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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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China to end foreign adoptions

Sep 6, 2024
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The Happy Pod: The sky is no limit at 102

Aug 31, 2024
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The Happy Pod: Uniting generations with a splash

Aug 24, 2024
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Bonus: The Global Story - Is Twitch too big to fail?

Aug 18, 2024
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The Happy Pod: Finding love at 89 years old

Aug 17, 2024
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More than 40,000 killed in Gaza - Hamas

Aug 15, 2024
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The Happy Pod: Panda pair bring joy to San Diego

Aug 10, 2024
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The Happy Pod: The blood test that could spot Alzheimer's early

Aug 3, 2024
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Bonus: The Global Story - The most contested land in the world?

Jul 28, 2024
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The Happy Pod: The surprise star of a US Olympics team

Jul 27, 2024