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.
Hear the most important global stories from the BBC, the most trusted name in international news.
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Episodes to download
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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
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Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine to witness war devastation
Mon 14 Apr 2025
EU calls for maximum pressure on Russia to end the war
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Russian missile strike in Ukraine kills over 30
Sun 13 Apr 2025
The attack in Sumy is one of the deadliest on Ukrainian civilians this year
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Trump exempts smartphones and computers from tariffs
Sat 12 Apr 2025
The new list of exempted goods includes many tech products manufactured in China
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The Happy Pod: Life-saving rat retires
Sat 12 Apr 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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US judge rules Palestinian activist can be deported
Sat 12 Apr 2025
The White House says Mahmoud Khalil’s views conflict with US foreign policy
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Trump's envoy meets Putin for ceasefire talks
Fri 11 Apr 2025
Steve Witkoff arrives in Russia as the US pushes for an end to fighting in Ukraine
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Trump recognises tariff 'transition problems'
Fri 11 Apr 2025
The trade war between Washington and Beijing deepens
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China says it won't bow to pressure from Trump tariffs
Thu 10 Apr 2025
US-China tariffs could wipe out much trade between the world's biggest economies
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Higher US tariffs on hold but China trade war grows
Thu 10 Apr 2025
President Trump has increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%
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China hikes tariffs on US imports
Wed 9 Apr 2025
Beijing retaliates against Trump with 84% levy on American goods
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Roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub kills scores of people
Wed 9 Apr 2025
Emergency workers say many people remain trapped in the debris
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China vows to fight US 'blackmail' over tariffs
Tue 8 Apr 2025
China has accused President Trump's administration of threats and blackmail over tariffs
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Trump threatens to escalate trade war with China
Mon 7 Apr 2025
US to impose additional 50% tariffs on Chinese goods unless retaliation plans scrapped
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Global stock markets plunge amid Trump tariff turmoil
Mon 7 Apr 2025
European and Asian stocks see worst drop in decades, amid fears of global recession
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Le Pen vows to fight political ban
Sun 6 Apr 2025
French far-right leader calls embezzlement conviction a 'witch hunt' at Paris rally
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Anti-Trump protests in all 50 US states
Sat 5 Apr 2025
The “Hands Off!” protests criticised cuts, economic policy and alleged authoritarianism
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The Happy Pod: Saving Thailand's street dogs
Sat 5 Apr 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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As stock markets tumble again, Trump calls for a cut to interest rates
Fri 4 Apr 2025
President Trump calls for a cut to interest rates after stock markets fall again
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South Korean court upholds impeachment of president
Fri 4 Apr 2025
Yoon Suk Yeol apologises as he's stripped of power
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Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020
Fri 4 Apr 2025
President Trump has defended his sweeping global tariffs
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World reacts to Trump's sweeping tariffs
Thu 3 Apr 2025
Stocks plunge in response to historic shake-up of global trade
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President Trump announces sweeping tariffs on US imports
Thu 3 Apr 2025
Certain countries will be hit with steeper tariffs based on US trade deficits
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Israel expands offensive in Gaza
Wed 2 Apr 2025
The defence minister said large areas of the territory would be seized
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BBC team reaches Khartoum and finds overwhelming destruction
Wed 2 Apr 2025
Government buildings, banks and offices have been destroyed
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Myanmar remembers earthquake dead with a minute's silence
Tue 1 Apr 2025
Myanmar's rulers say more than 2,700 people are confirmed dead
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Myanmar declares week of mourning as death toll rises following earthquake
Tue 1 Apr 2025
Aid groups are warning of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Myanmar
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French far-right leader, Le Pen, banned from politics for five years
Mon 31 Mar 2025
Marine Le Pen was found guilty of embezzlement
