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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Ed Sheeran speaks out on Gaza

20 sept. 2026
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The Happy Pod: The best friends who turned out to be sisters

This episode of The Happy Pod features a collection of human-interest stories and news reports centered on connection, resilience, and innovation. We explore the profound discovery of biological sisters reuniting, the creative use of landfill waste to form an orchestra in Paraguay, and a grandson's journey of emotional healing through national park adventures with his grandmother. The episode also covers impactful global news, including a French charity repurposing office space to house the homeless, scientific advancements using probiotics to aid coral reef recovery, and the significant physical and mental benefits of playing table tennis for individuals living with Parkinson's disease.

19 sept. 2026
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US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers major international developments, including new US sanctions targeting Russia's energy industry and a security agreement regarding Greenland. The report also explores President Trump's ban on certain media organizations from the White House, California's push for AI safety regulations, and the recent crackdown on the LGBTQ community in Turkey. Additionally, the episode discusses Warren Buffett's retirement from Berkshire Hathaway, an anthem error at the Asian Games, and a human-interest story about two men attempting to complete the incredibly complex board game 'Campaign for North Africa'.

19 sept. 2026
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Chaos as migrants moved off beaches in Ceuta

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers a range of international stories, including migrant movements in Ceuta, South Korea's stance on military involvement in Iran, and the Russian parliamentary elections. The report also investigates gender-based violence in South Africa through a new task force and examines the use of drones by UK police for crowd management. Additionally, the episode explores the existential risks posed by rogue AI and reports on a deadly mosque attack in Pakistan. Further coverage includes investigations into the deaths of teenagers in Nigerian custody.

18 sept. 2026
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Did the US carry out war crimes in Iran?

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers a range of international developments, including a UN report alleging US war crimes in Iran and accusations of crimes against humanity by Iranian authorities. It also features NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussing Russian aggression near the Polish border. The program further explores scientific and cultural stories, such as how caffeine metabolism affects individuals, the accelerating melting of polar ice sheets, and the return of the Codex Azcatitlan to Mexico. Additional reports include the discovery of a new wildcat species in Bolivia, the return of Syrian singer Asala to Damascus, and a posthumous tribute to Dolly Parton.

18 sept. 2026