Valerie Sanderson

Stephanie Prentice. And that's it from us for now, but there'll be a new edition of the Global News Podcast later. If you want to comment on this podcast or the topics covered in it, send us an email. The address is globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk. You can also find us on X at Global News Pod. This edition was mixed by Joe McCartney. The producer was Terry Egan. The editor is Karen Martin.

Stephanie Prentice. And that's it from us for now, but there'll be a new edition of the Global News Podcast later. If you want to comment on this podcast or the topics covered in it, send us an email. The address is globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk. You can also find us on X at Global News Pod. This edition was mixed by Joe McCartney. The producer was Terry Egan. The editor is Karen Martin.

I'm Valerie Sanderson. Until next time, bye-bye.

I'm Valerie Sanderson. Until next time, bye-bye.

This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Valerie Sanderson, and at 1400 Hours GMT on Wednesday, January the 22nd, these are our main stories. Rupert Murdoch's News Group newspapers apologises to Prince Harry and agrees to pay substantial damages for intruding into his private life.

This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Valerie Sanderson, and at 1400 Hours GMT on Wednesday, January the 22nd, these are our main stories. Rupert Murdoch's News Group newspapers apologises to Prince Harry and agrees to pay substantial damages for intruding into his private life.

Palestinian officials say at least 10 people have been killed as Israeli troops continue a major military operation in Jenin in the occupied West Bank. In a landmark ruling, a court in the Netherlands orders the government to slash harmful nitrogen pollution caused by farming and burning fossil fuels.

Palestinian officials say at least 10 people have been killed as Israeli troops continue a major military operation in Jenin in the occupied West Bank. In a landmark ruling, a court in the Netherlands orders the government to slash harmful nitrogen pollution caused by farming and burning fossil fuels.

Also in this podcast, we hear from the Mexican border on the mood among would-be migrants following Donald Trump's return to the White House. The extraordinary casualty rate reportedly among North Korean troops fighting for Vladimir Putin in Western Russia. And... The BBC's first football commentary, complete with handy hints for listeners to help visualise what's happening on the pitch.

Also in this podcast, we hear from the Mexican border on the mood among would-be migrants following Donald Trump's return to the White House. The extraordinary casualty rate reportedly among North Korean troops fighting for Vladimir Putin in Western Russia. And... The BBC's first football commentary, complete with handy hints for listeners to help visualise what's happening on the pitch.

Prince Harry has had a long and very troubled relationship with tabloid newspapers. He's accused them of hacking into his phone and intruding unlawfully into his private life, and said their behaviour towards him is partly why he left the UK. Now he's received a full and unequivocal apology from the owner of the newsgroup newspapers, which publishes The Sun.

Prince Harry has had a long and very troubled relationship with tabloid newspapers. He's accused them of hacking into his phone and intruding unlawfully into his private life, and said their behaviour towards him is partly why he left the UK. Now he's received a full and unequivocal apology from the owner of the newsgroup newspapers, which publishes The Sun.

In an out-of-court settlement, they agreed to pay him substantial, undisclosed damages. Outside the High Court in London, Prince Harry's lawyer, David Sherborne, read out a statement on his behalf.

In an out-of-court settlement, they agreed to pay him substantial, undisclosed damages. Outside the High Court in London, Prince Harry's lawyer, David Sherborne, read out a statement on his behalf.

The former Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson, now Lord Watson, also received an apology for unwarranted intrusion from the newspaper group, which is owned by Rupert Murdoch. He's calling on the police and the British Parliament to investigate further. I spoke to our London correspondent Rob Watson. I put it to him that Prince Harry had taken a big gamble in pursuing the case.

The former Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson, now Lord Watson, also received an apology for unwarranted intrusion from the newspaper group, which is owned by Rupert Murdoch. He's calling on the police and the British Parliament to investigate further. I spoke to our London correspondent Rob Watson. I put it to him that Prince Harry had taken a big gamble in pursuing the case.

Now, as well as Prince Harry, Lord Watson, Tom Watson, the former politician now, is calling for more investigations by the police and parliament, isn't he? So this isn't going to stop here, is it?

Now, as well as Prince Harry, Lord Watson, Tom Watson, the former politician now, is calling for more investigations by the police and parliament, isn't he? So this isn't going to stop here, is it?

Of course, Rob, a previous tabloid newspaper, the News of the World, it shut down, didn't it, after its phone hacking scandal. Is there a similar risk, do you think, for the Sun?

Of course, Rob, a previous tabloid newspaper, the News of the World, it shut down, didn't it, after its phone hacking scandal. Is there a similar risk, do you think, for the Sun?