Global News Podcast

Global News Podcast

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This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers a range of international stories, including migrant movements in Ceuta, South Korea's stance on military involvement in Iran, and the Russian parliamentary elections. The report also investigates gender-based violence in South Africa through a new task force and examines the use of drones by UK police for crowd management. Additionally, the episode explores the existential risks posed by rogue AI and reports on a deadly mosque attack in Pakistan. Further coverage includes investigations into the deaths of teenagers in Nigerian custody.

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I think a lot of people in our country want change, but we haven't any instruments for this. We haven't any voices.

00:09:18 · A resident in Moscow expresses the feeling of political disenfranchisement regarding the Russian elections.

Elizabeth was like a candle. She would burn herself just to give other people light.

00:13:34 · A friend of a murder victim in South Africa pays tribute to the character of Elizabeth Mosalak-Gomo.

Some of the most pessimistic predictions warn that there is a greater than 10% chance that AI could wipe out all humans in the next 10 years.

00:17:06 · The segment discusses the growing fears among scientists regarding the potential for superintelligent AI to pose an existential threat to humanity.

We've been told that, as you say, that there were 11 civilians that have been killed, five police officers.

00:21:00 · A correspondent reports on the casualties resulting from a vehicle-borne explosive attack at a mosque in Pakistan.

This really gives me an idea of how everything's flowing. Because I know exactly where this is, as opposed to it being described to me by the ground commander, this will allow me to know exactly the correct location and I could move those resources much quicker.

00:25:52 · A police inspector explains the operational benefits of using drone footage for real-time crowd management at football stadiums.

Episodios

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Chaos as migrants moved off beaches in Ceuta

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers a range of international stories, including migrant movements in Ceuta, South Korea's stance on military involvement in Iran, and the Russian parliamentary elections. The report also investigates gender-based violence in South Africa through a new task force and examines the use of drones by UK police for crowd management. Additionally, the episode explores the existential risks posed by rogue AI and reports on a deadly mosque attack in Pakistan. Further coverage includes investigations into the deaths of teenagers in Nigerian custody.

18 sep. 2026
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Did the US carry out war crimes in Iran?

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers a range of international developments, including a UN report alleging US war crimes in Iran and accusations of crimes against humanity by Iranian authorities. It also features NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussing Russian aggression near the Polish border. The program further explores scientific and cultural stories, such as how caffeine metabolism affects individuals, the accelerating melting of polar ice sheets, and the return of the Codex Azcatitlan to Mexico. Additional reports include the discovery of a new wildcat species in Bolivia, the return of Syrian singer Asala to Damascus, and a posthumous tribute to Dolly Parton.

18 sep. 2026
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UN warns fresh water supplies under threat

This episode of the Global News podcast covers a range of international developments, from UN warnings regarding declining freshwater resources and the impact of climate change on glaciers to the rising fear in South Africa due to a series of femicides. The program also explores Canada's pursuit of EU associate membership and the potential risks posed by autonomous artificial intelligence. Additionally, the episode examines the controlled nature of Russian elections and legal accountability in post-Assad Syria. Finally, it addresses the controversy surrounding Australia's 2032 Olympic rowing venue and Buckingham Palace's rebuttal of claims made by Earl Spencer regarding Prince Charles.

17 sep. 2026
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US hikes interest rates - to Trump's annoyance

This episode of the BBC Global News Podcast covers major international developments, including the US Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates to combat inflation and the devastating aftermath of flash floods in Nepal and Tibet. The program also explores scientific breakthroughs in humanized brain organoids at Stanford University and medical advancements in rapid sepsis testing. Additionally, the episode reports on athlete complaints regarding accommodation at the Asian Games in Japan and pays tribute to the late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs. Other stories include a London pizzeria winning a global award and an interview with racing drivers following a dramatic rescue from a burning car.

17 sep. 2026
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EU chief proposes Canada as first 'associate member'

This episode covers a range of global news stories, including a proposal for Canada to become the first associate member of the European Union and reports on a building collapse in Gaza. The program also examines escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels, the war crimes conviction of former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci, and political instability in Germany. Additionally, the episode reflects on the progress of women's rights in Iran four years after the death of Mahsa Amini and discusses the fallout from Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments during Ed Sheeran's US tour. The episode concludes with a feature on the Natural History Museum's newly reopened gallery, exploring artifacts like an ancient Lion Man figure and the museum's shifting mission from classification to conservation.

16 sep. 2026