Valerie Sanderson

Jonathan Wilkinson. Donald Trump has hit the ground running after being sworn in on Monday. Next week, we're going to take stock on how much has changed with a Q&A, that's question and answer special, on his first seven days as the 47th president. So if there's anything you'd like to ask our US experts, please email globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk.

Jonathan Wilkinson. Donald Trump has hit the ground running after being sworn in on Monday. Next week, we're going to take stock on how much has changed with a Q&A, that's question and answer special, on his first seven days as the 47th president. So if there's anything you'd like to ask our US experts, please email globalpodcast at bbc.co.uk.

And if possible, please record your question as a voice note. Finally, and briefly, thousands of children here in the UK have been asked for their word of the year. The word slay was popular, as in, well, I'm sure you know, you greatly impress or amuse me, you slay me.

And if possible, please record your question as a voice note. Finally, and briefly, thousands of children here in the UK have been asked for their word of the year. The word slay was popular, as in, well, I'm sure you know, you greatly impress or amuse me, you slay me.

Other top words included sigma, meaning cool, and skibbity, which comes from a YouTube series and can mean either cool, bad or dumb, depending on the context. AI was popular too, although is that even a word? But most popular of all was the simple one, kindness.

Other top words included sigma, meaning cool, and skibbity, which comes from a YouTube series and can mean either cool, bad or dumb, depending on the context. AI was popular too, although is that even a word? But most popular of all was the simple one, kindness.

Two children there giving their views on the importance of kindness. There is hope in the world. 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.

Two children there giving their views on the importance of kindness. There is hope in the world. 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 Daniel Fox. The producer was Mark Duff. The editor is Karen Martin. I'm Valerie Sanderson. Until next time, bye-bye.

This edition was mixed by Daniel Fox. The producer was Mark Duff. The editor is Karen Martin. 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 in the early hours of Saturday, the 18th of January, these are our main stories. The Israeli cabinet has voted to approve a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. The Chinese social media platform TikTok is to be banned from Sunday. So what's the reaction from influencers?

This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. I'm Valerie Sanderson, and in the early hours of Saturday, the 18th of January, these are our main stories. The Israeli cabinet has voted to approve a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. The Chinese social media platform TikTok is to be banned from Sunday. So what's the reaction from influencers?

President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration is to be held indoors because of the cold. Also in this podcast, police officers in Malaysia are being told to slim down or not be promoted. And the Italian orchestra reviving unusual instruments from a century ago. The Israeli cabinet has voted to approve a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza.

President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration is to be held indoors because of the cold. Also in this podcast, police officers in Malaysia are being told to slim down or not be promoted. And the Italian orchestra reviving unusual instruments from a century ago. The Israeli cabinet has voted to approve a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza.

The Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, says the first hostages will be released as early as Sunday. The deal has three stages, with the latter phases aiming to bring a permanent end to the conflict. Some Israeli ministers had threatened to quit if the ceasefire was approved, saying it rewarded Hamas. From Jerusalem, here's our Middle East correspondent, Lucy Williamson.

The Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, says the first hostages will be released as early as Sunday. The deal has three stages, with the latter phases aiming to bring a permanent end to the conflict. Some Israeli ministers had threatened to quit if the ceasefire was approved, saying it rewarded Hamas. From Jerusalem, here's our Middle East correspondent, Lucy Williamson.

Lucy Williamson. As the deal was discussed in Jerusalem, the fighting continued on the ground in Gaza. Hamas officials say more than 100 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes since the deal was first announced on Wednesday. From Jerusalem, our correspondent Fergal Keane reports.

Lucy Williamson. As the deal was discussed in Jerusalem, the fighting continued on the ground in Gaza. Hamas officials say more than 100 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes since the deal was first announced on Wednesday. From Jerusalem, our correspondent Fergal Keane reports.

Fergal Keane. More than 170 million TikTok users in the US look set to lose access to the social media platform, one of the most popular short-form video apps in the world, and a major part of the multi-billion dollar influencer economy. It follows a decision by the US Supreme Court to uphold a law signed by President Biden banning the Chinese-owned app over concerns about data collection.

Fergal Keane. More than 170 million TikTok users in the US look set to lose access to the social media platform, one of the most popular short-form video apps in the world, and a major part of the multi-billion dollar influencer economy. It follows a decision by the US Supreme Court to uphold a law signed by President Biden banning the Chinese-owned app over concerns about data collection.