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Global News Podcast, page 9
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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UN says over 50,000 missing after Venezuela quakesThe BBC Global News Podcast covers: (1) Venezuela earthquake disaster: search continues after Wednesday’s twin quakes; UN says over 50,000 people are still unaccounted for, with official deaths…27 Jun 2026 · 29 min · 12 chapters
Venezuela earthquakes: nearly 600 people now confirmed dead(1) Venezuela’s Wednesday earthquakes, with Dulce Rodriguez saying nearly 600 people are confirmed dead; rescuers pull survivors from rubble; many sleep in streets/tents; opposition claims official…26 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 21 chapters
US pledges $150m in aid after Venezuelan earthquakesThis Global News Podcast episode covers: (1) Venezuela earthquake response: two strong earthquakes west of Caracas killed 235+ (200+ confirmed dead), with thousands missing.26 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 14 chapters
Over 160 people dead in Venezuela earthquakesThis BBC Global News Podcast episode leads with northern Venezuela’s disaster: two back-to-back earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5) struck near Caracas and other states, killing at least 164 (expected to…25 Jun 2026 · 27 min · 12 chapters
Twin earthquakes strike VenezuelaThe episode is a BBC World Service Global News update covering: (1) Twin earthquakes in Venezuela: a state of emergency after two major quakes struck seconds apart near Caracas, causing fatalities,…25 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 12 chapters
Ukraine knocks out power in Russian-occupied CrimeaThe episode covers four main stories. First, Ukraine’s drone campaign targets Russian-occupied Crimea’s energy infrastructure: strikes on Sevastopol leave the city without electricity, forcing…24 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 21 chapters
Lebanon won't accept any deal unless Israeli troops withdrawLebanon-Israel talks and conditions for peace; UN inquiry alleging Israel deliberately targets Palestinian children in Gaza; UN report on systematic sexual violence in Sudan’s civil war; North Korea…24 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 14 chapters
Western Europe hit by record-breaking heatwaveThis BBC Global News Podcast episode covers: a record-breaking heatwave across Western Europe, with France reporting its hottest night in 80+ years and temperatures expected above 41C; the UN…23 Jun 2026 · 31 min · 16 chapters
Will Andy Burnham be the UK's new Prime Minister?A BBC Global News Podcast roundup focused on UK politics (Keir Starmer resigning; Andy Burnham as likely Labour leader and next PM), US-Iran talks in Switzerland over the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear…23 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 14 chapters
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer resignsThis BBC Global News Podcast covers multiple stories. Main focus: UK politics—Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns after losing trust of the governing Labour Party, citing he has “lost the trust” and…22 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 13 chapters
Right-wing candidate claims victory in Colombian electionThe episode is a BBC Global News roundup covering: (1) Colombia’s presidential election, where right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Esprilla claims victory; (2) early Iran–US talks in Switzerland,…22 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 13 chapters
The Global Story: How to stop Iran from building a nuclear weaponThe US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed at Versailles aims to end the war and prevent Iran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon, but the episode focuses on how verification and loopholes would…21 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters
JD Vance heads for peace talks with Iran(1) US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland amid conflicting claims about whether Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz; the US says ships are still passing, while Iran says it has closed the strait.21 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 13 chapters
The Happy Pod: Success stories of former refugeesWorld Refugee Day special edition of BBC World Service “The Happy Pod” featuring former refugees who rebuilt their lives and communities through business, leadership, creativity, and mental-health…20 Jun 2026 · 27 min · 10 chapters
Israeli strikes reported in Lebanon, despite Hezbollah ceasefireThe BBC Global News Podcast episode covers multiple headlines. Main story: Israeli strikes were reported in southern Lebanon shortly after a ceasefire with Hezbollah was announced.20 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 9 chapters
Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefireThe episode is a BBC Global News roundup led by the Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire after intense Lebanon fighting.19 Jun 2026 · 31 min · 21 chapters
US denies peace deal favours IranThe episode covers (1) the US–Iran peace deal, with US Vice President J.D.19 Jun 2026 · 29 min · 15 chapters
Tankers moving again after Iran dealGlobal news roundup focused on a US-Iran memorandum affecting tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, plus separate segments on ChatGPT safety, Ebola burials in DRC, Ukrainian drone strikes on…18 Jun 2026 · 27 min · 14 chapters
Trump signs agreement to end war with IranThe episode centers on Donald Trump signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US-Iran conflict after about four months of on-off fighting, including…18 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 21 chapters
Trump warns Iran deal 'not final' ahead of signing on FridayThe episode is a BBC Global News roundup focused on: (1) a US-Iran “memorandum of understanding” due to be signed in Switzerland, with Trump warning it’s not final; (2) rising tensions over…17 Jun 2026 · 31 min · 19 chapters
Trump criticises Israel over ongoing strikes in LebanonDonald Trump criticises Israel for continuing strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon despite a US-Iran ceasefire deal; the episode also covers a UK-Russia maritime incident, J.D.17 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
After Iran deal, Trump focuses on UkraineThis BBC Global News Podcast episode covers multiple stories. Main focus: at the G7 summit in Evian, Donald Trump meets Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and says he’s pushing Russia to make a…16 Jun 2026 · 31 min · 16 chapters
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire despite US-Iran dealThe episode (BBC Global News Podcast) leads with the US-Iran memorandum: even after the deal is electronically signed and due to be formally signed in Switzerland, Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire.16 Jun 2026 · 27 min · 13 chapters
Strait of Hormuz will reopen says TrumpGlobal News Podcast roundup focused mainly on a US-Iran framework deal to halt the war, plus related regional and world stories.15 Jun 2026 · 27 min · 16 chapters