Global News Podcast

Global News Podcast

BBC World Service

7149 - Zelensky fires popular defence minister

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

7149 - Zelensky fires popular defence minister
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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

Episoade

7149-

Zelensky fires popular defence minister

16 iul. 2026
7148-

US military launches wave of attacks against Iran

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers a range of international stories, including escalating military tensions between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and investigations into the deceptive recruitment of Bolivians to fight for Russia. The program also explores Australia's new regulatory plans for the AI sector and the removal of border checks between Spain and Gibraltar. Additionally, the episode features historical and technological insights, such as how a simple felt-tip pen played a crucial role in saving the Apollo 11 mission, tensions in Pakistani-administered Kashmir, and the introduction of a new digital tool for simulating acoustics in concert halls.

15 iul. 2026
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Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers major international and domestic stories, including President Trump's policy reversal regarding tolls in the Strait of Hormuz and escalating tensions between the US and Iran. The report also examines record-breaking profits for major US banks amidst economic uncertainty, a directive to halt certain ICE vehicle stops following fatal shootings, and an extreme heatwave affecting much of the United States. Additionally, the episode explores international developments such as a record-breaking T-Rex auction, corruption investigations involving a senior Chinese official, and the dispute over St. Catherine's Monastery in Egypt. The program also features sports commentary on the World Cup semi-final between Spain and France.

15 iul. 2026
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ICE officer kills a Colombian man in Maine

This episode of the BBC Global News podcast covers a range of international developments, including an ICE shooting in Maine and escalating US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The program also explores the rapid expansion of solar power in Europe and the achievement of a 17-year-old pianist passing her Grade 8 exam using only one hand. Additional stories include the development of new piano syllabi for one-handed playing, the rescue of kidnapped teachers and pupils in Nigeria, and research into how hormonal changes impact ADHD symptoms. The episode concludes with an interview with Andy Serkis regarding his animated adaptation of Animal Farm and a preview of a series commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

14 iul. 2026
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US reinstates naval blockade on Iran

This episode covers escalating military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz involving US and Iranian actions, alongside new European anti-ballistic missile initiatives following Russian attacks on Kyiv. The program also examines political shifts in Hungary regarding constitutional amendments and legal challenges against a major Hollywood media merger. Additionally, the news explores an investigation into the death of a British politician and the legal debates surrounding euthanasia in Spain. Finally, we look at the economic decline of the natural diamond industry due to lab-grown alternatives and a unique collaboration between a Portuguese bookshop and Dua Lipa to promote banned literature.

14 iul. 2026