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 a fatal school roof collapse in Pakistan and a BBC Verify investigation into IDF conduct. The program also explores Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's UK visit, political shifts in Iowa ahead of US midterms, and the economic impacts of the conflict in Ukraine. Additionally, the episode features discussions on the human impact of legal testimonies regarding misogyny, the financial importance and integrity of the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi, and a scientific exploration of the 'booba kiki' effect in humans and dogs.

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She managed to get outside and told me, the school has collapsed.

00:02:14 · A survivor's relative describes the immediate aftermath of the tragic building collapse in Pakistan.

Now, in each of these cases we've looked at, the IDF has said it's investigating them, but they're all a variation of those words.

00:06:47 · A reporter explains the difficulty in finding transparency regarding how the IDF conducts its internal investigations.

The degree of misogyny that is allowed to run rampant in the world is terrifying.

00:13:57 · An actress discusses the societal implications and the rise of violence against women in relation to the Pelico trial reading.

There is only one reason why this senseless war of aggression is continuing, and that's because Putin chooses to do so.

00:19:27 · The Dutch prime minister identifies the personal decision of Vladimir Putin as the primary cause for the ongoing war.

The World Championships is hugely important to world athletics. It accounts for well over 90% of our revenues.

00:28:14 · The speaker explains the critical financial reliance of World Athletics on the World Championships.

Episodios

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Deadly school disaster in Pakistan

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers major international stories, including a fatal school roof collapse in Pakistan and a BBC Verify investigation into IDF conduct. The program also explores Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's UK visit, political shifts in Iowa ahead of US midterms, and the economic impacts of the conflict in Ukraine. Additionally, the episode features discussions on the human impact of legal testimonies regarding misogyny, the financial importance and integrity of the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi, and a scientific exploration of the 'booba kiki' effect in humans and dogs.

15 oct. 2026
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Zelensky feels 'betrayed' by Trump

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers several international stories, including President Zelensky's accusations against Donald Trump and Elon Musk regarding Starlink access in Ukraine. The report also details violent student protests in Albania over government corruption and a police raid on the opposition television station Halk TV in Turkey. Additionally, the program explores the opening of a new bridge between China and North Korea, the suspension of Sally Rooney's publishing in the UK due to political affiliations, and an interview with the World Athletics President regarding the 2029 championships in Nairobi. The episode concludes with human-interest stories featuring award-winning wildlife photography and a Labrador trained to detect invasive marine species.

15 oct. 2026
7328-

Russian attacks leave 600,000 Ukrainians without power

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers major international developments, including Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and the resulting intelligence-sharing tensions between Kyiv and Washington. The report also examines the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage trial in Hamburg, the overturning of a death sentence for blasphemy in Saudi Arabia, and the surge in Chinese exports driven by AI components and electric vehicles. Additionally, the episode explores China's 'loneliness economy,' an interview with author Kazuo Ishiguro on the implications of AI and genetic editing, and significant archaeological finds, including penguin conservation efforts and the discovery of a 5,000-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Turkey.

14 oct. 2026
7327-

Pope has surgery for lung cancer

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers a range of international stories, from Pope Leo's successful lung surgery and the 40-year sentence for the man convicted in Tupac Shakur's murder to Cornell University's suspension of fraternity parties. The report also examines the controversy surrounding an Israeli documentary on AI-driven targeting in Gaza and the financial instability facing English football. Additionally, the episode discusses NATO's security stance against Russian threats at the Warsaw Security Forum and the resignation of a US ambassador. Finally, the program explores scientific advancements, including the use of magnetic millirobots for infections and the discovery of a new predatory dinosaur species on the Isle of Wight.

14 oct. 2026
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IMF upgrades global economy outlook

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers a range of international stories, beginning with the IMF's report on global economic resilience amidst energy and trade shocks, alongside security threats in Saudi Arabian airspace. The program also explores the challenges faced by women reporting sexual violence in Iraq and the living conditions of Taliban fighters in underground caves. Further reports detail the chaos following a botched execution in Tennessee, Pope Leo's upcoming surgery, and student protests regarding school funding in France. Additionally, the episode examines the evolution of modern warfare through an interview with a former Ukrainian commander and discusses Formula One's new 10-year deal to host a Grand Prix in Rwanda.

13 oct. 2026