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Global News Podcast

The breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Hear the most important global stories from the BBC, the most trusted name in international news. With reporters on the ground in every country, we’re always where the story is. We bring you unparalleled access and exclusive updates that you won’t get anywhere else.

Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. From Trump’s White House to Putin’s Kremlin, from the Ukraine War to the Israel-Gaza conflict. From Damascus to Delhi, from Silicon Valley to Singapore, from Washington DC to Wuhan. 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. Subscribe now and never miss a moment.

Also listen to The Happy Pod, every Saturday, for the best global good news.

Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

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Putin agrees to pause Ukraine energy attacks during Trump call

Mar 19, 2025
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Israel launches waves of strikes on Gaza

Mar 18, 2025
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Canadian PM Mark Carney says he wants to reduce security reliance on the US

Mar 18, 2025
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Trump and Putin to hold Ukraine peace talks on Tuesday

Mar 17, 2025
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Arrests made after many fatalities in North Macedonia nightclub fire

Mar 17, 2025
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US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen's Houthis

Mar 16, 2025
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The Happy Pod: A gift that reopened the world

Mar 15, 2025
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Is Putin serious about a ceasefire in Ukraine?

Mar 15, 2025
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Trump says ceasefire talks with Putin 'good and productive'

Mar 14, 2025
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Putin responds to Trump's ceasefire plan

Mar 14, 2025