Global News Podcast Podcast
The latest from Iran and the Middle East, and the rest of the world’s news, from the BBC. As the US-Israel war with Iran continues, we follow developments across the region.
The latest from Iran and the Middle East, and the rest of the world’s news, from the BBC World Service. As the US-Israel war with Iran continues, The Global News Podcast brings you the news from across the region – including Iran, Israel, Lebanon, the UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. We also continue to bring you stories from around the globe, including expert analysis and insight.
Episodes are published 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 an episode. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
Episodes to download
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The Happy Pod: The decades long wait for the World Cup
Today
Fans in Iraq and the DRC are celebrating being back in football's biggest competition.
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US in desperate search for missing aviator in Iran
Today
Rescuers come under attack as they look for crew member
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Iran says it has shot down US fighter jet
Yesterday
Iranian media says search is under way for the crew of a downed US fighter jet
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Artemis II leaves Earth's orbit and heads for Moon
Yesterday
Engine burn sends astronauts towards deep space for first time since 1972
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UK and allies discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz
Thursday
Representatives from more than 40 countries took part in a virtual summit on Thursday
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Iran war: World leaders respond to economic impact
Wednesday
Countries outline economic measures to try to reduce the impact of rising energy prices
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Trump: US to leave Iran in '2 or 3 weeks'
Wednesday
White House says it's up to other countries to get oil through Strait of Hormuz
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Hegseth: US 'closer than ever' to defeating Iran
Tuesday
US Defence Secretary says President Trump is willing to make deal to end fighting
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US downplays suggestions it could commit war crimes in Iran
Tuesday
Trump has threatened to wipe out civilian infrastructure unless Iran agrees to a deal
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Can the US really take control of Iran's oil?
Monday
Trump says US in serious discussions with a new regime in Iran
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Recommending: 13 Minutes Presents Artemis II
Monday
Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes
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Trump says he could 'take the oil in Iran'
Monday
The US President says he could seize Iran's oil export hub of Kharg Island
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The Global Story: Are we heading for World War Three?
Last Sunday
Will the US-Israel war with Iran spiral out of control and how can it be stopped?
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Yemen's Houthis launch missile attack on Israel
Last Sunday
Israel says it has intercepted two waves of missiles launched by Houthi rebels
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The Happy Pod: The hug that stopped a bombing
Last Saturday
Nathan Newby received a bravery medal for preventing an attack on a hospital
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US says Iran war could end in ‘weeks’
Last Saturday
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says most war objectives in Iran have been met
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Inside Tehran: 'My daughter is under the rubble'
Last Friday
Using exclusive material, BBC Eye documents the devastation caused by the bombing of Iran
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Transgender women athletes banned from female Olympic events
Last Friday
The IOC says women's events at LA 2028 will be limited to biological females
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Israel says it's killed an Iranian naval commander
Thu 26 Mar 2026
Alireza Tangsiri is thought to have overseen blockade of Strait of Hormuz
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Meta and Google found negligent in social media addiction trial
Thu 26 Mar 2026
Platforms were accused of deliberately designing products that harm children's health
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Iran ridicules - then rejects - US peace plan
Wed 25 Mar 2026
Tehran says "no" to President Trump's 15-point proposal aimed at stopping the war
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US reportedly offers 15-point plan to end conflict
Wed 25 Mar 2026
It comes as Iran says 'non-hostile vessels' may pass through Strait of Hormuz
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Trump's peace plan still vague as war with Iran continues
Tue 24 Mar 2026
White House says proposals over talks are "fluid", as Tehran remains defiant
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Tehran calls reports of US talks 'fake news'
Tue 24 Mar 2026
Iran accuses Trump of manipulating oil markets over US claims of ‘productive discussions'
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Donald Trump says there are points of agreement with Iran
Mon 23 Mar 2026
US president says Tehran is talking to Washington on ending the war, which Iran denies
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Is Israel planning a full-scale ground invasion of Lebanon?
Mon 23 Mar 2026
Defence minister says Israel is expanding its ground campaign in southern Lebanon
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The Global Story:How does war affect a child’s brain?
Sun 22 Mar 2026
Veteran war reporter Fergal Keane on PTSD among children in conflicts worldwide.
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Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reopen shipping channel
Sun 22 Mar 2026
President Trump threatens Iran’s power plants if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz
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The Happy Pod: Beers, braids and bonding
Sat 21 Mar 2026
Meet the men helping fellow Dads connect with their daughters through hairstyling lessons
