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Global News Podcast, page 10
by BBC World Service · English
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 urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
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US and Iran agree peace dealThe episode is about the US and Iran reaching a framework “memorandum of understanding” to end their conflict, with a formal signing in Switzerland on Friday.15 Jun 2026 · 27 min · 14 chapters
The Global Story: The world according to Marco RubioHow Marco Rubio, now U.S. Secretary of State in the second Trump administration, views the world and how he’s shaping (or mainly executing) Trump’s foreign policy—especially in the Western…14 Jun 2026 · 29 min · 14 chapters
Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on SundayThe episode of BBC Global News Podcast covers: (1) U.S.-Iran nuclear/war de-escalation talks, with Trump saying a deal will be signed Sunday; (2) UN-backed condemnation and sanctions over…14 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 13 chapters
The Happy Pod: Surviving six days alone on EverestA BBC World Service “Happy Pod” episode built around survival, coincidence, talent, and community kindness.13 Jun 2026 · 27 min · 10 chapters
Bonus: Can an African team win the World Cup?A specially extended BBC World Service “More Than The Score” bonus episode asks whether any of the 10 African nations at the FIFA Men’s World Cup can win the tournament, revisiting Africa’s past…13 Jun 2026 · 48 min · 20 chapters
Canada and the US join the World Cup actionStateside with Kai and Carter covers: Canada and the US joining World Cup action; a potential US-Iran war-ending deal; China’s claims of “spy animals” used for maritime intelligence; plus India’s Air…13 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88This episode of the BBC World Service Global News Podcast is a roundup of major headlines.12 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 10 chapters
The men's football World Cup kicks off in MexicoThe BBC Global News Podcast covers the 2026 men’s football World Cup opening in Mexico City, alongside major global news: US-Iran ceasefire/strike talks, the 1-year Air India Flight 171 crash…12 Jun 2026 · 27 min · 15 chapters
UK defence secretary resigns over military spendingThis BBC Global News Podcast covers four main stories. In the UK, Defence Secretary John Healey resigns, claiming Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury failed to fund a defence plan,…11 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 12 chapters
US launches fresh attacks on IranThe episode covers four main stories. First, the US launches fresh strikes on Iran after President Trump says American forces would hit “hard” and that Tehran is taking too long to sign a peace deal.11 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 11 chapters
BBC goes inside Myanmar with rebel fightersThe episode is the BBC Global News Podcast episode covering Myanmar’s civil war and rebel fighters, plus other world news and a science segment.10 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters
US retaliatory strikes against IranUS retaliatory strikes against Iran after Iran downed an American helicopter; escalation risk and fragile ceasefire, plus other global news segments.10 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 17 chapters
New Israeli strikes in Lebanon after Iranian warningGlobal News Podcast covering: Israel resuming airstrikes in Lebanon (Tyre) after a temporary Iran-Israel truce; Taliban crackdown on women’s hijab protests in Herat; Honduras passing harsher laws…9 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 14 chapters
Donald Trump tells the BBC Israel did not defy himThe BBC Global News Podcast covers: (1) Middle East tensions: Israel pauses strikes on Iran, but continues strikes in southern Lebanon; BBC reports Israel’s Iran attack was not defying Donald Trump…9 Jun 2026 · 31 min · 12 chapters
Iran says it's stopping strikes against IsraelIran-Israel escalation and Iran’s claim it will stop strikes if Israel stops attacking Lebanon; Pope in Spain on Catholic clergy sexual abuse; UK plan to block under-16s from sharing/viewing explicit…8 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 9 chapters
Israel and Iran carry out fresh airstrikesEscalating Middle East violence (Iran–Israel missile exchanges and the fragile April truce), Israeli actions in East Jerusalem, Peru’s tight presidential runoff, Xi Jinping’s North Korea visit,…8 Jun 2026 · 29 min · 13 chapters
The Global Story: The battle to save James Bond from becoming slopThe BBC Global Story asks how the James Bond franchise can survive and appeal to Gen Z, amid a rights/creative power struggle between the Broccoli family and Amazon after Amazon’s MGM purchase.7 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 14 chapters
Hegseth attacks Europe over migration in D-Day speechThe episode is a BBC Global News roundup focused on migration politics, international sport, war updates, elections, and regional conflict.7 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 13 chapters
The Happy Pod: Kinder medicine for millions of cancer patientsThe Happy Pod (BBC World Service) focuses on cancer breakthroughs and other “hope” stories.6 Jun 2026 · 27 min · 16 chapters
US grants visas to Iran World Cup footballersThe BBC Global News Podcast covers multiple headlines: the US granting visas to Iran’s men’s World Cup football team despite conflict; UK politics over Henry Novak’s murder and US Vice President J.D.6 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 15 chapters
Anthropic: AI could escape human controlThis Global News Podcast episode (BBC World Service) leads with AI safety warnings and then covers health, conflict, and regional news.5 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 19 chapters
Zelensky proposes face-to-face meeting with PutinZelensky invites Putin to a face-to-face meeting to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war; Trump claims direct contact with Hezbollah and predicts progress on Lebanon/Iran; BBC also covers Air India…5 Jun 2026 · 29 min · 12 chapters
Hezbollah rejects Lebanon's ceasefire with IsraelThis BBC Global News Podcast episode covers multiple headlines. Main focus: Hezbollah rejects a US-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.4 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 16 chapters
US House votes to curb Trump's war powersThe episode covers US and global politics and culture. Topic: The US House passes a nonbinding resolution to curb President Trump’s war powers against Iran (215-208), ordering troop withdrawal or…4 Jun 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters