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The breaking news you need to hear, as it happens.

Hear the most important global stories from the BBC, the most trusted name in international news.

With reporters on the ground in every country, we’re always where the story is. We bring you unparalleled access and exclusive updates that you won’t get anywhere else. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. From Trump’s White House to Putin’s Kremlin, from the Ukraine War to the Israel-Gaza conflict. From Damascus to Delhi, from Silicon Valley to Singapore, from Washington DC to Wuhan. 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. Subscribe now and never miss a moment.Also listen to The Happy Pod, every Saturday, for the best global good news.Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

The breaking news you need to hear, as it happens.

Hear the most important global stories from the BBC, the most trusted name in international news.

With reporters on the ground in every country, we’re always where the story is. We bring you unparalleled access and exclusive updates that you won’t get anywhere else. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. From Trump’s White House to Putin’s Kremlin, from the Ukraine War to the Israel-Gaza conflict. From Damascus to Delhi, from Silicon Valley to Singapore, from Washington DC to Wuhan. 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. Subscribe now and never miss a moment.Also listen to The Happy Pod, every Saturday, for the best global good news.Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

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US agrees trade deal with China
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Pakistan and India accuse each other of violating ceasefire
Pakistan and India accuse each other of violating ceasefire
Pakistan and India have accused each other of violating the truce which ended four days of attacks. Also: Syrian Jews return home, and some confusion over the return to Earth of parts of an old Soviet spacecraft.
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Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him
Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him
President Zelensky has challenged President Putin to meet him after Donald Trump demanded they talk. Also: Hamas to free a hostage after direct talks with the US, and Pope Leo's call for an end to all wars.
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The Happy Pod: Learning to read in your 30s
The Happy Pod: Learning to read in your 30s
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The fighting between Pakistan and India is intensifying
The fighting between Pakistan and India is intensifying
Pakistan accuses India of bringing them closer to a major conflict while India said it repulsed Pakistani assaults. Also: Robert Prevost's "head was in his hands" when he became pope and the Soviet spacecraft's return.
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Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire 'a farce'
Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire 'a farce'
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating the three-day truce declared by President Putin. India and Pakistan have targeted each other in drone attacks. Also: the spacecraft due to crash back to Earth.
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Robert Prevost becomes first American pope: Special episode
Robert Prevost becomes first American pope: Special episode
The new pope is Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV - the first American to be elected leader of the Catholic Church. Hear from our correspondent in Rome, as well as reaction from around the world. Image: Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful as he appears from the Central Loggia of St. Peter's Square on 8 May, 2025 in Vatican City (Credit: Alessandra Benedetti/Corbis via Getty Images)
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Pope Leo XIV - the world reacts
Pope Leo XIV - the world reacts
Pope Leo XIV addresses Vatican crowd as new leader of the Catholic Church. King Charles marks 80 years since Nazi defeat in Europe. Bill Gates pledges to give away his billions. Plus: David Attenborough turns 99.
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Putin hosts Russia's Victory Day parade
Putin hosts Russia's Victory Day parade
President Putin marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day by defending his invasion of Ukraine. Also: Ukraine arrests two people allegedly working as spies for Hungary and Pope Leo gives his first homily.
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First conclave vote ends in black smoke
First conclave vote ends in black smoke
Black smoke emerges from the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, as 133 cardinals fail to elect a new pope after the first ballot. Also: the White House responds to Joe Biden's BBC interview, calling him a disgrace.
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Kashmir crisis questions
Kashmir crisis questions
Why are tensions escalating between India and Pakistan? Our team of BBC experts explain, after India launches missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Five Indian jets were downed, Pakistan says.
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Pakistan vows to respond to Indian strikes
Pakistan vows to respond to Indian strikes
Pakistan says India's missile attack has ignited an "inferno in the region". India claims it targeted terrorist infrastructure. Also: Joe Biden speaks to the BBC, and cardinals gather to elect the next Pope.
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India strikes Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
India strikes Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
India says it has targeted nine sites in Pakistan in response to a deadly attack on Indian tourists in Kashmir two weeks ago. Also: Canada's new PM tells Donald Trump his country will never be for sale.
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EU entices foreign scientists as Trump attacks universities
EU entices foreign scientists as Trump attacks universities
The EU launches a campaign to attract foreign scientists, after the Trump administration froze government funding to some universities. Also: Israel approves "conquest" in Gaza, and the Lady Gaga concert bomb threat.
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How will the next Pope be chosen?
How will the next Pope be chosen?
How is a new Pope chosen? How long could the conclave last? In a special edition of the Global News Podcast, the BBC’s Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool answers listener questions on the conclave at the Vatican
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Israel's plan to expand its military offensive in Gaza is widely criticised
Israel's plan to expand its military offensive in Gaza is widely criticised
There's been criticism in Israel and internationally of its plan to expand military operations in the Gaza Strip. Also: Zhao Xintong has become the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship.
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Crisis vote in German parliament
Crisis vote in German parliament
Is Friedrich Merz the new German chancellor after he unexpectedly lost an initial vote in parliament? Also: Russian fears for victory parade after Ukrainian attack, and what kind of Pope do Catholics want?
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Israeli army starts calling up reservists for planned expansion of Gaza offensive
Israeli army starts calling up reservists for planned expansion of Gaza offensive
Israel's military has confirmed that tens of thousands of call-up orders are being sent to reservists - in preparation for an expansion of operations in Gaza. Also: Welsh cyclist completes 'dream' ride across the world.
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The Happy Pod: The rescued Ukraine lions learning to roar again
The Happy Pod: The rescued Ukraine lions learning to roar again
A group of lions rescued from Ukraine are roaring again. Their new homes were built with money donated globally. Also: the paralysed man who's completed a marathon; a teenage cricket star; and a 103-year-old influencer.
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Australian PM Albanese makes stunning comeback with landslide win
Australian PM Albanese makes stunning comeback with landslide win
Supporters of Australia's governing Labor party led by Anthony Albanese have been celebrating a resounding victory in the general election. Also: Trump criticised after posting AI image of himself as Pope.
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