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Russian general killed in Moscow car bomb
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Russian general killed. Meanwhile US envoy arrives for talks with President Putin on how to end the war in Ukraine. The Russian foreign minist...
President Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US president insists he's putting 'a lot of pressure' on Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace deal. Also: Dutch town hall dumps rare Warhol print b...
India-Pakistan tensions rise following deadly Kashmir attack
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
India and Pakistan announce tit-for-tat measures after deadly Kashmir attack. Ukraine responds to worst strike on Kyiv in months. Trump calls on Presi...
US Treasury secretary criticises the IMF and World Bank
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US Treasury secretary says the IMF and World Bank have deviated from their purpose. Also: The US issues Ukraine with an ultimatum, and proof that ...
Pope lying in state at St Peter's Basilica
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands queue to see Pope Francis lying in state in St Peter's Basilica. His body remains there until his funeral. Also: the EU hands Apple and Met...
IMF downgrades global growth predictions after Trump tariffs
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The IMF cuts forecasts for every major economy and warns that the US could be hardest hit. Also: In Indian-administered Kashmir more than twenty tour...
Plans outlined for Pope’s funeral
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Vatican has confirmed details of Pope Francis’s funeral. It’ll take place in St Peter’s Square, on Saturday. Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zele...
Catholics around the world mourn death of Pope Francis
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vatican says Pope Francis died from a stroke and heart failure. Also: snowfall in Hindu Kush Himalayan mountain range reaches 23-year low.
Pope Francis Dies - Global News Podcast Special Episode
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pope Francis has died aged 88. We look back at his life and legacy, with analysis from our Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool, our former Vatican Correspon...
Israel military admits mistakes led to killing of Gaza medics
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An IDF inquiry into the killing of 15 emergency workers in Gaza last month found a series of professional failures, but says six of those killed were ...
Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin announcing 'Easter truce'
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is prepared to join Russia in observing an Easter ceasefire, but insists that Moscow's forces...
The Happy Pod: Creating 'Christina's Corner'
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Dave's video rental store was forced to close, he created a space for his most loyal customer, Christina, so she could stick to her vital daily ...
Trump says US will 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump has warned that unless Russia and Ukraine agree quickly to end their conflict, the United States will abandon its peace effo...
US threatens to walk away from Ukraine peace talks
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
American top diplomat Marco Rubio warns US will walk away from Ukraine peace talks if progress is not seen within days. Also, US strikes in Yemen repo...
Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump says he's 100% sure that he'll strike a trade deal with the European Union, after hosting the Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in W...
US and Europe discuss ending Ukraine war
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US and Ukrainian officials discuss ending the Ukraine war with European allies in Paris. Also: Russia has seized thousands of homes in occupied Ukrain...
Judge says US government could be in contempt over deportation flights
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump administration is accused of "wilful disregard" of a ruling blocking the deportation of alleged gang members to El Salvador. Also: new speed...
UK's top court rules on definition of woman
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a landmark ruling, the UK Supreme Court says the legal definition of a woman refers to biological sex. Also: BBC gets rare access to a torture cell...
The world is urged not to 'look away' from Sudan's civil war
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A conference is held but neither of the warring sides were invited, so what can be done? Also: the Russian hairdresser jailed after a neighbour denoun...
Trump administration to freeze over $2 billion for Harvard
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harvard professor labels White House actions "groundless" and "vengeful." Also: At least 6 prisons in France are attacked overnight.
Sudan: Hundreds of thousands flee Darfur refugee camp
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of thousands flee Sudan's largest refugee camp in Darfur, after deadly attacks by RSF paramilitaries. Also: ‘God’s architect’ Antoni Ga...
Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine to witness war devastation
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ukraine's president invites Donald Trump to visit his country before any deal with Russia to end the war. Also: the trial that could change the social...
Russian missile strike in Ukraine kills over 30
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More than 30 Ukrainians killed in Russian missile attack on Sumy. Also: Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza City's last functioning hospital, presidential ele...
Trump exempts smartphones and computers from tariffs
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump exempts smartphones and laptops from new tariffs. Also: US and Iran describe first round of nuclear talks as constructive, and Melinda...
The Happy Pod: Life-saving rat retires
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the rat with a life-saving sense of smell. Carolina has correctly identified thousands of cases of Tuberculosis. Also: the Malaria vaccine provid...
US judge rules Palestinian activist can be deported
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A US judge has ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate, can be deported for his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests. Also: how ‘...
Trump's envoy meets Putin for ceasefire talks
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff is in St Petersburg for talks with Vladimir Putin as the US pushes for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Meanwhile, China ...
Trump recognises tariff 'transition problems'
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump says transition to new trade world won't be easy, as markets process the White House’s 145% tariff rate for China. Also: ...
Trump's tariffs explained
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Brown in London and Sumi Somaskanda in Washington, examine the key questions about the Trump tariff rollercoaster of the last few days. Why has th...
China says it won't bow to pressure from Trump tariffs
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
China says it won't give in to pressure from Donald Trump over tariffs but is willing to negotiate. Also: New prisoner swap between US and Russia, and...
Higher US tariffs on hold but China trade war grows
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for countries hit by higher US tariffs, but a trade war with China has escalated. Also: Inuit peop...
China hikes tariffs on US imports
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beijing retaliates against Trump with an 84% levy on American goods. Also: we look at what aid is getting through to earthquake survivors in Myanmar a...
Roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub kills scores of people
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of people were inside the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic's capital, Santo Domingo, when the roof collapsed. Also: major David Ho...
China vows to fight US 'blackmail' over tariffs
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
China says it will fight US tariff raises 'until the end.' Also: Iran confirms nuclear talks with the United States, we hear from Ukrainians under Rus...
Trump threatens to escalate trade war with China
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US to impose additional 50% tariffs on Chinese goods. Also: Trump says high-level meeting with Iran will take place on Saturday. And researchers say m...
Global stock markets plunge amid Trump tariff turmoil
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asian and European stocks drop as investors across the globe react to US president Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. Also: a BBC investigation into clai...
Le Pen vows to fight political ban
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
French far-right leader calls embezzlement conviction a 'witch hunt' at Paris rally. Also: mobile number mix-up blamed for White House security breach...
Anti-Trump protests in all 50 US states
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Protesters across the US have taken to the streets in a show of defiance against Donald Trump’s policies. Also: what’s so compelling about jazz, a...
The Happy Pod: Saving Thailand's street dogs
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the man dedicating his life to helping thousands of stray dogs. Also: the childhood sweethearts who reunited after 85 years, and Baileigh Sinama...
As stock markets tumble again, Trump calls for a cut to interest rates
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As stock markets tumble again, Trump calls for interest rate cut, but the head of the US central bank suggests otherwise. Also, fourteen Ukrainians di...
The Ukraine War: Your Questions Answered
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens next for Ukraine? The Global News Podcast teams up with Ukrainecast for a special Q&A. We discuss the prospects of peace in Ukraine, ...
South Korean court upholds impeachment of president
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The impeached president of South Korea apologises as he's stripped of power. Also, China hits back at US tariffs by imposing high taxes on American im...
Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The shares of Apple were among brands worst hit after US tariffs were announced, but President Trump maintained the American economy would ultimately ...
World reacts to Trump's sweeping tariffs
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Global leaders warn they will hit back at trade tariffs on US imports. As markets tumble, Donald Trump insists the US will emerge stronger. Also: stud...
President Trump announces sweeping tariffs on US imports
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US President Donald Trump has announced universal 10% tariffs on all imports into the US. There will also be a 25% tariff on all foreign-made vehi...
Israel expands offensive in Gaza
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An Israeli air strike is reported to have killed at least 19 people at a UN clinic in northern Gaza, after Israel announced an expansion of its offens...
BBC team reaches Khartoum and finds overwhelming destruction
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Parts of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, are now a burnt-out shell after the army recaptured the city from the RSF paramilitary group. Also: has there...
Myanmar remembers earthquake dead with a minute's silence
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Myanmar's military government says more than 2,700 people are confirmed dead. Also: The UN says about 1,000 children have been killed or injured in Is...
Myanmar declares week of mourning as death toll rises following earthquake
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A religious leader in Mandalay says the situation is dire following Myanmar's earthquake. Also: shock Le Pen verdict rocks French far right; Nasa's Bu...
French far-right leader, Le Pen, banned from politics for five years
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
France's Marine Le Pen is barred from running in the next French presidential election. Also: Myanmar's junta say at least 2,000 people died in Frida...
Trump 'very angry' with Putin over Ukraine
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump shifts his tone towards Russia, criticising President Putin. Also: the Red Cross is “outraged” after eight of its medics were kill...
The Global Story: Pronatalism - Make America procreate again?
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Malcolm and Simone Collins hope to have 10 children to help avoid what they see as a pending demographic collapse. They tell Lucy Hockings that as pro...
Myanmar earthquake deaths surpass 1600
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The search for survivors continues in Myanmar as the number of deaths rises to more than 1600. The UN pleads for the Burmese military to stop attackin...
The Happy Pod: Football while fasting -- Egypt's Ramadan pastime
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Millions gather each year on Egypt's streets for football tournaments during Ramadan. Also: money-saving beavers, one of the UK's largest Iron Age dis...
Myanmar earthquake kills at least 144
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rescue workers in Myanmar and Thailand are scrambling to find survivors, after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the centre of Myanmar. Also: Vance scold...
State of emergency declared in Myanmar after huge earthquake
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Myanmar's military rulers urge people to donate blood and medical supplies. The tremors reached as far as the Thai capital, Bangkok, over 1,000 kilome...
European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
European leaders at Paris summit discuss continued support for Ukraine and agree to keep sanctions against Russia. Also: King Charles cancels a day of...
Six killed as Egyptian tourist submarine sinks
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tourist submarine sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast with at least six people confirmed dead. Also, Trump imposes new tariffs on foreign cars, and the de...
Trump officials accuse journalist of lying after Signal app leak published in full
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The White House reacts furiously after The Atlantic magazine published all messages about Yemen airstrikes in a Signal app chat between senior securit...
Sudan’s army retakes Khartoum airport from paramilitary RSF
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sudan's army recaptures Khartoum airport from the Rapid Support Forces, marking its latest territorial gain in the civil war. Also: a Canadian actress...
Trump and intelligence chiefs play down Signal app group chat leak
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump says the White House will "look into" the use of messaging app Signal after a journalist, Jeffrey Goldberg, was added to a group chat dis...
Sudanese military accused of carrying out massacre in Darfur
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sudanese military denies killing hundreds of people in airstrike on market in Darfur region. Also: Turkish protests continue following arrest of Istan...
Erdogan calls Turkey protests 'evil' as unrest continues
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unrest began last Wednesday in Turkey when Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, was detained on corruption charges. Also: top US officials shared class...
Turkey protests: More than 1,000 people arrested in 5 days
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More than 1,000 people have been detained in Turkey during 5 days of protests about the arrest of President Erdogan's main rival, the mayor of Istanbu...
Turkish President Erdogan's main rival jailed
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Protests against the arrest of Istanbul mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, who denies corruption charges, continued on Sunday. Also: earrings worth $769,500 recov...
The Global Story: Maradona and the trial transfixing Argentina
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Half a decade after he died, Diego Maradona's medical team are facing trial in Buenos Aires, as the circumstances surrounding his death are interrogat...
Mayor of Istanbul dismisses charges against him
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of demonstrators take to the streets in cities in Turkey and clash with riot police as the mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu appears in cour...
The Happy Pod: Tea for two - sharing a brew with a stranger
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We meet the man behind A Mug of Life, who says chatting to strangers has made his life better, and everyone should try it. Also: why trusting the kind...
Erdogan condemns Turkey protests as dozens arrested
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned growing protests in Turkey in the days since the arrest of a key opposition figure. Also: flights resume ...
Heathrow shutdown causes travel chaos
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Counter-terrorism police investigate fire at Heathrow power station. Also: Sudan's army recaptures presidential palace in Khartoum and Abercrombie &am...
Trump signs executive order to close Department of Education
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education. Also: the Zimbabwean former swimmer, Kirsty Coventry, becom...
Israel attacks Gaza in ground offensive
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israeli troops move up to the Netzarim Corridor which divides the north and south of the Gaza Strip, while Hamas fires rockets into Israel. And EU le...
Turkey: thousands protest against Istanbul mayor arrest
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turkish police arrest the mayor of Istanbul and presidential hopeful, Ekrem İmamoğlu. Thousands of people have come out in protest. Also: President ...
Ukraine says Russia broke pledge not to attack
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of launching air attacks after a limited pause was agreed. Also: Mexico City waves goodbye to bullfighting, and w...
Putin agrees to pause Ukraine energy attacks during Trump call
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, rejects an immediate and full ceasefire in Ukraine, agreeing only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure. Als...
Israel launches waves of strikes on Gaza
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel resumes war in Gaza after ceasefire talks fail. Hamas says more than 400 people died in Israeli strikes. Also: Hard-hit Italian town marks five...
Canadian PM Mark Carney says he wants to reduce security reliance on the US
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Canada's new PM, Mark Carney, has said his country must reduce its reliance on the US and would instead turn towards what he described as its reliable...
Trump and Putin to hold Ukraine peace talks on Tuesday
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump says he and Putin will discuss land, power plants and dividing up assets in Ukraine peace talks; Also: North Macedonia enters a week of mourning...
Arrests made after many fatalities in North Macedonia nightclub fire
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Police have detained a number of people after a fire at an nightclub in North Macedonia killed scores of people. Also: The US deports hundreds of alle...
The Global Story: Mohammed bin Salman from pariah to peacemaker
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was publicly identified as the man who ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. As a result, he was referred...
US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen's Houthis
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump says the US has launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen. Also: thousands rally in Belgrade a...
The Happy Pod: A gift that reopened the world
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We hear how an off-road wheelchair Zack built for Cambry when they started dating reopened her world and changed hundreds of lives. Also: life lessons...
Is Putin serious about a ceasefire in Ukraine?
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump says he thinks Russia is going to make a deal, but others are more sceptical. Also: former Philippines president, Rodrigo Duterte, appears at Th...
Trump says ceasefire talks with Putin 'good and productive'
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump hails 'productive discussions' with Russia on Ukraine ceasefire. Russia says a call between Putin and Trump is expected soon. Also: ...
Putin responds to Trump's ceasefire plan
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Putin gives his response to the US plan for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Also; the rise in measles cases, and the first bear to get brain surgery...
Senior Putin aide against temporary Ukraine ceasefire
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US officials are in Moscow to discuss proposals backed by Ukraine for a 30-day ceasefire. A senior Kremlin aide has said they give nothing to Russia. ...
Putin visits Kursk after Russian advances - Kremlin
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kremlin says President Putin has visited a command post in the Kursk region, where Russia has been retaking territory seized by Ukraine last year. Als...
EU retaliates as Trump tariffs expand globally
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The EU retaliates as Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports come into effect. Also: deforestation in the Amazon ahead of COP su...
Ukraine accepts 30-day ceasefire
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ukraine accepts 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia. After a day of talks in Saudi Arabia, US agrees to resume military aid to Kyiv and intelligence s...
Pakistan militants attack train in Balochistan
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Armed militants in Pakistan's Balochistan region have attacked a train and threatened to harm the hundreds of passengers on board. Also: Manchester U...
Stock markets plunge over Trump recession fears
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US stocks plunge after Donald Trump refuses to rule out recession amid confusion over his policy on tariffs. Also: Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia...
Syrian government says operation against Assad loyalists over
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Syria's defence ministry says it's ended military operations in strongholds of former President Assad in which hundreds of civilians are reported to h...
Israel to cut electricity in Gaza
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel has ordered all of Gaza's electricity supply to be cut off in an effort to pressure Hamas into releasing Israeli hostages. Also: Canada announc...
The Global Story: How North Korean hackers launched history's biggest heist
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In February, hackers stole almost $1.5bn from the crypto trading platform, Bybit. Intelligence agencies blame Lazarus, an elite hacking group linked t...
Trump’s demands over nuclear deal rejected by Iran
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Iran's supreme leader rejects demand from Donald Trump to reach a nuclear deal or face a potential military response. Also: South Korea's impeached pr...
The Happy Pod: Getting engaged in the ashes of our home
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We meet a couple who got engaged amid the ashes of the LA fires. The ring survived and was found in the ruins of their home. Also: grandmas bringing p...
Trump says it's easier dealing with Russia
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump says it’s “more difficult to deal with Ukraine" than Russia in reaching a peace deal. Also: authorities say Gene Hackman and his wife both d...
The Ukraine War: What happens next?
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What future for Ukraine? Your questions answered. Global News Podcast teams up with Ukrainecast for a special Q&A, in a week that has seen US mili...
Dozens killed in clashes in Syria
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Forces linked to Syria's new rulers engaged in heavy fighting with others loyal to the former President Assad. Also: latest trade figures from China i...
EU agrees to boost defence spending
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
European Union leaders have expressed support for Ukraine, with US and Ukrainian delegations now set to meet next week in Saudi Arabia. Also, Presiden...