Global News Podcast Podcast
The day’s top stories from BBC News. Keeping you informed on the important global events.
The breaking news you need to hear, as it happens.
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What caused the mass power cut in Spain and Portugal?
Yesterday
Cyberattack ruled out as cause of blackouts in Portugal and Spain
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Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine
Monday
Kyiv responds to Russia with a call for a 30-day immediate end to fighting
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Man arrested after car drives into Vancouver street festival
Monday
Canadian police say the driver has a history of mental health problems
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The Happy Pod: International Dance Day special
Sunday
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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World bids farewell to Pope Francis who told people to 'build bridges, not walls'
Sunday
People will be able to visit the tomb of Pope Francis from Sunday
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Pope Francis funeral - special episode
Saturday
Dozens of dignitaries joined hundreds of thousands who lined the Rome streets
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Final preparations underway for Pope Francis's funeral
Saturday
Security has been strengthened in Rome for the Pope's funeral
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Russian general killed in Moscow car bomb
Friday
Russia has described the killing as a "terrorist attack"
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President Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv
Friday
Mr Trump previously accused Ukraine's president of being main obstacle to peace
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India-Pakistan tensions rise following deadly Kashmir attack
Last Thursday
Modi vows to punish 'every terrorist' involved
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US Treasury secretary criticises the IMF and World Bank
Last Wednesday
The Trump administration says the institutions have deviated from their purpose
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Pope lying in state at St Peter's Basilica
Last Wednesday
Thousands of mourners are filing past Pope Francis's body
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IMF downgrades global growth predictions after Trump tariffs
Last Wednesday
The US is warned its chances of recession have significantly increased
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Plans outlined for Pope’s funeral
Last Tuesday
The Vatican has confirmed details of Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday
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Catholics around the world mourn death of Pope Francis
Mon 21 Apr 2025
Vatican says Pope died from a stroke and heart failure
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Pope Francis Dies - Global News Podcast Special Episode
Mon 21 Apr 2025
His death at 88 follows a lengthy illness
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Israel military admits mistakes led to killing of Gaza medics
Sun 20 Apr 2025
But the IDF says six of those killed were Hamas members
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Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin announcing 'Easter truce'
Sun 20 Apr 2025
Ukraine says ceasefire should last 30 days, rather than 30 hours
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The Happy Pod: Creating 'Christina's Corner'
Sat 19 Apr 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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Trump says US will 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon
Sat 19 Apr 2025
Donald Trump did not specify a deadline
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US threatens to walk away from Ukraine peace talks
Fri 18 Apr 2025
US threatens to walk away from Ukraine peace talks if there's no progress within days
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Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe
Fri 18 Apr 2025
Italy's PM is being seen as a mediator between Washington and Europe
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US and Europe discuss ending Ukraine war
Thu 17 Apr 2025
Ukraine has told allies to increase pressure on Russia to stop the fighting
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Judge says US government could be in contempt over deportation flights
Thu 17 Apr 2025
The White House said it would contest the decision
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UK's top court rules on definition of woman
Wed 16 Apr 2025
UK Supreme Court: legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex
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The world is urged not to 'look away' from Sudan's civil war
Wed 16 Apr 2025
A stark warning of widespread sexual violence as the conflict enters its third year
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Trump administration to freeze over $2 billion for Harvard
Tue 15 Apr 2025
Harvard professor labels White House actions "groundless" and "vengeful"
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Sudan: Hundreds of thousands flee Darfur refugee camp
Tue 15 Apr 2025
The UN says it's likely that more than 400 died after attacks by RSF paramilitaries
