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Global News Podcast, page 7
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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Spain shatter Argentina's World Cup dreamThe episode of BBC Global News Podcast leads with Spain winning the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina, 2nd title in 16 years.20 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 13 chapters
Jeffrey Epstein, Howard Lutnick, and the disgraced former princeBBC Global Story investigates new revelations from the Epstein files, alleging US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick failed to disclose a business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and explores…19 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 8 chapters
Iranian drone attack kills two US soldiersThis episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers multiple breaking stories: an Iranian drone/missile attack on US troops in Jordan that killed two American servicemen and left a third unaccounted…19 Jul 2026 · 30 min · 16 chapters
The Happy Pod: Portugal’s last circus elephant rehomedThe Happy Pod episode focuses on animal welfare and conservation, plus a few global human-interest stories.18 Jul 2026 · 27 min · 12 chapters
US military launches seventh night of Iran strikesGlobal News Podcast roundup led by escalating US-Iran conflict: seventh consecutive US night of strikes aimed at degrading Iran’s military; Iran says it targets US military assets abroad and warns of…18 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 13 chapters
UK's Andy Burnham confirmed as new Labour leaderBBC Global News Podcast covering UK Labour leadership change and major international stories: China’s AI policy, India’s first hydrogen-powered train, Japan’s imperial succession law, plus brief…17 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 12 chapters
Trump accuses China of 'sinister election meddling'Trump accuses China of election meddling; Canada/US wildfire smoke and air quality; China’s new rules on AI chatbot “romance”; UK Labour leadership election of Andy Burnham; human rights case in…17 Jul 2026 · 29 min · 14 chapters
Italian officials found guilty over deadly bridge collapseThis Global News Podcast episode leads with Italy’s Genoa Mirandi Bridge disaster: former Autostrada/Atlantia executive Giovanni Castellucci is jailed for 12 years; other convicted…16 Jul 2026 · 26 min · 14 chapters
Zelensky fires popular defence ministerThe episode covers multiple global stories. Ukraine: President Zelensky sacks defence minister Mikhailo Fedorov after six months, despite praise for his start-up style reforms and for boosting drone…16 Jul 2026 · 29 min · 16 chapters
US military launches wave of attacks against IranUS-Iran tensions escalate near the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed US daytime strikes and Iranian claims of attacks on US sites; discussion of possible off-ramps via a still-alive memorandum of…15 Jul 2026 · 27 min · 15 chapters
Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo(1) Trump backtracks on a proposed 20% toll on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz after Gulf pressure, saying instead he’ll pursue “massive” US trade/investment deals; the UN maritime agency had…15 Jul 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters
ICE officer kills a Colombian man in MaineThis episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers multiple stories: (1) US immigration enforcement in Maine: an ICE agent shot and killed 26-year-old Colombian man Joan Sebastian Garoro during an…14 Jul 2026 · 27 min · 13 chapters
US reinstates naval blockade on IranThis episode covers escalating conflict in the Middle East, European security and politics, US antitrust action, and several UK/Europe domestic stories.14 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters
Trials of new Ebola vaccine set to beginThe BBC Global News Podcast covers multiple stories, led by UK-approved trials of a new Ebola vaccine for the worsening outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, plus US-Iran naval blockade…13 Jul 2026 · 25 min · 10 chapters
Bangkok bar fire kills at least 27A roundup of world news. Main segments: (1) Bangkok bar fire in Thailand kills at least 27 and injures 60+; witnesses describe rapid flame spread, smoke, shattered narrow windows, and foam ceiling…13 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 16 chapters
The Global Story: Citizen Vigilante and Elon Musk’s war on ‘woke’ filmsHow the far-right “anti-woke” backlash in film connects to Elon Musk’s promotion of the low-budget thriller Citizen Vigilante, and whether it’s propaganda or just a vigilante genre entry.12 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 14 chapters
US launches fresh strikes on IranThis episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers: US strikes on Iran, Trump-era press subpoenas, wildfires in southern Spain, a Chinese Christian prisoner release, Russian-Ukraine attacks, “Havana…12 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 15 chapters
The Happy Pod: Inviting strangers round for dinnerThis BBC World Service “Happy Pod” episode links stories about belonging, inclusion, and small joys.11 Jul 2026 · 27 min · 14 chapters
US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is openUS-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz; Nigeria’s rescue of abducted schoolchildren; Russian drone/bomb attacks on Zaporizhia; Apple suing OpenAI for alleged trade-secret theft; slowing…11 Jul 2026 · 27 min · 13 chapters
At least 12 dead in Spanish wildfiresThe episode is a BBC Global News roundup plus several features. Main topics: wildfires in southern Spain (at least 12 dead, including 4 believed British tourists; 19 still unaccounted for), with…10 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 14 chapters
US and Iran trade blows as Khamenei is buriedGlobal News Podcast covers: (1) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s burial amid US-Iran ceasefire breaches and tit-for-tat strikes; (2) Venezuela earthquake aftermath and disease risks in…10 Jul 2026 · 27 min · 13 chapters
US and Iran trade strikes in GulfThe BBC Global News Podcast covers renewed US-Iran strikes and the risk to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz; Ebola misinformation driving violence in DR Congo; Microsoft’s view on AI and job…9 Jul 2026 · 31 min · 17 chapters
ICC says war crimes committed in SudanThe episode covers (1) the ICC’s claim of concrete evidence that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity in Darfur during the civil war, including targeting civilians and…9 Jul 2026 · 29 min · 16 chapters
Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'The episode is a BBC Global News roundup plus culture segments. Main news: President Trump says the US-Iran ceasefire/MOU is “over” after fresh exchanges of strikes.8 Jul 2026 · 32 min · 12 chapters