Global News Podcast
Israel expands offensive in Gaza
An Israeli air strike is reported to have killed at least 19 people at a UN clinic in northern Gaza, after Israel announced an expansion of its offensive in the territory. Also: the American actor Val Kilmer has died.
2 abr 2025 - 29 min 18 seg
BBC team reaches Khartoum and finds overwhelming destruction
Parts of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, are now a burnt-out shell after the army recaptured the city from the RSF paramilitary group. Also: has there been a major evolution in the design of the American baseball bat?
2 abr 2025 - 31 min 34 seg
Myanmar remembers earthquake dead with a minute's silence
Myanmar's military government says more than 2,700 people are confirmed dead. Also: The UN says about 1,000 children have been killed or injured in Israel's renewed offensive in the Gaza Strip, and the Great Gatsby marks its 100th anniversary.
1 abr 2025 - 32 min 13 seg
Myanmar declares week of mourning as death toll rises following earthquake
A religious leader in Mandalay says the situation is dire following Myanmar's earthquake. Also: shock Le Pen verdict rocks French far right; Nasa's Butch and Suni adapt to life back on Earth.
1 abr 2025 - 34 min 38 seg
French far-right leader, Le Pen, banned from politics for five years
France's Marine Le Pen is barred from running in the next French presidential election. Also: Myanmar's junta say at least 2,000 people died in Friday’s earthquake, and UK hosts illegal migration summit.
31 mar 2025 - 32 min 37 seg
Trump 'very angry' with Putin over Ukraine
President Trump shifts his tone towards Russia, criticising President Putin. Also: the Red Cross is “outraged” after eight of its medics were killed by Israeli fire in Gaza, and the use of a more ethical AI in Hollywood.
30 mar 2025 - 34 min 27 seg
The Global Story: Pronatalism - Make America procreate again?
Malcolm and Simone Collins hope to have 10 children to help avoid what they see as a pending demographic collapse. They tell Lucy Hockings that as pronatalists they want to promote the dangers of falling fertility rates and encourage other people to have more children.
30 mar 2025 - 28 min 51 seg
Myanmar earthquake deaths surpass 1600
The search for survivors continues in Myanmar as the number of deaths rises to more than 1600. The UN pleads for the Burmese military to stop attacking rebels. Also: Mexico tackles its country's obesity problem.
30 mar 2025 - 33 min 32 seg
The Happy Pod: Football while fasting -- Egypt's Ramadan pastime
Millions gather each year on Egypt's streets for football tournaments during Ramadan. Also: money-saving beavers, one of the UK's largest Iron Age discoveries and darts helping children in South Africa learn maths.
29 mar 2025 - 29 min 56 seg
Myanmar earthquake kills at least 144
Rescue workers in Myanmar and Thailand are scrambling to find survivors, after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the centre of Myanmar. Also: Vance scolds Denmark during Greenland trip as Trump says US must have island.
28 mar 2025 - 33 min 52 seg