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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Episodes to download
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The Happy Pod: Sharing stories, one phone call at a time
Today
Hearing meaningful phone conversations from passers-by on a bridge
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Video with racist clip pulled from Trump social media
Today
Democrats and Republicans condemn clip depicting Obamas as apes
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More than the Score: When will Africa win its first Winter Olympic medal?
Yesterday
Eight African nations will be represented in Milan-Cortina - can any bring home medals?
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Top Russian general shot in Moscow
Yesterday
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
Yesterday
Families in Caracas welcome first step of amnesty bill for jailed protesters
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Ukraine peace talks end with prisoner swap
Thursday
More than 300 Ukrainians and Russians are exchanged after discussions in the UAE
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700 ICE agents to leave Minnesota
Thursday
Trump reduces federal force but vows to continue immigration crackdown
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Russia continues bombing as peace talks with Ukraine begin
Wednesday
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
Wednesday
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
Tuesday
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
Tuesday
US agrees to drop tariffs if India stops buying Russian oil
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Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE in Minnesota are released
Monday
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
Last Sunday
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
Last Sunday
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?
Last Saturday
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
Last Saturday
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
Last Friday
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
Last Friday
President Trump says Russia won't strike Ukrainian cities for a week
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Why is China seeking closer UK ties?
Thu 29 Jan 2026
After Keir Starmer's visit UK citizens will get visa-free travel to China for short trips
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Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal
Thu 29 Jan 2026
US again threatens Iran with military action in an attempt to negotiate a nuclear deal
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First trip to China by a British PM in eight years
Wed 28 Jan 2026
Keir Starmer arrives in Beijing for talks after years of discord between the two nations
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Trump to 'de-escalate a little bit' in Minneapolis
Wed 28 Jan 2026
Protests are continuing after federal immigration agents killed two US citizens
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EU and India announce 'mother of all trade deals'
Tue 27 Jan 2026
Amid global tariff turmoil, Delhi and Brussels forge closer ties on trade and security
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Trump sends 'border czar' to lead ICE in Minneapolis
Tue 27 Jan 2026
Reports suggest the current border patrol chief will leave Minneapolis following backlash
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Former US Presidents speak out against ICE crackdown
Mon 26 Jan 2026
Clinton and Obama urge Americans to stand up for their rights, after Minneapolis shootings
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Growing outrage over second Minneapolis killing
Mon 26 Jan 2026
Trump says his administration "reviewing everything" about Alex Pretti shooting
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The Global Story: How Canada's Mark Carney is taking on Trump
Sun 25 Jan 2026
Canada’s PM Mark Carney says “the old world order is not coming back”.
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Second fatal shooting by US immigration agents
Sun 25 Jan 2026
Masked ICE agents in Minneapolis shoot US citizen dead, sparking further protests
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The Happy Pod: Saving lives with the man who saved mine
Sat 24 Jan 2026
A man who had two heart operations later worked with his surgeon to save others
