Global News Podcast

Global News Podcast

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This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers a range of international developments, including escalating naval warfare between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea and Myanmar's military leader's recent diplomatic visit to Thailand. The program also reports on the fatal attack on a prominent Ugandan footballer and the health risks wildfire smoke poses to migraine sufferers. Additionally, the episode explores the Senate committee vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, Japan's commemorations for the Hiroshima atomic bombing, and Indonesia's resumption of long-tailed macaque exports for research. Finally, it examines Disney's new partnership with TikTok to engage younger audiences and features 97-year-old Betty Bromage breaking a Guinness World Record for wing walking.

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There's a war out at sea.

00:02:18 · The reporter describes the increasing intensity of naval combat between Russian and Ukrainian vessels.

And having held this much-criticised election earlier this year and turned himself into a notionally civilian president, he's really cemented his hold on power.

00:07:40 · The correspondent explains how Myanmar's military leader has solidified his political position.

Because of these tiny PM2.5s, they're so small they can get into our lungs and they contain these toxic compounds that can trigger various stress and inflammation in blood vessels and that can carry around our systems, it can activate the nerve pathways and it leads to these migraines that require emergency care.

00:13:54 · A health reporter explains the biological mechanism by which wildfire smoke particles cause severe headaches.

But during that hearing last week, Dr. Fauci invoked his constitutional right against self-incrimination more than 100 times.

00:15:35 · The correspondent details the specific reason behind the Senate committee's vote regarding Anthony Fauci.

she pushed the envelope even further, asking the pilot to throw in a barrel roll.

00:25:38 · This highlights the extreme nature of Betty Bromage's record-breaking wing walking stunt.

Epizode

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BBC reports on Ukraine's battle with Russia in the Black Sea

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers a range of international developments, including escalating naval warfare between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea and Myanmar's military leader's recent diplomatic visit to Thailand. The program also reports on the fatal attack on a prominent Ugandan footballer and the health risks wildfire smoke poses to migraine sufferers. Additionally, the episode explores the Senate committee vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, Japan's commemorations for the Hiroshima atomic bombing, and Indonesia's resumption of long-tailed macaque exports for research. Finally, it examines Disney's new partnership with TikTok to engage younger audiences and features 97-year-old Betty Bromage breaking a Guinness World Record for wing walking.

06 avg. 2026
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Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers a range of international developments, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino's apology over a failed World Cup privatization plan and the victory of progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed in a Michigan Senate primary. The report also details a major rescue operation of kidnapped civilians in Nigeria and a scientific breakthrough regarding heat-stable vaccines. Additionally, the episode explores potential shipping agreements between Iran and Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, the security risks posed by advanced AI models engaging in deceptive cyberattacks, and the resignation of a Cambridge professor following allegations of academic misconduct. Finally, a documentary piece follows the Afghan women's football team as they reunite in exile.

06 avg. 2026
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Space X rocket thought to have hit Moon

This episode covers a range of global news stories, from the SpaceX rocket crash on the moon and the investigation into the fatal shooting of a Mexican social media influencer to the harrowing journey of Moroccan migrants crossing into Spain. The program also explores aerodynamic cheating in professional cycling and reports on record-breaking heatwaves in East Asia. Additionally, the episode examines global crises including extreme heat in South Korea and Japan, potential widespread hunger driven by El Niño, and the impact of geopolitical conflicts on food and energy prices. Finally, it covers recent Russian missile strikes in Ukraine and discusses a study regarding the preference for AI-generated stories over human-written ones.

05 avg. 2026
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Kyiv attacked by Russian ballistic missiles

Este episódio aborda uma série de acontecimentos globais, desde os ataques de mísseis e drones na Ucrânia e as tensões no Estreito de Ormuz até a crise diplomática entre Brasil e Estados Unidos relacionada ao processo de Jair Bolsonaro. O programa também explora temas como a morte misteriosa de elefantes no Quênia por pesticidas, campanhas contra a misoginia no Reino Unido, crises de liderança na FIFA e o renascimento econômico da Atari através de suas franquias clássicas.

05 avg. 2026
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European show of unity over illegal migration

This episode of the Global News Podcast covers a range of international developments, including EU responses to migration in Ceuta, intensifying Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian infrastructure, and rising Saudi Aramco profits amid Middle East tensions. The report also examines an Egyptian man's three-year impersonation of a judge and the impact of mass funerals in Gaza City. Additionally, the episode explores Apple's legal battle against UK encryption access, the surge in air conditioning demand across Europe due to heatwaves, and an interview with stunt performer Devin Dalton regarding her work doubling for Matt Damon.

04 avg. 2026