Global News Podcast

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Synopsis

The day's top stories from BBC News compiled twice daily in the week, once at weekends.

Episodes

  • First conclave vote ends in black smoke

    07/05/2025 Duration: 27min

    Black smoke emerges from the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, as 133 cardinals fail to elect a new pope after the first ballot. Also: the White House responds to Joe Biden's BBC interview, calling him a disgrace.

  • Kashmir crisis questions

    07/05/2025 Duration: 24min

    Why are tensions escalating between India and Pakistan? Our team of BBC experts explain, after India launches missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Five Indian jets were downed, Pakistan says.

  • Pakistan vows to respond to Indian strikes

    07/05/2025 Duration: 27min

    Pakistan says India's missile attack has ignited an "inferno in the region". India claims it targeted terrorist infrastructure. Also: Joe Biden speaks to the BBC, and cardinals gather to elect the next Pope.

  • India strikes Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir

    06/05/2025 Duration: 26min

    India says it has targeted nine sites in Pakistan in response to a deadly attack on Indian tourists in Kashmir two weeks ago. Also: Canada's new PM tells Donald Trump his country will never be for sale.

  • Crisis vote in German parliament

    06/05/2025 Duration: 28min

    Is Friedrich Merz the new German chancellor after he unexpectedly lost an initial vote in parliament? Also: Russian fears for victory parade after Ukrainian attack, and what kind of Pope do Catholics want?

  • Israel's plan to expand its military offensive in Gaza is widely criticised

    06/05/2025 Duration: 34min

    There's been criticism in Israel and internationally of its plan to expand military operations in the Gaza Strip. Also: Zhao Xintong has become the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship.

  • How will the next Pope be chosen?

    05/05/2025 Duration: 20min

    How is a new Pope chosen? How long could the conclave last? In a special edition of the Global News Podcast, the BBC’s Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool answers listener questions on the conclave at the Vatican

  • Israeli army starts calling up reservists for planned expansion of Gaza offensive

    05/05/2025 Duration: 30min

    Israel's military has confirmed that tens of thousands of call-up orders are being sent to reservists - in preparation for an expansion of operations in Gaza. Also: Welsh cyclist completes 'dream' ride across the world.

  • Australian PM Albanese makes stunning comeback with landslide win

    04/05/2025 Duration: 33min

    Supporters of Australia's governing Labor party led by Anthony Albanese have been celebrating a resounding victory in the general election. Also: Trump criticised after posting AI image of himself as Pope.

  • The Happy Pod: The rescued Ukraine lions learning to roar again

    03/05/2025 Duration: 27min

    A group of lions rescued from Ukraine are roaring again. Their new homes were built with money donated globally. Also: the paralysed man who's completed a marathon; a teenage cricket star; and a 103-year-old influencer.

  • Prince Harry tells BBC he wants reconciliation with the Royal Family

    03/05/2025 Duration: 28min

    In an interview, Prince Harry says he can't see a world where his family will visit the UK after he lost his security legal challenge. Also: a man's blood could unlock universal antivenom after being bitten many times.

  • Trump replaces National Security Adviser Mike Waltz

    01/05/2025 Duration: 30min

    President Trump ousts Waltz and nominates him for UN post. Waltz had added a journalist to a group chat on military plans. Also: President Zelensky hails minerals deal as "truly equal partnership."

  • US signs historic natural resources deal with Ukraine

    30/04/2025 Duration: 30min

    Kyiv and Washington agree an economic partnership giving US access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals. Also: US economy shrinks for the first time since 2022, and hope for the Mexican amphibian on the brink of extinction.

  • Pakistan warns of imminent military strikes from India

    30/04/2025 Duration: 30min

    India holds security talks and Pakistan warns of imminent military strikes from India, following the deadly attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. Also: Vietnam's reunification day, and a new eye test.

  • Trump: The first 100 days

    29/04/2025 Duration: 30min

    Donald Trump is celebrating 100 days in office - a key landmark. But the newly-elected Canadian government is reacting sharply against him. And Australian voters have taken against Mr Trump too.

  • What caused the mass power cut in Spain and Portugal?

    29/04/2025 Duration: 28min

    Officials investigate mass power blackouts in Portugal and Spain, but cyberattack ruled out. Also: Mark Carney's Liberal Party wins the Canadian election, and the mysterious hum annoying Scottish islanders.

  • Power outage causes chaos in Spain and Portugal

    28/04/2025 Duration: 30min

    A massive power cut hit large parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday, causing widespread disruption.

  • Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine

    28/04/2025 Duration: 32min

    The Kremlin announces a short ceasefire in Ukraine, coinciding with celebrations marking the end of World War Two in Europe. Kyiv calls for a 30-day end to fighting. Also: Israel's actions in Gaza on trial at The Hague.

  • Man arrested after car drives into Vancouver street festival

    28/04/2025 Duration: 31min

    There have been a number of fatalities when a car was driven at high-speed into festivalgoers in the Canadian city of Vancouver. Also: a human chain helps a Michigan bookshop owner move her stock to a new home.

  • The Happy Pod: International Dance Day special

    27/04/2025 Duration: 33min

    A special episode of The Happy Pod for International Dance Day. From the Royal Opera House in London, we are hearing stories from performers and choreographers across the world.

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