond film franchise.

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26:27

Hamas releases the bodies of four Israelis

Global News Podcast ·

2025/02/20

Hamas releases the bodies of four Israeli hostages who'd been held in Gaza. Also: the scammers working under duress in Myanmar

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