Global News Podcast

BBC World Service

The breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Hear the most important global stories from the BBC, the most trusted name in international news. With reporters on the ground in every country, we’re always where the story is. We bring you unparalleled access and exclusive updates that you won’t get anywhere else. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. From Trump’s White House to Putin’s Kremlin, from the Ukraine War to the Israel-Gaza conflict. From Damascus to Delhi, from Silicon Valley to Singapore, from Washington DC to Wuhan. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – 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. Subscribe now and never miss a moment.Also listen to The Happy Pod, every Saturday, for the best global good news.Get in touch: [email protected]

  • 27 minutes 19 seconds
    The Happy Pod: The trio bringing countries together with music

    The trio hoping to soothe global tensions through musical collaboration. They mix Chinese and American songs to focus on similarities not differences. Also: helping disadvantaged teens go to the prom; and a K-pop first.

    Presenter: Valerie Sanderson. Music composed by Iona Hampson

    12 July 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 29 minutes 24 seconds
    Air India crash report: fuel switches cut off after takeoff

    A first report into the Air India crash finds fuel switches were in cut off position just after takeoff. Also, President Trump visits flood victims in Texas, and how emergency vaccines have saved thousands of lives.

    11 July 2025, 11:56 pm
  • 28 minutes 12 seconds
    Kurdish rebels burn guns in step towards ending Turkey conflict

    Kurdish militant PKK group begins disarming, starting a process designed to end the Turkish conflict. Also: Southern Gaza’s last hospital is forced to stop admitting patients as Israeli troops surround the facility.

    11 July 2025, 2:41 pm
  • 29 minutes 8 seconds
    UK to return some migrants to France in weeks says PM

    Keir Starmer announces a "one in, one out" pilot scheme to deter illegal migration. Also: The original Jane Birkin handbag sells for millions, and why chimps have been wearing blades of grass.

    10 July 2025, 11:55 pm
  • 29 minutes 26 seconds
    Ukrainian security service say their officer shot dead

    Ukraine's security service say one of their officers was gunned down in Kyiv after an overnight Russian bombardment. Also: Houthis destroy a ship in the Red Sea, and preventing cancer patients from losing their hair.

    10 July 2025, 2:28 pm
  • 25 minutes 14 seconds
    Kenya's president denounces anti-government unrest

    Kenya’s President denounces anti-government unrest, saying protesters who use violence should be shot in the legs. Also, Nvidia becomes world's first company valued at 4 trillion dollars, and a new Barbie with diabetes.

    9 July 2025, 11:08 pm
  • 28 minutes 19 seconds
    Russia launches major attack on Ukraine after Trump criticism of Putin

    After President Trump's criticism of Putin, Russia launches major attack on Ukraine, in heaviest single bombardment of the war. Also: Taiwan begins biggest war games, and what do emojis say about us?

    9 July 2025, 1:56 pm
  • 27 minutes 27 seconds
    Trump and Netanyahu meet again in push for Gaza ceasefire

    President Trump and the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, have met for a 2nd time to discuss efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza. Also: King Charles and president Macron toast “ever closer” UK-France ties.

    9 July 2025, 12:51 am
  • 26 minutes 43 seconds
    First malaria treatment for babies approved

    A new malaria treatment designed for babies is expected to be rolled out in Africa within weeks. Also: Fresh warnings of the dangers linked to aid distribution sites in Gaza, and a look at the rise of e-sports.

    8 July 2025, 2:12 pm
  • 32 minutes 57 seconds
    Netanyahu meets Trump at White House amid Gaza ceasefire talks

    The Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu, meets US President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss ways to end the Gaza conflict. Also: Russian minister sacked by Putin found dead, and gangs burn down Haiti's Oloffson hotel.

    8 July 2025, 1:30 am
  • 30 minutes 5 seconds
    Australian woman guilty of murder in toxic mushroom trial

    Australian Erin Patterson guilty of murdering three relatives with a beef wellington laced with death cap mushrooms. Also: 20 years since the London 7/7 bombings, and the latest on rescue efforts after Texas floods.

    7 July 2025, 2:21 pm
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