Global News Podcast

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  • Duration: 113:39:34
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Synopsis

The day's top stories from BBC News compiled twice daily in the week, once at weekends.

Episodes

  • Blinken calls for longer pauses in fighting to let aid into Gaza

    13/11/2024 Duration: 33min

    The US Secretary of State also said Israel had achieved its war aims in Gaza – and the fighting there should stop. Elsewhere: President Elect Donald Trump puts Elon Musk in charge of rooting out government inefficiency.

  • Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over abuse scandal

    13/11/2024 Duration: 29min

    The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned over an abuse scandal. Also: the six word google search that can expose you to hacking, and the female magician who pulled off a disappearing act from the all male Magic Circle.

  • Israel has missed US deadline to boost Gaza relief – aid groups

    12/11/2024 Duration: 31min

    Israel opens a fifth border crossing as aid agencies say it has missed a US deadline to boost aid into Gaza. Also: New Zealand's PM apologises to children in care, and a Russian doctor is jailed for pro-Ukraine comments.

  • Saudi Arabia accuses Israel of genocide

    12/11/2024 Duration: 26min

    The Saudi Crown Prince says Israel's actions in Gaza amount to "genocide". Also: COP29 gets underway amid warning 2024 will be hottest year on record, and scientists rethink chances of life on Uranus.

  • COP29 climate talks open in shadow of Trump victory

    11/11/2024 Duration: 28min

    COP29 has kicked off in Azerbaijan, with finance for developing countries at the centre. An Indian court rules that entering a hotel room with a man does not equal consent. Also: We hear from the director of Squid Game.

  • Hezbollah defeated, says Israeli minister

    11/11/2024 Duration: 29min

    Israel has declared the defeat of Hezbollah but the group continued firing rockets from Lebanon. Also: the COP 29 climate meeting gets underway, and the secret of making a great panettone from the new world champion.

  • Climate change: Your questions answered

    10/11/2024 Duration: 54min

    We've teamed up with the The Climate Question to answer your questions about climate change. We learn how far nations are from meeting their targets, how people are coping with the impact, and about possible solutions.

  • Tens of thousands demonstrate in Valencia over floods

    10/11/2024 Duration: 27min

    Tens of thousands protest in Valencia over the Spanish authorities' handling of the deadly floods. Also: the women giving up sex with men because of Donald Trump, and an emperor penguin's epic journey to Australia.

  • The Happy Pod: The million dollar prize winners saving the planet

    09/11/2024 Duration: 27min

    We hear about innovative environmental projects awarded millions of dollars in this year's Earthshot prizes. Also: the twins cleaning streets for free; detecting tumours with graphene; and a remarkable Himalayan rescue.Presenter: Andrew Peach. Music composed by Iona Hampson.

  • Alleged 'Iranian plot' to assassinate Trump

    09/11/2024 Duration: 28min

    The US has brought charges over an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump. Also: calls for the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign over an abuse scandal, and why Swedish police can now seize luxury goods.

  • Biden promises a 'peaceful and orderly transition'

    08/11/2024 Duration: 26min

    Joe Biden has promised a 'peaceful' transition and praised Kamala Harris; Elon Musk's plans for America as he prepares to join the Trump administration, and arm-wrestling in Africa.

  • Donald Trump confirmed as 47th US President

    06/11/2024 Duration: 32min

    Donald Trump pledges to lead the US into a new golden age after winning US presidential election. We'll have world reaction and assess the potential impact on the global economy and environment.

  • Donald Trump declares victory in US presidential election

    06/11/2024 Duration: 12min

    Donald Trump poised to make historic comeback not seen in the US in more than a century.

  • US Election Special: What we know so far

    06/11/2024 Duration: 24min

    US Election Special: What we know so far. Donald Trump is projected to have won Georgia and North Carolina - two of the seven swing seats that will determine the outcome of the US presidential election.

  • US exit polls show democracy and the economy are the top issues in the election

    05/11/2024 Duration: 31min

    US exit polls show state of the democracy and the economy are the most important issues. Also Israel's Prime Minister fires his Defence Secretary and a piece of 77 year-old cake goes for a princely sum.

  • Pro-EU leader ahead in tight Moldovan vote amid claims of Kremlin interference

    03/11/2024 Duration: 32min

    Moldova's pro-EU president Maia Sandu appears on course for a second term. The King of Spain is met by angry protesters during a visit to flood-hit Valencia. US presidential candidates make last pitch for support.

  • The Happy Pod: Marrying the man who saved my life

    02/11/2024 Duration: 27min

    Charlotte and Dave met as strangers in a moment of crisis, and went on to marry. Also, the son who reunited with his father after 19 years, and the friends that have been meeting up every week in the same spot since 1968 Presenter: Jannat Jalil. Music composed by Iona Hampson.

  • Donald Trump woos Arab-American voters in Michigan

    02/11/2024 Duration: 32min

    As the US presidential election approaches, Donald Trump attempts to drum up support from Arab-American voters in Michigan, while Kamala Harris holds rallies in Wisconsin. Also: can avatars help people with psychosis?

  • Spain floods: death toll rises to over 200

    01/11/2024 Duration: 28min

    More than 200 people are now confirmed dead in the flash flooding in Spain. Also: Thailand recognises hundreds of thousands of stateless people living there as Thai citizens.

  • Spain mourns as dozens of people remain missing after flash floods

    01/11/2024 Duration: 33min

    Hundreds of people in Spain, aided by drones, have been deployed to a rescue mission after recent flash floods claimed many lives. Also: the first artwork made by a humanoid robot, Ai-da, goes up for auction.

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