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Global News Podcast, page 8
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 strikes Iran after accusing Tehran of targeting shippingUS strikes on Iran after alleged renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz; NATO talks amid Russia’s Ukraine war and Russia’s fuel shortages from Ukrainian strikes on oil…8 Jul 2026 · 30 min · 13 chapters
French court clears way for Marine Le Pen presidential runThe episode covers several global news items. In France, a court upheld Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement conviction but reduced her public-office ban to 45 months (30 suspended), meaning the…7 Jul 2026 · 27 min · 13 chapters
US exit World Cup despite Trump's intervention(1) Football at the World Cup—US crash out after losing 4-1 to Belgium despite striker Haji Wright?7 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 15 chapters
Ukraine requests more air defences after Russian attacksUkraine’s air-defence shortfall after Russia’s latest barrage; plus major international headlines including Iran’s Khamenei funeral, a FIFA World Cup disciplinary controversy involving the US, and…6 Jul 2026 · 29 min · 15 chapters
Controversy after World Cup red card overturnedA BBC Global News Podcast covering controversy at the Men’s World Cup (a red card overturned so US striker Folarin Balogun can play), plus other major stories: southern Europe wildfires, Israel…6 Jul 2026 · 30 min · 13 chapters
The Global Story: US at 250 – your questions answeredThe Global Story’s “US at 250” special answers listener questions on how America has shaped the world, how global perceptions changed since 1945–65, why the US has become more isolationist, where…5 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 15 chapters
US July 4th celebrations disruptedThe episode is a roundup of global news, with multiple stories. In the US, July 4th celebrations tied to America’s 250th independence from Britain were disrupted by a severe heat wave and…5 Jul 2026 · 24 min · 12 chapters
The Happy Pod: Meeting a princess while climbing a mountainThis Happy Pod episode is a set of uplifting human-interest stories.4 Jul 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
Donald Trump begins the 250th anniversary of US independenceDonald Trump marks the 250th anniversary of US independence with a Mount Rushmore speech focused on anti-communism; the episode also covers World Cup results, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s New York…4 Jul 2026 · 29 min · 18 chapters
The Global Story: Abdi’s American DreamAbdi Noor-Eftin’s journey from war-torn Somalia to winning the U.S.3 Jul 2026 · 33 min · 15 chapters
Iran prepares 'funeral of century' for late Supreme leaderThe episode is a BBC World Service news roundup plus explainers tied to the US at 250 theme.3 Jul 2026 · 29 min · 13 chapters
Venezuela: man found alive days after earthquakesThe episode (BBC Global News Podcast) leads with Venezuela’s rescue after July 3 earthquakes: interim president Delcy Rodriguez says nearly 2,600 deaths are known.3 Jul 2026 · 30 min · 13 chapters
Russia launches massive attack on KyivThe episode is a BBC Global News roundup plus related segments. Main topic: Russia’s massive attack on Kyiv—an 11-hour barrage of nearly 500 drones and missiles/drones hitting residential apartment…2 Jul 2026 · 29 min · 15 chapters
UN warns children are at risk of exploitation in VenezuelaThe episode focuses on: (1) UN/UNICEF warnings that children in Venezuela are at heightened risk of exploitation and trafficking after last week’s double earthquake; (2) Europe’s airport biometric…2 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters
Fresh evidence of RSF 'atrocities' in SudanGlobal News Podcast (BBC World Service) covering: Amnesty International’s report on RSF atrocities in Sudan’s Al-Fashir/Al-Fashir siege; China’s new ethnic-harmony law; Japan’s yen hitting a 40-year…1 Jul 2026 · 26 min · 15 chapters
US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenshipThe episode is a global news roundup led by the US Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision upholding birthright citizenship.1 Jul 2026 · 26 min · 15 chapters
South Africans hold protests against migrantsAnti-immigration protests in South Africa, plus other global news (Venezuela earthquake anger, U.S.30 Jun 2026 · 29 min · 15 chapters
Supreme Court hands Trump a big win and several defeatsUS Supreme Court rulings expand President Trump’s power over independent regulators, but block parts of his agenda; other segments cover Venezuela earthquake response, Peru’s presidential election, a…30 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 15 chapters
Venezuelans' anger over slow earthquake responseGlobal News Podcast episode covering (1) Venezuela’s anger over slow earthquake response after last week’s massive quakes, (2) worsening Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, (3) UK politics: Andy Burnham’s…29 Jun 2026 · 29 min · 17 chapters
BBC meets Venezuela earthquake survivorsThis BBC Global News Podcast episode covers: (1) Venezuela’s earthquake aftermath, with survivors criticizing government handling of rescue efforts; (2) Israel’s recognition of the 1915–17 Armenian…29 Jun 2026 · 29 min · 11 chapters
The Global Story: Is the US falling out of love with Israel?Whether U.S. support for Israel is weakening, and how that shift affects Israeli politics ahead of elections.28 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 17 chapters
Venezuela races to find earthquake survivorsThe episode is a BBC Global News roundup focused on Venezuela’s earthquake response, plus other world headlines.28 Jun 2026 · 31 min · 14 chapters
Bonus: Are the World Cup's hydration breaks here to stay?Whether FIFA’s mandatory World Cup hydration breaks (3 minutes at 22 minutes into each half, all 104 games) are here to stay, and how they affect player welfare, tactics, momentum, and…27 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
The Happy Pod: All aboard the Bike BusThe Happy Pod episode “All aboard the Bike Bus” covers four main stories: a viral “bike bus” school commute, a kindness-focused cycling challenge, cervical cancer vaccine research, and dogs detecting…27 Jun 2026 · 27 min · 17 chapters