Global News Podcast

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The day’s top stories from BBC News, including the latest from Gaza, on US politics and about the Ukraine conflict. Delivered twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends.

43 MIN AGO

South Korea's impeached president arrested after police scale walls

In custody Yoon Suk Yeol defended his decision to impose martial law last month. Also: dozens of bodies have been pulled from an abandoned gold mine in South Africa, and how to stay motivated and not give up on your New Year's resolutions.

29 min
15 HR AGO

Talks between Israel and Hamas continue in Qatar

Hopes remain high that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is very close. Also: South Korean investigators again try to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol; and why Starbucks says you can’t stay unless you pay.

28 min
1 DAY AGO

Signs of imminent ceasefire deal for Gaza

Qatari mediators say major differences have been overcome in Gaza negotiations. Also: US Justice Department report says Donald Trump engaged in an unprecedented criminal effort to overturn his 2020 election defeat.

33 min
1 DAY AGO

Negotiators close to securing Gaza ceasefire deal - White House

President Biden says a Gaza ceasefire deal is "on the brink" of coming to fruition. Also: Oliviero Toscani, Benetton's controversial photographer, dies aged 82, and a Scottish island finally celebrates New Year.

30 min
2 DAYS AGO

China's trade booms amid threat of US tariffs

China has reported its largest-ever annual trade surplus, amid Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs. Also, an investigation into the fast fashion giant Shein; and the millions taking part in Kumbh Mela in India.

33 min
2 DAYS AGO

Zelensky offers exchange of North Korean soldiers

The Ukrainian president says he is willing to hand over two captured North Korean soldiers in exchange for Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russia. Also: Kenya investigates the metal structure that fell from the skies.

34 min
3 DAYS AGO

The Global Story: The fight for the Arctic

Donald Trump has repeated his desire to control Greenland as a matter of national security, targeting Russian and Chinese interest in the Arctic. Competition is heating up over shipping routes and stores of natural resources. The Global Story brings you one big story every weekday, making sense of the news with our experts around the world. Insights you can trust, from the BBC World Service. For more, go to bbcworldservice.com/globalstory or search for The Global Story wherever you got this podcast.

27 min
3 DAYS AGO

Los Angeles firefighters battle to contain a large wildfire from spreading

The authorities in Los Angeles say the strong winds that have spread wildfires over a wide area are likely to continue for several more days. Also: is A.I. dubbing the future for foreign-language dramas and films?

34 min

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07/09/2024

dmitrii19722222

Thank you for it app. It’s great to keep English on a level what you need.
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04/09/2024

MaestroE32

I want listen “normal” news, but without vpn - no way( 5 stars for you work…
Absolutely great. Love them!

02/10/2019

DrZaszus

The person who wrote about BBC journalists being followed should have a look at the videos of the day that can be found online. Very convincing! :)
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The day’s top stories from BBC News, including the latest from Gaza, on US politics and about the Ukraine conflict. Delivered twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends.