Global News Podcast

Global News Podcast

The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

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US hikes interest rates - to Trump's annoyance

17 sep. 2026
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EU chief proposes Canada as first 'associate member'

This episode covers a range of global news stories, including a proposal for Canada to become the first associate member of the European Union and reports on a building collapse in Gaza. The program also examines escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels, the war crimes conviction of former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci, and political instability in Germany. Additionally, the episode reflects on the progress of women's rights in Iran four years after the death of Mahsa Amini and discusses the fallout from Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments during Ed Sheeran's US tour. The episode concludes with a feature on the Natural History Museum's newly reopened gallery, exploring artifacts like an ancient Lion Man figure and the museum's shifting mission from classification to conservation.

16 sep. 2026
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Should we trust tech titans to control AI?

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast explores the debate over AI regulation, weighing government oversight against market-driven safety. The program also investigates US military munitions shortages and concerns regarding child safety material appearing as paid advertisements on Instagram in India. Additional reports cover controversies surrounding Ed Sheeran's tour, investigations into Telenor Myanmar's data sharing with the military, and rail sabotage in the Netherlands. The episode concludes with a look at a symbolic independence referendum in an English village and a legal case involving a US mother charged with child neglect.

16 sep. 2026
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Russia and Ukraine continue strikes on energy targets

Este episódio aborda diversas notícias globais, incluindo o conflito entre Rússia e Ucrânia, a incursão de um drone na Lituânia e a crise de refugiados em Djibouti. O programa também explora temas como a escolha do Quénia para o Mundial de Atletismo, o aumento da longevidade no Japão e os vencedores dos Emmy Awards. Além disso, discute-se o impacto da leitura na saúde mental e a prevenção da demência, encerrando com o relato emocionante da tenista ucraniana Diana Yamstremska sobre os ataques russos à sua casa em Odessa.

15 sep. 2026
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US reveals it has deployed space weapons

This episode covers a range of global news stories, beginning with the US military's confirmation of weapons in space and the ongoing debate regarding AI safety, regulation, and China's development strategy. The program also reports on human rights concerns in Turkey, including the crackdown on LGBTQ activists. Additionally, the episode explores environmental policy changes from the US EPA, security concerns for Prince Harry and Meghan in the UK, and significant advancements in breast cancer treatment. Finally, the discussion addresses the controversy surrounding a Sydney Sweeney advertisement and its impact on female athletes, concluding with an introduction to 'CyberHack Season 4: The Conti Files'.

15 sep. 2026