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The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens.
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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Four killed in school shooting in US state of Oregon
Today
A 16-year-old has shot dead three children and a teacher at a primary school in Oregon
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Deadly school disaster in Pakistan
Yesterday
School roof collapses in Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing over 30 children and teacher
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Zelensky feels 'betrayed' by Trump
Yesterday
Ukraine's president says the US is on the wrong side of history with Russia diesel deal
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Russian attacks leave 600,000 Ukrainians without power
Wednesday
Russian missile and drone strikes hit energy infrastructure in Kyiv and Kharkiv
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Pope has surgery for lung cancer
Wednesday
Pope Leo has undergone an operation to remove a cancerous tumour from his lung
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IMF upgrades global economy outlook
Tuesday
The IMF says global growth weathered the Middle East conflict better than feared
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Annual dementia cases could double by 2050
Tuesday
Women and people from lower- and middle-income countries most likely to be affected
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French supermarkets say fridges targeted in cyberattack
Monday
Hackers remotely heat up hundreds of supermarket fridges across France
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Houthis attack Saudi airport for third time in four days
Monday
Strikes by Yemeni group threatens to undermine Saudi Arabia's reputation as a safe haven
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The Global Story: Smart glasses or ‘pervert glasses’?
Sunday
Meta is among the tech companies investing billions in smart glasses. Who for?
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Trump calls for Zelensky to be replaced
Sunday
US president lashes out at Ukrainian leader in row over US deal to buy Russian diesel
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The Happy Pod: Why I danced for seven days straight
Last Saturday
A Nigerian man has completed a 168-hour dance marathon in a bid to set a new world record
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Trump strikes deal with Putin to buy Russian diesel
Last Saturday
Pact comes despite previous US threat to sanction anyone purchasing energy from Moscow
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Former UN rights chief Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
Last Friday
Nobel Peace Prize winner warns against erosion of international law
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US military execution to be livestreamed
Last Friday
Defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, says the public can see Nidal Hasan die by firing squad
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Russian strike on buses in Ukraine kills at least 30
Last Thursday
Zelensky says deadly Russian attack on buses in eastern Ukraine will not go unanswered
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Woman at the centre of Spain's housing crisis dies
Last Thursday
Protests and vigils held in Spain over death of pensioner evicted from her home
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Israelis mark three years since 7 October attacks
Wed 7 Oct 2026
Memorial events have taken place across Israel on the anniversary of the Hamas attacks
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French government holds crisis talks after school protests
Wed 7 Oct 2026
President Macron holds an emergency meeting after more French school protests
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Life in Yemen under Houthi sniper fire
Tue 6 Oct 2026
How conflict threatens the people of Taiz, a Yemeni city surrounded by Houthi fighters
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Fighting intensifies in Yemen
Tue 6 Oct 2026
Houthis target Saudi Arabia while Yemeni government forces advance towards capital Sanaa
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Reports say Flydubai suspect was 'lone wolf' extremist
Mon 5 Oct 2026
Investigators think suspect wanted to fly Israel-bound plane into a building
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Brazil's presidential election goes to runoff
Mon 5 Oct 2026
Right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazil’s presidential election
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The Global Story: The Super El Nino - what happens when it hits us?
Sun 4 Oct 2026
Scientists say this year’s El Niño could be the worst on record. Are we prepared?
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Failed US execution sparks death penalty debate
Sun 4 Oct 2026
Christa Pike’s botched execution sees Tennessee’s head of prisons announce resignation
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The Happy Pod: Fat Bear Week returns
Sat 3 Oct 2026
More than two million votes were cast in this year's contest
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Christa Pike: What next after failed execution?
Sat 3 Oct 2026
Lawyers for the death row inmate say she is unconscious and on a ventilator
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Hero pilot tells his story from hospital bed
Fri 2 Oct 2026
Flydubai captain speaks of terror when he was attacked by co-pilot on flight to Israel
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France rocked by student protests
Fri 2 Oct 2026
Hundreds of young people arrested as demonstrations for education reform turn violent
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US death row inmate survives execution attempt
Thu 1 Oct 2026
Christa Pike is taken to hospital after two lethal injections failed
