Global News Podcast Podcast
The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens.
The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health 鈥� we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
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Iran warns it will block Gulf and Red Sea
Wed 15 Apr 2026
Iran's military command describes US blockade as prelude to violation of ceasefire
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Three years of war in Sudan
Wed 15 Apr 2026
Sudan marks the third anniversary of its civil war, the world鈥檚 worst humanitarian crisis
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China calls US blockade of Iranian ports 'dangerous'
Tue 14 Apr 2026
Beijing says Washington's actions put ships at risk in the Strait of Hormuz
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US Vice President suggests talks with Iran could resume
Tue 14 Apr 2026
JD Vance says a lot of progress was made with Iran and the ball is in Tehran's court
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Pope: 'I will not debate war with Trump'
Mon 13 Apr 2026
Trump has accused the pontiff of being 'weak' on crime and 'terrible for foreign policy'
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P茅ter Magyar wins the Hungarian election by a landslide
Mon 13 Apr 2026
The EU looks forward to closer ties with Hungary now that Viktor Orb谩n has been ousted
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The Global Story: The medications that can trigger sex and gambling addictions
Sun 12 Apr 2026
The latest from Iran and the Middle East, and the rest of the world鈥檚 news, from the 麻豆社
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'Historic' US Iran talks end without deal
Sun 12 Apr 2026
The marathon meeting has ended with no deal to end the conflict in the Middle East
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The Happy Pod: From a small town, to the moon
Sat 11 Apr 2026
The mayor of Ingersoll beams with pride as the Canadian town is represented on Artemis II
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Artemis II splashdown
Sat 11 Apr 2026
Nasa's four Artemis II astronauts have safely returned to Earth and are "feeling great"
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JD Vance heads to Pakistan for talks with Iran
Fri 10 Apr 2026
Islamabad warns gap between US and Iran's negotiating positions remain wide
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Iran: Attacks on Lebanon are 'grave violation'
Thu 9 Apr 2026
Tehran says negotiations with US will be meaningless if Israel keeps striking Lebanon
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US-Iran ceasefire under strain
Thu 9 Apr 2026
Iran warns it will respond if Israeli attacks on Lebanon don't stop immediately
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Hegseth claims 'historic battlefield victory' over Iran
Wed 8 Apr 2026
Tehran says it will maintain control over Strait of Hormuz
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The US, Israel and Iran announce two-week ceasefire
Wed 8 Apr 2026
The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and safe passage for ships
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Trump warns Iran 'whole civilisation will die tonight'
Tue 7 Apr 2026
President Trump warns "whole civilisation will die tonight" as deadline for Iran nears
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Artemis II astronauts fly around the Moon
Tue 7 Apr 2026
NASA crew has travelled farther from Earth than any human in history
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Intelligence chief of Iranian Revolutionary Guard killed
Mon 6 Apr 2026
General Majid Khademi is killed in a US-Israeli strike
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Trump extends Iran's deadline to open Strait of Hormuz
Mon 6 Apr 2026
US threatens to bomb Iran's bridges and power plants if White House demands are ignored
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US gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or open Strait of Hormuz
Sun 5 Apr 2026
Both countries trade threats to unleash "hell" as Tehran rejects American ultimatum
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The Happy Pod: The decades long wait for the World Cup
Sat 4 Apr 2026
Fans in Iraq and the DRC are celebrating being back in football's biggest competition.
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Iran says it has shot down US fighter jet
Fri 3 Apr 2026
Iranian media says search is under way for the crew of a downed US fighter jet
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UK and allies discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz
Thu 2 Apr 2026
Representatives from more than 40 countries took part in a virtual summit on Thursday
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Trump: US to leave Iran in '2 or 3 weeks'
Wed 1 Apr 2026
White House says it's up to other countries to get oil through Strait of Hormuz
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Hegseth: US 'closer than ever' to defeating Iran
Tue 31 Mar 2026
US Defence Secretary says President Trump is willing to make deal to end fighting
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US downplays suggestions it could commit war crimes in Iran
Tue 31 Mar 2026
Trump has threatened to wipe out civilian infrastructure unless Iran agrees to a deal
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Can the US really take control of Iran's oil?
Mon 30 Mar 2026
Trump says US in serious discussions with a new regime in Iran
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Trump says he could 'take the oil in Iran'
Mon 30 Mar 2026
The US President says he could seize Iran's oil export hub of Kharg Island
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The Global Story: Are we heading for World War Three?
Sun 29 Mar 2026
Will the US-Israel war with Iran spiral out of control and how can it be stopped?
