Global News Podcast

BBC World Service

The day’s top stories from BBC News, including the latest on the Middle East conflict – bringing you developments from Lebanon, Israel, Gaza and Iran. Delivered twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends.

  • 26 minutes 34 seconds
    The Happy Pod: How saving an otter changed our lives

    Billy and Susan's life changed when they spotted a starving otter. Now, Molly is part of the family and a film has been made about their story. Also, the invention giving people with disabilities greater freedom.

    16 November 2024, 1:03 pm
  • 30 minutes 9 seconds
    Netanyahu aide accused of changing 7 October documents

    An aide to the Israeli PM has been accused of altering 7 October records to improve Mr Netanyahu's image. Also: the growing trade in smuggling tarantulas, and why people prefer AI-generated poetry.

    16 November 2024, 12:18 am
  • 31 minutes 2 seconds
    A left-wing landslide in Sri Lanka

    The left-wing alliance of Sri Lanka's new leader wins a landslide. Also; volunteers enter South Africa mine to aid illegal workers, and a look ahead to one of the most controversial boxing bouts in modern history.

    15 November 2024, 3:34 pm
  • 27 minutes 30 seconds
    One dead after attack on Brazil's Supreme Court

    A Brazilian judge says a foiled suicide bomber wanted to blow up the country's Supreme Court. Also: the hundreds of miners hiding in a South African mine, and the dead British soldiers - identified after 70 years.

    15 November 2024, 12:17 am
  • 30 minutes 30 seconds
    Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of the permanent displacement of Palestinians in Gaza

    The Israeli authorities have caused massive and deliberate forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, in what amounts to a war crime, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch.

    14 November 2024, 3:23 pm
  • 30 minutes 33 seconds
    Republicans win House in major boost for Trump agenda

    Republicans secure total control of US congress after winning the House of Representatives. Also: climate impact of jet condensation trails and the kidults rediscovering the joy of toys.

    13 November 2024, 11:31 pm
  • 33 minutes 4 seconds
    Blinken calls for longer pauses in fighting to let aid into Gaza

    The US Secretary of State also said Israel had achieved its war aims in Gaza – and the fighting there should stop. Elsewhere: President Elect Donald Trump puts Elon Musk in charge of rooting out government inefficiency.

    13 November 2024, 3:41 pm
  • 29 minutes 14 seconds
    Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over abuse scandal

    The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned over an abuse scandal. Also: the six word google search that can expose you to hacking, and the female magician who pulled off a disappearing act from the all male Magic Circle.

    13 November 2024, 12:41 am
  • 31 minutes 47 seconds
    Israel has missed US deadline to boost Gaza relief – aid groups

    Israel opens a fifth border crossing as aid agencies say it has missed a US deadline to boost aid into Gaza. Also: New Zealand's PM apologises to children in care, and a Russian doctor is jailed for pro-Ukraine comments.

    12 November 2024, 5:19 pm
  • 26 minutes 45 seconds
    Saudi Arabia accuses Israel of genocide

    The Saudi Crown Prince says Israel's actions in Gaza amount to "genocide". Also: COP29 gets underway amid warning 2024 will be hottest year on record, and scientists rethink chances of life on Uranus.

    12 November 2024, 12:19 am
  • 28 minutes 28 seconds
    COP29 climate talks open in shadow of Trump victory

    COP29 has kicked off in Azerbaijan, with finance for developing countries at the centre. An Indian court rules that entering a hotel room with a man does not equal consent. Also: We hear from the director of Squid Game.

    11 November 2024, 3:22 pm
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