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Global News Podcast

BBC World Service
Iran
United States
Israel
Strait Of Hormuz
Lebanon
Ukraine
Donald Trump
Middle East
Artemis II
Pakistan
Hezbollah
Cuba
China
Oil Prices
Ebola
Democratic Republic Of Congo
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Oil
Artificial Intelligence
Tehran

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 urge... more

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Marine tracking platforms say at least four tankers have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding on ending their war. The first to pass into the Gulf of Oman was a French-flagged vesse... more

The US and Iranian presidents have signed a memorandum of understanding which could be a first step to ending the war between the two countries. It includes an end to fighting on all fronts, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of th... more

Donald Trump has warned that the Iran deal - which is set to be formally signed on Friday - is "not final". Speaking on the last day of the G7 summit, Mr Trump said the US could resume attacks if the agreement doesn't work out, warning "we'll go righ... more

President Trump has criticised Israel for continuing to strike Hezbollah targets ahead of the formal signing of a US-Iran deal in Switzerland on Friday. He said Israel didn't need to knock down an apartment block every time it was looking for someone... more

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Recent Guests

John McFall
Paralympic athlete and aspiring astronaut
Independent
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David Miles
Oncologist involved in the breast cancer study
University of Sheffield / Cancer research researcher
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Rachna Shroff
Chief of Hematology Oncology
University of Arizona Cancer Center
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Shaunna Burke
Professor, patient sharing personal journey
Leeds University
Episode: The Happy Pod: Kinder medicine for millions of cancer patients
Simon Roper
Dialect coach and expert in American English
Independent/University of Nevada, Reno (as stated in episode)
Episode: US grants visas to Iran World Cup footballers
Valerie Friedland
Professor of linguistics
University of Nevada, Reno
Episode: US grants visas to Iran World Cup footballers
Jack Clark
Co-founder of Anthropic, AI researcher
Anthropic
Episode: Anthropic: AI could escape human control
Chris Thrall
Mountaineer and former British soldier
Independent
Episode: Zelensky proposes face-to-face meeting with Putin
Andra Lusa Solove
Freelance sports journalist
Freelance
Episode: Zelensky proposes face-to-face meeting with Putin

Hosts

Celia Hatton
Host of Global News Podcast (BBC World Service) with extensive international reporting.
Alex Ritson
Host of The Global News Podcast; BBC World Service.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 38.8k ratings
  • Happy Pod

    The BBC is confused between Happy & Hopeful. There is nothing "happy" about the Happy Pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Lang58
    United States12 days ago
  • Love it

    A great contribution to keep Emgland known in the world

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ENGL4ND4EVER
    Germany18 days ago
  • Water on the moon

    Did David Willis really just say that there’s water on the moon?! 😂🤣

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    finlander72
    United States22 days ago
  • Just what I want

    In this day of AI it only makes sense to get news from a news channel, something closer to a miracle than just broadcasting in today’s world

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cybucyso
    South Africa24 days ago
  • Response to BBC being misleading (review)

    A U.S. citizen who said the BBC is being misleading when the BBC reported that the U.S. will not be following WHO protocol on hantavirus. Please do your research. WHO protocol calls for a 42 day quarantine. The U.S. is doing a 21-day only quarantine. That’s the gap

    But my own complaint is that the same news gets reported multiple times over a few days

    Apple Podcasts
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    BBCShowLover
    United Statesa month ago

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Positive sentiment around real-time updates and expert guests.
Some criticism exists around perceived bias and pacing issues.
High value for in-depth geopolitical and health reporting; production quality flagged variably by listeners.
Listeners appreciate the comprehensive global coverage and diverse voices.

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Anthropic: AI could escape human control
Q: Is there a risk of escalating global tensions alongside AI development?
The episode notes that technological competition and geopolitical dynamics could intersect with AI progress, underscoring the need for governance and international dialogue to avoid a destabilizing arms race in AI capabilities.
Anthropic: AI could escape human control
Q: What should a young person do to prepare for a future with AI?
The guidance centers on cultivating curiosity and a broad set of skills, including liberal arts thinking and philosophy, to adapt to a world where AI augments many professions rather than replacing all of them; developing hobbies and transferable problem-solving skills is advised.
Anthropic: AI could escape human control
Q: What about the potential benefits of AI, such as vaccine design?
Experts describe AI-assisted vaccine design as a promising avenue, with AI helping to design antigens that could provide broad protection, though it's still too early to know how broadly this will translate to effective vaccines; the broader point is that AI can accelerate innovation in health if used with proper safeguards.
Pressure mounts on Starmer to resign as British PM
Q: So how close are we to the ceasefire unraveling?
The correspondent explains that there are no good options, with the White House and Iranian negotiators weighing costs, sanctions relief, and strategic moves, making a definitive path unclear.
The Global Story: The American mayor accused of working for China
Q: What was the scale and motivation behind the Chinese covert influence operations discussed, and how might that differ from traditional espionage?
The operations mix persuasion, information dissemination, and strategic timing to influence public opinion and policy, with a broad, systemic approach that blends civilian and military objectives, making it harder to classify under classic espionage while still posing real national security risks.

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Global news rounds focus on rapid, global current affairs with on-the-ground reporting, expert analysis, and occasional science or culture features. Episodes cover diplomacy, health crises, technology, and geopolitical developments, often weaving in multiple regions and correspondents for a comprehensive world brief. Noteworthy are the mix of frontline reporting, in-depth geopolitical context, and occasional human-interest or science segments that provide variety beyond straight headlines. The show tends to attract listeners who want reliable international coverage, in-depth context, and diverse voices from around the world, making it useful for professionals seeking timely global insights for strategy, branding, or sponsorship alignment.

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1. John McFall
2. David Miles
3. Rachna Shroff
4. Shaunna Burke
5. Simon Roper
6. Valerie Friedland
7. Jack Clark
8. Chris Thrall

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