Global News Podcast
BBC
The day’s top stories from BBC News. Keeping you informed on the important global events, including the latest on US politics and developments in Ukraine and Gaza. Delivered twice a day at weekends, daily at weekends. Follow or subscribe, so you never miss an episode. Also listen to The Happy Pod, every Saturday, for the happiest stories of the week. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
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BBC
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The day’s top stories from BBC News. Keeping you informed on the important global events, including the latest on US politics and developments in Ukraine and Gaza. Delivered twice a day at weekends, daily at weekends. Follow or subscribe, so you never miss an episode. Also listen to The Happy Pod, every Saturday, for the happiest stories of the week. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
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@BBCWorld
Language:
English
Episodes
EU agrees to boost defence spending
3/6/2025
European Union leaders have expressed support for Ukraine, with US and Ukrainian delegations now set to meet next week in Saudi Arabia. Also, President Trump suspends tariffs imposed on Mexico and Canada for a month.
Duration:00:26:42
Von der Leyen: 'Europe is at a watershed'
3/6/2025
Emergency EU summit on defence begins in Brussels. Also: UN releases $100 million to compensate for massive aid cuts from US. And pilot error is blamed after South Korean warplanes accidentally bomb civilians.
Duration:00:27:00
Trump and Zelensky agree to future talks
3/5/2025
Could the Trump-Zelensky relationship be back on track? France’s President says the future of Europe will not be decided in Moscow or Washington. Also: A Superbowl-style half-time show for the 2026 World Cup.
Duration:00:31:47
Trump tells Congress he's 'just getting started'
3/5/2025
Donald Trump tells Congress President Zelensky is ready for peace. After freezing military aid, the CIA pauses intelligence to Ukraine. China sets out economic growth plans and South Korean teachers warn of AI deepfakes
Duration:00:28:36
Bonus: President Trump addresses Congress
3/4/2025
Donald Trump has delivered the longest ever presidential speech to Congress. In this extra edition, we go to Washington for analysis of his address.
Duration:00:12:00
Zelensky says Trump row was ‘regrettable’ and Ukraine ready for peace talks
3/4/2025
Zelensky says Oval Office clash was 'regrettable' and offers terms to stop fighting in Ukraine. Also: Arab leaders rally to avoid Trump’s 'Gaza Riviera'- and the party people making sequins, glitter and feathers more eco
Duration:00:29:54
Trump halts military aid to Ukraine
3/4/2025
The United States has suspended all military aid to Ukraine until Zelensky commits to negotiating peace. Also: Canada, Mexico and China face new US tariffs, and can scientists use mice resurrect the woolly mammoth?
Duration:00:28:45
Trump again accuses Zelensky of not wanting peace
3/3/2025
The US President says he won't tolerate President Zelensky's position on a ceasefire, but denies reports he may end military support for Ukraine. Also, two people are killed after a car drives into a crowd in Germany.
Duration:00:28:23
Moscow says West "fragmenting" over Ukraine
3/3/2025
The Kremlin has lashed out at European countries pouring money into Ukraine's war effort. Also: Anora - the story of a stripper - sweeps the Oscars board, and there's stinging criticism of the United States from the UN.
Duration:00:29:50
UK announces European plan for peace in Ukraine
3/2/2025
The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils a four-step plan to guarantee peace in Ukraine, after a summit with European leaders in London. Also: Israel blocks Gaza aid, and second commercial spacecraft lands on Moon.
Duration:00:28:57
The Global Story: The scandal sinking an Oscars campaign
3/2/2025
The musical Emilia Pérez leads this year’s Oscar nominations, but will old offensive posts by lead actress Karla Sofía Gascón derail the film's chances of success at the ceremony?
Duration:00:24:51
Warm welcome for President Zelensky in London
3/1/2025
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky receives warm welcome in London after clash with Donald Trump at the White House. Also, Kurdish PKK separatists lay down their arms, and the bittersweet romance that could win an Oscar.
Duration:00:25:42
The Happy Pod: Learning to play the guitar one handed
3/1/2025
Tony Romaine has taught himself how to play the guitar with one arm, after a stroke left him unable to walk or speak. Plus, Ilona Maher on using social media to spread positivity and the 105 year old raver.
Duration:00:28:25
Zelensky told to leave White House after clash with Trump
2/28/2025
President Zelensky left the White House without planned peace negotiations, after President Trump shouted at him and accused him of 'gambling with world War Three'. Also the latest on Pope Francis' health.
Duration:00:25:11
Huge protests in Greece over train crash justice
2/28/2025
Greeks hold mass protests demanding justice after train crash two years ago which killed 57 people. Also: Mexico's view on US tariffs, and the desperate efforts to flee the fighting in the DR Congo.
Duration:00:29:56
Trump hosts UK's Keir Starmer at the White House
2/27/2025
Donald Trump says he's made "lots of progress" on ending Ukraine war after White House meeting with UK PM Keir Starmer. Also: Mexico extradites 29 drug gang members; police probe "suspicious death" of actor Gene Hackman.
Duration:00:26:23
Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead
2/27/2025
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman has been found dead alongside his wife at home in New Mexico. Also: the controversial Tate brothers flee Romania for the US, and what's behind the popularity of Pokemon 29 years on?
Duration:00:28:29
Trump says Zelensky will visit Washington on Friday
2/26/2025
President Zelensky wants safeguards before a ceasefire. Also: Israel frees Palestinian prisoners in return for the bodies of hostages and if Afghan men play international cricket why can't women?
Duration:00:30:35
Bibas family funeral takes place in Israel
2/26/2025
A Bibas family member calls on Israeli officials to take responsibility for the deaths of hostages in Hamas captivity. Also: life in Kurdish parts of Syria, and why an Australian radio host is out of a job.
Duration:00:30:36
US and Ukraine strike mineral deal
2/25/2025
Ukraine and the US reach a deal on mineral resources. Donald Trump says it’ll help repay US military aid. Also: New investigations into war atrocities in the DRC and a Chinese animation breaks box office records.
Duration:00:28:02