Netanyahu: Israel plans to take over all of Gaza
Mon, 19 May
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Israel vows to 'take control of all' of Gaza to prevent Hamas from looting aid. Also: a BBC investig...
Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer
19 May 2025
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The former US president Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday after seeing a doctor...
Trump to call Putin to stop Ukraine 'bloodbath'
18 May 2025
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Donald Trump has said he will call Vladimir Putin on Monday to stop the Ukraine 'bloodbath'. Also: R...
The Happy Pod: Climbing a mountain 64 times to inspire others
17 May 2025
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Listener Tania tells us how stories on The Happy Pod helped her fight for life after a near fatal mo...
Ukraine and Russia agree prisoner swap after direct talks
16 May 2025
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The first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in more than three years have ended without a ceas...
Trump leaves Middle East while strikes on Gaza intensify
16 May 2025
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Airstrikes in north Gaza kill nearly 100 Palestinians. Trump ends Mideast trip with business deals b...
US plays down prospects of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine
15 May 2025
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Ukraine breakthrough not likely until President Trump meets V...
Gaza officials say Israeli strikes kill more than 100 people
Thu, 15 May 2025 15:18:00 +0000
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Palestinians in Gaza say they are facing another Nakba on the anniversary of their "catastrophe". Al...
Trump signs major trade deals with Qatar
14 May 2025
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President Trump announces a series of deals between the US and Qatar, including a huge order for Boe...
Donald Trump meets Syrian leader
14 May 2025
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Donald Trump has met Syria's president Ahmed al-Sharaa after announcing a surprise decision to lift ...
Trump agrees huge arms deal on Saudi visit
14 May 2025
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President Trump agrees $142bn arms deal with Saudi Arabia during a trip to the Gulf. Also: new hope...
Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia
13 May 2025
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President Trump has met Saudi Arabia's crown prince in his first foreign trip since returning to the...
Israeli-US hostage reunites with family after being freed by Hamas
13 May 2025
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The Israeli-American hostage, Edan Alexander, arrives in Israel after being released from captivity ...
US agrees trade deal with China
12 May 2025
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Stock markets rally as US and China agree to slash tariffs for at least 90 days. Also: Kurdish PKK m...
Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him
12 May 2025
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President Zelensky has challenged President Putin to meet him after Donald Trump demanded they talk....
Pakistan and India accuse each other of violating ceasefire
11 May 2025
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Pakistan and India have accused each other of violating the truce which ended four days of attacks. ...
The Happy Pod: Learning to read in your 30s
10 May 2025
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We meet a man learning to read in his thirties, and inspiring others. He overcame embarrassment to s...
The fighting between Pakistan and India is intensifying
Fri, 09 May
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Pakistan accuses India of bringing them closer to a major conflict while India said it repulsed Paki...
Putin hosts Russia's Victory Day parade
09 May 2025
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President Putin marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day by defending his invasion of Ukraine. Also: Ukr...
Pope Leo XIV - the world reacts
09 May 2025
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Pope Leo XIV addresses Vatican crowd as new leader of the Catholic Church. King Charles marks 80 yea...
Robert Prevost becomes first American pope: Special episode
08 May 2025
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The new pope is Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV - the first American to be elected...
Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire 'a farce'
08 May 2025
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Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating the three-day truce declared by President Pu...
First conclave vote ends in black smoke
07 May 2025
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Black smoke emerges from the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, as 133 cardinals fail to elect a new pop...
Kashmir crisis questions
07 May 2025
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Why are tensions escalating between India and Pakistan? Our team of BBC experts explain, after India...
Pakistan vows to respond to Indian strikes
07 May 2025
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Pakistan says India's missile attack has ignited an "inferno in the region". India claims it targete...
India strikes Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
06 May 2025
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India says it has targeted nine sites in Pakistan in response to a deadly attack on Indian tourists ...
Crisis vote in German parliament
06 May 2025
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Is Friedrich Merz the new German chancellor after he unexpectedly lost an initial vote in parliament...
Israel's plan to expand its military offensive in Gaza is widely criticised
06 May 2025
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There's been criticism in Israel and internationally of its plan to expand military operations in th...
How will the next Pope be chosen?
05 May 2025
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How is a new Pope chosen? How long could the conclave last? In a special edition of the Global News ...
EU entices foreign scientists as Trump attacks universities
Mon, 05 May
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The EU launches a campaign to attract foreign scientists, after the Trump administration froze gover...
Israeli army starts calling up reservists for planned expansion of Gaza offensive
05 May 2025
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Israel's military has confirmed that tens of thousands of call-up orders are being sent to reservist...
Australian PM Albanese makes stunning comeback with landslide win
Sun, 04 May
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Supporters of Australia's governing Labor party led by Anthony Albanese have been celebrating a reso...
The Happy Pod: The rescued Ukraine lions learning to roar again
03 May 2025
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A group of lions rescued from Ukraine are roaring again. Their new homes were built with money donat...
Prince Harry tells BBC he wants reconciliation with the Royal Family
Sat, 03 May
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In an interview, Prince Harry says he can't see a world where his family will visit the UK after he ...
Ship carrying aid for Gaza bombed by drones
Fri, 02 May
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Activists accuse Israel of a drone attack on a ship carrying aid for Gaza in the waters off Malta. A...
Trump replaces National Security Adviser Mike Waltz
Thu, 01 May 2025 23:42:00 +0000
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President Trump ousts Waltz and nominates him for UN post. Waltz had added a journalist to a group c...
Ukraine welcomes natural resources deal with US
Thu, 01 May 2025 13:58:00 +0000
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Ukraine welcomes natural resources deal with US, after months of tense negotiations. Also: protests ...
US signs historic natural resources deal with Ukraine
Wed, 30 Apr
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Kyiv and Washington agree an economic partnership giving US access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals....
Pakistan warns of imminent military strikes from India
Wed, 30 Apr
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India holds security talks and Pakistan warns of imminent military strikes from India, following the...
Trump: The first 100 days
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 23:44:00 +0000
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Donald Trump is celebrating 100 days in office - a key landmark. But the newly-elected Canadian gove...
What caused the mass power cut in Spain and Portugal?
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:21:00 +0000
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Officials investigate mass power blackouts in Portugal and Spain, but cyberattack ruled out. Also: M...
Power outage causes chaos in Spain and Portugal
Mon, 28 Apr
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A massive power cut hit large parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday, causing widespread disruption.
Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine
Mon, 28 Apr
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The Kremlin announces a short ceasefire in Ukraine, coinciding with celebrations marking the end of ...
Man arrested after car drives into Vancouver street festival
Mon, 28 Apr
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There have been a number of fatalities when a car was driven at high-speed into festivalgoers in the...
The Happy Pod: International Dance Day special
27 Apr 2025
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A special episode of The Happy Pod for International Dance Day. From the Royal Opera House in London...
World bids farewell to Pope Francis who told people to 'build bridges, not walls'
Sun, 27 Apr
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Pope Francis has been laid to rest at his favourite church in Rome, Santa Maria Maggiore, after a pr...
Pope Francis funeral - special episode
Sat, 26 Apr
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The Pope's funeral was attended by dozens of politicians and royalty. We hear from correspondents in...
Final preparations underway for Pope Francis's funeral
Sat, 26 Apr
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The funeral Mass for Pope Francis is taking place today in St Peter's Square. More than one hundred ...
Russian general killed in Moscow car bomb
Fri, 25 Apr
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Senior Russian general killed. Meanwhile US envoy arrives for talks with President Putin on how to e...
President Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv
Fri, 25 Apr
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The US president insists he's putting 'a lot of pressure' on Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace dea...
India-Pakistan tensions rise following deadly Kashmir attack
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:27:00 +0000
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India and Pakistan announce tit-for-tat measures after deadly Kashmir attack. Ukraine responds to wo...
US Treasury secretary criticises the IMF and World Bank
Wed, 23 Apr
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The US Treasury secretary says the IMF and World Bank have deviated from their purpose. Also: The US...
Pope lying in state at St Peter's Basilica
Wed, 23 Apr
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Thousands queue to see Pope Francis lying in state in St Peter's Basilica. His body remains there u...
IMF downgrades global growth predictions after Trump tariffs
Wed, 23 Apr
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The IMF cuts forecasts for every major economy and warns that the US could be hardest hit. Also: In...
Plans outlined for Pope’s funeral
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:35:00 +0000
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The Vatican has confirmed details of Pope Francis’s funeral. It’ll take place in St Peter’s Sq...
Catholics around the world mourn death of Pope Francis
Mon, 21 Apr
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Vatican says Pope Francis died from a stroke and heart failure. Also: snowfall in Hindu Kush Himalay...
Pope Francis Dies - Global News Podcast Special Episode
Mon, 21 Apr
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Pope Francis has died aged 88. We look back at his life and legacy, with analysis from our Religion ...
Israel military admits mistakes led to killing of Gaza medics
Sun, 20 Apr
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An IDF inquiry into the killing of 15 emergency workers in Gaza last month found a series of profess...
Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin announcing 'Easter truce'
Sun, 20 Apr
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The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is prepared to join Russia in observing an ...
The Happy Pod: Creating 'Christina's Corner'
19 Apr 2025
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After Dave's video rental store was forced to close, he created a space for his most loyal customer,...
Trump says US will 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon
Sat, 19 Apr
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US President Donald Trump has warned that unless Russia and Ukraine agree quickly to end their confl...
US threatens to walk away from Ukraine peace talks
Fri, 18 Apr
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American top diplomat Marco Rubio warns US will walk away from Ukraine peace talks if progress is no...
Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe
Fri, 18 Apr
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US President Donald Trump says he's 100% sure that he'll strike a trade deal with the European Union...
US and Europe discuss ending Ukraine war
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:21:00 +0000
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US and Ukrainian officials discuss ending the Ukraine war with European allies in Paris. Also: Russi...
Judge says US government could be in contempt over deportation flights
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 01:00:00 +0000
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The Trump administration is accused of "wilful disregard" of a ruling blocking the deportation of al...
UK's top court rules on definition of woman
Wed, 16 Apr
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In a landmark ruling, the UK Supreme Court says the legal definition of a woman refers to biological...
The world is urged not to 'look away' from Sudan's civil war
Wed, 16 Apr
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A conference is held but neither of the warring sides were invited, so what can be done? Also: the R...
Trump administration to freeze over $2 billion for Harvard
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:26:00 +0000
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Harvard professor labels White House actions "groundless" and "vengeful." Also: At least 6 prisons i...
Sudan: Hundreds of thousands flee Darfur refugee camp
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:20:00 +0000
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Hundreds of thousands flee Sudan's largest refugee camp in Darfur, after deadly attacks by RSF param...
Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine to witness war devastation
Mon, 14 Apr
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Ukraine's president invites Donald Trump to visit his country before any deal with Russia to end the...
Russian missile strike in Ukraine kills over 30
Sun, 13 Apr
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More than 30 Ukrainians killed in Russian missile attack on Sumy. Also: Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza ...
Trump exempts smartphones and computers from tariffs
Sat, 12 Apr
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President Trump exempts smartphones and laptops from new tariffs. Also: US and Iran describe first r...
The Happy Pod: Life-saving rat retires
12 Apr 2025
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Meet the rat with a life-saving sense of smell. Carolina has correctly identified thousands of cases...
US judge rules Palestinian activist can be deported
Sat, 12 Apr
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A US judge has ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate, can be deported for his in...
Trump's envoy meets Putin for ceasefire talks
Fri, 11 Apr
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President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff is in St Petersburg for talks with Vladimir Putin as the US pu...
Trump recognises tariff 'transition problems'
Fri, 11 Apr
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US President Donald Trump says transition to new trade world won't be easy, as markets process the W...
Trump's tariffs explained
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:03:00 +0000
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Ben Brown in London and Sumi Somaskanda in Washington, examine the key questions about the Trump tar...
China says it won't bow to pressure from Trump tariffs
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:23:00 +0000
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China says it won't give in to pressure from Donald Trump over tariffs but is willing to negotiate. ...
Higher US tariffs on hold but China trade war grows
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:56:00 +0000
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President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for countries hit by higher US tariffs, but a tr...
China hikes tariffs on US imports
Wed, 09 Apr
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Beijing retaliates against Trump with an 84% levy on American goods. Also: we look at what aid is ge...
Roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub kills scores of people
Wed, 09 Apr
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Hundreds of people were inside the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic's capital, Santo Domi...
China vows to fight US 'blackmail' over tariffs
Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:07:00 +0000
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China says it will fight US tariff raises 'until the end.' Also: Iran confirms nuclear talks with th...
Trump threatens to escalate trade war with China
Mon, 07 Apr
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US to impose additional 50% tariffs on Chinese goods. Also: Trump says high-level meeting with Iran ...
Global stock markets plunge amid Trump tariff turmoil
Mon, 07 Apr
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Asian and European stocks drop as investors across the globe react to US president Donald Trump’s ...
Le Pen vows to fight political ban
06 Apr 2025
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French far-right leader calls embezzlement conviction a 'witch hunt' at Paris rally. Also: mobile nu...
Anti-Trump protests in all 50 US states
Sat, 05 Apr
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Protesters across the US have taken to the streets in a show of defiance against Donald Trump’s po...
The Happy Pod: Saving Thailand's street dogs
Sat, 05 Apr
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Meet the man dedicating his life to helping thousands of stray dogs. Also: the childhood sweetheart...
The Happy Pod: Saving Thailand's street dogs
05 Apr 2025
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Meet the man dedicating his life to helping thousands of stray dogs. Also: the childhood sweetheart...
As stock markets tumble again, Trump calls for a cut to interest rates
Fri, 04 Apr
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As stock markets tumble again, Trump calls for interest rate cut, but the head of the US central ban...
The Ukraine War: Your Questions Answered
Fri, 04 Apr
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What happens next for Ukraine? The Global News Podcast teams up with Ukrainecast for a special Q&...
The Ukraine War: Your Questions Answered
04 Apr 2025
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What happens next for Ukraine? The Global News Podcast teams up with Ukrainecast for a special Q&...
South Korean court upholds impeachment of president
Fri, 04 Apr
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The impeached president of South Korea apologises as he's stripped of power. Also, China hits back a...
Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020
Fri, 04 Apr
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The shares of Apple were among brands worst hit after US tariffs were announced, but President Trump...
World reacts to Trump's sweeping tariffs
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:40:00 +0000
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Global leaders warn they will hit back at trade tariffs on US imports. As markets tumble, Donald Tru...
President Trump announces sweeping tariffs on US imports
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:45:00 +0000
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The US President Donald Trump has announced universal 10% tariffs on all imports into the US. There ...
Israel expands offensive in Gaza
Wed, 02 Apr
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An Israeli air strike is reported to have killed at least 19 people at a UN clinic in northern Gaza,...
BBC team reaches Khartoum and finds overwhelming destruction
Wed, 02 Apr
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Parts of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, are now a burnt-out shell after the army recaptured the cit...
Myanmar remembers earthquake dead with a minute's silence
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:50:00 +0000
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Myanmar's military government says more than 2,700 people are confirmed dead. Also: The UN says abou...
Myanmar declares week of mourning as death toll rises following earthquake
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:57:00 +0000
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A religious leader in Mandalay says the situation is dire following Myanmar's earthquake. Also: shoc...
French far-right leader, Le Pen, banned from politics for five years
Mon, 31 Mar
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France's Marine Le Pen is barred from running in the next French presidential election. Also: Myanm...