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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. 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: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
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Tens of thousands of Lebanese return home after ceasefire
Today
Israel warns they might have to evacuate again if the fighting resumes
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Pope Leo: 'world ravaged by handful of tyrants'
Yesterday
In Cameroon, Pontiff condemns people who 'manipulated the very name of God'
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BBC in Iran as mediation efforts continue
Yesterday
Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done
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Iran warns it will block Gulf and Red Sea
Wednesday
Iran's military command describes US blockade as prelude to violation of ceasefire
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Three years of war in Sudan
Wednesday
Sudan marks the third anniversary of its civil war, the world’s worst humanitarian crisis
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China calls US blockade of Iranian ports 'dangerous'
Tuesday
Beijing says Washington's actions put ships at risk in the Strait of Hormuz
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US Vice President suggests talks with Iran could resume
Tuesday
JD Vance says a lot of progress was made with Iran and the ball is in Tehran's court
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Pope: 'I will not debate war with Trump'
Monday
Trump has accused the pontiff of being 'weak' on crime and 'terrible for foreign policy'
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Péter Magyar wins the Hungarian election by a landslide
Monday
The EU looks forward to closer ties with Hungary now that Viktor Orbán has been ousted
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The Global Story: The medications that can trigger sex and gambling addictions
Sunday
The latest from Iran and the Middle East, and the rest of the world’s news, from the BBC
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'Historic' US Iran talks end without deal
Sunday
The marathon meeting has ended with no deal to end the conflict in the Middle East
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The Happy Pod: From a small town, to the moon
Last Saturday
The mayor of Ingersoll beams with pride as the Canadian town is represented on Artemis II
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Artemis II splashdown
Last Saturday
Nasa's four Artemis II astronauts have safely returned to Earth and are "feeling great"
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JD Vance heads to Pakistan for talks with Iran
Last Friday
Islamabad warns gap between US and Iran's negotiating positions remain wide
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Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon
Last Friday
Benjamin Netanyahu calls for negotiations but insists "there is no ceasefire" in Lebanon
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Iran: Attacks on Lebanon are 'grave violation'
Last Thursday
Tehran says negotiations with US will be meaningless if Israel keeps striking Lebanon
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US-Iran ceasefire under strain
Last Thursday
Iran warns it will respond if Israeli attacks on Lebanon don't stop immediately
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Hegseth claims 'historic battlefield victory' over Iran
Wed 8 Apr 2026
Tehran says it will maintain control over Strait of Hormuz
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The US, Israel and Iran announce two-week ceasefire
Wed 8 Apr 2026
The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and safe passage for ships
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Trump warns Iran 'whole civilisation will die tonight'
Tue 7 Apr 2026
President Trump warns "whole civilisation will die tonight" as deadline for Iran nears
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Artemis II astronauts fly around the Moon
Tue 7 Apr 2026
NASA crew has travelled farther from Earth than any human in history
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Intelligence chief of Iranian Revolutionary Guard killed
Mon 6 Apr 2026
General Majid Khademi is killed in a US-Israeli strike
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Trump extends Iran's deadline to open Strait of Hormuz
Mon 6 Apr 2026
US threatens to bomb Iran's bridges and power plants if White House demands are ignored
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US gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or open Strait of Hormuz
Sun 5 Apr 2026
Both countries trade threats to unleash "hell" as Tehran rejects American ultimatum
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The Happy Pod: The decades long wait for the World Cup
Sat 4 Apr 2026
Fans in Iraq and the DRC are celebrating being back in football's biggest competition.
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US in desperate search for missing aviator in Iran
Sat 4 Apr 2026
Rescuers come under attack as they look for crew member
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Iran says it has shot down US fighter jet
Fri 3 Apr 2026
Iranian media says search is under way for the crew of a downed US fighter jet
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Artemis II leaves Earth's orbit and heads for Moon
Fri 3 Apr 2026
Engine burn sends astronauts towards deep space for first time since 1972
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UK and allies discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz
Thu 2 Apr 2026
Representatives from more than 40 countries took part in a virtual summit on Thursday
