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Global News Podcast

Global News Podcast

BBC World Service

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The day’s top stories from BBC News, including the latest on the Middle East conflict – bringing you developments from Lebanon, Israel, Gaza and Iran. Delivered twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Global News Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Global News Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Global News Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Global News Podcast - Arizona court revives 1864 abortion law
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04/10/24 • 32 min

It joins more than 12 other states where abortions have been largely outlawed since the federal right to a termination was removed two years ago. Also: Gaza receives its largest airdrop of aid in six months, and the British scientist who gave his name to a subatomic particle -- the Higgs bosun -- has died at the age of 94.

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Global News Podcast - Whistleblower describes 'chaos' of UK Afghan exit
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12/07/21 • 29 min

The government official says Britain only helped 5% of those asking for assistance. Also: China says the US will pay for its diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics, and more than 900 people are told they're fired in a group video call in the United States.
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Global News Podcast - The BBC tracks down a people smuggler
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06/27/24 • 31 min

He is thought to organise illegal boat crossings between France and the UK, including a trip in April which resulted in the death of a seven-year-old girl. Also in this podcast: Joe Biden and Donald Trump prepare to go head-to-head in their first election debate, Bolivia's opposition says the attempted military coup on Wednesday was staged by the president, and Denmark introduces the world's first tax on cows.

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4 Listeners

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Global News Podcast - Israel rejects calls for Gaza ceasefire at UN
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10/26/23 • 32 min

The Israeli ambassador to the United Nations says a draft resolution to stop the fighting would only prevent his country from rooting out Hamas. Also, a huge manhunt is continuing in the US state of Maine for the gunman suspected of killing 18 people in a mass shooting. And in Afghanistan, the Taliban releases an imprisoned advocate for girls' education.

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Global News Podcast - Putin places Russia's nuclear forces on high alert
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02/27/22 • 30 min

Nato condemns the move on the fourth day of the Ukrainian invasion. Also, the energy giant BP says it is divesting its 20% stake in the Russian Rosneft company, and the European Union bans Russian state media outlets from broadcasting to its member-states.

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Global News Podcast - President Zelensky addresses the US Congress
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03/16/22 • 32 min

An emotional appeal for help to fight the Russians. Also, Iran releases Nazanin Zaghari-Radcliffe and Afghan children face starvation.

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Global News Podcast - Mideast Special: Israeli retaliation after Hamas assault
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10/08/23 • 25 min

The army is still battling to regain control of the south. Residents are being moved out of towns near the Gaza Strip. In Gaza itself, officials say many civilians have been killed.
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Volodymyr Zelensky is urging Nato to rethink its refusal to impose a no-fly zone. Also: the UN launches an appeal to provide humanitarian aid to fleeing Ukrainians, and several sporting federations ban athletes from Russia and Belarus.
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Global News Podcast - Evacuation convoy attacked outside Kyiv
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03/13/22 • 31 min

Ukrainian officials say seven people, including women and children, were killed. Also: Saudi blogger freed after decade in prison, the new Deltacron Covid variant and why are Russian classical music composers so influential?
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Global News Podcast - Poland-Belarus border migrant crisis
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11/25/21 • 32 min

Poland says 200 migrants tried to cross with the help of Belarus guards. Also: the French president says European countries need to work together to deal with the migration issue, and a documentary that might throw new light on the break-up of The Beatles.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Global News Podcast have?

Global News Podcast currently has 2053 episodes available.

What topics does Global News Podcast cover?

The podcast is about News, Society & Culture, Daily News, Documentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Global News Podcast?

The episode title 'Arizona court revives 1864 abortion law' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Global News Podcast?

The average episode length on Global News Podcast is 30 minutes.

How often are episodes of Global News Podcast released?

Episodes of Global News Podcast are typically released every 12 hours.

When was the first episode of Global News Podcast?

The first episode of Global News Podcast was released on Oct 25, 2019.

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