Global News Podcast

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The day's top stories from BBC News compiled twice daily in the week, once at weekends.

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  • Trump gives Russia 50 days to make peace in Ukraine

    15/07/2025 Durata: 33min

    The US says it will sanction Moscow's trade partners if a ceasefire in Ukraine is not reached. Also: review finds BBC Gaza documentary breached guidelines, and WHO endorses twice-yearly HIV prevention injection.

  • Donald Trump to send Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine

    14/07/2025 Durata: 27min

    As the US envoy meets President Zelensky in Kyiv, Donald Trump says the US will send Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine. Also: Bitcoin hits a new high, and a new look at Superman

  • Israel blames 'technical error' for Gaza children's deaths

    14/07/2025 Durata: 30min

    The IDF has blamed a "technical error" for a Gaza strike that hit metres from the target, killing six children collecting water. Also: the prisoner who escaped hidden in a bag, and the beetles who love eating books.

  • EU and Mexico hit back at Trump's tariff threat

    13/07/2025 Durata: 31min

    The EU and Mexico criticise Donald Trump after he says he will impose 30% tariffs on their exports to the US. Also: why Nicaragua is replacing pavements with concrete, and the British habit of saying sorry.

  • The Happy Pod: The trio bringing countries together with music

    12/07/2025 Durata: 27min

    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

  • Air India crash report: fuel switches cut off after takeoff

    11/07/2025 Durata: 29min

    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.

  • Kurdish rebels burn guns in step towards ending Turkey conflict

    11/07/2025 Durata: 28min

    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.

  • UK to return some migrants to France in weeks says PM

    10/07/2025 Durata: 29min

    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.

  • Kenya's president denounces anti-government unrest

    09/07/2025 Durata: 25min

    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.

  • Russia launches major attack on Ukraine after Trump criticism of Putin

    09/07/2025 Durata: 28min

    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?

  • Trump and Netanyahu meet again in push for Gaza ceasefire

    09/07/2025 Durata: 27min

    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.

  • Netanyahu meets Trump at White House amid Gaza ceasefire talks

    08/07/2025 Durata: 32min

    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.

  • More bodies recovered in Texas after Friday's catastrophic flash floods

    07/07/2025 Durata: 31min

    The authorities in Texas say dozens remain missing after recent flash floods, with search efforts continuing. Also: Qatar hosts Gaza ceasefire talks, and France's top TV game champion eliminated after 647 episodes.

  • Elon Musk says he is launching a new political party

    06/07/2025 Durata: 30min

    The billionaire, Elon Musk, is launching a new political party after falling out with President Trump. Also: Israel is sending a delegation to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks, and swimming in the river Seine in Paris.

  • The Happy Pod: The surgeon who left his wedding to save a life

    05/07/2025 Durata: 26min

    A surgeon who left his wedding to save a life says it's inspired him to help more people. Also: one man's adventures with a pet goose; a police officer reunited with a baby he rescued; and why we should eat more custard.

  • Hamas submits positive response to Gaza ceasefire proposal

    04/07/2025 Durata: 30min

    Hamas says it has delivered a "positive response" to mediators on Gaza ceasefire proposal - but wants guarantee that Israel's bombardment will not resume. Also: President Trump signs flagship tax package into law.

  • Gaza aid contractor says he saw colleagues fire on hungry Palestinians

    04/07/2025 Durata: 28min

    A contractor who worked at aid distribution sites in Gaza says he saw colleagues firing on Palestinians waiting for food. The GHF categorically denies the allegations. Also: objects in space, and big Roman footwear.

  • Footballer Diogo Jota dies in car crash

    03/07/2025 Durata: 30min

    Liverpool and Portugal footballer, Diogo Jota, killed in car crash in Spain, aged 28. He had three young children and had just married his long-term partner. Also, Thailand gets a second caretaker prime minister in a week.

  • 'Diddy' cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering but guilty on other charges

    03/07/2025 Durata: 28min

    A New York jury clears Sean "Diddy" Combs of sex trafficking and racketeering but finds him guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution. Also, dining on foie gras in space and marking moths' decline in sound.

  • US Senate narrowly passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

    01/07/2025 Durata: 28min

    US Senate approves Trump's mega-bill on tax and spending, after Vice-President JD Vance casts tie-breaking vote. Also: Delhi bans fuel sales to old cars to tackle air pollution, and TV evangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies.

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