Global News Podcast

Global News Podcast

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 – 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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This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers major international stories, including US strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz and the devastating impact of recent floods in Nepal and Tibet. The report also examines Russia's targeted destruction of Ukrainian cultural heritage, such as publishing houses and religious sites. Additionally, the episode features NASA's successful launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and the humanitarian crisis facing Haitian migrants in the US. The program concludes with reports on the reopening of a zoo in Gaza despite ongoing conflict and an analysis of recent Hollywood box office success.

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I realised I shouldn't waste a second and must evacuate the children.

00:06:49 · A head teacher describes his urgent decision to move students to higher ground during the Nepal floods.

Books are saving us, and losing this is like losing our hearts.

00:13:19 · A book blogger expresses the profound emotional loss caused by the destruction of books in Ukraine.

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has a five-year mission to map more than a billion galaxies.

00:16:18 · The speaker introduces the primary scientific objective of NASA's new next-generation space telescope.

when the Supreme Court took the decision to terminate the TPS, it was like they validated every racial slur that was said against the Haitian community in Springfield.

00:22:01 · A Haitian migrant describes the psychological impact of the termination of protected status on his community.

We began rebuilding from scratch, gathering whatever resources we could to create the zoo.

00:26:30 · The owner of a Gaza zoo explains the immense effort required to restore the facility after it was destroyed by war.

Episodios

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US and Iran trade fire for first time in a month

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers major international stories, including US strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz and the devastating impact of recent floods in Nepal and Tibet. The report also examines Russia's targeted destruction of Ukrainian cultural heritage, such as publishing houses and religious sites. Additionally, the episode features NASA's successful launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and the humanitarian crisis facing Haitian migrants in the US. The program concludes with reports on the reopening of a zoo in Gaza despite ongoing conflict and an analysis of recent Hollywood box office success.

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The Global Story: Will the new cancer vaccine survive RFK Jr’s America?

This episode explores the recent breakthrough in mRNA technology for a potential skin cancer vaccine and its implications for medical treatment. It details the history of Dr. Katalin Kariko's research, transitioning from decades of scientific skepticism to the success of COVID-19 vaccines. The conversation also addresses the scientific and political debates surrounding mRNA technology, specifically addressing RFK Jr.'s criticisms regarding efficacy against respiratory viruses. The discussion explores the potential impact of US government funding cuts on future vaccine development and the distinction between using mRNA for infectious diseases versus cancer treatments.

30 ago. 2026
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Netanyahu condemns West Bank attacks by settlers

Este episódio do Global News Podcast aborda uma série de acontecimentos internacionais, desde a condenação de colonos na Cisjordânia e as inundações catastróficas no Nepal e Tibete até ataques de drones na Ucrânia. O programa também explora tensões diplomáticas e comerciais entre o Canadá e os Estados Unidos. A cobertura estende-se ao mundo do desporto, com a retirada de Tadej Pogacar da Vuelta a España e o cenário do boxe mundial, além de abordar temas culturais como a etiqueta de emergência no Japão e documentários sobre escândalos na Colômbia.

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The Happy Pod: My tattoo is his voice

This episode of The Happy Pod explores stories of connection, resilience, and scientific innovation. It features a mother using a keyboard tattoo to communicate with her autistic son, breast cancer survivors participating in a dragon boat regatta, and the development of nutrient-dense cookies made from recycled plastic. The episode also covers diverse news stories, including the use of microbes to create food from plastic, an intergenerational nursery in England, and the first AI-assisted brain surgery. Additionally, we follow Synergy, a therapy pig helping to engage people experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C.

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US and Venezuela agree huge oil deal

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers a range of international developments, including a major US-Venezuela oil deal announced by Donald Trump and devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet. The report also examines the lifting of the curfew in Khartoum, Sudan, and the ICE detention of far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos. Additional stories include reports on forced contraception in Greenland, Iceland's upcoming EU membership referendum, and rising elephant mortality rates in Sri Lanka. The episode concludes with previews for upcoming BBC podcasts, including 'You're Dead to Me', 'The Price of Peace', 'Fame Under Fire', and 'Lives Less Ordinary'.

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