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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Sextortion: 'In six hours, my son was dead'
Fri 21 Jun 2024
How Nigerian scammers blackmail teens worldwide
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Ukraine war: The men avoiding conscription
Thu 20 Jun 2024
Many draft-eligible Ukrainians are hiding from mobilisation squads
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Nuclear power: Inside Europe's radioactive tomb
Wed 19 Jun 2024
As reactors and waste grow, Finland’s fix is a lone example
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Smartphone ban: Why an Irish town is taking children’s phones
Tue 18 Jun 2024
How parents and teachers are protecting kids from online threats
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North Korea: Why Putin and Xi are courting Kim
Mon 17 Jun 2024
The war in Ukraine has shifted the balance of power between Moscow, Pyongyang and Beijing
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Menopause: Are attitudes changing?
Fri 14 Jun 2024
Once a taboo subject, women are now being encouraged to talk about their experiences
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Hezbollah: Tensions on the Israel-Lebanon border
Thu 13 Jun 2024
Rhetoric is ramping up, as the IDF exchange fire with the Shia militia group
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Hunter Biden guilty: What could it mean for the president?
Wed 12 Jun 2024
President Biden's son, Hunter, found guilty of lying about his drug use when buying a gun
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France's snap election: Will President Macron's gamble pay off?
Tue 11 Jun 2024
The French president dropped a bombshell after his party was beaten in EU elections
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Brazil floods: A month underwater after climate "catastrophe"
Mon 10 Jun 2024
Record rains have displaced almost 600,000 people. Some will never get to go home
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US immigration: Could Biden's border policy decide the election?
Fri 7 Jun 2024
The president has announced executive action to reduce the numbers crossing the border
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India election: What went wrong for Modi?
Thu 6 Jun 2024
BJP to govern in coalition after losing outright majority
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Ukraine's children: Growing up under fire
Wed 5 Jun 2024
The stories of Angelina, Daniel and Lera show how the conflict has transformed childhood
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Measles: Why is there a global resurgence?
Tue 4 Jun 2024
Cases of this highly preventable disease are surging worldwide
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Fascism in Italy: Has the country moved on from its past?
Mon 3 Jun 2024
Why Mussolini’s legacy still resonates with the neo-fascist minority
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Mexico election: A blood-soaked ballot
Fri 31 May 2024
Dozens of candidates have been murdered as Mexico prepares for its first woman President
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Americast: Donald Trump found guilty
Fri 31 May 2024
The former president has been convicted on all counts in historic criminal trial.
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Palestinian state recognition: Does it change anything?
Thu 30 May 2024
Ireland, Norway and Spain join 140 other countries in recognising statehood
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Perfume's dark secret: Child labour behind some of your fragrances
Tue 28 May 2024
Pickers earn as little as a dollar a day, while huge profits are made in the industry
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Stolen treasures: Scandal at the British Museum
Mon 27 May 2024
The iconic institution is scrambling to protect its reputation after alleged thefts
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South Africa elections: 'Democracy means nothing to me'
Fri 24 May 2024
Voters weigh frustration and loyalty to Mandela's ANC party
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War in Ukraine: Is Russia winning?
Thu 23 May 2024
Moscow is gaining ground in its military offensive
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India election: Modi's massive social media machine
Wed 22 May 2024
How holograms, AI and group chats and have transformed Indian politics
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Iran: What's next after the president's death?
Tue 21 May 2024
What is Tehran's next move without Ebrahim Raisi?
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China v the West: Spies, hacking and a risk of conflict?
Mon 20 May 2024
China has been rising for decades. Is it on a collision course with the West?
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Drake v Kendrick: The biggest rap feud of all time?
Fri 17 May 2024
Vicious beef between hip-hop stars has divided fans
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Trump on trial: The star witness speaks
Thu 16 May 2024
What Michael Cohen’s testimony means for the case and the US election
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Neom: Can Saudi Arabia afford to build the futuristic mega-city?
Wed 15 May 2024
Glowing sand, levitating trains and a fake moon...can the Saudis make it a reality?
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Georgia protests: Is 'Russia law' a threat to democracy?
Tue 14 May 2024
Moscow and the EU compete for influence in Tbilisi