Global News Podcast Podcast
The day’s top stories from BBC News. Delivered twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends.
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Warnings of irreversible climate damage as global temperatures rise
Today
Every month since June has been the hottest on record, sparking fresh warnings
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Netanyahu rejects Hamas' ceasefire proposals for Gaza
Today
The Israeli prime minister described them as delusional
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Deadly blasts in Pakistan one day before election
Yesterday
Two explosions kill more than twenty people
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Trump denied immunity in electoral interference case
Yesterday
The ruling was made by the DC Circuit Court of Appeals panel
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A Kenyan court has charged a doomsday cult leader with mass murder
Tuesday
Prosecutors say Paul Mackenzie urged his followers to starve to death to enter heaven
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King Charles diagnosed with cancer
Monday
The type of cancer the British monarch is being treated for has not yet been revealed
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US Secretary of State visits the Middle East - his fifth trip to the region since 7 October
Monday
Anthony Blinken's trip follows days of US airstrikes against Iranian linked targets
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Michelle O'Neill makes history as Northern Ireland's new first minister
Sunday
Northern Ireland's devolved government was restored, two years after it collapsed
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The Happy Pod: Time's up for monkey on the run
Saturday
The happiest stories in the world - our weekly collection
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US strikes Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria
Saturday
US officials say they are assessing the damage at the targeted sites
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Several die in gas explosion in Kenya
Last Friday
A lorry caught fire close to homes and businesses in Nairobi
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US approves plan for strikes on Iranian-related targets
Last Friday
The White House plan came after a drone attack killed three US soldiers in Jordan
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War in Ukraine: EU unlocks $54 billion 'lifeline'
Last Thursday
All 27 EU leaders have agreed on the aid package for Ukraine.
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Big tech accused of 'having blood on its hands'
Last Thursday
The charge was made during a fiery hearing about online safety in the US Senate
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Thailand’s reformist party Move Forward at risk of being dissolved
Last Wednesday
A court has ruled that one of the party’s key policies is illegal
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More than half of Gaza's buildings damaged by war
Last Wednesday
Satellite images of Israel's bombardment show entire neighbourhoods in ruins
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Pakistan court jails ex-PM Imran Khan for 10 years over leaked state secrets
Tue 30 Jan 2024
He was accused of sharing the contents of a secret cable by waving it at a rally
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US vows 'consequential' response to killing of three soldiers
Tue 30 Jan 2024
An Iran-backed group says it carried out Sunday's attack
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Iran denies involvement in killing of three US servicemen
Mon 29 Jan 2024
President Biden said the US would choose when and how to respond to the attack
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Three US troops killed on Jordan-Syria border
Mon 29 Jan 2024
President Biden vows to retaliate for the drone attack on an American military base
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UN aid agency in Gaza under pressure after a number of countries suspend funding
Sun 28 Jan 2024
UNRWA is the primary humanitarian agency in the territory
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The Happy Pod: Pioneering ultrasound treatment for Alzheimer's and addiction
Sat 27 Jan 2024
The happiest stories in the world - our weekly collection
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Israel’s PM says a charge of genocide against Israel was 'not only false but outrageous'.
Sat 27 Jan 2024
It could take years before ICJ gives a final judgement on the claim of genocide in Gaza
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UN's top court rules Israel must prevent genocide in Gaza
Fri 26 Jan 2024
Court doesn't call for ceasefire, but orders Israel to take string of emergency measures
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Biden appoints CIA chief to broker Israeli hostage deal
Fri 26 Jan 2024
Hamas wants a permanent Gaza ceasefire in return for hostage releases
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Russia: Reports claim missile fragments found at site of plane crash
Thu 25 Jan 2024
Emergency workers have found black boxes from the crashed military transport plane
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Russia accuses Kyiv of shooting down plane with Ukrainian prisoners
Thu 25 Jan 2024
Kyiv said it was not told to ensure safe airspace as on previous occasions
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A Russian military transport plane crashes, killing all on board - Moscow says
Wed 24 Jan 2024
Video footage shows the aircraft going down in Belgorod, near the Ukrainian border
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Donald Trump predicted to win New Hampshire Republican primary
Wed 24 Jan 2024
His last remaining rival in the race, Nikki Haley, vows to fight on
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