Global News Podcast
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Musician Dolly Parton dies at 80
This episode covers the death of Dolly Parton at 80, with tributes highlighting her global impact and philanthropy.
China slams 'illegal' US sanctions on Iran
The US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s trading partners, drawing sharp opposition from China, while Haiti faces election doubts after a deadly gang attack.
Britain hands over long-range missile blueprints to Ukraine
The UK hands over missile technology to Ukraine as leaders gather in Kyiv to bolster support against Russia.
Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30
This episode covers a deadly landfill collapse in Guinea killing at least 30, and Ukraine’s sacked defense minister urging elections despite war.
The Global Story: The challenger to Netanyahu, with New Yorker editor David Remnick
This episode of The Global Story features an interview with David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker, regarding Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli…
Canada says it has come under economic attack from the US
Canada vows to retaliate against US tariffs as trade tensions escalate, while the editor of Stars and Stripes claims dismissal for resisting Pentagon censorship.
The Happy Pod: AI helped find the siblings I didn’t know about
This episode of The Happy Pod features a Canadian man who used AI to discover three half-siblings he never knew existed.
Russian drone attacks kill 16 in Ukrainian shopping centre
This BBC Global News Podcast covers a deadly Russian drone attack on a Ukrainian shopping center and Donald Trump’s legal victory regarding White House renovations.
El Niño could be 'strongest in living memory'
This episode covers a developing El Nino event predicted to be the strongest in living memory, causing global weather disruptions and sugar shortages in India.
Western powers issue a joint rebuke to Israel
Western leaders condemn Israel’s E1 settlement project, while Pakistan’s Imran Khan is returned to jail after a brief hospital visit.
Kyiv hit by major Russian attack
This episode covers the deadly Russian bombardment of Kyiv and Ukraine’s plea for air defense systems, alongside reports on Russian recruitment struggles.
Israel investigates death of five-year-old girl in Gaza
Israel’s military admits responsibility for the 2024 killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza, while Prince Harry and his family announce their return to the UK after six years in the US.
Zelensky sacks key aide as pressure on him grows
This episode covers Ukraine’s political turmoil, including a presidential aide’s dismissal and calls for wartime elections.
Meta 'hid the truth' over child safety, US court hears
This episode covers the start of a landmark US trial where states accuse Meta of designing addictive social media apps that harm children.
Meta faces landmark trial on child privacy
Meta faces a landmark US trial over social media's impact on children, while Jared Kushner fails to persuade Israel to accept a Gaza peace plan.
Trump orders cuts to US-South Korea drills, citing ties with Kim Jong Un
Donald Trump scales back US-South Korea military drills to appease North Korea, while Brazil’s presidential race heats up between Lula and Bolsonaro’s son.
The Global Story - Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
This episode examines President Trump’s secret plane switch in Turkey to evade an alleged Iranian assassination threat, featuring Washington Post reporter Dan Lamothe on the decoy operation.
Indonesia earthquake: rescuers search for survivors
This episode covers a deadly 7.
The Happy Pod: How Neil the Seal won hearts across the world
This BBC World Service episode features Neil the Seal’s antics in Tasmania, an Italian woman’s miraculous recovery of a lost lottery ticket from a…
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to CEO shooting
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to killing US healthcare executive Brian Thompson, sparking debate over vigilante justice.
Netanyahu derides UK as 'Islamic Republic of Great Britain'
This episode covers deadly flooding in Japan, UN warnings on climate-driven food insecurity, and Israel-UK tensions after Netanyahu’s controversial remarks.
Afghanistan five years after the Taliban return
This episode examines the severe restrictions on Afghan women five years after the Taliban’s return, highlighting secret schools and limited work opportunities.
Israeli soldiers evacuate Palestinians besieged by settlers
This episode covers Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in the West Bank, prompting military evacuations.
BBC speaks to anti-Putin Russian journalist
Nobel laureate Dmitry Muratov asserts Putin will never win the war in Ukraine, while Ukraine reportedly halts drone strikes on a Russian port following US pressure.
The Global Story: Iran school strike: Will the truth come out?
This episode investigates the deadly February 28 missile strike on a school in Minab, Iran, which killed 120 children.
The Happy Pod: The baby saved by surgery in the womb
This episode highlights a pioneering fetal surgery saving a baby with gastroschisis and a German charity teaching swimming to prevent drownings.
The Happy Pod: The joy of rowing solo in the Pacific
This BBC World Service episode features Kelsey Fendler, who broke records rowing solo across the Pacific by focusing on joy.
The Global Story: British CPAC - Can MAGA politics be exported to the UK?
BBC’s The Global Story examines the first CPAC event in the UK, exploring the attempt to export MAGA politics to Britain.
The Happy Pod: My best friend turned out to be my brother
This episode features Dave and Andrea, who discovered they are siblings after meeting as colleagues.
Jeffrey Epstein, Howard Lutnick, and the disgraced former prince
This BBC Global Story episode features an exclusive investigation into US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s undisclosed business ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Happy Pod: Portugal’s last circus elephant rehomed
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.
The Global Story: Citizen Vigilante and Elon Musk’s war on ‘woke’ films
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 Happy Pod: Inviting strangers round for dinner
This episode of The Happy Pod features a couple who built a community by hosting dinner parties for strangers after moving to Northern Ireland.