Global News Podcast

The Happy Pod: A song fit for a King

We meet Jack Pepper, the composer who's written a song for King Charles. The piece celebrates the harmony between people and the natural world. Also: hope for Alzheimer's patients; and how tourism could help stray dogs.

28 min

Iran crisis: your questions answered

A special episode answering your questions about the Iran crisis. BBC experts discuss Iran's nuclear ambitions, possibilities of regime change and the impact on the wider Middle East.

26 min

The Happy Pod: Sending my mother's ashes around the world

The woman fulfilling her mother's dreams of travel by launching her ashes out to sea in a bottle. It's brought her happiness amid her grief. Also: Thailand's tigers bounce back; and making hospitals happier for children.Presenter: Nick Miles. Music composed by Iona Hampson

28 min

The Happy Pod: The unlikely duo getting men talking about mental health

We hear how a man travelling the world with a cuddly duck has encouraged thousands to open up about mental health problems. Also: a roaring success for India's lions; and Kermit the Frog urges graduates to leap together.Presenter: Valerie Sanderson Music: Iona Hampson

28 min

Le Pen vows to fight political ban

French far-right leader calls embezzlement conviction a 'witch hunt' at Paris rally. Also: mobile number mix-up blamed for White House security breach, Pope surprises crowds at the Vatican and Soccer Grannies World Cup.

32 min

The Ukraine War: What happens next?

What future for Ukraine? Your questions answered. Global News Podcast teams up with Ukrainecast for a special Q&A, in a week that has seen US military aid halted. Can Trump and Zelensky get back to talks on a peace deal?Jackie Leonard will be joined by Ukrainecast's Vitaly Shevchenko, the BBC's Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse and Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet.

35 min

Starmer warns US backstop needed for Ukraine peace deal

UK PM says US security guarantee only way to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again. Also: Using AI to detect prostate cancer and tributes paid to Paquita la del Barrio whose songs empowered women around the world.

25 min

The Happy Pod: Meet the world's internet dad

Meet the man behind the YouTube channel 'Dad, How Do I?'. He teaches his millions of subscribers how to do everyday tasks. Also: the man in Uganda who is changing lives through chess; and the flower causing a stink.

26 min

Donald Trump begins second term as US president

We assess President Trump's promises on his first day back in office and what it means for the rest of the world. Also: who will govern Gaza after ceasefire and first study into how weight loss drugs affect the body.

28 min

US inauguration special

Donald Trump returns as 47th US president.

18 min

The Global Story: The fight for the Arctic

Donald Trump has repeated his desire to control Greenland as a matter of national security, targeting Russian and Chinese interest in the Arctic. Competition is heating up over shipping routes and stores of natural resources.The Global Story brings you one big story every weekday, making sense of the news with our experts around the world. Insights you can trust, from the BBC World Service. For more, go to bbcworldservice.com/globalstory or search for The Global Story wherever you got this podcast.

27 min

Biden in largest single-day act of clemency

US president commutes around 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people. Also: inside Syria's abandoned presidential palace, recreational use of cannabis banned in Japan, and the secret to being happy at work.

29 min

Syrian rebels enter Homs and close in on Damascus

Syrian President's grip on power wanes as another strategic city falls to Islamist rebels. Also: Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is rededicated in front of world leaders and the conman in India who duped families into thinking he was their long lost son.

30 min

Syria special

Syria's army says it's bolstering defences around the capital, Damascus, as rebels intent on overthrowing President Assad converge on the city.

14 min

MSF charity pulls out of Haiti's capital after attacks on staff

MSF pulls out of Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince after attacks on staff. Also: US approves supply of antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine, why olive oil prices are plummeting and tennis bids adios to Rafael Nadal.

31 min

Republicans win House in major boost for Trump agenda

Republicans secure total control of US congress after winning the House of Representatives. Also: climate impact of jet condensation trails and the kidults rediscovering the joy of toys.

31 min

Donald Trump confirmed as 47th US President

Donald Trump pledges to lead the US into a new golden age after winning US presidential election. We'll have world reaction and assess the potential impact on the global economy and environment.

33 min

Donald Trump declares victory in US presidential election

Donald Trump poised to make historic comeback not seen in the US in more than a century.

12 min

The Happy Pod: Marrying the man who saved my life

Charlotte and Dave met as strangers in a moment of crisis, and went on to marry. Also, the son who reunited with his father after 19 years, and the friends that have been meeting up every week in the same spot since 1968 Presenter: Jannat Jalil. Music composed by Iona Hampson.

27 min

Former Ugandan rebel jailed for 40 years for war crimes

Former commander in rebel Lord's Resistance Army, Thomas Kwoyelo, sentenced to 40 years for war crimes in Uganda. Also: The tortured monkey released back into the wild, and a scientific breakthrough in eco production.

32 min

Episodes

The Happy Pod: A song fit for a King

Iran crisis: your questions answered

The Happy Pod: Sending my mother's ashes around the world

The Happy Pod: The unlikely duo getting men talking about mental health

Le Pen vows to fight political ban

The Ukraine War: What happens next?

Starmer warns US backstop needed for Ukraine peace deal

The Happy Pod: Meet the world's internet dad

Donald Trump begins second term as US president

US inauguration special

The Global Story: The fight for the Arctic

Biden in largest single-day act of clemency

Syrian rebels enter Homs and close in on Damascus

Syria special

MSF charity pulls out of Haiti's capital after attacks on staff

Republicans win House in major boost for Trump agenda

Donald Trump confirmed as 47th US President

Donald Trump declares victory in US presidential election

The Happy Pod: Marrying the man who saved my life

Former Ugandan rebel jailed for 40 years for war crimes

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Episodes

The Happy Pod: A song fit for a King

Iran crisis: your questions answered

The Happy Pod: Sending my mother's ashes around the world

The Happy Pod: The unlikely duo getting men talking about mental health

Le Pen vows to fight political ban

The Ukraine War: What happens next?

Starmer warns US backstop needed for Ukraine peace deal

The Happy Pod: Meet the world's internet dad

Donald Trump begins second term as US president

US inauguration special

The Global Story: The fight for the Arctic

Biden in largest single-day act of clemency

Syrian rebels enter Homs and close in on Damascus

Syria special

MSF charity pulls out of Haiti's capital after attacks on staff

Republicans win House in major boost for Trump agenda

Donald Trump confirmed as 47th US President

Donald Trump declares victory in US presidential election

The Happy Pod: Marrying the man who saved my life

Former Ugandan rebel jailed for 40 years for war crimes

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