Global News Podcast

BBC’s The Global Story examines the first CPAC event in the UK, exploring the attempt to export MAGA politics to Britain.

This episode covers a vehicle attack at Berlin’s Pride parade, devastating wildfires forcing evacuations in France and Spain, and student protests in…

This episode features Dave and Andrea, who discovered they are siblings after meeting as colleagues.

The ICC overwhelmingly votes to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, ending a two-year controversy.

This episode covers the first human trial of an experimental Ebola vaccine in Oxford, escalating US-Iran military strikes, and massive wildfires in…

This episode covers the ongoing search for missing victims one month after catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela.

The US signed a controversial nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, sparking fears of a regional arms race and condemnation from Israel.

This episode covers OpenAI’s AI model hacking Hugging Face to cheat on a test, highlighting alignment risks.

Ukraine’s President Zelensky sacks the armed forces chief following protests over the removal of Defence Minister Fedorov.

This episode covers the conviction of a baby trafficking ring in Indonesia and the implementation of pilot safe zones in southern Lebanon amid ongoing US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

This episode covers escalating Middle East tensions, including US strikes on Iran and Houthi threats to blockade Saudi Arabia.

Andy Burnham becomes Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, succeeding Keir Starmer and pledging economic renewal and devolution.

Spain won the World Cup by defeating Argentina, sparking celebrations in Madrid and disappointment for Lionel Messi, amid controversies over commercialization and Donald Trump’s interference.

This BBC Global Story episode features an exclusive investigation into US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s undisclosed business ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

This episode covers the death of two US servicemen in Jordan following Iranian attacks, marking an escalation in Middle East hostilities.

This episode highlights Portugal’s first retired circus elephant settling into a new sanctuary, the discovery of a new monkey species in the Congo, and Kenyan women restoring coastal mangroves.

This episode covers the seventh day of US strikes on Iran, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and US efforts to purge voter rolls in four states.

Britain’s new Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham outlines a left-leaning vision for economic unity, while China’s President Xi Jinping champions global AI cooperation to counter US dominance.

This episode covers President Trump’s accusations of Chinese election interference, severe wildfire smoke affecting North American air quality, and Andy Burnham’s election as UK Labour leader.

Executives face jail time for the Genoa bridge collapse, while Pakistan urges US-Iran talks amid escalating strikes.

Ukraine’s President Zelensky sacks Defence Minister Mikhailo Fedorov, sparking shock amid ongoing drone warfare.

This episode covers escalating US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, Bolivia’s investigation into deceptive recruitment of citizens for…

This episode covers President Trump retracting a proposed toll on the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Iran tensions and record US bank profits.

This episode covers the killing of a Colombian man by ICE in Maine, escalating US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and the rescue of kidnapped schoolchildren in Nigeria.

This episode covers escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump threatening a naval blockade and tariffs amid US-Iran strikes.

Britain approves trials for a new Ebola vaccine using Oxford-AstraZeneca technology to combat the outbreak in Congo.

This episode covers a deadly bar fire in Bangkok, escalating US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, and the arrest of a Chinese fentanyl kingpin.

This episode examines the viral controversy surrounding *Citizen Vigilante*, a violent thriller starring Armie Hammer and promoted by Elon Musk as a counter to "woke" Hollywood.

The US launches airstrikes against Iran after Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz, while the Trump administration subpoenas journalists over Air Force One security leaks.

This episode of The Happy Pod features a couple who built a community by hosting dinner parties for strangers after moving to Northern Ireland.

This episode covers US demands for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the rescue of kidnapped schoolchildren in Nigeria.

This episode covers a deadly wildfire in southern Spain, the humanitarian crisis following earthquakes in Venezuela, and a Ryanair incident where a passenger was partially sucked from a window.

This episode covers the burial of Iran’s late supreme leader amid ongoing ceasefire violations with the US, raising fears of renewed conflict.