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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BNP set to win election in Bangladesh
Today
Centre-right party on course for a landslide in first vote since former leader toppled
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Climate boost as China's CO2 emissions fall
Yesterday
China’s carbon dioxide emissions fell for the first time in 2025
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Polls open in first Bangladesh election since uprising
Yesterday
Voters to choose new national government and decide on constitutional reforms
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Mass shooting stuns Canada
Wednesday
A mass shooting at a school and nearby home in western Canada has left nine people dead
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BBC in Iran for first time since protest crackdown
Wednesday
Our correspondent gauges the mood in Tehran on the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution
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Australian police defend handling of Gaza protests
Tuesday
Australian officers under scrutiny after clashes at pro-Palestinian rally
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Members of US Congress see the unredacted Epstein files
Tuesday
US legislators are given full access to Jeffrey Epstein investigation documents
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Hong Kong court jails Jimmy Lai for 20 years
Monday
Tycoon Jimmy Lai jailed in Hong Kong for colluding with foreign forces
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Japan's prime minister wins landslide election victory
Monday
World leaders have congratulated Sanae Takaichi on securing a decisive election victory
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The Global Story: Is ISIS having a resurgence in Syria?
Sunday
The US has carried out strikes on ISIS targets, amid prison breaks and in-fighting
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Winter Olympics disrupted by protests and 'sabotage'
Sunday
Italian authorities believe anti-Olympics protesters severed cables to disrupt trains
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The Happy Pod: Sharing stories, one phone call at a time
Last Saturday
Hearing meaningful phone conversations from passers-by on a bridge
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Video with racist clip pulled from Trump social media
Last Saturday
Democrats and Republicans condemn clip depicting Obamas as apes
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Bonus: Winter Olympics
Last Friday
When will Africa win its first Winter Olympic medal? From More than the Score podcast
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Top Russian general shot in Moscow
Last Friday
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was taken to hospital after attack at an apartment block
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Why Venezuela moves towards freeing political prisoners
Last Friday
Families in Caracas welcome first step of amnesty bill for jailed protesters
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Ukraine peace talks end with prisoner swap
Last Thursday
More than 300 Ukrainians and Russians are exchanged after discussions in the UAE
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700 ICE agents to leave Minnesota
Last Thursday
Trump reduces federal force but vows to continue immigration crackdown
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Russia continues bombing as peace talks with Ukraine begin
Wed 4 Feb 2026
With neither side appearing willing to give ground, there's little optimism about outcome
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BBC on frontline of Colombia's drugs crackdown
Wed 4 Feb 2026
A special report from the heart of Colombia's battle against cocaine
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Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
Tue 3 Feb 2026
President Zelensky accuses Moscow of using the coldest days of winter to terrorise people
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India and US strike major trade deal
Tue 3 Feb 2026
US agrees to drop tariffs if India stops buying Russian oil
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Israel opens Rafah border crossing
Mon 2 Feb 2026
Reopening is key part of Trump’s ceasefire plan for Gaza
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Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE in Minnesota are released
Mon 2 Feb 2026
Liam Ramos and his father were freed from detention in Texas and are back in Minneapolis
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The Global Story: The mystery of Putin and the apartment bombs
Sun 1 Feb 2026
How a series of attacks on Russian apartments helped propel Putin’s rise to power.
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Britain's former prince Andrew faces fresh allegations
Sun 1 Feb 2026
Woman claims she was sent by Epstein to have sex in Royal Lodge. Andrew denies wrongdoing
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The Happy Pod: What makes people instinctively kind?
Sat 31 Jan 2026
Lessons in kindness from an expert inspired by a stranger risking his life to save hers
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Epstein files: More than three million new pages released
Sat 31 Jan 2026
President Trump’s name is mentioned hundreds of times in newly-released Epstein files
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Iran says it's ready for talks with US
Fri 30 Jan 2026
Iran says it is willing to negotiate with the US, but only on equal terms
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Russia to pause attacks on Ukraine as temperatures plummet
Fri 30 Jan 2026
President Trump says Russia won't strike Ukrainian cities for a week
