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Global News Podcast

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Kamala Harris
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Paris
Israel
US Secret Service
2024 Olympic Games
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New Zealand
Democratic Party
Ethiopia
Crowdstrike
Lim Ki-Mo
Kimberly Cheatle
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Mexico
Beacon
Typhoon Gemi

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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Two weeks after the latest release of the Epstein files, the headlines keep pouring in.

In just the past few days, revelations in the documents have nearly brought down a British prime minister, and implicated politicians and royals from around the ... more

European countries say tests show Russia's Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a substance developed from a toxin found in Ecuadorian dart frogs. But the Kremlin denies killing the opposition leader. Also: Marco Rubio delivers a softer line to America's... more

We meet a Ghanaian woman who is challenging stereotypes of beauty and disability by modelling with her prosthetic leg wrapped in colourful kente fabric. Abena Christine Jon'el had her leg amputated when she was just two years old because of an aggres... more

The Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, and opposition leaders have laid flowers at a memorial in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, to the eight victims of a teenage killer. The estranged father of the suspect has offered his condolences. Also: the ... more

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Recent Guests

Madeline Schizas
Canadian figure skater competing in the Olympics
Episode: Polls open in first Bangladesh election since uprising
Maggie MacPherson
Evolutionary ecologist at Trent University in Ontario
Trent University
Episode: Polls open in first Bangladesh election since uprising
Sebastian Lai
Jimmy Lai's son
Episode: Hong Kong court jails Jimmy Lai for 20 years
Ted Hui
Pro-democracy politician who has gone into exile from Hong Kong
Episode: Hong Kong court jails Jimmy Lai for 20 years
Felix Kwakia of Fusu
Ghanaian government spokesman and Minister for Communications
Episode: Hong Kong court jails Jimmy Lai for 20 years
Josh Baker
Investigative journalist, filmmaker, and podcaster known for reporting on ISIS.
BBC
Episode: The Global Story: Is ISIS having a resurgence in Syria?
Debal Deb
Activist known as India's seed warrior, dedicated to preserving rare rice varieties.
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Austin Appelbee
A young hero who swam for hours to save his family after a kayaking incident.
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Aunt Sadia
Palestinian woman hoping to reunite with her fiancé at the Rafah crossing
Episode: Israel opens Rafah border crossing

Hosts

Alex Ritson
Host of the Global News Podcast, known for insightful coverage of world events and adept at engaging listeners with current affairs.
Julia McFarlane
Host of the Global News Podcast, providing timely news updates and expert analysis across global events.
Valerie Sanderson
Host providing analysis and reporting on world events, engaging listeners with critical news stories.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 38.2k ratings
  • Translation

    I don,t understand why don,t you offer a podcast translations to other lenguages

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Chinyero
    Spain4 days ago
  • Re ; affordability ‘crisis’ in US

    when you hear about the majority of yanktoids struggling to ‘make ends meet’ then you know capitalism works. Ought to know that by now, yeah?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jammyjimmy
    Canadaa month ago
  • Confused

    Thought I was getting news for January 16, but instead the broadcast that was put in the podcast was for December 17. Don’t know what’s going on at the BBC.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    babar3738
    United Statesa month ago
  • Finally

    Daily news I can get behind

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PjamasAllDay
    United Statesa month ago
  • Only news source I go to these days

    Fantastic show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bear barn
    United Statesa month ago

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Mass shooting stuns Canada
Q: Can you explain to us a little bit more about the gun laws in Canada?
Canada has strict gun laws compared to the US, with a focus on hunting rifles, and any firearms owned must be licensed and stored safely.
Mass shooting stuns Canada
Q: Do we have any updates on the attacker?
Law enforcement has information on the attacker but has not disclosed the identity yet; the police alert described the attacker as a female in a dress with brown hair.
Polls open in first Bangladesh election since uprising
Q: What are the details surrounding the recent school shooting?
The suspect had previously been arrested under mental health laws and reportedly initiated shootings at both a family home and a school, leading to a tragic loss of life.
Polls open in first Bangladesh election since uprising
Q: How does it feel for people voting today?
Many voters expressed feelings of excitement as they participate in an election they never thought they'd see, emphasizing for some it's the first time they believe their vote will count.
The Global Story: Is ISIS having a resurgence in Syria?
Q: What does this actually mean for the security and the governance of the camps on the grounds?
The current security situation is complex, especially after changes in local governance, allowing ISIS to operate more freely.

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Covering a wide array of global news topics, the episodes provide in-depth analysis on significant events like the war in Ukraine, climate issues, international politics, and social justice movements. Unique for its timely coverage, this show delivers breaking news and expert insights in a concise format, appealing to listeners who seek both current affairs updates and contextual understanding of key global issues. With a commitment to daily updates, it remains relevant to those who value staying informed about world events as they unfold.

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2. Maggie MacPherson
3. Sebastian Lai
4. Ted Hui
5. Felix Kwakia of Fusu
6. Josh Baker
7. Debal Deb
8. Austin Appelbee

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