The Global Story Podcast
Global perspectives on one big story. In-depth insights from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, the world's most trusted international news provider.
Global perspectives on one big story. In-depth insights from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, the world's most trusted international news provider.
Make sense of the news with our experts around the world, every Monday to Friday. Episodes will be ready by 10:30 GMT.
Host Katya Adler and our Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ teams guide you through one major global news story each episode.
From Beijing to Boston, Baghdad to Bangalore, our unrivalled reach will take you beyond the headlines to help understand and explore what’s happening.
The Global News Podcast brings you the latest updates and, on The Global Story, we will drill deep into a single story.
From the climate emergency, to the burning questions around Artificial Intelligence, to the movements of money and markets, and the power of the ballot and the bullet.
Katya Adler has been a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ correspondent and editor for more than 25 years, covering conflicts in the Middle East, political and economic crises in Europe, and drug cartels in Mexico.
The Global Story team would like to hear your stories and experiences on the issues that we’re covering on the podcast. Please get in touch: theglobalstory@bbc.com #TheGlobalStory and tell us your thoughts on what you would like us to talk about.
Episodes to download
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CrowdStrike: Is our tech too vulnerable?
Wed 31 Jul 2024
What we can learn from the biggest IT outage in history
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Venezuela: What's next after disputed election?
Tue 30 Jul 2024
Protests have erupted across the country as opposition question Maduro victory
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Why do so many trains crash in India?
Mon 29 Jul 2024
Exploring what caused a triple-train crash that killed nearly 300 people in Odisha
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Olympics: Is Paris poised for success?
Fri 26 Jul 2024
France grapples with politics, climate and security as the Games begin
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What’s behind the deadly protests in Bangladesh?
Wed 24 Jul 2024
Over 150 people have died, but can PM Sheikh Hasina calm the growing public anger?
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The most contested land in the world?
Tue 23 Jul 2024
A journey through a land - and a slogan - between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean
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Joe Biden out, Kamala Harris in?
Mon 22 Jul 2024
Incumbent VP gains support of top Democrats after President Biden exits 2024 race
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US election: The week that changed the presidential race
Fri 19 Jul 2024
Donald Trump has accepted his nomination. Now all eyes are on President Biden
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India's mega-wedding: Party like a billionaire
Thu 18 Jul 2024
How Asia's richest man celebrated his son's marriage
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US election: Trump picks VP as failed assassination investigated
Tue 16 Jul 2024
Former president unveils November running mate JD Vance
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Brazil: The influencer convicted of modern slavery
Mon 15 Jul 2024
Kat Torres is facing allegations from multiple women
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US Supreme Court: A crisis of confidence?
Fri 12 Jul 2024
Why American trust in their top court is near an all-time low
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Iran: Will the new 'reformist' president change anything?
Thu 11 Jul 2024
Why Masoud Pezeshkian’s critics say he is just a figurehead
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US election: Biden’s fight to stay in the race
Wed 10 Jul 2024
The president defies Democrats who want him to go
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French election: Political deadlock as the left beats far right
Tue 9 Jul 2024
Macron faces uncertainty after surprise victory for the left alliance
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Lab-grown meat: Why countries are banning it
Mon 8 Jul 2024
Is cultivated meat a solution to the climate crisis or just a gimmick?
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UK election: Keir Starmer’s political earthquake
Fri 5 Jul 2024
The new Labour prime minister has a huge majority, but does he have public support?
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Hollywood: Has the summer blockbuster lost its sparkle?
Fri 5 Jul 2024
Some industry insiders worry Barbenheimer was an anomaly disguising the industry's woes
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Kenya protests: How Gen Z took on the government
Thu 4 Jul 2024
Tax hikes cancelled after demonstrators storm parliament
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French election: Le Pen's far right at the gates of power
Wed 3 Jul 2024
The National Rally party is now a dominant force in France
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Overtourism: Can travel hotspots cope with the crowds?
Tue 2 Jul 2024
Our demand for selfies is testing the most famous destinations to the limit
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UK election: Could the Brits ditch the Conservatives?
Mon 1 Jul 2024
The Conservative party could be ousted after nearly 15 years running the country
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Retelling the Global Story: Joe Biden’s ageing brain
Sun 30 Jun 2024
How old is too old to be President of the United States?
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US election: Biden stumbles against Trump
Fri 28 Jun 2024
Candidates' age becomes even greater focus after first presidential debate
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Missing Cryptoqueen: What happened to the world’s most wanted woman?
Thu 27 Jun 2024
Ruja Ignatova persuaded millions to join her financial revolution. Then she disappeared
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Julian Assange: Inside the deal to free WikiLeaks founder
Wed 26 Jun 2024
US court finalises plea agreement which sees extradition request lifted
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Hajj: Why over 1,000 Muslim pilgrims have died
Tue 25 Jun 2024
Can Saudi Arabia balance tradition with safety as the climate crisis deepens?
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Elon Musk: Is he worth history’s biggest pay deal?
Mon 24 Jun 2024
Tesla’s shareholders want to give him $56 billion. Now it's up to a judge if he gets it