Global News Podcast Podcast
The day’s top stories from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News. Keeping you informed on the important global events, including the latest on US politics and developments in Ukraine and Gaza.
The day’s top stories from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News. Keeping you informed on the important global events, including the latest on US politics and developments in Ukraine and Gaza. Delivered twice a day at weekends, daily at weekends. Follow or subscribe, so you never miss an episode.
Also listen to The Happy Pod, every Saturday, for the happiest stories of the week.
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Episodes to download
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Warmest January on record puzzles climate scientists
Thu 6 Feb 2025
Last month was the world's warmest January on record
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UN Secretary-General warns US against 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza
Thu 6 Feb 2025
Antonio Guterres said the world was seeing the demonisation of an entire people
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Trump says US to 'takeover' and 'own' Gaza
Wed 5 Feb 2025
Mr Trump's comments have drawn criticism from countries in the region and beyond
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Trump and Netanyahu meet at the White House
Wed 5 Feb 2025
The visit comes at a critical juncture for the Gaza ceasefire
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China hits back against US tariffs
Tue 4 Feb 2025
US tariffs of 10% on Chinese imports have come into force
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Trump pauses tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Tue 4 Feb 2025
Canada and Mexico are the two largest trading partners for the US
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US demands Panama 'reduce China's influence' over canal
Mon 3 Feb 2025
Secretary of State Rubio said Panama must act or face consequences
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Ukraine: 'Moscow bombs boarding school'
Sun 2 Feb 2025
Kyiv said the attack in Ukrainian-occupied Russia killed four and injured dozens
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The Happy Pod: From security guard to sculptor at the Met Museum
Sat 1 Feb 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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Trump implements threatened tariffs
Sat 1 Feb 2025
The US is imposing tariffs of 25% on Canada and Mexico, and 10% on China
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Trump blames diversity policies for US air crash
Fri 31 Jan 2025
Investigators say they will be looking at facts
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US air crash: 64 feared dead
Thu 30 Jan 2025
A passenger jet collided with a military helicopter over the Potomac river in Washington
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US senators question Robert F Kennedy Jr at heated confirmation hearing
Thu 30 Jan 2025
His earlier anti-vaccine stance has been questioned
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At least 30 dead in India festival crush
Wed 29 Jan 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent his condolences to the victims at the Kumbh Mela
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US judge temporarily blocks Trump's freeze on federal funding
Wed 29 Jan 2025
The freeze would have put trillions of dollars on hold
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President Trump: Your questions answered
Tue 28 Jan 2025
One week after President Trump returned to office, we put your questions to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ experts
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Jordanian helicopters begin flying in aid to Gaza
Tue 28 Jan 2025
They are delivering medical supplies and baby formula
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Nvidia shares sink as Chinese AI app spooks markets
Tue 28 Jan 2025
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI chatbot, was made at a fraction of the cost of its rivals
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Thousands flee as rebels close in on key DR Congo city
Mon 27 Jan 2025
Explosions and gunshots were heard in Goma
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Four Israeli hostages and 200 Palestinian prisoners released in Gaza deal
Sat 25 Jan 2025
Emotional scenes as Israelis and Palestinians are reunited with their families
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The Happy Pod: Meet the world's internet dad
Sat 25 Jan 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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Putin 'ready' to discuss Ukraine war with Trump
Sat 25 Jan 2025
Vladimir Putin has said he's ready to discuss an end to the Ukraine war with Donald Trump
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ investigates deadliest single Israeli attack in recent conflict with Hezbollah
Fri 24 Jan 2025
Evidence that almost all of the seventy-three people killed were Lebanese civilians
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$7.4bn settlement over painkiller that fuelled US opioid crisis
Thu 23 Jan 2025
The agreement will fund support for opioid addiction treatment
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Trump threatens Russia with sanctions
Thu 23 Jan 2025
He says President Putin must end Ukraine war or face US economic action
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Rupert Murdoch newspaper group offers full apology for intrusion into Prince Harry's private life
Wed 22 Jan 2025
The owners of The Sun will pay the prince substantial damages
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Trump announces multi-billion dollar AI programme
Wed 22 Jan 2025
Up to 500 billion dollars in private sector investment will build A I infrastructure
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Extreme weather special
Tue 21 Jan 2025
We ask why extreme weather events are on the rise and how we can better predict them
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Donald Trump begins second term as US president
Mon 20 Jan 2025
We assess President Trump's agenda and what it means for the rest of the world
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The Inquiry Podcast
Go beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world
