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The day’s top stories from BBC News. Delivered twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends

BBC World Service


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    The Global News Podcast is an outstanding source of news from around the world, providing listeners with a comprehensive overview of current events. It offers a refreshing break from the constant stream of negative news by incorporating uplifting stories through its Happy Pod segment. The podcast's neutral reporting style and focus on facts rather than commentary allows listeners to form their own opinions and analyze the information presented. Additionally, the podcast includes interesting historical tidbits and insights that add depth to the news coverage.

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    European ministers hold talks with Iran as conflict continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 27:31


    As the conflict between Israel and Iran enters its second week, European ministers are meeting Iran's top diplomat as part of efforts to end the fighting. Also; Spain's political crisis and the tigers making a comeback.

    Trump to decide if US will attack Iran 'within two weeks'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 28:32


    The White House says Trump will decide whether to attack Iran within two weeks because there is a "substantial chance of negotiations". Also: why killing a Lithuanian bear outraged hunters, and the search to name storms.

    Israeli hospital hit by Iranian missile

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 30:53


    An Iranian missile hits a hospital in the Israeli town of Beersheba. Israel vows revenge. Also: Australia's poison mushroom trial draws to a close, and the archaeologists solving a 2000 year old jigsaw puzzle.

    Trump keeps world guessing on Iran strikes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 29:42


    US president meets national security team again to discuss next steps on Iran. Also: once called the Russian Davos, the St Petersburg International Economic Forum fails to attract western business leaders.

    Iran warns Trump against joining war with Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 27:22


    Iran's supreme leader says he will never surrender to Israel and warned the US not to intervene in the war. Also: More people killed in Gaza near an aid centre, and the tennis legend Martina Navratilova on her career.

    Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 28:33


    Donald Trump has demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender" and is said to be deciding if the US will join Israeli strikes on Iran. Also: offloading e-waste in Thailand, and how a 3D printed face changed a man's life.

    Dozens of Palestinians killed in Israeli fire at aid site in Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 28:04


    Gaza's health ministry says at least 51 Palestinians have been killed while waiting at a food distribution site in Gaza. Also: President Trump says he wants "a real end" to the fighting between Israel and Iran.

    Israel attacks Iranian state TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 28:48


    Israel has hit Iranian state TV as Tehran has reportedly reached out to end the war. Also: The suspect in the killing of a Minnesotan lawmaker is charged with murder, and the owners splashing out on their pet's birthday.

    Iran and Israel exchange heavy strikes for fourth day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 30:36


    Israel says it has full control of the skies over Tehran and destroyed a third of Iran's missile launchers. Also: we hear from inside Iran, and for the first time, a woman takes charge of Britain's MI6 spy agency.

    Israeli strikes kill an Iran intelligence chief as conflict intensifies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 28:35


    Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel are "over the skies of Tehran" and have killed an Iran intelligence chief. In response, Iran carries out its first daytime strikes into Israel.

    The Happy Pod: The tiny dog back home after a big adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 28:28


    A tiny dog famous for her big adventure reunites with her overjoyed owners, after 529 days in the wild. Also: the escaped Tennessee Zebra; why a man risked his life to save 41 others; and a footballing first for Senegal.

    Minnesota Democratic politician killed in targeted shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 30:15


    The search in the US for the man who shot dead a Democratic politician in a targeted killing. Also: Israel and Iran threaten to step up their attacks, and getting away from the electro-magnetic radiation of modern life.

    Israel and Iran continue strikes - extra edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 17:14


    The Israeli air force says it's continuing to attack targets inside Iran. Overnight, Iran launched retaliatory air strikes across Israel. We test the mood in both countries and ask where the conflict might go next.

    Iran retaliates with missile attacks on Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 29:53


    Loud blasts have been heard across Israel following another wave of retaliatory airstrikes by Iran, including in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Also: black box flight recorder found at Air India crash site.

    Israel strikes Iran: World leaders urge restraint

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 27:42


    Israel's military says Iran fired about 100 drones towards its territory, many of which were intercepted, in retaliation to Israeli air strikes overnight. Also: an update from the scene of crashed Air India flight AI17.

    Israel targets Iran's nuclear sites - extra edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 18:14


    Israel has attacked Iran with military strikes that it says are targeting Tehran's nuclear programme. Iran says the head of its armed forces and the top commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard have been killed.

    Air India plane crash: Only one survivor of 242 people on board

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 20:54


    An investigation is underway into the crash of Air India flight AI-171, which went down shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad. Also: scientists discover a previously unknown species of dinosaur in Mongolia.

    More than 240 people dead in Air India crash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 30:06


    More than 240 people killed in a plane crash in Ahmedabad. The Air India flight crashed into a residential area shortly after take-off. Also, Iran accused of failing to meet nuclear safeguard obligations.

    Air India flight to London crashes in Amhedabad with 242 on board

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 16:27


    Air India flight to London crashes after take-off in Gujarat. It's reported there are no survivors. The airline says 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britons, a Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals were on the flight

    LA unrest: First federal charges for protesters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 24:14


    Two people are facing the first federal charges in the LA unrest and could serve up to 10 years in prison. Also: Harvey Weinstein is found guilty on one charge of sexual assault, and rare good news from Gaza.

    LA protests: Mass arrests after curfew kicks in

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 31:10


    Police in LA say there have been mass arrests, amid protests over immigration raids. Also: dozens more Palestinians are killed trying to get to aid centres in Gaza and the latest on Austria's school shooting.

    Israel 'outraged' after UK sanctions far-right ministers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 29:45


    Israel says it's "outraged" by sanctions imposed by the UK and four other countries on ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich for "inciting violence." Also: Assad's Syrian prison enforcers, and recording the sounds of glaciers.

    Shootings in Gaza claim the lives of Palestinians desperate for food

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 29:09


    The Israeli army is investigating reports that drones fired on civilians. Also: Austria is in mourning after students and teachers were killed in a school shooting, and Japan's rice crisis.

    Trump to deploy 700 marines to Los Angeles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 29:01


    California sues Trump for deploying National Guard without Governor's permission. Also: another prisoner swap gets underway between Russia and Ukraine.

    Israel blocks activist Gaza aid ship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 30:46


    Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid yacht, carrying human rights activists. Trump deploys national guard at LA protests. UN Oceans talks open in France. Plus: South Korean sci-fi musical wins big at the Tonys.

    Los Angeles: Clashes erupt for a third day as the US National Guard arrives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 33:01


    Tensions escalate in LA as 2,000 National Guardsman arrive, and crowds protest for a third day against raids on undocumented migrants. Also: Palestinians shot dead near an aid site, and the Galapagos Islands' postman.

    More shootings in Gaza near aid distribution centre

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 29:34


    Hamas says six people were killed by Israeli gunfire near an aid distribution centre in Gaza. Israel says it fired warning shots. Also: Trump says his relationship with Musk is over and Coco Gauff wins the French Open.

    The Happy Pod: Rodent on the run returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 27:39


    Joy in China as Beanbag the Capybara returns after months on the run. The giant rodent's adventures had gripped social media. Also: an ingenious idea making cities greener; and the flatpack furniture world champion.

    Man wrongly deported is back in US to face charges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 32:43


    Kilmar Ábrego García is returned to US to face criminal charges, three months after he was mistakenly deported. Also: Republicans try to contain Trump-Musk row, and study finds dehorning rhinos sharply cuts poaching.

    Trump says Musk has 'lost his mind'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 30:48


    Donald Trump has said Elon Musk has 'lost his mind' as the explosive row between the two men continues. Also: solving a brutal medieval murder, and what makes chimpanzees yawn.

    Trump-Musk relationship implodes with insults and threats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 31:59


    Donald Trump and Elon Musk are involved in a rapidly escalating row, a week after the billionaire businessman left his job as a US presidential adviser. Also: gaming fans queue to buy the Nintendo Switch 2.

    Israeli military recovers two hostages' bodies in Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 30:30


    Israeli minister says the retrieval of two Israeli hostages' bodies in Gaza shows only force will bring back those who are still alive. Also: Nintendo's newest console, and are the Dead Sea Scrolls older than thought?

    US vetoes UN call for unconditional Gaza ceasefire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 32:51


    The US has vetoed UN Security Council's draft resolution calling for an "unconditional and permanent" ceasefire in Gaza. The other 14 members voted in favour. Also: how a daily cup of chickpeas can lower cholesterol.

    Red Cross chief: 'Gaza worse than hell on Earth'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 26:50


    The head of the International Red Cross says the situation in Gaza has become 'worse than hell on Earth'. Also: The search for South Africa's illegal mining boss, and could we see data centres in space one day?

    Israel-Gaza: Are we witnessing war crimes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 38:07


    In a special BBC debate, a panel of guests considers one of the most contentious questions of the last 20 months: Do the actions of Israel and Hamas since 7 October 2023 constitute war crimes?

    IDF says it will investigate the deaths of Palestinian civilians near an aid distribution centre in Gaza on Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 34:54


    The Israeli military says it's to investigate the reported killing on Tuesday of twenty-seven Palestinians near a US-backed aid distribution centre in Gaza. Also: Musk calls Trump's tax bill a “disgusting abomination”.

    Palestinians killed while collecting aid in Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 31:44


    Twenty-seven people collecting aid in Gaza are reported to have been killed by the Israeli military. Also: the impact of civil war on children in Sudan, and a library of books that won't be published for 100 years.

    President Zelensky calls for tough sanctions on Russia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 29:07


    Moscow gave a list of demands known to be unacceptable to Kyiv. Also: Israel condemns the UN's call for an investigation into Sunday's killings of Palestinians and why Paraguay could be South America's Silicon Valley.

    Russia and Ukraine hold brief talks despite heavy drone attacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 28:42


    Russia and Ukraine wrap up a brief round of peace talks - after Ukraine launched an attack on Russian airbases. Also: why Britain is moving to war readiness, and the world's largest digital camera capturing the cosmos.

    Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russian bombers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 29:40


    Ukraine claims to have left more than 40 Russian bomber planes burning in a large-scale drone attack. Also: the ICRC in Gaza says it's treated dozens of casualties after a reported attack near an aid distribution centre.

    US rejects Hamas' response to Gaza ceasefire proposal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 32:33


    The US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has called Hamas' response to a Gaza ceasefire plan 'totally unacceptable'. Also: What two astronauts did when they were stuck in space, and the life of India's 'Tiger Man'.

    The Happy Pod: The joy of chasing a giant cheese

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 26:29


    Why the ancient English tradition of chasing a giant cheese down a steep hill is gathering crowds from around the world. Also: a life saving donation from a stranger half a world away; and Brazil's beatboxing nuns.

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