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Global News Podcast

Global News Podcast

The day?s top stories from BBC News, including the latest from Gaza, on US politics and about the Ukraine conflict. Delivered twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends.

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Ukraine talks could see Europeans excluded

US special envoy Kellogg says Ukraine peace talks may involve only US, Russia and Ukraine. Also: at least 15 dead in Delhi railway station crush, and is Donald Trump a penny pincher?

2025-02-16
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The Happy Pod: From rescue to romance

How a plea to fly a dog to the US ended in marriage. Adri Pendleton and Niklas Stöterau fell in love after he came to the rescue. Also: a son who's saved his dad's life, twice; and helping the homeless through tennis.

2025-02-15
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Ukraine's Zelensky meets US vice-president at Munich security conference

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has held talks with US vice president, JD Vance, as a rift grows between the US and Europe over how to end the war in Ukraine. Also: YouTube celebrates its 20th birthday.

2025-02-15
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Ukraine's future is focus of Munich Security Conference

US and EU allies discuss Ukraine's peace prospects at the Munich Security Conference. The Russian delegation is not invited. Also: long sentences for rhino poachers in Indonesia, and the smell of mummies.

2025-02-14
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NATO calls for unity as tensions rise with US over Ukraine

The NATO secretary general, Mark Rutte, has called for unity as a rift opens up between Europe and the US on how to end the war in Ukraine. Also: love rats and Valentine's Day.

2025-02-14
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Concern in Europe after Trump and Putin agree to start Ukraine talks

Senior figures in Europe have accused President Trump of making unnecessary concessions to Russia ahead of peace talks on Ukraine, and a breakthrough is reported in talks to get the Gaza ceasefire deal back on track.

2025-02-13
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Trump says he expects to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump says he will likely meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia in the near future for negotiations on Ukraine. Also: London's first Roman basilica found under office basement.

2025-02-13
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Sudan fighters accused of storming famine-hit camp

The paramilitary RSF reported to have stormed Sudan's largest displacement camp. Also: oil clean-up 'scam' warnings ignored by Shell, whistleblower tells BBC, and the beavers who rescued a stalled conservation project.

2025-02-12
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Israel says Gaza ceasefire will end unless Hamas frees hostages by Saturday

Israel says the ceasefire will end unless Hamas frees hostages by Saturday. Also: the US teacher held in Russia for four years is freed, and remembering the child chimney sweep whose death changed England's labour laws.

2025-02-12
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Trump: ?Let all hell break out? if Hamas does not release hostages

President Trump says Israel should cancel the ceasefire if Hamas doesn't release hostages by Saturday. He threatens to stop aid to Jordan and Egypt if they refuse Palestinians. Also: Musk?s bid to buy OpenAI is rebuffed.

2025-02-11
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Hamas says it will postpone Israeli hostage release

Hamas says it is postponing the next scheduled hostage release, blaming Israeli violations of the ceasefire deal. Also: the trial of Salman Rushdie?s attacker starts.

2025-02-11
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President Trump's planned tariffs on steel and aluminium imports widely condemned

Governments in Europe and elsewhere express concern and vow countermeasures about President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. Also: US doubles down on Gaza plan, and sled dog championships in Sweden.

2025-02-10
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Israeli troops withdraw from corridor that split Gaza in two

Israeli troops withdraw from the Netzarim Corridor allowing thousands of Gazans to return to the north of the strip. Also: Polls close in Ecuador's presidential election, and Namibia's first president, Sam Nujoma, has died.

2025-02-10
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The Global Story: Syria's illegal drug empire

Ousted President Bashar al-Assad has been linked to Syria?s multi-billion dollar Captagon trade. Rebel leaders vow to end it?but what will it take to break the country's link to the drug?

2025-02-09
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Hostages freed and prisoners released in latest Gaza ceasefire exchange

Three Israeli hostages have been exchanged for 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of an internationally brokered Gaza ceasefire deal.

2025-02-09
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The Happy Pod: the volunteer vet travelling the world

We meet a volunteer vet who helps animals in need around the world. He says it's taught him to love life, and accept people. Also: an 88 year old foster dad; the joy of rare baby frogs; and why a pub gave away 300 pints.

2025-02-08
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Judge blocks part of Trump's USAID freeze

A US judge says he'll halt parts of Trump's attempt to dismantle USAID - the world's largest aid agency. Also; Ecuador chooses president against backdrop of gang violence, and the quest to map the world's seabeds.

2025-02-08
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Top criminal court condemns US sanctions on officials

The International Criminal Court has vowed to continue its work after Donald Trump imposed sanctions on its officials because it issued a war crimes arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.

2025-02-07
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Egypt warns over Israel's support for Trump's Gaza 'takeover' plan

Egypt warns Israeli support for Donald Trump's proposal to displace Palestinians from Gaza threatens the ceasefire. Also: the earthquake crisis in Santorini, and the "Kerrygold rush" that?s created millionaire farmers.

2025-02-07
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Warmest January on record puzzles climate scientists

Last month was ?warmest January on record?; Also Donald Trump says no US troops would be needed to take over Gaza, and selfie-taking officially now one of world's most dangerous activities.

2025-02-06
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UN Secretary-General warns US against 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza

UN Secretary-General warns US against ethnic cleansing in Gaza, after President Trump proposes taking ownership of the territory. Also: rebels capture mining town in DR Congo, and how often should you wash your clothes?

2025-02-06
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Trump says US to 'takeover' and 'own' Gaza

President Trump says the US to 'takeover' Gaza. His comments have caused anger and dismay across the region and beyond. Also: the first glimpse inside a burnt scroll after 2,000 years.

2025-02-05
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Trump and Netanyahu meet at the White House

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu has met Donald Trump at the White House, the first foreign leader to visit in the US president's second term. Also: scientists in Spain work to save olive trees from a deadly bacterium.

2025-02-05
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China hits back against US tariffs

China has pledged to impose tariffs on some US imports in response to American import taxes on its products. Also: Swedish police investigate a school shooting, and scientists are monitoring Antarctic krill from space.

2025-02-04
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Trump pauses tariffs on Canada and Mexico

The US President Donald Trump agrees to postpone the imposition of 25% import tariffs on Canada and Mexico for thirty days, after they agree to strengthen borders. Also: the asteroid that could collide with the Earth.

2025-02-04
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EU leaders warn of retaliation if Trump imposes tariffs

EU leaders warn of retaliation and stocks plummet in reaction to Trump's proposed tariffs. Also, Spain's former football head in court because of that kiss and a rescue mission for Chilean frogs.

2025-02-03
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US demands Panama 'reduce China's influence' over canal

US Secretary of State Rubio tells Panama it must "reduce China's influence" over the canal. Also: Netanyahu and Trump to discuss the ceasefire, and why Bill Gates thinks he would be diagnosed as neurodiverse nowadays.

2025-02-03
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Ukraine: 'Moscow bombs boarding school'

President Zelensky has accused Moscow of bombing a school in Ukrainian-occupied Russia killing four and injuring dozens. Also: the Taliban takes over Afghanistan's only luxury hotel, and the romance of the orchid.

2025-02-02
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The Happy Pod: From security guard to sculptor at the Met Museum

We meet security guard Armia Khalil, whose kindness to a visitor led to his sculpture being exhibited at New York's Met Museum. Also: new hope for Parkinson's; beer that's good for you; and Bhutan welcomes Ed Sheeran.

2025-02-01
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Trump implements threatened tariffs

President Trump is introducing tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China from today. Also: a freed Israeli hostage says she was held in a UN facility in Gaza, and the benefit of scratching an itch.

2025-02-01
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Uganda boosts defences in DRC as fears grow of wider war

Rwandan-backed rebels have been on the move after capturing the city of Goma. Also: the far right AfD party is breaching the so-called firewall in Germany, and why tiger numbers are rebounding in India.

2025-01-31
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Trump blames diversity policies for US air crash

President Trump claims that the air collision was caused by diversity policies. Investigators say they will be looking at facts. Also: the singer and actor, and icon of the swinging sixties, Marianne Faithfull has died.

2025-01-31
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US air crash: 64 feared dead

US authorities say no survivors are expected after a military helicopter hit a passenger jet in Washington. Also: An Israeli soldier is among eight hostages freed from captivity in Gaza, and is F1 returning to Africa?

2025-01-30
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US senators question Robert F Kennedy Jr at heated confirmation hearing

President Trump's nominee for health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has faced tough questioning at his first confirmation hearing in the US Senate. Also: scientists say asteroid Bennu contains building blocks of life.

2025-01-30
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At least 30 dead in India festival crush

At least 30 people killed in a crush at the Kumbh Mela in India, the world's biggest religious gathering. Also: Congo shuns peace talks, Mexico braces for mass return of migrants, and the rise of "grief apps".

2025-01-29
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US judge temporarily blocks Trump's freeze on federal funding

A US judge has paused the enforcement of a sweeping White House order freezing federal grants and loans. Also: Israel says Netanyahu invited to meet Trump at White House next week, and should we all sleep like a caveman?

2025-01-29
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President Trump: Your questions answered

Our BBC North America correspondents answer your questions about President Donald Trump's first week in office, and his future plans for the United States.

2025-01-28
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Jordanian helicopters begin flying in aid to Gaza

Jordanian helicopters begin flying in aid to Gaza. Also: UN says hospitals in Goma in eastern Congo are struggling to cope after advance by M23 rebels, and 40 years on the computer game Tetris is still going strong.

2025-01-28
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Nvidia shares sink as Chinese AI app spooks markets

The US chipmaker Nvidia has suffered the biggest single-day loss in US market history, as investors respond to the development of a low-cost AI chatbot by a Chinese company. Also: the diplomacy of renaming a submarine.

2025-01-28
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Hundreds of thousands head home in northern Gaza

Palestinians displaced during the conflict are on the move as the ceasefire holds. Also; survivors gather at the Auschwitz concentration camp to mark 80 years since liberation, and why Paul McCartney thinks new musicians are missing out.

2025-01-27
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Thousands flee as rebels close in on key DR Congo city

UN Secretary General António Guterres has called on Rwanda to withdraw its forces from DR Congo's territory and on the M23 rebel group to stop advancing on Goma. Also: how a random text message ended happily ever after.

2025-01-27
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The Global Story: Have we already found the fountain of youth?

For centuries, people have pursued the dream of eternal youth. Researchers have been making progress in understanding what happens in our bodies as we age. We may soon be able to use drugs to slow or even reverse ageing.

2025-01-26
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Four Israeli hostages and 200 Palestinian prisoners released in Gaza deal

Emotional scenes as Israelis and Palestinians are reunited with their families. Also: 13 peacekeeping troops are killed in eastern DR Congo. And a drone strike on a hospital in Sudan reportedly kills nearly 70 people.

2025-01-26
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The Happy Pod: Meet the world's internet dad

Meet the man behind the YouTube channel 'Dad, How Do I?'. He teaches his millions of subscribers how to do everyday tasks. Also: the man in Uganda who is changing lives through chess; and the flower causing a stink.

2025-01-25
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Putin 'ready' to discuss Ukraine war with Trump

Vladimir Putin has said he's ready to discuss an end to the Ukraine war with Donald Trump. Also: new sensations for a quadriplegic man with a robotic arm, and the strange sounds coming from Georgia's bus ticket machines.

2025-01-25
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BBC investigates deadliest single Israeli attack in recent conflict with Hezbollah

A BBC investigation into an Israeli attack in Lebanon finds evidence that almost all those killed were civilians. Also: a court in Pakistan orders a popular social media personality to publish videos on animal rights.

2025-01-24
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$7.4bn settlement over painkiller that fuelled US opioid crisis

US states reach a $7.4bn settlement with the makers of OxyContin, a painkiller that fuelled a nationwide opioid epidemic. Also: President Trump tells international businesses to move to the US or face big tariffs.

2025-01-24
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Donald Trump wants to abolish the US emergency response agency

Donald Trump says he plans to abolish the US emergency response agency, FEMA, and hints he may prosecute Joe Biden. Also: the International Criminal Court takes on Taliban leaders over treatment of women and girls.

2025-01-23
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Trump threatens Russia with sanctions

Donald Trump urges President Putin to end the 'ridiculous' war in Ukraine or face tough US economic action. Also: a new wildfire flares up near Los Angeles, and are footballers much smarter than we thought?

2025-01-23
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Rupert Murdoch newspaper group offers full apology for intrusion into Prince Harry's private life

Rupert Murdoch?s newspaper group offers full apology for intrusion into Prince Harry's private life ? and agrees to pay substantial damages. The move, by the owners of The Sun tabloid, ends a long-running legal battle.

2025-01-22
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