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Global News Podcast BBC Podcasts
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4.2 • 231 Ratings
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The day’s top stories from BBC News. Delivered twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends.
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Donald Trump facing jail if he breaks trial gagging order again
The judge at the hush money trial in New York fined the former US president and warned him to stop making public statements about witnesses and jurors. Also: Colombian military loses millions of bullets; in the world of gaming, Manchester City's footballer Erling Haaland morphs into the Barbarian King in the
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Netanyahu: Israel will carry out Rafah offensive with or without deal
The Israeli PM Netanyahu says war won’t stop until the goal of defeating Hamas was achieved. Also: reports from Mali say senior figure in the Islamic State group in Africa has been killed. A leaked document obtained by the BBC says a teenager found dead during anti-government protests in Iran was sexually assaulted and killed by men working for security forces. The authorities had claimed Nika Shakarami took her own life. In The Gambia - a study has found that a stick-on measles vaccine patch could be an effective alternative to injections. And, a fascinating insight into the final hours of the philosopher Plato.
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US and UK calling on Hamas to accept Israel's new ceasefire offer
The US secretary of state Antony Blinken says he hopes Hamas will accept what he called Israel's "extraordinarily generous" offer for a Gaza truce. Also: Premier League football clubs back plan to look at spending cap, and how long should a blockbuster film be?
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US urges Hamas to accept Israel ceasefire offer
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has urged Hamas to accept what he has called Israel's "extraordinarily generous" ceasefire proposal for Gaza. Also: Following five days of speculation and corruption allegations against his wife, the Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, says he will not resign. Meanwhile in Scotland First Minister Humza Yousaf has decided to step down. Cleanup and rescue operations continue in the US state of Oklahoma after deadly tornadoes. And the daily pain and suffering of working as a journalist in Gaza. Top news and analysis from around the world.
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Russian attacks force Ukrainian troops to retreat
Ukraine's commander-in-chief says his troops have fallen back to new positions west of three villages where Russia has concentrated significant forces. Also: Divisions emerge in the Israeli government with ministers at odds about a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal, and we hear who has won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction.
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South Africa marks 3 decades since end of apartheid
President Cyril Ramaphosa pays tribute to those who helped bring white minority rule to an end, but acknowledges the challenges still faced by his country. Also: Hamas releases a video showing the first proof of life of two more hostages held in Gaza, and the passenger aged 101 who was classed as being just 1 year old by an airline.
Customer Reviews
Great informational value
I really appreciate the thorough and detailed daily news reports. However, chapter marks would greatly improve the listening experience when pressed for time.
Quality Unbiased Coverage
BBC is consistently rated as being center or middle regarding bias, I appreciate the quality of the coverage and the factual reporting, rather than sensationalism. As another review has noted, chapters would be a welcome addition to improve the experience.
Disappointed at coverage of the global South and lack of critical journalism
Journalistic standards have alarmingly dropped in the BBC’s coverage of events in the global South and even in the UK itself. The coverage is so disturbingly biased and offers no different information, nuance, or perspective from the one that would be found on much more sensationalist platforms. A real shame.