Global News Podcast
Episodes
Trump and Zelensky agree to future talks
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could the Trump-Zelensky relationship be back on track? France’s President says the future of Europe will not be decided in Moscow or Washington. Al...
Trump tells Congress he's 'just getting started'
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump tells Congress President Zelensky is ready for peace. After freezing military aid, the CIA pauses intelligence to Ukraine. China sets out...
Bonus: President Trump addresses Congress
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has delivered the longest ever presidential speech to Congress. In this extra edition, we go to Washington for analysis of his address.
Zelensky says Trump row was ‘regrettable’ and Ukraine ready for peace talks
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zelensky says Oval Office clash was 'regrettable' and offers terms to stop fighting in Ukraine. Also: Arab leaders rally to avoid Trump’s 'Gaza Rivi...
Trump halts military aid to Ukraine
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The United States has suspended all military aid to Ukraine until Zelensky commits to negotiating peace. Also: Canada, Mexico and China face new US ta...
Trump again accuses Zelensky of not wanting peace
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US President says he won't tolerate President Zelensky's position on a ceasefire, but denies reports he may end military support for Ukraine. Also...
Moscow says West "fragmenting" over Ukraine
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Kremlin has lashed out at European countries pouring money into Ukraine's war effort. Also: Anora - the story of a stripper - sweeps the Oscars bo...
UK announces European plan for peace in Ukraine
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils a four-step plan to guarantee peace in Ukraine, after a summit with European leaders in London. Also: Isra...
The Global Story: The scandal sinking an Oscars campaign
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The musical Emilia Pérez leads this year’s Oscar nominations, but will old offensive posts by lead actress Karla Sofía Gascón derail the film's c...
Warm welcome for President Zelensky in London
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky receives warm welcome in London after clash with Donald Trump at the White House. Also, Kurdish PKK separatists...
The Happy Pod: Learning to play the guitar one handed
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Romaine has taught himself how to play the guitar with one arm, after a stroke left him unable to walk or speak. Plus, Ilona Maher on using socia...
Zelensky told to leave White House after clash with Trump
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Zelensky left the White House without planned peace negotiations, after President Trump shouted at him and accused him of 'gambling with wor...
Huge protests in Greece over train crash justice
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greeks hold mass protests demanding justice after train crash two years ago which killed 57 people. Also: Mexico's view on US tariffs, and the despera...
Trump hosts UK's Keir Starmer at the White House
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump says he's made "lots of progress" on ending Ukraine war after White House meeting with UK PM Keir Starmer. Also: Mexico extradites 29 dru...
Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman has been found dead alongside his wife at home in New Mexico. Also: the controversial Tate brothers flee Romania for ...
Trump says Zelensky will visit Washington on Friday
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Zelensky wants safeguards before a ceasefire. Also: Israel frees Palestinian prisoners in return for the bodies of hostages and if Afghan me...
Bibas family funeral takes place in Israel
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Bibas family member calls on Israeli officials to take responsibility for the deaths of hostages in Hamas captivity. Also: life in Kurdish parts of...
US and Ukraine strike mineral deal
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ukraine and the US reach a deal on mineral resources. Donald Trump says it’ll help repay US military aid. Also: New investigations into war atrociti...
Britain announces biggest increase in defence spending in decades
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Britain has announced it will increase defence spending, funded partly by cutting foreign aid. Also: The dispute over fish at a traditional Belgian fe...
'Peace must not mean a surrender of Ukraine,' Macron says after talks with Trump
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The French and US Presidents met to discuss the war in Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion . Also, the UN Security Council backs a r...
Ukraine marks third anniversary of Russia's invasion
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
European leaders reaffirm support for Kyiv on third anniversary of Ukraine war. Also: record breaking snow in Japan and tackling minds - the health be...
Germany election: exit polls say conservatives head for victory
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friedrich Merz is set to become Germany's next chancellor, as exit polls show his centre-right grouping has won the general election. The far-right Af...
The Global Story: Bolsonaro: Is it all over for the 'Trump of the Tropics'?
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, barred from running for office until 2030, has been charged with plotting a coup after his 2022 defeat. He ...
Israel delays scheduled release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel delays release of 600 Palestinian prisoners due to be exchanged for 6 hostages freed from Gaza on Saturday; Also: Vatican says the Pope's healt...
The Happy Pod: The 'terrible' artist in high demand
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the artist who describes his own work as 'terrible', but has been getting commissions from around the world. Also: the strip performer entertaini...
Israel checking Hamas claims that new body handed to Red Cross is Shiri Bibas
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Red Cross says it’s transferred a body to Israel, which Hamas claims is that of the Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas. Also: Trump accuses French and UK l...
Israel accuses Hamas of 'evil' violation of ceasefire
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel's prime minister Netanyahu says Hamas will pay price for "cruel and evil" violation of ceasefire after tests showed body returned from Gaza was...
Trump aide tells Ukraine to ''tone down'' US criticism
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US national security adviser Mike Waltz has told Kyiv to reign in its criticism of President Trump, and agree to US demands for a mineral rights d...
Hamas releases the bodies of four Israelis
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hamas releases the bodies of four Israeli hostages who had been held in Gaza. Also, the scammers working under duress in Myanmar
Trump calls Zelensky a 'dictator'
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump launches a fresh attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a "dictator". Also, global glaciers are melting faster tha...
Zelensky says Trump 'living in disinformation space' created by Russia
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Zelensky says Donald Trump is trapped in a disinformation space created by Russia. He was responding to scathing comments from the US presid...
Dismay in Ukraine as Russia and US reset ties
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US and Russia forge ahead with negotiations without Ukraine and reset ties. President Zelensky emphasizes the need to not be excluded from talks. Also...
Russia and US hold high-level talks over Ukraine war
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Senior Moscow and Washington diplomats hold their first meeting since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Also: Pope Francis cancels engagements ...
Starmer warns US backstop needed for Ukraine peace deal
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
UK PM says US security guarantee only way to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again. Also: Using AI to detect prostate cancer and tributes paid to ...
Russia says no role for Europe in Ukraine peace talks
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says there is no role for Europe in Ukraine peace talks as he heads to Saudi Arabia for talks with the US. M...
Diplomacy gathers pace over war in Ukraine
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US officials head to Saudia Arabia for talks with Russia on the war in Ukraine - but European leaders are not invited. Hundreds of people gather at Al...
The Global Story: Antibiotics - A casualty of war?
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Antimicrobial drugs like antibiotics have saved countless lives and transformed the health of humanity. Some of the greatest advances in the developme...
Ukraine talks could see Europeans excluded
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US special envoy Kellogg says Ukraine peace talks may involve only US, Russia and Ukraine. Also: at least 15 dead in Delhi railway station crush, and ...
The Happy Pod: From rescue to romance
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How a plea to fly a dog to the US ended in marriage. Adri Pendleton and Niklas Stöterau fell in love after he came to the rescue. Also: a son who's s...
Ukraine's Zelensky meets US vice-president at Munich security conference
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has held talks with US vice president, JD Vance, as a rift grows between the US and Europe over how to end the ...
Ukraine's future is focus of Munich Security Conference
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US and EU allies discuss Ukraine's peace prospects at the Munich Security Conference. The Russian delegation is not invited. Also: long sentences for...
NATO calls for unity as tensions rise with US over Ukraine
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NATO secretary general, Mark Rutte, has called for unity as a rift opens up between Europe and the US on how to end the war in Ukraine. Also: lov...
Concern in Europe after Trump and Putin agree to start Ukraine talks
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Senior figures in Europe have accused President Trump of making unnecessary concessions to Russia ahead of peace talks on Ukraine, and a breakthrough ...
Trump says he expects to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump says he will likely meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia in the near future for negotiations on Ukrai...
Sudan fighters accused of storming famine-hit camp
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The paramilitary RSF reported to have stormed Sudan's largest displacement camp. Also: oil clean-up 'scam' warnings ignored by Shell, whistleblower te...
Israel says Gaza ceasefire will end unless Hamas frees hostages by Saturday
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel says the ceasefire will end unless Hamas frees hostages by Saturday. Also: the US teacher held in Russia for four years is freed, and rememberi...
Trump: “Let all hell break out” if Hamas does not release hostages
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump says Israel should cancel the ceasefire if Hamas doesn't release hostages by Saturday. He threatens to stop aid to Jordan and Egypt if...
Hamas says it will postpone Israeli hostage release
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hamas says it is postponing the next scheduled hostage release, blaming Israeli violations of the ceasefire deal. Also: the trial of Salman Rushdie’...
President Trump's planned tariffs on steel and aluminium imports widely condemned
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Governments in Europe and elsewhere express concern and vow countermeasures about President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. Also: US d...
Israeli troops withdraw from corridor that split Gaza in two
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israeli troops withdraw from the Netzarim Corridor allowing thousands of Gazans to return to the north of the strip. Also: Polls close in Ecuador's pr...
The Global Story: Syria's illegal drug empire
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ousted President Bashar al-Assad has been linked to Syria’s multi-billion dollar Captagon trade. Rebel leaders vow to end it—but what will it take...
Hostages freed and prisoners released in latest Gaza ceasefire exchange
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three Israeli hostages have been exchanged for 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of an internationally brokered Gaza ceasefire deal.
The Happy Pod: the volunteer vet travelling the world
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We meet a volunteer vet who helps animals in need around the world. He says it's taught him to love life, and accept people. Also: an 88 year old fost...
Judge blocks part of Trump's USAID freeze
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A US judge says he'll halt parts of Trump's attempt to dismantle USAID - the world's largest aid agency. Also; Ecuador chooses president against backd...
Top criminal court condemns US sanctions on officials
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The International Criminal Court has vowed to continue its work after Donald Trump imposed sanctions on its officials because it issued a war crimes a...
Egypt warns over Israel's support for Trump's Gaza 'takeover' plan
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Egypt warns Israeli support for Donald Trump's proposal to displace Palestinians from Gaza threatens the ceasefire. Also: the earthquake crisis in San...
Warmest January on record puzzles climate scientists
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last month was ‘warmest January on record’; Also Donald Trump says no US troops would be needed to take over Gaza, and selfie-taking officially no...
UN Secretary-General warns US against 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
UN Secretary-General warns US against ethnic cleansing in Gaza, after President Trump proposes taking ownership of the territory. Also: rebels capture...
Trump says US to 'takeover' and 'own' Gaza
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump says the US to 'takeover' Gaza. His comments have caused anger and dismay across the region and beyond. Also: the first glimpse inside...
Trump and Netanyahu meet at the White House
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu has met Donald Trump at the White House, the first foreign leader to visit in the US president's second term. Also: sci...
China hits back against US tariffs
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
China has pledged to impose tariffs on some US imports in response to American import taxes on its products. Also: Swedish police investigate a school...
Trump pauses tariffs on Canada and Mexico
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US President Donald Trump agrees to postpone the imposition of 25% import tariffs on Canada and Mexico for thirty days, after they agree to streng...
EU leaders warn of retaliation if Trump imposes tariffs
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EU leaders warn of retaliation and stocks plummet in reaction to Trump's proposed tariffs. Also, Spain's former football head in court because of that...
US demands Panama 'reduce China's influence' over canal
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US Secretary of State Rubio tells Panama it must "reduce China's influence" over the canal. Also: Netanyahu and Trump to discuss the ceasefire, and wh...
Ukraine: 'Moscow bombs boarding school'
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Zelensky has accused Moscow of bombing a school in Ukrainian-occupied Russia killing four and injuring dozens. Also: the Taliban takes over ...
The Happy Pod: From security guard to sculptor at the Met Museum
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We meet security guard Armia Khalil, whose kindness to a visitor led to his sculpture being exhibited at New York's Met Museum. Also: new hope for Pa...
Trump implements threatened tariffs
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump is introducing tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China from today. Also: a freed Israeli hostage says she was held in a UN facility in Gaz...
Uganda boosts defences in DRC as fears grow of wider war
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rwandan-backed rebels have been on the move after capturing the city of Goma. Also: the far right AfD party is breaching the so-called firewall in Ger...
Trump blames diversity policies for US air crash
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump claims that the air collision was caused by diversity policies. Investigators say they will be looking at facts. Also: the singer and ...
US air crash: 64 feared dead
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US authorities say no survivors are expected after a military helicopter hit a passenger jet in Washington. Also: An Israeli soldier is among eight ho...
US senators question Robert F Kennedy Jr at heated confirmation hearing
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump's nominee for health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has faced tough questioning at his first confirmation hearing in the US Senate. A...
At least 30 dead in India festival crush
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At least 30 people killed in a crush at the Kumbh Mela in India, the world's biggest religious gathering. Also: Congo shuns peace talks, Mexico braces...
US judge temporarily blocks Trump's freeze on federal funding
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A US judge has paused the enforcement of a sweeping White House order freezing federal grants and loans. Also: Israel says Netanyahu invited to meet T...
President Trump: Your questions answered
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our BBC North America correspondents answer your questions about President Donald Trump's first week in office, and his future plans for the United St...
Jordanian helicopters begin flying in aid to Gaza
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jordanian helicopters begin flying in aid to Gaza. Also: UN says hospitals in Goma in eastern Congo are struggling to cope after advance by M23 rebels...
Nvidia shares sink as Chinese AI app spooks markets
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US chipmaker Nvidia has suffered the biggest single-day loss in US market history, as investors respond to the development of a low-cost AI chatbo...
Hundreds of thousands head home in northern Gaza
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Palestinians displaced during the conflict are on the move as the ceasefire holds. Also; survivors gather at the Auschwitz concentration camp to mark ...
Thousands flee as rebels close in on key DR Congo city
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
UN Secretary General António Guterres has called on Rwanda to withdraw its forces from DR Congo's territory and on the M23 rebel group to stop advanc...
The Global Story: Have we already found the fountain of youth?
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For centuries, people have pursued the dream of eternal youth. Researchers have been making progress in understanding what happens in our bodies as we...
Four Israeli hostages and 200 Palestinian prisoners released in Gaza deal
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emotional scenes as Israelis and Palestinians are reunited with their families. Also: 13 peacekeeping troops are killed in eastern DR Congo. And a dro...
The Happy Pod: Meet the world's internet dad
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the man behind the YouTube channel 'Dad, How Do I?'. He teaches his millions of subscribers how to do everyday tasks. Also: the man in Uganda who...
Putin 'ready' to discuss Ukraine war with Trump
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vladimir Putin has said he's ready to discuss an end to the Ukraine war with Donald Trump. Also: new sensations for a quadriplegic man with a robotic ...
BBC investigates deadliest single Israeli attack in recent conflict with Hezbollah
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A BBC investigation into an Israeli attack in Lebanon finds evidence that almost all those killed were civilians. Also: a court in Pakistan orders a p...
$7.4bn settlement over painkiller that fuelled US opioid crisis
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US states reach a $7.4bn settlement with the makers of OxyContin, a painkiller that fuelled a nationwide opioid epidemic. Also: President Trump tells ...
Donald Trump wants to abolish the US emergency response agency
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump says he plans to abolish the US emergency response agency, FEMA, and hints he may prosecute Joe Biden. Also: the International Criminal C...
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump urges President Putin to end the 'ridiculous' war in Ukraine or face tough US economic action. Also: a new wildfire flares up near Los An...
Rupert Murdoch newspaper group offers full apology for intrusion into Prince Harry's private life
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rupert Murdoch’s newspaper group offers full apology for intrusion into Prince Harry's private life – and agrees to pay substantial damages. The m...
Trump announces multi-billion dollar AI programme
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump has announced a multi-billion dollar programme for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Also: arrests for Turkish fire which killed...
Trump overturns convictions for hundreds of rioters
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The president pardons those who took part in the storming of the Capitol in 2021. Also; a deadly fire kills dozens of people in Turkey and why filmmak...
Extreme weather special
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We find out about the extreme weather events that are happening around the world. We speak to experts from the weather, climate, tech, and disinformat...
Donald Trump begins second term as US president
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We assess President Trump's promises on his first day back in office and what it means for the rest of the world. Also: who will govern Gaza after cea...
US inauguration special
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump returns as 47th US president.
Washington gears up for Trump inauguration
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crowds brave freezing cold ahead of Trump's inauguration. He's promised to sign dozens of executive orders on his first day to push through his radica...
Three Israeli hostages 'stable' after being freed
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas under the Gaza ceasefire deal have reunited with their families in hospital in Tel Aviv. Also: TikTok ...
Gaza special: Three freed hostages back in Israel
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three freed hostages - Doron Steinbrecher, 31, UK-Israeli Emily Damari, 28, and Romi Gonen, 24 - have been returned to Israel. 90 Palestinian prisoner...
Netanyahu issues warning ahead of Gaza ceasefire
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel's PM says his country is ready to go back to war in Gaza, if negotiators for a 2nd phase of the ceasefire deal with Hamas collapses. Also: two ...
Israeli government approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel’s cabinet has given its final approval to a Gaza ceasefire deal, despite some ministers’ opposition. It will begin on Sunday with a hostage...
Israeli security cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some Israeli ministers have threatened to resign over the agreement. Also: Imran Khan is sentenced to a further 14 years in prison. And a Russian cour...
Israel delays vote to approve Gaza ceasefire deal
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed a vote to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal, accusing Hamas of seeking last-minute changes to the ...
Last minute hitch in Gaza ceasefire deal
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vote by Israeli cabinet on Gaza ceasefire delayed, as Israel continues to carry out strikes; S Korea's arrested president refuses to take part in more...