Global News Podcast

Global News Podcast

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

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Σύνοψη επεισοδίου

This episode of the Global News Podcast covers major international stories, including a devastating flash flood in Nepal that has left hundreds missing and significant infrastructure destroyed. The report also details a tragic hospital fire in Pakistan that killed 14 newborns and examines Russian attacks on Ukrainian fuel infrastructure. Additionally, the episode explores health research suggesting vaping may be more effective than nicotine gum for quitting smoking, alongside the rise of prescription drug misuse among teenagers in China due to exam pressure. Finally, it features extensive public tributes following the passing of country music legend Dolly Parton.

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Hundreds are missing after a flash flood tears through villages around the Nepal-China border.

00:00:32 · The presenter introduces the lead story regarding the natural disaster in the Himalayan region.

They said we have to save the adults first. Why were they saving adults? They could have gotten out on foot. Why didn't they save the children first?

00:08:19 · A grieving mother expresses her anger and confusion regarding the rescue priorities during the hospital fire.

It was 10 in 100 for those who'd used vaping with nicotine as a way of quitting their habit.

00:12:51 · The health editor presents statistical findings from a review regarding the success rates of different smoking cessation methods.

The Ukrainian government says 4% of the country's petrol stations have been damaged or destroyed.

00:15:31 · This statistic highlights the scale of Russian strikes targeting energy infrastructure in Ukraine.

Your entire future depends on how you do exams in those exams and a lot of pressure is put on you leading up to it.

00:19:28 · The correspondent explains the intense psychological burden placed on Chinese students by the competitive education system.

Επεισόδια

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Hundreds missing after devastating floods on China-Nepal border

This episode of the Global News Podcast covers major international stories, including a devastating flash flood in Nepal that has left hundreds missing and significant infrastructure destroyed. The report also details a tragic hospital fire in Pakistan that killed 14 newborns and examines Russian attacks on Ukrainian fuel infrastructure. Additionally, the episode explores health research suggesting vaping may be more effective than nicotine gum for quitting smoking, alongside the rise of prescription drug misuse among teenagers in China due to exam pressure. Finally, it features extensive public tributes following the passing of country music legend Dolly Parton.

26 Αύγ 2026
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Musician Dolly Parton dies at 80

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers a wide range of international stories, beginning with tributes to the musical legacy of Dolly Parton and a high-stakes legal battle against Meta regarding social media addiction in children. The report also highlights urgent UN warnings concerning the rise of autonomous 'killer robots' and AI-guided weaponry. Additionally, the episode explores escalating trade tensions between Canada and the US, the sentencing of an artist in China for defaming Mao Zedong, and a remarkable human interest story involving a long-forgotten whiskey investment. The program also features previews of various BBC podcasts covering journalism ethics, true crime, and history.

26 Αύγ 2026
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China slams 'illegal' US sanctions on Iran

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers several international stories, including US economic sanctions on Iran and China's opposition to them, the humanitarian crisis in Haiti due to gang violence, and the potential for massive displacement in East Africa caused by El Niño. The program also explores the impact of drought on hydropower production along the Danube River, China's rapid industrial automation through robotics, and Australia's decision to ban AI-generated music from its official charts.

25 Αύγ 2026
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US says it will target anyone doing business with Iran

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers major international developments, including new US sanctions targeting Iran's economic ties, the containment efforts for a massive wildfire in Nevada, and the escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The report also explores the rise of online gambling addiction in Brazil, concerns from cricket legends regarding Imran Khan's imprisonment, and the impact of the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks. Finally, the episode discusses a NASA-funded scientific breakthrough involving the conversion of plastic waste into edible food products.

25 Αύγ 2026
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Britain hands over long-range missile blueprints to Ukraine

Este episódio apresenta uma série de reportagens globais, abrangendo desde o uso da Shopify por empreendedores até as tensões geopolíticas na Ucrânia e no Irã. Explora também a vida sob o regime Taliban no Afeganistão e o aumento da pirataria no Oceano Índico. A cobertura inclui ainda a estreia da Shein na bolsa de Hong Kong, os desafios de conservação do falcão Montague's Harrier perante as mudanças climáticas e a história dos tecidos moquette do transporte público de Londres.

24 Αύγ 2026