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Episodes (186)
Italian designer Giorgio Armani dies
The Italian designer Giorgio Armani - a master of style and elegance who reimagined fashion for a modern audience - has died at 91.
His company expanded from fashion into an empire spanning beauty,...
His company expanded from fashion into an empire spanning beauty,...
Xi, Kim and Putin: A new world alliance?
After China's President Xi welcomed North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin to Beijing: we ask what do Western nations make of this show of strength?In this special edition, Celia...
Israel rejects latest Hamas Gaza ceasefire offer
Israel says latest Hamas proposal to free all the hostages and end the war in Gaza is nothing new. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates warns Israel that annexing the occupied West Bank will cross a...
Lisbon's world-famous funicular derails
At least 15 people have died after the Gloria Funicular crashes in the Portuguese capita, Lisbon. Some of those killed were foreign nationals. Also: victims of the convicted sex offender, Jeffrey...
China showcases military might in Beijing
President Xi Jinping says China will 'never be intimidated' at a display of military might in Beijing where he was joined by the leaders of Russia and North Korea. The parade was held to mark the...
Strong aftershocks hit Afghanistan after quake kills more than a thousand
Aftershocks have struck eastern Afghanistan - two days after a powerful quake in the same region killed more than a thousand people and injured thousands of others, according to the Taliban...
Kim Jong Un travels to China for military parade
North Korean leader arrives in Beijing by armoured train to meet President Xi Jinping and the Russian president, Vladimir Putin. It's the North Korean leader's first visit to China in six years. Also:...
Rescue efforts continue in Afghanistan after earthquake kills hundreds
Survivors of a devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan have been spending the night in the open, as rescue efforts continue. The Taliban authorities say more than 800 people were killed and...
Quake kills hundreds in Afghanistan
Rescue workers in Afghanistan are trying to reach villages in remote mountainous areas in the east of the country following a magnitude six earthquake. A Taliban official said more than eight-hundred...
Israel says Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida killed in Gaza
Israel says it's killed a senior Hamas official in a strike on a block of flats in Gaza City. Abu Obeida was a spokesman for the military wing of the group. Hamas hasn't confirmed his death. Also:...
Houthis in Yemen say prime minister was killed in Israeli strike
Yemen’s Houthi movement has confirmed that an Israeli airstrike on the capital, Sanaa, on Thursday killed its prime minister as well as other senior officials. The Houthis' have vowed to avenge the...
The Happy Pod: Hugs from Texas
We meet the woman sending hugs from Texas in the form of a quilt. Connie Kortz set up a network of volunteer quilters, who make them for people who are in need. Called 'Hugs from Texas' -- the group...
WHO warns of growing cholera crisis
The World Health Organization says a resurgence of cholera in a number of African countries is putting more strain on already stretched health services. The WHO says more than 400,000 cases and nearly...
Thai court removes prime minister over leaked call
Thailand's prime minister has been removed by the constitutional court, plunging politics into turmoil and dealing a blow to Thailand's most powerful political dynasty. Paetongtarn Shinawatra was...
America marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Twenty years on, Americans remember Hurricane Katrina, which killed nearly 1,800 people and caused $125bn in damage to the city of New Orleans. Also: the battle over control of the US's public health...
Russia strikes Ukraine in one of the biggest attacks of the war
President Zelensky says the world must respond firmly after Russia attacked Ukraine with one of its heaviest bombardments of the war. He accused Moscow of deliberately killing civilians and spurning...
Members of UN Security Council, except US, say Gaza famine is man-made
All members of the UN Security Council -- apart from the United States -- have released a statement saying the famine in Gaza is man-made. They've urged Israel to lift all restrictions on aid...
Trump hits India with 50% tariffs
Steep tariffs have been imposed on India by the US, doubling an existing duty, as President Donald Trump seeks to punish India for buying Russian oil and weapons. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra...
Israeli report denies targetting journalist in Gaza
The Israeli military says in its initial report about the attack on the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza that it was not targetting journalists but a Hamas camera. Twenty people died in the attack,...
Trump sacks Federal Reserve Governor
Donald Trump has ordered the removal of a Federal Reserve governor, as he steps up attempts to exert control over the US central bank. Mr Trump accused Lisa Cook of making false statements on mortgage...
UN calls for investigation following deadly Israeli strikes on Nasser hospital in Gaza
There's been international condemnation of Israeli airstrikes on the Nasser hospital in southern Gaza that killed many people including five journalists. The head of the UN, Antonio Guterres,...
Gaza: 20 reported dead in Israeli hospital attack
At least 20 people, including five journalists, are reported to have been killed in an Israeli strike on a hospital in the southern Gaza Strip. Also: Ukrainian soldiers in the Donbas speak to the BBC...
Israel hits Houthi targets in Yemen's capital
The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israeli airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen have struck a military compound housing the presidential palace in Sanaa. They also hit the city's...
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City continue, days after famine declared there
Palestinian media say many people were killed by Israeli strikes on a camp for displaced people in southern Gaza's Khan Younis. An entire family is said to have died when their tent was hit. Other...
The Happy Pod: Letters from dad - with love
We hear about the Dad Letter Project which was set up by a father and daughter in the US to send handwritten notes of love and support to people all over the world. Rosie wants to share her treasured...
UN chief: Famine in Gaza is a 'man-made disaster'
United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, says the famine in Gaza City is a 'failure of humanity' after a UN-backed body raised its food insecurity status in parts of the territory to the...
A famine has been confirmed in Gaza City
A UN-backed body has confirmed a famine in Gaza City after twenty-two months of conflict and warned it could spread to other parts of the territory by the end of September. The UN says it's been...
Netanyahu: Israel will begin talks to free all hostages
In a video address, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would begin negotiations to release all the hostages held in Gaza and end the war, on terms “acceptable to Israel”. It...
Russia launches its biggest attack on Ukraine in weeks
President Zelensky calls on allies to put Russia under greater pressure to stop the war in Ukraine, after the latest overnight bombardment - one of the biggest of the war. The attacks caused...
Israeli military offensive to occupy Gaza City is underway
Israel says it has begun 'preliminary actions' of a planned ground offensive to capture and occupy all of Gaza City. It comes as sixty thousand reservists are called up to bolster the operation which...
NATO heads discuss Ukraine security plans
NATO military chiefs are meeting to work on security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a peace deal with Moscow. Russia's foreign minister has called the talks a 'road to nowhere'. The Israeli...
Israel casts doubt on whether it will accept a new ceasefire proposal
Israel is demanding the release of all 50 hostages held in Gaza, an Israeli official has said, casting doubt on whether it will accept a new proposal for a 60-day ceasefire that Hamas agreed to on...
Trump: arrangements under way for Putin Zelensky meeting
President Zelensky says work has already started on security guarantees for Ukraine after talks in Washington about how to end the war. European leaders have been meeting to discuss their next steps...
Ukraine talks special: Will Zelensky and Putin meet?
Donald Trump says he's begun arrangements for a meeting between Presidents Zelensky and Putin to end the war in Ukraine. He was speaking after talks with the Ukrainian leader and other European heads...
Hope for Ukraine peace as Trump meets Zelensky in Washington
US President Donald Trump has hosted Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, at the White House for what Mr Zelensky called their “best” meeting so far. The two men met before being joined by key...
Trump says Zelensky can end Russia war 'if he wants to'
Three days after President Trump's meeting in Alaska with President Putin, he's due to see President Zelensky in Washington. But this time, the Ukrainian leader will be getting back-up from his...
European leaders to join Trump-Zelensky meeting
Several European leaders are to join the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, in Washington on Monday, where he's due to hold talks with Donald Trump at the White House. During a virtual meeting...
Outline emerges of Putin's offer to end war in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin is reported to have told President Trump that he wants Ukraine to hand over more of its sovereign territory in the east, in return for Moscow freezing front lines elsewhere. According...
The Happy Pod: Mountaintop matchmaking
In the Swiss mountains, handwritten notes left on mountain peaks have been turning scenic climbs into unexpected matchmaking journeys, bringing nature lovers together one hike at a time.Dubbed ...
Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine: A Global News Podcast special
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have finished their meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, held to discuss a potential end to the war in Ukraine. It lasted less than three hours. And while the leaders said it...
Trump and Putin fail to reach Ukraine deal
After ending their much-heralded summit in Alaska, the US and Russian leaders have said their meeting was "productive" and "positive", despite failing to come to a firm agreement on ending the war in...
How do Alaskans feel about the Trump-Putin summit?
Hundreds of pro-Ukraine demonstrators in Alaska have been showing their unhappiness about the absence of the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the summit in their state between Presidents...
Trump and Putin to hold Ukraine talks in Alaska
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to a summit in the US state of Alaska on Friday with contrasting priorities as they prepare for talks on ending Russia's war...
Sudan suffers deadly cholera outbreak
An outbreak of cholera in Sudan is reported to have killed hundreds of people. The epicentre is in North Darfur - home to a large number of displaced people. More on the dire humanitarian situation in...
European leaders hopeful after Trump call before Putin summit
European leaders appeared cautiously optimistic after holding a virtual meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday, before he meets his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. He...
European leaders meet ahead of Trump's summit with Putin
Europe's leaders warn the US against making concessions to Russia, saying that Ukraine's borders must not be changed by force. Donald Trump joins a virtual meeting with his European counterparts ahead...
Zelensky rules out giving up Donbas
President Zelensky has vowed to reject any proposal from Russia that would mean Ukraine ceding territory or withdrawing troops from the eastern Donbas region. He was speaking ahead of a meeting...
North Korean workers subjected to 'slave-like' conditions in Russia
South Korean intelligence officials have told the BBC that 10,000 North Korean workers were sent to Russia in 2024. They were used to fill a labour shortage created by the invasion of Ukraine. Six...
Trump deploys troops to Washington in 'crime crackdown'
President Trump has announced he's sending 800 National Guard troops to Washington DC and taking control of its police force, as he targets a crime "emergency" there. He claims that America's capital...
Israel condemned over journalist deaths in Gaza
Israel is facing condemnation for the deliberate killing of a prominent Al Jazeera correspondent and five colleagues in Gaza. Israeli officials claim Anas al-Sharif was a Hamas operative, which the...
Al Jazeera journalists killed in targeted Israeli attack in Gaza
Israel’s military says it's killed the prominent Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif in a strike in Gaza City which also killed four of his colleagues. Israel said he was the leader of a Hamas...
Europe rallies behind Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin talks
The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine must be involved in deciding the path to peace in his country -- as the US and Russian presidents prepare to meet without him on Friday. In...
The Happy Pod: How baby showers saved a rare bird
We hear how a woman helped save one of India's rarest birds by holding baby showers to celebrate the arrival of their chicks. Thousands have now joined Purnima Devi Barman's Hargila Army, which...
UN Security Council calls emergency meeting on Gaza
The UN Security Council is to meet on Sunday to discuss the Israeli government's decision to expand its war against Hamas by taking control of Gaza City. The announcement follows widespread...
Israel approves military takeover of Gaza City
The Israeli government's decision to take over Gaza City has prompted criticism from international leaders, including Germany, a long-time ally of Israel and one of its largest arms suppliers. The...
Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with plan to occupy Gaza
The families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have joined protests outside a crucial meeting of Israel's security cabinet in Jerusalem. It's been convened by Israel's prime minister, Benjamin...
Trump-Putin meeting over Ukraine likely ‘in coming days’
The Kremlin has said planning is underway for a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump next week, but denied the Russian leader has agreed to a subsequent meeting with the US president and...
Trump orders India tariff hike to 50% for buying Russian oil
US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order hitting India with an additional 25% tariff over its purchases of Russian oil. That raises the total tariff on Indian imports to the US to 50% -...
Trump's envoy meets Putin as Ukraine ceasefire deadline looms
Kremlin says talks in Moscow between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin were 'useful and constructive', two days before Donald Trump's Ukraine ceasefire deadline for Russia. Also: Japan...
Former US President Bill Clinton ordered to testify about Jeffrey Epstein
The former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary are among high-profile figures to be sent legal summonses from a congressional committee investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein....
UN says 'children reduced to skin and bones' and El Fasher facing starvation
The UN's food agency says people trapped in the Sudanese city of El Fasher for more than a year are facing starvation and that malnutrition is rife across the country, with many children "reduced to...
Families accuse Hamas of deliberately starving hostages
The brother of Israeli hostage Evyatar David has told the BBC that a video released by Hamas shows he is a "human skeleton''. Ilay David spoke as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reported to be...
Israeli media reports plans to expand military offensive in Gaza
Hundreds of ex-Israeli security officials write to President Trump, urging him to pressurize the government into ending the war in Gaza, amid reports that Prime Minister Netanyahu is seeking to expand...
Israeli minister sparks anger by praying at Jerusalem holy site
Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has visited the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem and prayed there, violating a decades-old arrangement covering one of the most...
Family of Israeli hostage accuses Hamas of deliberate starvation
The family of Israeli hostage, Evyatar David, accuses Hamas of starvation as part of a propaganda campaign. Also: Russia dismisses Donald Trump's plan to deploy two submarines, and the benefits of...
The Happy Pod: Learning begins with breakfast
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 helping children to focus on learning. Their...
Trump moves nuclear submarines after Russian ex-president's comments
President Trump says he's ordered two nuclear submarines to "be positioned in appropriate regions" in response to what he called "foolish and inflammatory" comments by Russia's former leader, Dmitry...
US announces new tariffs for dozens of countries
President Trump's new tariffs on more than 90 countries will come into effect next Thursday, unless trade deals are negotiated before then. Also: Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, inspects...
Washington has imposed new sanctions on Palestinian Authority members
The United States has imposed travel restrictions on members of the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organisation, accusing them of undermining peace efforts with Israel. The US...
Russian strikes hit dozens of locations in the Ukrainian capital
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 brought down an apartment block. It happened despite...
Canada follows France and UK with plan to recognise Palestinian state
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 an announcement in recent days. Mr Carney said...
Tsunami warnings scaled back across northern Pacific
Tsunami warnings have been scaled back across much of the northern Pacific after a huge earthquake off eastern Russia. The earthquake, which hit near Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, is one of the...
UK threatens to recognise Palestinian state
Britain's prime minister, Keir Starmer, says he'll recognise Palestinian statehood, unless Israel takes measures to end, what he called the appalling situation in Gaza. The dramatic shift in policy...
Worst-case scenario of famine unfolding in Gaza, says UN-backed group
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a global hunger monitoring system, has warned that “the worst-case scenario of famine” is currently playing out in the Gaza Strip. It comes as...
Israeli human rights groups accuse Israel of genocide
For the first time, two leading Israeli human rights organisations, B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel, have accused their own country of committing genocide in Gaza. In reports published...
The UN warns that it's "make or break" for malnourished Palestinians
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: Thailand and Cambodia agree a ceasefire, Google...
Humanitarian aid trickles into Gaza
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 Tom Lehrer, master of the subversive ditty, dies.
Israel to open humanitarian corridors into Gaza
The Israeli military says it's resuming airdrops of aid to Gaza. Humanitarian corridors will also be established. Also: the Indian Supreme Court issues new guidelines to tackle a rise in student...
The Happy Pod: Performing on the street got me Oasis tickets
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; hope for better cancer treatment; and a very slow...
Gaza aid airdrops to resume, as outrage over hunger crisis grows
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 that could finally complete Gaudi's famous Sagrada...
Israel to allow Jordan and UAE to resume Gaza aid airdrops
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 Cambodia escalate. Also: sci-fi fans descend on San Diego...
Trump: The first 100 days
Donald Trump is celebrating 100 days in office - a key landmark. But the newly-elected Canadian government is reacting sharply against him. And Australian voters have taken against Mr Trump too.
What caused the mass power cut in Spain and Portugal?
Officials investigate mass power blackouts in Portugal and Spain, but cyberattack ruled out. Also: Mark Carney's Liberal Party wins the Canadian election, and the mysterious hum annoying Scottish...
Power outage causes chaos in Spain and Portugal
A massive power cut hit large parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday, causing widespread disruption.
Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine
The Kremlin announces a short ceasefire in Ukraine, coinciding with celebrations marking the end of World War Two in Europe. Kyiv calls for a 30-day end to fighting. Also: Israel's actions in Gaza on...
Man arrested after car drives into Vancouver street festival
There have been a number of fatalities when a car was driven at high-speed into festivalgoers in the Canadian city of Vancouver. Also: a human chain helps a Michigan bookshop owner move her stock to a...
The Happy Pod: International Dance Day special
A special episode of The Happy Pod for International Dance Day. From the Royal Opera House in London, we are hearing stories from performers and choreographers across the world.
World bids farewell to Pope Francis who told people to 'build bridges, not walls'
Pope Francis has been laid to rest at his favourite church in Rome, Santa Maria Maggiore, after a private service. Also: fatalities after a huge explosion at key Iranian port.
Pope Francis funeral - special episode
The Pope's funeral was attended by dozens of politicians and royalty. We hear from correspondents in Rome and countries with close links to the Pope - the DRC, Philippines and Argentina.
Final preparations underway for Pope Francis's funeral
The funeral Mass for Pope Francis is taking place today in St Peter's Square. More than one hundred foreign dignitaries are expected to attend.
Russian general killed in Moscow car bomb
Senior Russian general killed. Meanwhile US envoy arrives for talks with President Putin on how to end the war in Ukraine. The Russian foreign minister, in a US interview, said peace negotiations...
President Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv
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 by mistake.
India-Pakistan tensions rise following deadly Kashmir attack
India and Pakistan announce tit-for-tat measures after deadly Kashmir attack. Ukraine responds to worst strike on Kyiv in months. Trump calls on President Putin to 'STOP!' Also: the woman who fooled...
US Treasury secretary criticises the IMF and World Bank
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 a Roman gladiator in Britain was bitten by a lion.
Pope lying in state at St Peter's Basilica
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 Meta hefty fines under digital competition laws, and...
IMF downgrades global growth predictions after Trump tariffs
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 tourists shot dead, and the surge in cosmetic surgery...
Plans outlined for Pope’s funeral
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 Zelensky are among dozens of world leaders who’ve said that...
Catholics around the world mourn death of Pope Francis
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
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 Correspondent David Willey in Rome, along with reaction...
Israel military admits mistakes led to killing of Gaza medics
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 Hamas members. Also: Russia’s brief Easter truce...
Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin announcing 'Easter truce'
The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is prepared to join Russia in observing an Easter ceasefire, but insists that Moscow's forces are still attacking. Also: scientists say they've...
The Happy Pod: Creating 'Christina's Corner'
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 routine. Also: why millions of people are tuning...
Trump says US will 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon
US President Donald Trump has warned that unless Russia and Ukraine agree quickly to end their conflict, the United States will abandon its peace efforts. Also: project shares the sounds of Unesco...
US threatens to walk away from Ukraine peace talks
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 reportedly kill nearly sixty people, and the Fyre...
Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe
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 Washington. Also: Rico the sloth gets surgery to...
US and Europe discuss ending Ukraine war
US and Ukrainian officials discuss ending the Ukraine war with European allies in Paris. Also: Russia has seized thousands of homes in occupied Ukraine, and scientists find promising signs of life on...
Judge says US government could be in contempt over deportation flights
The Trump administration is accused of "wilful disregard" of a ruling blocking the deportation of alleged gang members to El Salvador. Also: new speed climbing record set in the Swiss Alps.
UK's top court rules on definition of woman
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 in Bangladesh, and the unexpected popularity of a...
The world is urged not to 'look away' from Sudan's civil war
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 denounced her and China's small businesses struggling...
Trump administration to freeze over $2 billion for Harvard
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
Hundreds of thousands flee Sudan's largest refugee camp in Darfur, after deadly attacks by RSF paramilitaries. Also: ‘God’s architect’ Antoni Gaudí is on the path to sainthood, and the new film...
Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine to witness war devastation
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 media landscape, and golfer Rory Mcllroy secures...
Russian missile strike in Ukraine kills over 30
More than 30 Ukrainians killed in Russian missile attack on Sumy. Also: Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza City's last functioning hospital, presidential elections in Ecuador and Gabon, and scientists grow...
Trump exempts smartphones and computers from tariffs
President Trump exempts smartphones and laptops from new tariffs. Also: US and Iran describe first round of nuclear talks as constructive, and Melinda Gates says women face more obstacles now than...
The Happy Pod: Life-saving rat retires
Meet the rat with a life-saving sense of smell. Carolina has correctly identified thousands of cases of Tuberculosis. Also: the Malaria vaccine providing hope in Uganda and, what is the UK tea time...
US judge rules Palestinian activist can be deported
A US judge has ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate, can be deported for his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests. Also: how ‘A Minecraft Movie’ has broken box office records.
Trump's envoy meets Putin for ceasefire talks
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 raises tariffs on American goods to 125%.
Trump recognises tariff 'transition problems'
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: Prada agrees to buy rival luxury fashion brand...
Trump's tariffs explained
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 the US doubled down on China, with even steeper...
China says it won't bow to pressure from Trump tariffs
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 research into mammal brains reveals a 'galaxy'.
Higher US tariffs on hold but China trade war grows
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 people accuse adventurer of ignorance over Baffin...
China hikes tariffs on US imports
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 and why olive oil is the target for Italian armed...
Roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub kills scores of people
Hundreds of people were inside the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic's capital, Santo Domingo, when the roof collapsed. Also: major David Hockney art exhibition opens in Paris.
China vows to fight US 'blackmail' over tariffs
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 Russian occupation, plus new insights into the...
Trump threatens to escalate trade war with China
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 migration leads to unhealthy diet changes.
Global stock markets plunge amid Trump tariff turmoil
Asian and European stocks drop as investors across the globe react to US president Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. Also: a BBC investigation into claims Palestinian prisoners were tortured in Israeli...
Le Pen vows to fight political ban
French far-right leader calls embezzlement conviction a 'witch hunt' at Paris rally. Also: mobile number mix-up blamed for White House security breach, Pope surprises crowds at the Vatican and Soccer...
Anti-Trump protests in all 50 US states
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, and is British English slang being adopted across the...
The Happy Pod: Saving Thailand's street dogs
Meet the man dedicating his life to helping thousands of stray dogs. Also: the childhood sweethearts who reunited after 85 years, and Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel, playing college basketball with only one...
As stock markets tumble again, Trump calls for a cut to interest rates
As stock markets tumble again, Trump calls for interest rate cut, but the head of the US central bank suggests otherwise. Also, fourteen Ukrainians die in a Russian missile attack, and the rat...
The Ukraine War: Your Questions Answered
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, Donald Trump’s involvement, and security fears in...
President Trump announces sweeping tariffs on US imports
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 vehicles. Also: BBC team reaches quake-hit city of...
Israel expands offensive in Gaza
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 offensive in the territory. Also: the American actor Val...
BBC team reaches Khartoum and finds overwhelming destruction
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 been a major evolution in the design of the...
Myanmar remembers earthquake dead with a minute's silence
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 Israel's renewed offensive in the Gaza Strip, and...
Myanmar declares week of mourning as death toll rises following earthquake
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 Butch and Suni adapt to life back on Earth.
French far-right leader, Le Pen, banned from politics for five years
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 Friday’s earthquake, and UK hosts illegal migration...
Trump 'very angry' with Putin over Ukraine
President Trump shifts his tone towards Russia, criticising President Putin. Also: the Red Cross is “outraged” after eight of its medics were killed by Israeli fire in Gaza, and the use of a more...
The Global Story: Pronatalism - Make America procreate again?
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 pronatalists they want to promote the dangers of...
Myanmar earthquake deaths surpass 1600
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 attacking rebels. Also: Mexico tackles its country's...
The Happy Pod: Football while fasting -- Egypt's Ramadan pastime
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 discoveries and darts helping children in South...
Myanmar earthquake kills at least 144
Rescue workers in Myanmar and Thailand are scrambling to find survivors, after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the centre of Myanmar. Also: Vance scolds Denmark during Greenland trip as Trump says US...
State of emergency declared in Myanmar after huge earthquake
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 kilometres away where a high rise building under...
European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine
European leaders at Paris summit discuss continued support for Ukraine and agree to keep sanctions against Russia. Also: King Charles cancels a day of engagements after suffering side effects from his...
Six killed as Egyptian tourist submarine sinks
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 devastation Sudan's civil war has caused to the...
Trump officials accuse journalist of lying after Signal app leak published in full
The White House reacts furiously after The Atlantic magazine published all messages about Yemen airstrikes in a Signal app chat between senior security officials. Also: Valerie, the disappearing dog...
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