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

00:00
00:00

Episodes

7277-

US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland

19 Sep 2026
7276-

Chaos as migrants moved off beaches in Ceuta

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers a range of international stories, including migrant movements in Ceuta, South Korea's stance on military involvement in Iran, and the Russian parliamentary elections. The report also investigates gender-based violence in South Africa through a new task force and examines the use of drones by UK police for crowd management. Additionally, the episode explores the existential risks posed by rogue AI and reports on a deadly mosque attack in Pakistan. Further coverage includes investigations into the deaths of teenagers in Nigerian custody.

18 Sep 2026
7275-

Did the US carry out war crimes in Iran?

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers a range of international developments, including a UN report alleging US war crimes in Iran and accusations of crimes against humanity by Iranian authorities. It also features NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussing Russian aggression near the Polish border. The program further explores scientific and cultural stories, such as how caffeine metabolism affects individuals, the accelerating melting of polar ice sheets, and the return of the Codex Azcatitlan to Mexico. Additional reports include the discovery of a new wildcat species in Bolivia, the return of Syrian singer Asala to Damascus, and a posthumous tribute to Dolly Parton.

18 Sep 2026
7274-

UN warns fresh water supplies under threat

This episode of the Global News podcast covers a range of international developments, from UN warnings regarding declining freshwater resources and the impact of climate change on glaciers to the rising fear in South Africa due to a series of femicides. The program also explores Canada's pursuit of EU associate membership and the potential risks posed by autonomous artificial intelligence. Additionally, the episode examines the controlled nature of Russian elections and legal accountability in post-Assad Syria. Finally, it addresses the controversy surrounding Australia's 2032 Olympic rowing venue and Buckingham Palace's rebuttal of claims made by Earl Spencer regarding Prince Charles.

17 Sep 2026
7273-

US hikes interest rates - to Trump's annoyance

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers major international developments, including the US Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates to combat inflation and the devastating aftermath of flash floods in Nepal and Tibet. The program also explores scientific breakthroughs in humanized brain organoids at Stanford University and medical advancements in rapid sepsis testing. Additionally, the episode reports on athlete complaints regarding accommodation at the Asian Games in Japan and pays tribute to the late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs. Other stories include a London pizzeria winning a global award and an interview with racing drivers following a dramatic rescue from a burning car.

17 Sep 2026