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Global News Podcast

BBC World Service
Iran
United States
Israel
Donald Trump
Ukraine
Russia
Strait Of Hormuz
Lebanon
Jeffrey Epstein
Middle East
Artificial Intelligence
Cuba
Pakistan
Gaza
Artemis II
Oil Prices
Bangladesh
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Oil
China

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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The BBC reports from the Israel-Lebanon border, where fibre-optic drones have become Hezbollah's primary weapon of war. Also, Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered Israeli troops to take control of even more of the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, the UN has added Is... more

The fire at the Utumishi Girls Academy started in the early hours of Thursday, killing at least 16, as the students were asleep in the dormitory block. More than 800 children were in the school at the time. Kenyan officials say the cause of the fire ... more

The US has launched more strikes against Iran, claiming to hit drones and a military site in Bandar Abbas. Tehran says it's fired at ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, including an American oil tanker with its radar system turned off. Also: ... more

Unionised workers at Samsung Electronics in South Korea approve a landmark profit-sharing deal, putting them in line for bonuses averaging $400,000. The agreement with the world's largest memory chipmaker avoids a strike that had threatened the globa... more

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Recent Guests

Missy Vess
NASA systems engineer discussing the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
NASA
Episode: Outrage over Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
Emen Nader
Correspondent providing update from Jerusalem on flotilla detainees
BBC World Service
Episode: Outrage over Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
Joanna Keene
Global Affairs correspondent on ICC case and Philippines story
BBC World Service
Episode: Outrage over Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
Gia Gol
Correspondent providing context on Middle East diplomacy and Hormuz
BBC World Service
Episode: Outrage over Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
Thomas Mkwana
Correspondent in the region
BBC World Service
Episode: US offers Cuba a new relationship
Sam Caporn
Wine judge and commentator
BBC
Episode: US offers Cuba a new relationship
Abdul Rashid Azimi
Man in Afghanistan described in the report; spoke about selling his daughters
Afghanistan resident
Episode: Desperation in Afghanistan leads to sale of children
Juan Orlando Hernández
Former president of Honduras
Honduras government/political figure
Episode: Elon Musk loses court battle against OpenAI
James Tyler
Managing Director for the UK at Equinix
Equinix UK
Episode: What we know about latest Ebola outbreak

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
  • Water on the moon

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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    finlander72
    United States39 hours 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 Africa4 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
    5
    BBCShowLover
    United States6 days ago
  • Dan needs to calm down

    He’s stumbling over his words and painful to hear

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Saunaseura
    United States6 days ago
  • Too much US news

    Please cover more world news and less US news, there are enough platforms that cover the US.. thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NoMoreCoHosts
    United States8 days 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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The Happy Pod: My college designs on display at the Met
Q: What inspired your collection all those years ago?
Nadia explains that personal experiences with her grandmother and great grandmother, both affected by Alzheimer's, drove the theme. She describes how access to brain scans and discussions with researchers helped her translate those insights into wearable pieces that symbolize memory, disease progression, and the fight to be seen.
The Global Story: Operation Ajax: The CIA’s Iran coup
Q: What is Operation Ajax? What's the plan?
Operation Ajax was a coordinated CIA-assisted attempt to unseat Mossadegh by leveraging the Shah, military force, and staged street violence, with the aim of restoring the Shah to power and reasserting Western control over oil. The plan involved pressuring Mossadegh, deploying loyalist forces, and provoking chaos to justify a coup.
Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
Q: What is the main evidence of insider trading the BBC investigated?
The investigation highlights spikes in trading activity preceding Trump statements, with discussion of the timing and magnitude of trades as possible evidence, while noting that regulators have not confirmed who placed the trades or whether illegal activity occurred.
King Charles praises NATO in address to US Congress
Q: What did King Charles say about NATO and backing Ukraine during his Congress address?
He emphasized unyielding resolve to back Ukraine against Russia and urged the UK and US not to rest on past achievements, framing NATO as essential to confronting a complex global landscape.
Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade
Q: So has this speculation then, Paul, about kit shortage come out of the blue somewhat?
Paul Moss explains that while there has been ongoing speculation, it fits a pattern of Russia feeling pressure and tightening security around the parade due to perceived threats and logistical constraints.

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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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2. World Business Report
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1. Missy Vess
2. Emen Nader
3. Joanna Keene
4. Gia Gol
5. Thomas Mkwana
6. Sam Caporn
7. Abdul Rashid Azimi
8. Juan Orlando Hernández

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