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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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The Happy Pod: Football while fasting -- Egypt's Ramadan pastime

Mar 29, 2025
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Myanmar earthquake kills at least 144

Mar 28, 2025
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State of emergency declared in Myanmar after huge earthquake

Mar 28, 2025
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European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine

Mar 28, 2025
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Six killed as Egyptian tourist submarine sinks

Mar 27, 2025
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Trump officials accuse journalist of lying after Signal app leak published in full

Mar 27, 2025
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Sudan’s army retakes Khartoum airport from paramilitary RSF

Mar 26, 2025
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Trump and intelligence chiefs play down Signal app group chat leak

Mar 26, 2025
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Sudanese military accused of carrying out massacre in Darfur

Mar 25, 2025
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Erdogan calls Turkey protests 'evil' as unrest continues

Mar 25, 2025