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The latest from Iran and the Middle East, and the rest of the world’s news, from the BBC. As the US-Israel war with Iran continues, we follow developments across the region.
The latest from Iran and the Middle East, and the rest of the world’s news, from the BBC World Service. As the US-Israel war with Iran continues, The Global News Podcast brings you the news from across the region – including Iran, Israel, Lebanon, the UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. We also continue to bring you stories from around the globe, including expert analysis and insight.
Episodes are published twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories.
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US Senate blocks bid to limit Trump's powers for Iran war
Today
A resolution aimed at reining in Donald Trump's war powers has failed in the US Senate
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US submarine sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean
Yesterday
Many dead and missing after US submarine strikes Iranian ship with torpedo
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US Congress receives classified briefing on war with Iran
Yesterday
As Iran bombing continues the White House faces calls to explain why it started the war
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Israel hits Tehran and Beirut with 'simultaneous strikes'
Tuesday
Israel says it will seize strategic areas in Lebanon to prevent cross-border fire
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Iran widens retaliatory attacks in Gulf countries
Tuesday
US and Israel's war against Iran enters its fourth day
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US says Iran war will not be 'endless'
Monday
But American Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth gives no timeframe, as conflict widens
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Trump warns of more US deaths in Iran war
Monday
Iran's retaliatory strikes have killed three US service members
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The Happy Pod: The chance encounter that became a lasting friendship
Sunday
How two women forged an intergenerational bond after meeting over a lost subway card
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Israel continues to strike Iran after Ayatollah's death
Sunday
Tehran says it has duty to retaliate to US and Israeli strikes that killed supreme leader
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Iran's Supreme Leader killed in US-Israeli strikes
Sunday
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office on Saturday, ending his 36-year iron rule
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US and Israel carry out joint attacks on Iran
Saturday
President Trump confirms a 'major operation' underway as Tehran targets US military bases
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Trump blacklists Anthropic in AI battle
Saturday
The company behind AI tool Claude had refused Pentagon demands to loosen its guardrails
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Pakistan says it's killed almost 300 Afghan Taliban
Last Friday
Latest attacks mark escalation in tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan
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Pakistan strikes Afghan capital
Last Friday
Defence ministry in Islamabad says it has declared "open war" on the Taliban
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US and Iran hold crucial talks mediated by Oman
Last Thursday
Iran's president says Tehran isn't pursuing nuclear weapons
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A special report from Mexico on the deadly drugs trade
Last Thursday
We hear from a Mexican city in Sinaloa state dominated by drug wars
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President Trump hails the golden age of America
Last Wednesday
We assess Trump's defence of his policies in the State of the Union address
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Trump delivers longest-ever State of the Union
Last Wednesday
President Trump touts his record in office in a highly polarised "America First" address
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Ukraine defiant on the 4th anniversary of Russia's invasion
Tue 24 Feb 2026
President Zelensky praises the Ukrainian people as the Russia war enters its fifth year
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Ukraine marks 4th anniversary of Russian invasion
Tue 24 Feb 2026
European leaders are expected to gather in Kyiv for commemoration events
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ICC judges hear charges against ex-Philippine leader
Mon 23 Feb 2026
Rodrigo Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity during his bloody war on drugs
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Violence erupts in Mexico after army kills drug lord
Mon 23 Feb 2026
Mexico's CJNG cartel retaliates after boss "El Mencho" is killed in military operation
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The Global Story:The tightrope of reporting in Putin’s Russia
Sun 22 Feb 2026
The full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 led to an intense crackdown on dissent
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First large protests in Iran since deadly crackdown
Sun 22 Feb 2026
BBC has verified footage of Iranian students marching to honour those killed last month
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The Happy Pod: Former teacher celebrated as a crocodile
Sat 21 Feb 2026
A newly discovered species is named after Mr Jones
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Trump lashes out at 'disappointing' Supreme Court ruling
Sat 21 Feb 2026
The US president says he will impose new tariffs to replace those struck down by judges
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US Supreme Court rules against Trump's global tariffs
Fri 20 Feb 2026
Judges say the White House exceeded its authority by imposing import duties
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Former Prince Andrew released as investigations continue
Fri 20 Feb 2026
Calls for the US government to take action against associates of Epstein grow
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Former Prince Andrew arrested
Thu 19 Feb 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is in custody over his links to the late Jeffrey Epstein
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Israel accused of trying to annexe West Bank
Thu 19 Feb 2026
A senior UN official says planned tighter controls by Israel are tantamount to annexation
