Global News Podcast

The day’s top stories from BBC News. Keeping you informed on the important global events.

World Service,235 episodes

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Trump: the first 100 days
The US president is celebrating a key landmark
29 Apr 2025,30 mins
What caused the mass power cut in Spain and Portugal?
Cyberattack ruled out as cause of blackouts in Portugal and Spain
29 Apr 2025,28 mins
Power outage causes chaos in Spain and Portugal
Millions of people were without electricity
28 Apr 2025,30 mins
Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine
Kyiv responds to Russia with a call for a 30-day immediate end to fighting
28 Apr 2025,32 mins
Man arrested after car drives into Vancouver street festival
Canadian police say the driver has a history of mental health problems
28 Apr 2025,31 mins
The Happy Pod: International Dance Day special
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
27 Apr 2025,33 mins
World bids farewell to Pope Francis who told people to 'build bridges, not walls'
People will be able to visit the tomb of Pope Francis from Sunday
27 Apr 2025,26 mins
Pope Francis funeral - special episode
Dozens of dignitaries joined hundreds of thousands who lined the Rome streets
26 Apr 2025,24 mins
Final preparations underway for Pope Francis's funeral
Security has been strengthened in Rome for the Pope's funeral
26 Apr 2025,32 mins
Russian general killed in Moscow car bomb
Russia has described the killing as a "terrorist attack"
25 Apr 2025,26 mins
President Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv
Mr Trump previously accused Ukraine's president of being main obstacle to peace
25 Apr 2025,34 mins
India-Pakistan tensions rise following deadly Kashmir attack
Modi vows to punish 'every terrorist' involved
24 Apr 2025,32 mins
US Treasury secretary criticises the IMF and World Bank
The Trump administration says the institutions have deviated from their purpose
23 Apr 2025,32 mins
Pope lying in state at St Peter's Basilica
Thousands of mourners are filing past Pope Francis's body
23 Apr 2025,30 mins
IMF downgrades global growth predictions after Trump tariffs
The US is warned its chances of recession have significantly increased
23 Apr 2025,31 mins
Plans outlined for Pope’s funeral
The Vatican has confirmed details of Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday
22 Apr 2025,29 mins
Catholics around the world mourn death of Pope Francis
Vatican says Pope died from a stroke and heart failure
21 Apr 2025,25 mins
Pope Francis Dies - Global News Podcast Special Episode
His death at 88 follows a lengthy illness
21 Apr 2025,19 mins
Israel military admits mistakes led to killing of Gaza medics
But the IDF says six of those killed were Hamas members
20 Apr 2025,29 mins
Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin announcing 'Easter truce'
Ukraine says ceasefire should last 30 days, rather than 30 hours
20 Apr 2025,30 mins
The Happy Pod: Creating 'Christina's Corner'
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
19 Apr 2025,26 mins
Trump says US will 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon
Donald Trump did not specify a deadline
19 Apr 2025,32 mins
US threatens to walk away from Ukraine peace talks
US threatens to walk away from Ukraine peace talks if there's no progress within days
18 Apr 2025,29 mins
Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe
Italy's PM is being seen as a mediator between Washington and Europe
18 Apr 2025,31 mins
US and Europe discuss ending Ukraine war
Ukraine has told allies to increase pressure on Russia to stop the fighting
17 Apr 2025,29 mins
Judge says US government could be in contempt over deportation flights
The White House said it would contest the decision
17 Apr 2025,31 mins
UK's top court rules on definition of woman
UK Supreme Court: legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex
16 Apr 2025,29 mins
The world is urged not to 'look away' from Sudan's civil war
A stark warning of widespread sexual violence as the conflict enters its third year
16 Apr 2025,31 mins
Trump administration to freeze over $2 billion for Harvard
Harvard professor labels White House actions "groundless" and "vengeful"
15 Apr 2025,29 mins
Sudan: Hundreds of thousands flee Darfur refugee camp
The UN says it's likely that more than 400 died after attacks by RSF paramilitaries
15 Apr 2025,25 mins