Global News Podcast
BBC World Service
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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Israeli airstrikes have continued in Lebanon despite the ceasefire - we report from the site of a residential building in Saksakiyeh hit in the latest barrage. Hezbollah is retaliating with attacks inside Israel and against troops occupying southern Lebanon. Also: Péter Magyar becomes Hungary's new prime minister after 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule; Russia's Victory Day is marked with muted celebrations amid the Ukraine war; Indonesian authorities crack down on an alleged online gambling ring; Australia's far-right One Nation party wins its first parliamentary seat; scientists call for New Orleans residents to evacuate as climate change drowns the US city; Iran sets out conditions for its participation in the men's football World Cup; and our boxing reporter weighs in on the epic Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois fight.
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
Previous episodes
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7012 - Israel continues airstrikes in Lebanon Sun, 10 May 2026
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7011 - The Happy Pod: 'Life changing' treatment restored my daughter's vision Sat, 09 May 2026
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7010 - Russia and Ukraine begin short ceasefire Sat, 09 May 2026
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7009 - Right-wing populist party makes big gains in UK elections Fri, 08 May 2026
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7008 - US, Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz Fri, 08 May 2026
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7007 - Iran considering US proposal to end the war Thu, 07 May 2026
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7006 - Couples looking for surrogates still going to Ukraine Thu, 07 May 2026
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7005 - Trump: Iran war could end with a deal Wed, 06 May 2026
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7004 - US pauses operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz Wed, 06 May 2026
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7003 - WHO: Hantavirus may have spread between humans Tue, 05 May 2026
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7002 - US strikes Iranian boats in Strait of Hormuz Tue, 05 May 2026
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7001 - US denies Iran's claim that it hit American warship Mon, 04 May 2026
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7000 - Trump plans to reopen Strait of Hormuz Mon, 04 May 2026
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6999 - The Global Story: The US and Israel entered the Iran war together. Is Israel now being sidelined? Sun, 03 May 2026
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6998 - Republicans criticise Trump's plan to withdraw troops Sun, 03 May 2026
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6997 - The Happy Pod: Running topless because I'm proud of my scars Sat, 02 May 2026
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6996 - US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany Sat, 02 May 2026
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6995 - Trump briefed on new military options for Iran Fri, 01 May 2026
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6994 - Myanmar's jailed ex-leader moved to house arrest Fri, 01 May 2026
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6993 - Saudis to pull out of LIV Golf Thu, 30 Apr 2026
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6992 - Bondi inquiry calls for better policing of Jewish events Thu, 30 Apr 2026
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6991 - Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade Wed, 29 Apr 2026
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6990 - King Charles praises NATO in address to US Congress Wed, 29 Apr 2026
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6989 - UAE quits oil cartel Opec after six decades Tue, 28 Apr 2026
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6988 - King Charles visits the US to smooth frayed relations Tue, 28 Apr 2026
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6987 - Suspect due in court after shooting at Trump press dinner Mon, 27 Apr 2026
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6986 - Motives of suspected Washington gunman under scrutiny Mon, 27 Apr 2026
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6985 - The Global Story: The global network hunting predators on the internet Sun, 26 Apr 2026
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6984 - Donald Trump evacuated from dinner after shots fired Sun, 26 Apr 2026
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6983 - The Happy Pod: I invented a way for my brother to communicate Sat, 25 Apr 2026
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6982 - US and Iran travel to Pakistan for peace talks Sat, 25 Apr 2026
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6981 - Spain dismisses reports US wants it suspended from Nato Fri, 24 Apr 2026
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6980 - The Lebanon ceasefire is 'extended by three weeks' Fri, 24 Apr 2026
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6979 - Lebanon accuses Israel of war crime after journalist killed Thu, 23 Apr 2026
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6978 - Iran seizes two cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz Thu, 23 Apr 2026
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6977 - EU approves $100bn loan to Ukraine Wed, 22 Apr 2026
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6976 - US announces a ceasefire extension with Iran Wed, 22 Apr 2026
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6975 - Trump says US in 'very strong position' for Iran talks Tue, 21 Apr 2026
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6974 - Uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks Tue, 21 Apr 2026
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6973 - Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war? Mon, 20 Apr 2026
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6972 - US seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship Mon, 20 Apr 2026
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6971 - The Global Story: The AI model that’s ‘too powerful’ to be released to the public Sun, 19 Apr 2026
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6970 - Iran closes Strait of Hormuz a day after declaring it open Sun, 19 Apr 2026
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6969 - The Happy Pod: Filling the empty chair left by my best friend Sat, 18 Apr 2026
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6968 - US and Tehran dispute the future of Iran's uranium Sat, 18 Apr 2026
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6967 - Tens of thousands of Lebanese return home after ceasefire Fri, 17 Apr 2026
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6966 - Ceasefire in Lebanon begins Fri, 17 Apr 2026
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6965 - Pope Leo: 'world ravaged by handful of tyrants' Thu, 16 Apr 2026
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6964 - BBC in Iran as mediation efforts continue Thu, 16 Apr 2026
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6963 - Iran warns it will block Gulf and Red Sea Wed, 15 Apr 2026