
Episodes
Ukraine marks third anniversary of Russia's invasion
2/24/2025
European leaders reaffirm support for Kyiv on third anniversary of Ukraine war. Also: record breaking snow in Japan and tackling minds - the health benefits of fishing.
Duration:00:32:21
Germany election: exit polls say conservatives head for victory
2/23/2025
Friedrich Merz is set to become Germany's next chancellor, as exit polls show his centre-right grouping has won the general election. The far-right AfD appears to have come second.
Duration:00:25:16
The Global Story: Bolsonaro: Is it all over for the 'Trump of the Tropics'?
2/23/2025
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, barred from running for office until 2030, has been charged with plotting a coup after his 2022 defeat. He remains a strong political force. Can he make a comeback?
The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480. Producers: Alice Aylett Roberts, Laurie Kalus and Beth Timmins Sound engineer: Mike Regaard Assistant editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas Senior news editor: China Collins
Duration:00:27:00
Israel delays scheduled release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners
2/22/2025
Israel delays release of 600 Palestinian prisoners due to be exchanged for 6 hostages freed from Gaza on Saturday; Also: Vatican says the Pope's health has got worse, and is this the biggest crypto theft in history?
Duration:00:32:02
The Happy Pod: The 'terrible' artist in high demand
2/22/2025
Meet the artist who describes his own work as 'terrible', but has been getting commissions from around the world. Also: the strip performer entertaining the elderly, and the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II
Presenter: Alan Smith. Music composed by Iona Hampson
Duration:00:26:47
Israel checking Hamas claims that new body handed to Red Cross is Shiri Bibas
2/21/2025
Red Cross says it’s transferred a body to Israel, which Hamas claims is that of the Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas. Also: Trump accuses French and UK leaders of doing nothing to end Ukraine war, and how to avoid news stress.
Duration:00:31:43
Israel accuses Hamas of 'evil' violation of ceasefire
2/21/2025
Israel's prime minister Netanyahu says Hamas will pay price for "cruel and evil" violation of ceasefire after tests showed body returned from Gaza was not hostage Shiri Bibas. Also: cure for childhood blindness.
Duration:00:27:27
Trump aide tells Ukraine to ''tone down'' US criticism
2/20/2025
The US national security adviser Mike Waltz has told Kyiv to reign in its criticism of President Trump, and agree to US demands for a mineral rights deal. Also: Amazon gains control of the James Bond film franchise.
Duration:00:28:06
Hamas releases the bodies of four Israelis
2/20/2025
Hamas releases the bodies of four Israeli hostages who'd been held in Gaza. Also: the scammers working under duress in Myanmar
Duration:00:26:27
Trump calls Zelensky a 'dictator'
2/19/2025
Donald Trump launches a fresh attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a "dictator". Also: global glaciers are melting faster than ever recorded - and a ridiculed New Zealand tourism campaign.
Duration:00:27:07
Zelensky says Trump 'living in disinformation space' created by Russia
2/19/2025
President Zelensky says Donald Trump is trapped in a disinformation space created by Russia. He was responding to scathing comments from the US president. Also- the fate of Rihanna's partner A$AP Rocky after his trial.
Duration:00:33:38
Dismay in Ukraine as Russia and US reset ties
2/18/2025
US and Russia forge ahead with negotiations without Ukraine and reset ties. President Zelensky emphasizes the need to not be excluded from talks. Also: a special report from eastern Congo, and could we soon grow teeth?
Duration:00:30:28
Russia and US hold high-level talks over Ukraine war
2/18/2025
Senior Moscow and Washington diplomats hold their first meeting since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Also: Pope Francis cancels engagements due to hospital stay, and the new Scottish tartan - with a dark past.
Duration:00:25:30
Starmer warns US backstop needed for Ukraine peace deal
2/17/2025
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.
Duration:00:25:04
Russia says no role for Europe in Ukraine peace talks
2/17/2025
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says there is no role for Europe in Ukraine peace talks as he heads to Saudi Arabia for talks with the US. Meanwhile, European leaders hold an emergency summit in Paris.
Duration:00:28:33
Diplomacy gathers pace over war in Ukraine
2/16/2025
US officials head to Saudia Arabia for talks with Russia on the war in Ukraine - but European leaders are not invited. Hundreds of people gather at Alexei Navalny's grave on the anniversary of his death.
Duration:00:29:03
The Global Story: Antibiotics - A casualty of war?
2/16/2025
Antimicrobial drugs like antibiotics have saved countless lives and transformed the health of humanity. Some of the greatest advances in the development of these drugs have been forged in wartime. But now those same wars threaten the progress that has been made.
Duration:00:26:56
Ukraine talks could see Europeans excluded
2/15/2025
US special envoy Kellogg says Ukraine peace talks may involve only US, Russia and Ukraine. Also: at least 15 dead in Delhi railway station crush, and is Donald Trump a penny pincher?
Duration:00:31:17
The Happy Pod: From rescue to romance
2/15/2025
How a plea to fly a dog to the US ended in marriage. Adri Pendleton and Niklas Stöterau fell in love after he came to the rescue. Also: a son who's saved his dad's life, twice; and helping the homeless through tennis.
Duration:00:28:15
Ukraine's Zelensky meets US vice-president at Munich security conference
2/14/2025
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has held talks with US vice president, JD Vance, as a rift grows between the US and Europe over how to end the war in Ukraine. Also: YouTube celebrates its 20th birthday.
Duration:00:34:34