Synopsis
The day's top stories from BBC News compiled twice daily in the week, once at weekends.
Episodes
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First conclave vote ends in black smoke
07/05/2025 Duration: 27minBlack 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.
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Kashmir crisis questions
07/05/2025 Duration: 24minWhy 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.
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Pakistan vows to respond to Indian strikes
07/05/2025 Duration: 27minPakistan 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.
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India strikes Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
06/05/2025 Duration: 26minIndia 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.
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Crisis vote in German parliament
06/05/2025 Duration: 28minIs 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?
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Israel's plan to expand its military offensive in Gaza is widely criticised
06/05/2025 Duration: 34minThere'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.
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How will the next Pope be chosen?
05/05/2025 Duration: 20minHow 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
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Israeli army starts calling up reservists for planned expansion of Gaza offensive
05/05/2025 Duration: 30minIsrael'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.
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Australian PM Albanese makes stunning comeback with landslide win
04/05/2025 Duration: 33minSupporters 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.
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The Happy Pod: The rescued Ukraine lions learning to roar again
03/05/2025 Duration: 27minA 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.
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Prince Harry tells BBC he wants reconciliation with the Royal Family
03/05/2025 Duration: 28minIn 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.
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Trump replaces National Security Adviser Mike Waltz
01/05/2025 Duration: 30minPresident 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."
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US signs historic natural resources deal with Ukraine
30/04/2025 Duration: 30minKyiv 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.
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Pakistan warns of imminent military strikes from India
30/04/2025 Duration: 30minIndia 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.
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Trump: The first 100 days
29/04/2025 Duration: 30minDonald 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.
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What caused the mass power cut in Spain and Portugal?
29/04/2025 Duration: 28minOfficials 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.
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Power outage causes chaos in Spain and Portugal
28/04/2025 Duration: 30minA massive power cut hit large parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday, causing widespread disruption.
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Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine
28/04/2025 Duration: 32minThe 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.
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Man arrested after car drives into Vancouver street festival
28/04/2025 Duration: 31minThere 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.
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The Happy Pod: International Dance Day special
27/04/2025 Duration: 33minA 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.