Global News Podcast

Israeli media reports plans to expand military offensive in Gaza

04 Aug 2025

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Hundreds of ex-Israeli security officials write to President Trump, urging him to pressurize the government into ending the war in Gaza, amid reports ...

Israeli minister sparks anger by praying at Jerusalem holy site

04 Aug 2025

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Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has visited the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem and prayed there, violating a decad...

Family of Israeli hostage accuses Hamas of deliberate starvation

02 Aug 2025

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The family of Israeli hostage, Evyatar David, accuses Hamas of starvation as part of a propaganda campaign. Also: Russia dismisses Donald Trump's plan...

The Happy Pod: Learning begins with breakfast

02 Aug 2025

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Meet the charity which is providing free breakfasts for three million children across sixteen countries. We visit a school to see how Mary's Meals is ...

Trump moves nuclear submarines after Russian ex-president's comments

02 Aug 2025

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President Trump says he's ordered two nuclear submarines to "be positioned in appropriate regions" in response to what he called "foolish and inflamma...

US announces new tariffs for dozens of countries

01 Aug 2025

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President Trump's new tariffs on more than 90 countries will come into effect next Thursday, unless trade deals are negotiated before then. Also: Dona...

Washington has imposed new sanctions on Palestinian Authority members

01 Aug 2025

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The United States has imposed travel restrictions on members of the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organisation, accusing them of ...

Russian strikes hit dozens of locations in the Ukrainian capital

31 Jul 2025

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Many people have been killed in Russian airstrikes on Kyiv, including a six-year-old boy and his mother. Ukrainian officials say the attacks also brou...

Canada follows France and UK with plan to recognise Palestinian state

31 Jul 2025

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The Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada plans to recognise a Palestinian state in September, becoming the third G7 nation to make such...

Tsunami warnings scaled back across northern Pacific

30 Jul 2025

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Tsunami warnings have been scaled back across much of the northern Pacific after a huge earthquake off eastern Russia. The earthquake, which hit near ...

UK threatens to recognise Palestinian state

30 Jul 2025

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Britain's prime minister, Keir Starmer, says he'll recognise Palestinian statehood, unless Israel takes measures to end, what he called the appalling ...

Worst-case scenario of famine unfolding in Gaza, says UN-backed group

29 Jul 2025

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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a global hunger monitoring system, has warned that “the worst-case scenario of famine” is...

Israeli human rights groups accuse Israel of genocide

28 Jul 2025

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For the first time, two leading Israeli human rights organisations, B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel, have accused their own country of...

The UN warns that it's "make or break" for malnourished Palestinians

28 Jul 2025

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President Trump has acknowledged that there is real starvation in Gaza and that Israel has a responsibility for the flow of aid. Also in this podcast:...

Humanitarian aid trickles into Gaza

28 Jul 2025

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Palestinians rushed to collect aid from lorries and airdrops after Israel pauses fighting in some areas. Also: EU and the US agree a trade deal, and T...

Israel to open humanitarian corridors into Gaza

26 Jul 2025

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The Israeli military says it's resuming airdrops of aid to Gaza. Humanitarian corridors will also be established. Also: the Indian Supreme Court issue...

The Happy Pod: Performing on the street got me Oasis tickets

26 Jul 2025

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The street musician whose dream of seeing Oasis came true, thanks to a stranger. He says people should never give up. Also: an amazing survival story;...

Gaza aid airdrops to resume, as outrage over hunger crisis grows

26 Jul 2025

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Israel says it will allow aid airdrops into Gaza, as the UN says almost one in three people are going days without eating. Also: the new technology th...

Israel to allow Jordan and UAE to resume Gaza aid airdrops

25 Jul 2025

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Israel says it will allow Jordan and the UAE to resume aid airdrops over the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, Thailand evacuates 100,000 as clashes with Cambodi...

US and Israel leave Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar

25 Jul 2025

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The United States has joined Israel in recalling its negotiators from Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha. The US envoy, Steve Witkoff, has accused Hamas of ...

Thai and Cambodian troops exchange fire in deadly clashes

24 Jul 2025

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Thailand seals border with Cambodia after clashes leave at least 12 people dead. Also: a deadly plane crash in eastern Russia, and how many steps shou...

WHO demands full access for aid into Gaza

24 Jul 2025

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The World Health Organization has demanded full access for aid into Gaza as well as a ceasefire, describing the situation there as "man-made mass star...

Aid agencies warn mass starvation in Gaza is spreading

23 Jul 2025

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Dozens of aid agencies accuse Israel of withholding food and say mass starvation in Gaza is spreading. Also: Donald Trump secures a trade deal with Ja...

The World Debate: What can stop the war in Gaza?

23 Jul 2025

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In this special edition of the Global News Podcast, Nick Robinson discusses what can end the conflict in Gaza with a panel of experts and politicians.

Israeli officials deny that famine is taking hold in Gaza

23 Jul 2025

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Israel has acknowledged there's been a significant drop in the amount of aid reaching Palestinians in Gaza, but insists the military has not identifie...

Hamas health officials: 33 die of starvation in Gaza

22 Jul 2025

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Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry say 33 people have died of starvation in the past 48 hours. Also, former US police officer who fatally shot Breonna T...

Nearly 30 countries call for an immediate end to the war in Gaza

22 Jul 2025

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A statement by many foreign ministers has condemned what it calls the "drip feeding" of aid to Palestinians in Gaza. Also: a stolen 16th century paint...

Israel launches ground and air assault on Gaza's Deir al-Balah

21 Jul 2025

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Aid agencies say the Israeli military's ground and air assault on Deir al-Balah in central Gaza has intensified. Also, an air force jet crashes into a...

Dozens of Gazans die in shooting near to aid convoy

21 Jul 2025

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Dozens of Gazans die near to an aid convoy; Israel says its troops fired warning shots but rejects Hamas death figures. Also: D-Day veteran "Papa" Jak...

Syria deploys troops to enforce fragile ceasefire

20 Jul 2025

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The Syrian government says it has halted sectarian clashes in Sweida despite signs it's struggling to enforce the ceasefire. Also: more than 30 die in...

The Happy Pod: The thrill of swimming the Arctic Circle

19 Jul 2025

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We meet some of the swimmers participating in this year's swim across the Arctic Circle. Also, the groundbreaking science behind three parent babies, ...

Trump sues newspaper over Epstein story

19 Jul 2025

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Donald Trump is suing the Wall Street Journal over a report claiming he wrote a "bawdy" note to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. Also: a Coldplay...

Patterns of injury in a Gaza war hospital

18 Jul 2025

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British surgeon documents injuries inflicted on wounded Palestinians. Also: Gaming recruitment strategy in Ukraine, oldest ever ice offers glimpse of ...

British spies and special forces named in Afghan data breach

17 Jul 2025

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The personal details of British spies and special forces soldiers were included in one of the worst security leaks in modern UK history. Also: Rosebud...

Dozens killed in Iraqi shopping centre fire

17 Jul 2025

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Dozens die in a fire at a shopping centre in the Iraqi city of Kut, opened only five days ago. Also, Syrian government forces pull out of Sweida provi...

Syria withdrawing its army from Druze-majority Sweida city

17 Jul 2025

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Syria says its army has begun to withdraw from the mainly Druze city of Sweida - after days of deadly clashes. Also: eight babies have been born in UK...

Israel strikes Syrian military headquarters

16 Jul 2025

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Israel launches strikes on Syria, including the capital Damascus. Also: at least 20 people killed by crowd surge at US backed food distribution point ...

Afghans moved to UK in secret scheme after data breach

16 Jul 2025

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UK government apologises to thousands of Afghans potentially at risk from Taliban after personal details leaked. Also: Trump says Ukraine shouldn’t ...

Trump tells BBC 'I'm not done with Putin'

15 Jul 2025

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In an exclusive BBC interview, President Trump says he's disappointed with President Putin but he's "not done with him”. Also: the world's biggest h...

Trump gives Russia 50 days to make peace in Ukraine

15 Jul 2025

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The US says it will sanction Moscow's trade partners if a ceasefire in Ukraine is not reached. Also: review finds BBC Gaza documentary breached guidel...

Donald Trump to send Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine

14 Jul 2025

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As the US envoy meets President Zelensky in Kyiv, Donald Trump says the US will send Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine. Also: Bitcoin hits a new ...

Israel blames 'technical error' for Gaza children's deaths

14 Jul 2025

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The IDF has blamed a "technical error" for a Gaza strike that hit metres from the target, killing six children collecting water. Also: the prisoner wh...

EU and Mexico hit back at Trump's tariff threat

13 Jul 2025

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The EU and Mexico criticise Donald Trump after he says he will impose 30% tariffs on their exports to the US. Also: why Nicaragua is replacing pavemen...

The Happy Pod: The trio bringing countries together with music

12 Jul 2025

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The trio hoping to soothe global tensions through musical collaboration. They mix Chinese and American songs to focus on similarities not differences....

Air India crash report: fuel switches cut off after takeoff

11 Jul 2025

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A first report into the Air India crash finds fuel switches were in cut off position just after takeoff. Also, President Trump visits flood victims in...

Kurdish rebels burn guns in step towards ending Turkey conflict

11 Jul 2025

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Kurdish militant PKK group begins disarming, starting a process designed to end the Turkish conflict. Also: Southern Gaza’s last hospital is forced ...

UK to return some migrants to France in weeks says PM

10 Jul 2025

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Keir Starmer announces a "one in, one out" pilot scheme to deter illegal migration. Also: The original Jane Birkin handbag sells for millions, and why...

Ukrainian security service say their officer shot dead

10 Jul 2025

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Ukraine's security service say one of their officers was gunned down in Kyiv after an overnight Russian bombardment. Also: Houthis destroy a ship in t...

Kenya's president denounces anti-government unrest

09 Jul 2025

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Kenya’s President denounces anti-government unrest, saying protesters who use violence should be shot in the legs. Also, Nvidia becomes world's firs...

Russia launches major attack on Ukraine after Trump criticism of Putin

09 Jul 2025

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After President Trump's criticism of Putin, Russia launches major attack on Ukraine, in heaviest single bombardment of the war. Also: Taiwan begins bi...

Trump and Netanyahu meet again in push for Gaza ceasefire

09 Jul 2025

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President Trump and the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, have met for a 2nd time to discuss efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza. Also: Ki...

First malaria treatment for babies approved

08 Jul 2025

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A new malaria treatment designed for babies is expected to be rolled out in Africa within weeks. Also: Fresh warnings of the dangers linked to aid dis...

Netanyahu meets Trump at White House amid Gaza ceasefire talks

08 Jul 2025

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The Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu, meets US President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss ways to end the Gaza conflict. Also: Russian minister sac...

Australian woman guilty of murder in toxic mushroom trial

07 Jul 2025

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Australian Erin Patterson guilty of murdering three relatives with a beef wellington laced with death cap mushrooms. Also: 20 years since the London 7...

More bodies recovered in Texas after Friday's catastrophic flash floods

07 Jul 2025

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The authorities in Texas say dozens remain missing after recent flash floods, with search efforts continuing. Also: Qatar hosts Gaza ceasefire talks, ...

Elon Musk says he is launching a new political party

06 Jul 2025

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The billionaire, Elon Musk, is launching a new political party after falling out with President Trump. Also: Israel is sending a delegation to Qatar f...

The Happy Pod: The surgeon who left his wedding to save a life

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A surgeon who left his wedding to save a life says it's inspired him to help more people. Also: one man's adventures with a pet goose; a police office...

Hamas submits positive response to Gaza ceasefire proposal

04 Jul 2025

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Hamas says it has delivered a "positive response" to mediators on Gaza ceasefire proposal - but wants guarantee that Israel's bombardment will not res...

Russia accused of 'widespread' use of chemical weapons

04 Jul 2025

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Dutch and German intelligence accuse Moscow of 'widespread' use of chemical weapons in Ukraine. Also; Donald Trump says a ceasefire is nearing for Gaz...

Gaza aid contractor says he saw colleagues fire on hungry Palestinians

04 Jul 2025

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A contractor who worked at aid distribution sites in Gaza says he saw colleagues firing on Palestinians waiting for food. The GHF categorically denies...

Footballer Diogo Jota dies in car crash

03 Jul 2025

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Liverpool and Portugal footballer, Diogo Jota, killed in car crash in Spain, aged 28. He had three young children and had just married his long-term p...

'Diddy' cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering but guilty on other charges

03 Jul 2025

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A New York jury clears Sean "Diddy" Combs of sex trafficking and racketeering but finds him guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution. Also, ...

Trump blocks Ukraine weapons deliveries

02 Jul 2025

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Ukraine fears US suspension on weapons deliveries could "encourage" Russia. Also: Trump says Israel has agreed to a 60 day ceasefire in Gaza and tells...

US Senate narrowly passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

01 Jul 2025

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US Senate approves Trump's mega-bill on tax and spending, after Vice-President JD Vance casts tie-breaking vote. Also: Delhi bans fuel sales to old ca...

Thailand PM suspended over leaked phone call

01 Jul 2025

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Thailand's PM is suspended after a leaked call sparks outrage. Turkish police arrest more than a hundred city officials in Izmir, an opposition strong...

Israeli strike on Gaza seafront cafe

01 Jul 2025

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Many Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli air strike at a popular seafront cafe in Gaza. Also: Microsoft AI system diagnoses patients "much bet...

UN warning: Millions at risk after Sudan food aid cuts

30 Jun 2025

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The UN is warning that millions of Sudanese refugees fleeing war are at risk, after drastic cuts to food programmes. Also: Palestinians in Gaza report...

Israel orders evacuations in northern Gaza

30 Jun 2025

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Israel has ordered Palestinians to evacuate from parts of northern Gaza ahead of increased military action. Also: Spain records temperature of 46C in ...

Iran holds state funeral for military leaders killed in Israel conflict

29 Jun 2025

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A state funeral has been held in Iran for military commanders and nuclear scientists, killed during the 12-day conflict with Israel. Also: Budapest Pr...

The Happy Pod: A song fit for a King

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We meet Jack Pepper, the composer who's written a song for King Charles. The piece celebrates the harmony between people and the natural world. Also:...

US Supreme Court curbs judges' power to block Trump orders

28 Jun 2025

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The top court in the US has ruled judges in lower courts have limited ability to block presidential orders. Also: DR Congo and Rwanda sign long-awaite...

Gaza: US pledges $30 million to controversial aid system

27 Jun 2025

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The US pumps millions into Gaza Humanitarian Foundation - but MSF calls the scheme "slaughter masquerading as aid." Also: US set to get rare earth met...

US insists attack on Iran was a success as Iran's leader dismisses it as 'showmanship'

27 Jun 2025

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The US defence secretary insists their strikes undermined Iran's nuclear plans. Also: Journalist Anna Wintour is to step down as US Vogue editor, and ...

Iran crisis: your questions answered

26 Jun 2025

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A special episode answering your questions about the Iran crisis. BBC experts discuss Iran's nuclear ambitions, possibilities of regime change and the...

Iran's leader says the US gained 'nothing' from its attacks on nuclear sites

26 Jun 2025

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Iran's leader claims US strikes on nuclear facilities achieved "nothing significant". The US defence secretary says otherwise. Also: Iranians share wh...

At least eight dead in Kenya anti-government protests

25 Jun 2025

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Thousands of people protested on the anniversary of the storming of Kenya's parliament. Also: President Trump's emotional encounter with a BBC Ukraini...

Trump says US strikes set Iran's nuclear programme back 'decades'

25 Jun 2025

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President Trump dismisses leaked intelligence report that cast doubt on success of Iran strikes. Also: millions of children at risk as vaccine uptake ...

Netanyahu claims historic victory over Iran

25 Jun 2025

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The Israeli PM has claimed an historic victory over Iran as a ceasefire seems to be holding. Also: Protesters force Amazon's Jeff Bezos to move his we...

President Trump lashes out at Iran and Israel after ceasefire violations

24 Jun 2025

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Donald Trump says he is not happy after the ceasefire between Israel and Iran was violated. Also: NATO leaders are meeting and could a 33-year-old Mus...

Iran fires missiles at US Qatar base

23 Jun 2025

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Iran has launched missiles at a key US airbase in Qatar in response to American attacks on its main nuclear sites. Meanwhile, Israel has attacked gove...

Israel strikes Iran's Fordo nuclear site in fresh wave of attacks

23 Jun 2025

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Israel says it has hit access routes to Iran's main nuclear enrichment site a day after US attacks. The UN's nuclear watchdog says it must be allowed ...

US strikes Iran: UN chief warns against cycle of retaliation

22 Jun 2025

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At an emergency session of the UN Security Council, Antonio Guterres warned that fighting needed to stop and negotiations should resume. Also: 20 peop...

Iran condemns US attacks on its nuclear facilities

22 Jun 2025

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Iran's foreign minister says the US crossed a big red line by bombing Iranian nuclear facilities. We ask what options Tehran has now. Also: Markets ar...

US targets Iran's nuclear sites - extra edition

22 Jun 2025

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President Trump says US strikes have obliterated three Iranian nuclear facilities. The Israeli Prime Minister has called his decision bold; Iran says ...

Israel strikes Iran as US 'moves B-2 bombers'

22 Jun 2025

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Israel has been striking targets across Iran amid reports that the US is moving B-2 bombers to a base in the Pacific. Also: The science of revenge, an...

The Happy Pod: Sending my mother's ashes around the world

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The woman fulfilling her mother's dreams of travel by launching her ashes out to sea in a bottle. It's brought her happiness amid her grief. Also: Tha...

Gaza aid deaths: Why does this keep happening?

20 Jun 2025

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Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says more than 400 Palestinians have been killed near aid sites since late May. The Israeli military has repeatedly s...

European ministers hold talks with Iran as conflict continues

20 Jun 2025

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As the conflict between Israel and Iran enters its second week, European ministers are meeting Iran's top diplomat as part of efforts to end the fight...

Trump to decide if US will attack Iran 'within two weeks'

20 Jun 2025

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The White House says Trump will decide whether to attack Iran within two weeks because there is a "substantial chance of negotiations". Also: why kill...

Israeli hospital hit by Iranian missile

19 Jun 2025

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An Iranian missile hits a hospital in the Israeli town of Beersheba. Israel vows revenge. Also: Australia's poison mushroom trial draws to a close, an...

Trump keeps world guessing on Iran strikes

18 Jun 2025

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US president meets national security team again to discuss next steps on Iran. Also: once called the Russian Davos, the St Petersburg International Ec...

Iran warns Trump against joining war with Israel

18 Jun 2025

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Iran’s supreme leader says he will never surrender to Israel and warned the US not to intervene in the war. Also: More people killed in Gaza near an...

Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender'

18 Jun 2025

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Donald Trump has demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender" and is said to be deciding if the US will join Israeli strikes on Iran. Also: offloading e-...

Dozens of Palestinians killed in Israeli fire at aid site in Gaza

17 Jun 2025

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Gaza's health ministry says at least 51 Palestinians have been killed while waiting at a food distribution site in Gaza. Also: President Trump says h...

Israel attacks Iranian state TV

17 Jun 2025

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Israel has hit Iranian state TV as Tehran has reportedly reached out to end the war. Also: The suspect in the killing of a Minnesotan lawmaker is char...

Iran and Israel exchange heavy strikes for fourth day

16 Jun 2025

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Israel says it has full control of the skies over Tehran and destroyed a third of Iran's missile launchers. Also: we hear from inside Iran, and for th...

Israeli strikes kill an Iran intelligence chief as conflict intensifies

16 Jun 2025

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Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel are "over the skies of Tehran" and have killed an Iran intelligence chief. In response, Iran carries out its first dayt...

The Happy Pod: The tiny dog back home after a big adventure

15 Jun 2025

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A tiny dog famous for her big adventure reunites with her overjoyed owners, after 529 days in the wild. Also: the escaped Tennessee Zebra; why a man r...

Minnesota Democratic politician killed in targeted shooting

15 Jun 2025

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The search in the US for the man who shot dead a Democratic politician in a targeted killing. Also: Israel and Iran threaten to step up their attacks,...

Israel and Iran continue strikes

14 Jun 2025

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The Israeli air force says it is continuing to attack targets inside Iran. Overnight, Iran launched retaliatory air strikes across Israel. We test the...