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Global News Podcast

BBC World Service
United States
Ukraine
Iran
Venezuela
Israel
Artificial Intelligence
Russia
Gaza
World Cup
Nepal
Donald Trump
Lebanon
FIFA
Strait Of Hormuz
Caracas
Anthropic
Kabul, Afghanistan
West Bank
Colombia
El Niño

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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One of the world's richest football clubs, Manchester City, is found guilty of breaching dozens of financial rules and could face compensation claims from rivals. Also; Iran extends a new offer to the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week; ... more

A rapid new test for brain tumours can slash the time it takes for an accurate diagnosis from up to eight weeks to two hours. It means surgeons can get results even while they are operating, and patients are spared weeks of uncertainty whilst being a... more

Tech billionaires join Donald Trump and Xi Jinping for dinner at the White House at the end of the first full day of the Chinese President's visit to the US. Mr Xi said that in their discussions earlier, he and his host had reached "common understand... more

Australia launches an urgent review after an AI agent belonging to OpenAI hacked a government healthcare portal. The government has set up a taskforce to examine what happened and whether laws were broken. The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused ... more

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Recent Guests

Burkhard Draeger
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Burghard Degger
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Dave Ramsey
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Meena Geltink
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Minal Tijssen
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Fabio Chavez
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Pierre-Yves Loeck
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Erica Santoro
Microbiologist turned ecologist researching coral probiotics
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Brad Ryan
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Hosts

Uncle Desai
Host of The Global News Podcast (frequent anchor and correspondent).
Will Chalk
Frequent host and BBC World Service presenter.
Nick Miles
Host of The Global News Podcast; senior correspondent with regional beat coverage.
Pete Ross
Host of Global News Podcast; relied upon for on-the-ground reporting.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 39.2k ratings
  • My go-to podcast twice a day for many years. I have 1 issue with it: ads have slowly increased in length and frequency over the years. There are now 3 90-second ad breaks in each episode, and that 2 minute long one about the yoga scam.

    Issue 2: interview with Dave Ramsey and not correcting or putting his statement about gas prices under Biden in context.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Seattlebest
    3 days ago
  • Pinning down the hypocrisy

    Tristan did a great job holding finance guru Dave Ramsey’s feet to the fire, trying to elicit Ramsey’s views on repercussions of US policy in Iran. No surprise Ramsey wouldn’t bite but a good interview, regardless.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Foshin
    United States6 days ago
  • Giggling Ramsey

    Just started listening to podcast with Dave Ramsey. But stopped soon. He does this giggling like a 5 yr old school girl every minute. Just awful. What is purpose. He says in first minute here can’t control much like the straight of Hormuz or stock markets. What about controlling this giggling?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mike9797
    United States6 days ago
  • A journalists from within Dubai, who definitely has no reason to be afraid of being honest, tells everyone how safe Dubai is. And one of the most annoying BBC "journalists" just goes along with it. Making sure to use her trademark interrupting the interviewee a few times for good measure. I keep trying to like the global story and failing.

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    Gmart99
    12 days ago
  • Presenters

    I listen to BBC WORLD SERVICE on the understanding that the presenters will be talking in British English - please consider reverting to this style of presentation. If I want an American accent I can listen to a podcast by an American broadcaster

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Will Mart
    South Africa13 days ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Balanced international coverage with on-the-ground reporting and expert analysis.
High-quality, timely updates but some feedback on pacing in long episodes.
Can feel biased when covering US politics, per some listeners.

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US reveals it has deployed space weapons
Q: What is the official position on weapons in space and how explicit are the details?
Officials confirm weapons exist in space but provide few specifics, framing the system as defensive and intended to safeguard assets rather than attack; details on capabilities and deployment remain sparse.
The Global Story: Dave Ramsey - Iran, tariffs and affordability
Q: Does Ramsey think politicians can reliably reduce costs like energy or groceries?
He argues they generally cannot guarantee such outcomes, pointing to supply-and-demand dynamics and global factors; his stance is that individuals must adapt budgets rather than expect leadership to drastically cut costs.
The Global Story: Dave Ramsey - Iran, tariffs and affordability
Q: How does Ramsey view the impact of tariffs on small businesses and everyday finances?
He notes tariffs can cause short-term pain for small businesses and households even if the long-term effects may balance out, highlighting that politicians' rhetoric around tariffs often doesn't align with on-the-ground reality.
The Happy Pod: Record pig kidney transplant brings hope
Q: What does the pig kidney breakthrough mean for transplant options in the near term?
It represents a potential new bridge option for kidney patients, potentially reducing dialysis time while a human donor kidney becomes available, though long-term viability and immune acceptance remain under study.
UK sanctions Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank
Q: What did Ed Miliband say about the new policy and its aims?
He framed the policy as a decisive break from previous governments, calling the occupation unlawful and arguing that economic relations should reflect that stance, including a ban on goods and services from the settlements.

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The program offers brisk, global news briefings with on-the-ground reporting and expert commentary across politics, economics, technology, and society. Recent episodes blend frontline dispatches from conflict zones, migration stories, and governance debates with context on energy markets, sports governance, and regional diplomacy. Notable strengths include wide geographic coverage, timely analysis, and human-interest pieces that illuminate how world events affect individuals and communities. Potential listeners who want reliable, fast-moving international news with expert voices and regional depth will likely find this show valuable, especially if they value concise briefings paired with deeper analyses.

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1. Burkhard Draeger
2. Burghard Degger
3. Dave Ramsey
4. Meena Geltink
5. Minal Tijssen
6. Fabio Chavez
7. Pierre-Yves Loeck
8. Erica Santoro

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