» Iranians anxious over what comes next
28/06/25 06:07 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie introduces dispatches from the Turkey-Iran border, Russia, the USA, Paraguay and Transylvania. Israel’s attacks on Iran led thousands of people to flee cities under fire - now they must decide whether to return home, fearing fu...
» US Supreme Court curbs judges' power to block Trump orders
27/06/25 22:42 from Global News
The top court in the US has ruled judges in lower courts have limited ability to block presidential orders. Also: DR Congo and Rwanda sign long-awaited peace deal, and should we be letting maggots eat our food waste?
» UN says international community must improve Gaza aid system
27/06/25 18:12 from Newshour
UNICEF spokesperson James Elder responds to allegations made by the head of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, Reverend Johnnie Moore, who told Newshour that the UN was being dishonest about reports of Palestinians being killed near GHF ...
» England gear up for Euro 2025 title defence as Wales prepare for historic debut – Women’s Football Weekly
27/06/25 12:32 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack , Sophie Downey and Laura McAllister to preview England and Wales’ chances at Euro 2025 On the podcast today: with just five days to go until kick-off in Switzerland, the panel preview Euro 2025...
» Back to Back Barries: could Albanese be the next Hawke or Howard? - podcast
27/06/25 12:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
George Megalogenis joins Tony Barry in the studio this week to discuss why Donald Trump is unlikely to drag Australia into war; whether the prime minister could win back-to-back landslides; and how it feels when you get it wrong as a pol...
» More Palestinians killed waiting for food
27/06/25 11:25 from Newshour
More Palestinians are reported to have been killed waiting for food near an aid site run by Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. The head of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation tells us that it is the victim of a disinformatio...
» Gaza: US pledges $30 million to controversial aid system
27/06/25 11:24 from Global News
The US pumps millions into Gaza Humanitarian Foundation - but MSF calls the scheme "slaughter masquerading as aid." Also: US set to get rare earth metals after deal with Beijing, and a breakthrough against a rare disease.
» ‘The Mozart of the attention economy’: why MrBeast is the world’s biggest YouTube star – podcast
27/06/25 06:10 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
He’s spent 24 hours immersed in slime, two days buried alive – and showered vast amounts of cash on lucky participants. But are MrBeast’s videos simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius? Written and read by Mark O’Conn...
» Why does Switzerland have more nuclear bunkers than any other country? – podcast
27/06/25 05:43 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Switzerland is home to more than 370,000 nuclear bunkers – enough to shelter every member of the population. But if the worst should happen, would they actually work? By Jessi Jezewska Stevens. Read by Rachel Handshaw Continue reading...
» A socialist underdog makes history in New York – podcast
27/06/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
How did a political nobody, Zohran Mamdani, beat one of New York’s best-known establishment figures, Andrew Cuomo? Rachel Leingang speaks to Moira Donegan about how Democratic party leaders view the historic New York City mayoral primary...
» Greens leader Larissa Waters on holding the Labor government to account — Australian Politics podcast
26/06/25 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
The new leader of the Australian Greens, Senator Larissa Waters from Queensland talks about her vision for the party, the challenges of a shifting political landscape, and why she believes this is a moment for bold reforms Labor must rew...
» “It’ll push disabled people into poverty”: Labour’s controversial welfare bill – podcast
26/06/25 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Guardian columnist Frances Ryan on the reality of being disabled in the UK and the impact of the government’s proposed cuts Labour has been in turmoil over the most controversial piece of legislation of Keir Starmer’s premiership: a majo...
» US insists attack on Iran was a success as Iran's leader dismisses it as 'showmanship'
26/06/25 21:09 from Global News
The US defence secretary insists their strikes undermined Iran's nuclear plans. Also: Journalist Anna Wintour is to step down as US Vogue editor, and a man whose crimes helped create the term Stockholm Syndrome has died.
» US Defence Secretary calls strikes most complex military operation in history
26/06/25 18:08 from Newshour
The White House has doubled down over its assessment of the Iran strike with the Trump administration slamming the leaked report that questioned how effective the US strike on Iran was. Also in the programme: We speak to the Kenyan gover...
» Iran crisis: your questions answered
26/06/25 14:37 from Global News
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.
» Iran's supreme leader delivers first video message since US strikes
26/06/25 12:45 from Newshour
Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has said the United States gained nothing from its attacks on the country's nuclear sites. Ayatollah Khamenei, in his first video statement since the end of the conflict, said it had been little more th...
» Newsroom edition: the risks for Australia in backing US military action - podcast
26/06/25 12:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Anthony Albanese and the foreign minister, Penny Wong, have endorsed the US bombings of three Iranian nuclear facilities, arguing the targeted strikes were necessary to prevent the regime developing a nuclear weapon. International law ex...
» Iran's leader says the US gained 'nothing' from its attacks on nuclear sites
26/06/25 11:49 from Global News
Iran's leader claims US strikes on nuclear facilities achieved "nothing significant". The US defence secretary says otherwise. Also: Iranians share what they want from their leaders, and North Korea’s new beach resort.
» ‘Huge advances in cancer and rare diseases’: 25 years of the human genome – podcast
26/06/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
It has been 25 years since Bill Clinton announced one of humanity’s most important scientific achievements: the first draft of the human genome. At the time, there was a great deal of excitement about the benefits that this new knowledge...
» The Audio Long Read: Extremely loud and incredibly scouse: how Jamie Carragher conquered football punditry
26/06/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Football coverage no longer stops after the final whistle. And in this new era, the former Liverpool defender reigns supreme By Kieran Morris. Read by Felipe Pacheco Continue reading...
» Afraid of Israel, angry at the regime: Iranians on 12 days of war - podcast
25/06/25 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
The analyst Ellie Geranmayeh and voices from inside Iran talk about their experiences of the last 12 days and what it will mean for the future of the regime Before the war, something in Iran seemed to be shifting, says Ellie Geranmayeh ,...
» At least eight dead in Kenya anti-government protests
25/06/25 20:41 from Global News
Thousands of people protested on the anniversary of the storming of Kenya's parliament. Also: President Trump's emotional encounter with a BBC Ukrainian reporter and the Scottish conman whose tea wasn't homegrown.
» 'The Padilla Incident' and Trump's Escalation Against Free Speech
25/06/25 18:55 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
California Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a press conference on June 12. We’ve seen the Trump administration go after activists, students, universities, journalists and now, in the latest escalation, elected officials, in...
» President Trump: "We're going to meet with Iran"
25/06/25 18:14 from Newshour
President Trump says the United States and Iran will hold a meeting next week, but that they do not need to sign an agreement. He also denied reports that the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities failed to finish the job. We hear from...
» The welfare cuts rebellion – Politics Weekly UK
25/06/25 15:41 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Keir Starmer is vowing to push ahead with plans to cut disability payments. But with more than 100 Labour MPs threatening to rebel, could he be forced into another U-turn? Kiran Stacey asks Labour’s Rebecca Long-Bailey and the Guardian’s...
» NATO meets for 'consequential' summit
25/06/25 13:40 from Newshour
NATO leaders have been meeting in the Netherlands at a time when President Trump's 'America First' policies have strained the transatlantic alliance. We listen to some of President Trump's comments and ask what they might mean for the de...
» Trump says US strikes set Iran's nuclear programme back 'decades'
25/06/25 12:17 from Global News
President Trump dismisses leaked intelligence report that cast doubt on success of Iran strikes. Also: millions of children at risk as vaccine uptake stalls and could weight loss drugs be changing our shopping habits?
» Antoinette Lattouf wins against the ABC - podcast
25/06/25 12:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
What started as five casual radio presenter shifts has turned into one of the most closely watched court battles in Australian media. In 2023, Antoinette Lattouf was removed as a fill-in host of an ABC radio programme after she shared a ...
» Revisited: Luton Town’s Manager Idol – Forgotten Stories of Football podcast
25/06/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Primetime TV would prove the inspiration for one of the most shambolic managerial appointments in football history Written by John Ashdown with additional journalism by Rob Smyth , read by Dermot Daly and studio production by Polly Thoma...
» From the archive: ‘A nursery of the Commons’: how the Oxford Union created today’s ruling political class – podcast
25/06/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: at the Oxford university debating society in the 80s, a generation of aspirin...
» The protest group the UK government wants to brand terrorists – podcast
24/06/25 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
The home secretary has announced plans to proscribe Palestine Action under terrorism laws. Haroon Siddique reports Palestine Action is a direct action protest group that has been targeting weapons manufacturers. This week, Yvette Cooper ...
» Netanyahu claims historic victory over Iran
24/06/25 21:11 from Global News
The Israeli PM has claimed an historic victory over Iran as a ceasefire seems to be holding. Also: Protesters force Amazon's Jeff Bezos to move his wedding celebration in Venice, and how nightmares damage your health.
» Israel - Iran ceasefire appears to be holding
24/06/25 18:42 from Newshour
President Trump made an angry intervention, accusing both sides of violating it when hostilities looked like they would restart. Also on the programme: the Muslim socialist shaking up the Democrats in New York as they look to pick their ...
» 24/06/2025 13:06 GMT
24/06/25 12:18 from Newshour
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
» Can you trust your sunscreen? - podcast
24/06/25 12:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
An investigation by consumer group Choice has found that several leading Australian sunscreens don’t provide the level of protection they say they do. The findings, which have been disputed by manufacturers, have raised questions about t...
» President Trump lashes out at Iran and Israel after ceasefire violations
24/06/25 11:28 from Global News
Donald Trump says he is not happy after the ceasefire between Israel and Iran was violated. Also: NATO leaders are meeting and could a 33-year-old Muslim become the Democratic candidate for New York mayor?
» Can a revolutionary new telescope solve the mystery of planet nine? – podcast
24/06/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Ever since Pluto was demoted from planet to dwarf planet in 2006, astronomers have been wondering whether Neptune really is the most distant planet from the sun. Now, a new telescope could uncover what lies in the farthest reaches of the...
» Will the UK stay out of Trump’s war in Iran? - podcast
23/06/25 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Guardian deputy political editor Jessica Elgot on whether the UK government – despite calling for de-escalation for weeks – might be dragged into the conflict in Iran This episode was recorded before Trump’s announcement late on Monday t...
» Trump keeps Starmer out of the loop on Iran - podcast
23/06/25 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Guardian deputy political editor Jessica Elgot on whether the UK government – despite calling for de-escalation for weeks – might be dragged into the turmoil in Iran This episode was recorded before Trump’s announcement late on Monday th...
» Iran fires missiles at US Qatar base
23/06/25 20:54 from Global News
Iran has launched missiles at a key US airbase in Qatar in response to American attacks on its main nuclear sites. Meanwhile, Israel has attacked government targets in Iran, and Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire.
» Iran attacks US airbase in Qatar
23/06/25 18:32 from Newshour
Explosions were heard in the US-run airbase at Al-Udeid in Qatar as short-and-medium-range ballistic missiles, originating from Iran, targetted the site. There are no reports of US casualties. Also in the programme: after Israel targeted...
» Israel strikes Iran's Fordo nuclear site in fresh wave of attacks
23/06/25 12:06 from Global News
Israel says it has hit access routes to Iran's main nuclear enrichment site a day after US attacks. The UN's nuclear watchdog says it must be allowed to assess the damage to Iran's nuclear programme.
» US strikes Iran: the breakdown of the rules-based order – podcast
23/06/25 12:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Just over a week ago, Iranian and American officials were set to meet for a fresh round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program. Now the region is on the brink after the US joined Israeli attacks on Iran, striking three key uranium...
» What will Iran do next?
23/06/25 11:10 from Newshour
After the US's unprecedented strikes over the weekend, the future of Iran's nuclear programme remains uncertain. Israel has sent a new wave of strikes hitting, among other targets, Evin prison which is home to many political prisoners. T...
» UK walks diplomatic tightrope over Trump’s attack on Iran – Politics Weekly Westminster
23/06/25 10:02 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss how Keir Starmer’s government is responding to the US president’s decision to launch attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. What might happen next? And what could it mean for the UK and the world? Continu...
» Is the Club World Cup actually … quite good? – Football Weekly podcast
23/06/25 08:57 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Will Unwin, Lars Sivertsen and Sid Lowe to talk transfers and Premier League fixtures Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts , Soundcloud , Audioboom , Mixcloud , Acast and Stitcher , and join t...
» Episode five: the fightback – podcast
23/06/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Funerals are held for Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira and there is hope that the election of President Lula will mean new protections for the Amazon – and that the killers of Dom and Bruno will face justice. But organised crime is widespr...
» Missing in the Amazon: the fightback – episode five
23/06/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Funerals are held for Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira and there is hope that the election of President Lula will mean new protections for the Amazon – and that the killers of Dom and Bruno will face justice. But organised crime is widespr...
» ‘Outdated and unjust’: can we reform global capitalism? – podcast
23/06/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
President Trump’s tariffs have plunged the world economy into chaos. But history counsels against despair – and the left should seize on capitalism’s crisis of legitimacy By John Cassidy. Read by Chris Reilly Continue reading...
» US strikes Iran: UN chief warns against cycle of retaliation
22/06/25 20:37 from Global News
At an emergency session of the UN Security Council, Antonio Guterres warned that fighting needed to stop and negotiations should resume. Also: 20 people are dead after a suicide bombing in the Syrian capital, Damascus.
» UN Security Council holds emergency meeting over Iran nuclear strikes
22/06/25 18:10 from Newshour
The UN Security Council is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the US airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites. The UN chief, Antonio Guterres, said that diplomacy and dialogue must prevail to prevent the Middle East from falling into a cy...
» Why Trump bombed Iran – podcast
22/06/25 17:28 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
The US has joined Israel in its attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. Michael Safi hears from reporter Hugo Lowell and world affairs correspondent Andrew Roth on what happens now Continue reading...
» Mushroom murders trial comes to a close - podcast
22/06/25 12:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
The mushroom murders trial that intrigued the world is drawing to a close after weeks of evidence – including testimony from the accused Erin Patterson. Now the defence and prosecution have set out their closing arguments. Patterson has ...
» Mushroom trial comes to a close - podcast
22/06/25 12:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
The mushroom trial that intrigued the world is drawing to a close after weeks of evidence – including testimony from the accused Erin Patterson. Now the defence and prosecution have set out their closing arguments. Patterson has pleaded ...
» US strikes Iran nuclear facilities and joins war
22/06/25 11:23 from Newshour
The United States has carried out massive precision strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran. The bombings early on Sunday at Isfahan, Natanz and Fordo took place after more than a week of Israeli air strikes on Iran. Republicans are ...
» Iran condemns US attacks on its nuclear facilities
22/06/25 10:23 from Global News
Iran's foreign minister says the US crossed a big red line by bombing Iranian nuclear facilities. We ask what options Tehran has now. Also: Markets are reacting calmly so far, but worries remain.
» The Network: A Behind the Scenes Conversation
22/06/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
We go behind the scenes with The Network’s hosts Victoria Estrada and Marta Martinez. In conversation with Maria Hinojosa, they share anecdotes and reflections on their reporting in Latin America for the 3-episode series produced in coll...
» US targets Iran's nuclear sites - extra edition
22/06/25 02:38 from Global News
President Trump says US strikes have obliterated three Iranian nuclear facilities. The Israeli Prime Minister has called his decision bold; Iran says the attack is outrageous and will have everlasting consequences.
» Israel strikes Iran as US 'moves B-2 bombers'
21/06/25 21:05 from Global News
Israel has been striking targets across Iran amid reports that the US is moving B-2 bombers to a base in the Pacific. Also: The science of revenge, and the healing power of video games.
» Belarusian opposition activist freed
21/06/25 18:12 from Newshour
The Belarusian activist Sergey Tikhanovsky, husband of the exiled opposition politician Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, was freed in a surprise release along with several other prisoners. Also in the programme: a resident of Tehran tells us why ...
» Erdogan slams Israeli strikes as Muslim countries explore diplomatic options
21/06/25 10:39 from Newshour
At a gathering of Muslim-majority states in Istanbul, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has condemned Israel’s military strikes on Iran, accusing it of violating international law and risking “total disaster” in the region. Iran’s F...
» The Happy Pod: Sending my mother's ashes around the world
21/06/25 09:36 from Global News
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 ...
» Israel strikes Iran's nuclear sites
21/06/25 07:15 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from Iran, Israel, India, the US and Canada. Israel's decision to launch strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites has brought more uncertainty to an already volatile region. Several hundred Iranian civilia...
» Gaza aid deaths: Why does this keep happening?
20/06/25 20:59 from Global News
Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says more than 400 Palestinians have been killed near aid sites since late May. The Israeli military has repeatedly said it will investigate such reports. We ask why this keeps happening.
» European ministers hold talks with Iran as conflict continues
20/06/25 11:13 from Global News
As the conflict between Israel and Iran enters its second week, European ministers are meeting Iran's top diplomat as part of efforts to end the fighting. Also; Spain's political crisis and the tigers making a comeback.
» 'It's Our Right as Americans': LA Protests Against ICE
11/06/25 16:15 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
In the news this week: On June 6, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents began a series of raids in Los Angeles, and their actions were the boiling point after months of violent apprehensions. Protests grew and the federal governmen...
» LA protests: Mass arrests after curfew kicks in
11/06/25 11:07 from Global News
Police in LA say there have been mass arrests, amid protests over immigration raids. Also: dozens more Palestinians are killed trying to get to aid centres in Gaza and the latest on Austria's school shooting.
» Israel 'outraged' after UK sanctions far-right ministers
10/06/25 21:34 from Global News
Israel says it's "outraged" by sanctions imposed by the UK and four other countries on ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich for "inciting violence." Also: Assad's Syrian prison enforcers, and recording the sounds of glaciers.
» School shooting in Austrian city of Graz
10/06/25 12:15 from Newshour
Nine people have been killed and many injured in a school shooting in the southern Austrian city of Graz. The shooter also killed himself, and has been identified as a former pupil. Also, Donald Trump sends in the Marines as the presiden...
» Shootings in Gaza claim the lives of Palestinians desperate for food
10/06/25 11:24 from Global News
The Israeli army is investigating reports that drones fired on civilians. Also: Austria is in mourning after students and teachers were killed in a school shooting, and Japan's rice crisis.
» Trump to deploy 700 marines to Los Angeles
09/06/25 20:43 from Global News
California sues Trump for deploying National Guard without Governor's permission. Also: another prisoner swap gets underway between Russia and Ukraine.
» Israel blocks activist Gaza aid ship
09/06/25 11:16 from Global News
Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid yacht, carrying human rights activists. Trump deploys national guard at LA protests. UN Oceans talks open in France. Plus: South Korean sci-fi musical wins big at the Tonys.
» Los Angeles: Clashes erupt for a third day as the US National Guard arrives
08/06/25 21:00 from Global News
Tensions escalate in LA as 2,000 National Guardsman arrive, and crowds protest for a third day against raids on undocumented migrants. Also: Palestinians shot dead near an aid site, and the Galapagos Islands' postman.
» Trump V. Babies: The Battle Over Birthright Citizenship
08/06/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
“I'm waiting for my baby with the greatest love in the world, but with all these problems.” Latino USA spoke with a pregnant Venezuelan woman who is part of a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s efforts to end birthright citizens...
» More shootings in Gaza near aid distribution centre
07/06/25 20:36 from Global News
Hamas says six people were killed by Israeli gunfire near an aid distribution centre in Gaza. Israel says it fired warning shots. Also: Trump says his relationship with Musk is over and Coco Gauff wins the French Open.
» The Happy Pod: Rodent on the run returns
07/06/25 10:03 from Global News
Joy in China as a Beanbag the Capybara returns after months on the run. The giant rodent's adventures had gripped social media. Also: an ingenious idea making cities greener; and the flatpack furniture world champion.
» Ukraine's 'Operation Spider's Web'
07/06/25 06:23 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie introduces stories from Ukraine, Chile, Indonesia, and France. Ukraine’s audacious drone raid on Russian airbases was met with disbelief that such an attack was even possible. Operation ‘Spider’s Web’ was 18 months in the plann...
» Man wrongly deported is back in US to face charges
06/06/25 22:13 from Global News
Kilmar Ábrego García is returned to US to face criminal charges, three months after he was mistakenly deported. Also: Republicans try to contain Trump-Musk row, and study finds dehorning rhinos sharply cuts poaching.
» Trump says Musk has 'lost his mind'
06/06/25 11:53 from Global News
Donald Trump has said Elon Musk has 'lost his mind' as the explosive row between the two men continues. Also: solving a brutal medieval murder, and what makes chimpanzees yawn.
» Selena Was the Queen of Tejano, Johnny Canales Was the King
06/06/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Long before Latin music ruled the airwaves and charts, Tejano was king… and there was one man at the center of it all: Johnny Canales. His impact on the music industry is undeniable. Johnny helped Selena Quintanilla skyrocket to success ...
» Trump-Musk relationship implodes with insults and threats
05/06/25 21:31 from Global News
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are involved in a rapidly escalating row, a week after the billionaire businessman left his job as a US presidential adviser. Also: gaming fans queue to buy the Nintendo Switch 2.
» Israeli military recovers two hostages' bodies in Gaza
05/06/25 12:05 from Global News
Israeli minister says the retrieval of two Israeli hostages' bodies in Gaza shows only force will bring back those who are still alive. Also: Nintendo's newest console, and are the Dead Sea Scrolls older than thought?
» US vetoes UN call for unconditional Gaza ceasefire
04/06/25 21:33 from Global News
The US has vetoed UN Security Council's draft resolution calling for an "unconditional and permanent" ceasefire in Gaza. The other 14 members voted in favour. Also: how a daily cup of chickpeas can lower cholesterol.
» Red Cross chief: 'Gaza worse than hell on Earth'
04/06/25 11:17 from Global News
The head of the International Red Cross says the situation in Gaza has become 'worse than hell on Earth'. Also: The search for South Africa's illegal mining boss, and could we see data centres in space one day?
» Ensh*ttification, Live! Micah and Cory Doctorow in Conversation
04/06/25 09:49 from On The Media
This past weekend, OTM co-host Micah Loewinger went to Seattle to sit down with an all-time favourite guest of the show: tech activist and writer Cory Doctorow. We recorded the following conversation in front of a live audience at the Ca...
» Israel-Gaza: Are we witnessing war crimes?
03/06/25 22:25 from Global News
In a special BBC debate, a panel of guests considers one of the most contentious questions of the last 20 months: Do the actions of Israel and Hamas since 7 October 2023 constitute war crimes?
» IDF says it will investigate the deaths of Palestinian civilians near an aid distribution centre in Gaza on Tuesday
03/06/25 22:11 from Global News
The Israeli military says it's to investigate the reported killing on Tuesday of twenty-seven Palestinians near a US-backed aid distribution centre in Gaza. Also: Musk calls Trump’s tax bill a “disgusting abomination”.
» Palestinians killed while collecting aid in Gaza
03/06/25 11:54 from Global News
Twenty-seven people collecting aid in Gaza are reported to have been killed by the Israeli military. Also: the impact of civil war on children in Sudan, and a library of books that won't be published for 100 years.
» President Zelensky calls for tough sanctions on Russia
02/06/25 20:48 from Global News
Moscow gave a list of demands known to be unacceptable to Kyiv. Also: Israel condemns the UN's call for an investigation into Sunday's killings of Palestinians and why Paraguay could be South America's Silicon Valley.
» Russia and Ukraine hold brief talks despite heavy drone attacks
02/06/25 11:11 from Global News
Russia and Ukraine wrap up a brief round of peace talks - after Ukraine launched an attack on Russian airbases. Also: why Britain is moving to war readiness, and the world's largest digital camera capturing the cosmos.
» Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russian bombers
01/06/25 20:46 from Global News
Ukraine claims to have left more than 40 Russian bomber planes burning in a large-scale drone attack. Also: the ICRC in Gaza says it's treated dozens of casualties after a reported attack near an aid distribution centre.
» Frank’s 'Revolutionary' Queer Quince at 30
01/06/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
As a young boy, Frank Rojas watched his older sister shine at her quinceañera. He secretly longed for a celebration of his own, but knew that these coming of age parties were only for girls. Now, two decades later, the culture has change...
» US rejects Hamas' response to Gaza ceasefire proposal
31/05/25 22:09 from Global News
The US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has called Hamas' response to a Gaza ceasefire plan 'totally unacceptable'. Also: What two astronauts did when they were stuck in space, and the life of India's 'Tiger Man'.
» The Happy Pod: The joy of chasing a giant cheese
31/05/25 09:42 from Global News
Why the ancient English tradition of chasing a giant cheese down a steep hill is gathering crowds from around the world. Also: a life saving donation from a stranger half a world away; and Brazil's beatboxing nuns.
» America’s Russian Orthodox converts
31/05/25 06:46 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from the US, Canada, Mexico, Myanmar and the Netherlands An increasing number of Americans - especially young men - are converting to the Russian Orthodox Church, enticed by its embrace of unabashed masculinity...
» Musk leaves Trump administration
30/05/25 20:53 from Global News
Donald Trump has heaped praise on Elon Musk at a press conference marking his exit from the US government. Also: The scientist behind the abortion pill dies, and Taylor Swift buys back her master recordings.
» An FCC Commissioner Sounds the Alarm. Plus, the Finale of The Divided Dial
30/05/25 13:09 from On The Media
On Tuesday, NPR and three Colorado public radio stations sued the Trump administration for violating the First Amendment. On this week’s On the Media, the soon-to-be lone Democratic commissioner at the FCC speaks out against what she cal...
» UN warns entire Gaza population at risk of famine
30/05/25 12:04 from Global News
UN says the world must do more to save the entire population of Gaza from famine. Also: BBC finds the EU has spent more on Russian oil and gas than aid to Ukraine, and do parents know best when it comes to child health?
» Tennessee’s Push to Punish Kids as Adults
30/05/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
After the Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life sentences for juveniles were unconstitutional, a flurry of re-sentencings followed across the country. But for juvenile lifers in Tennessee, it was like nothing happened. What followed we...
» US appeals court rules that Trump tariffs can stay in place for now
29/05/25 21:58 from Global News
US President Donald Trump can keep collecting import taxes, an appeals court has ruled, a day after a ruling found the sweeping global tariffs to be illegal. Also: Chinese paraglider survives 8,000m-high flight.
» Israel announces major expansion of settlements in occupied West Bank
29/05/25 11:15 from Global News
Israeli ministers say 22 new Jewish settlements have been approved in the occupied West Bank - the biggest expansion in decades. Also: A US federal court blocks many of President Donald Trump's trade tariffs.
» Dodging Russian drones in Donetsk
28/05/25 20:35 from Global News
A special report from the frontline in eastern Ukraine where Russian forces are advancing. Also: remembering the renowned Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong'o, and saving lives with a defibrillator on Mount Everest.
» S2 THE DIVIDED DIAL EPISODE 4: Wall St. Wants Your Airwaves
28/05/25 04:00 from On The Media
EPISODE 4 In recent years, creative, often music-focused pirate broadcasting has been thriving on shortwave. But these surreptitious broadcasters are up against a surprising enemy: Not the FCC, but a deep-pocketed group of finance bros t...
» Crowds overrun new aid distribution site in Gaza
27/05/25 21:22 from Global News
Thousands of Palestinians have stormed an aid distribution site in Gaza set up by a US and Israeli-backed group, a day after it began working there. Also: a Turkish bakery revives a 5,000-year-old bread recipe.
» US and Israeli-backed group distributes aid in Gaza
27/05/25 11:47 from Global News
The first aid delivery into Gaza by a US and Israeli-backed group has been dismissed by the UN as a "distraction". Also: King Charles is to deliver a key speech in Canada's parliament, and the world's oldest human fingerprint.
» US envoy rejects Hamas claim that it has agreed to American terms for a Gaza ceasefire
26/05/25 22:08 from Global News
The US envoy Steve Witkoff rejects a claim by Hamas that it has accepted an American plan for a Gaza truce. Also: car drives into Liverpool football fans, and the Blue Danube waltz is to be broadcast to deep space.
» US remembers George Floyd
25/05/25 20:39 from Global News
Family of George Floyd promise to continue campaign for racial justice. Also: Spain calls for arms embargo against Israel over the war in Gaza. And male MPs in New Zealand describe their clothing to support female colleague.
» 'I'm a Political Prisoner': From Church Sanctuaries to ICE Detention
25/05/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
“I am a political prisoner,” Jeanette Vizguerra said in an exclusive interview from inside a detention facility. She’s been a symbol of resistance for the immigrants rights movement since 2017 when she was recognized as one of Time’s 100...
» Ukraine accuses Russia of torturing Ukrainian prisoners of war
24/05/25 20:26 from Global News
Ukraine says almost all prisoners released by Russia in the latest exchange were beaten, isolated and brainwashed. Also: an Iranian film shot in secret wins the top prize in Cannes, and the Viagra of the Himalayas.
» The Happy Pod: The unlikely duo getting men talking about mental health
24/05/25 10:19 from Global News
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: Valer...
» Turkey’s chance for peace
24/05/25 07:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from Turkey, the South China Sea, Ukraine, the US and Angola. Outlawed Kurdish group the PKK, which has waged a 40-year insurgency against Turkey, has announced it's disbanding. More than 40,000 people were kil...
» Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% on smartphones
23/05/25 20:40 from Global News
President Trump threatens a 50% tariff on all goods sent to the US from the EU. Also: a gang is found guilty of the Kim Kardashian jewellery heist in Paris, and the Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado dies aged 81.
» Conspiracy Theories Come Back to Bite MAGA. Plus, Ep. 3 of The Divided Dial.
23/05/25 15:25 from On The Media
Before they were appointed, the leaders of the F.B.I. boosted misinformation about a ‘deep state.’ Now they’re in power, they’ve become the focus of conspiracy theories. On this week’s On the Media, how MAGA infighting about Jeffrey Epst...
» Ukraine and Russia take part in biggest prisoner swap since invasion
23/05/25 12:13 from Global News
Ukraine and Russia exchange hundreds of prisoners, which President Trump says "could lead to something big." Also: we look at the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and in Norway a man finds a ship in his garden.
» Doctora Polo: 'This Is Who I Am'
23/05/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
If some Latinos hear la doctora, it doesn’t evoke the image of a medical doctor. Instead, it’s that of a Cuban American attorney-turned-show host who sings her own theme song. In 2001, Doctora Polo had been practicing family law for over...
» The Trump administration stops Harvard from enrolling foreign students
22/05/25 20:56 from Global News
The Trump administration bans Harvard from enrolling foreign students. Also: Israel blames critics of its war on Gaza for the murder of two US embassy staff, and why the Netherlands accuses Belgium of stealing wind.
» Trump confronts South African leader with claim of Afrikaners being 'persecuted'
21/05/25 21:45 from Global News
US President Donald Trump confronted his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House, claiming that white farmers were being "persecuted" in the country. Also: climbing Everest using Xenon gas.
» Paramilitaries pushed out of key state
21/05/25 11:47 from Global News
Sudan's army says it has liberated all of Khartoum state from the paramilitary RSF. Also: the UN says new aid supplies have still not been distributed in Gaza, and rapid test could improve treatment for brain tumours.
» S2 THE DIVIDED DIAL EPISODE 3: World's Last Chance Radio
21/05/25 04:00 from On The Media
Season Two of On the Media’s Peabody-winning series The Divided Dial is the untold story of shortwave radio: the way-less-listened to but way-farther-reaching cousin of AM and FM radio. The medium was once heralded as a utopian, internat...
» UN says no aid yet distributed in Gaza as international pressure on Israel mounts
20/05/25 21:54 from Global News
The United Nations says no aid has yet been distributed in Gaza despite aid lorries starting to cross the border after an 11-week blockade. Also: Sesame Street heads to Netflix after Trump cut PBS funding.
» UN says Israel to allow 100 aid trucks into Gaza
20/05/25 11:25 from Global News
The UN says Israel to allow 100 aid lorries to enter Gaza; Also: President Trump's real estate company in talks to build tower in Vietnam as it tries to head off huge US export tariffs; and why does the universe exist?
» Trump says Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks
19/05/25 21:40 from Global News
US President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" start negotiating towards a ceasefire, after a phone call with Vladimir Putin. Also: videos show capuchin monkeys kidnapping babies of another species.
» Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer
18/05/25 21:55 from Global News
The former US president Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday after seeing a doctor for urinary symptoms. Also: Israel says it will allow "basic amount" of food into Gaza, ending 10-week blockade.
» My Faja Saved Me
18/05/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Two years ago, 18-year-old Lisbeth Bencosme was shot four times on a sidewalk in Harlem. She was a new mom at the time, and it was her faja, a staple postpartum girdle for many Latinas, that would keep her alive until medics arrived. In ...
» Trump to call Putin to stop Ukraine 'bloodbath'
17/05/25 21:22 from Global News
Donald Trump has said he will call Vladimir Putin on Monday to stop the Ukraine 'bloodbath'. Also: Reuniting Chile's stolen children with their birth parents, and the theft of a statue of Melania Trump.
» The Happy Pod: Climbing a mountain 64 times to inspire others
17/05/25 09:36 from Global News
Listener Tania tells us how stories on The Happy Pod helped her fight for life after a near fatal mountain fall. Now she's determined to inspire others. Also: a park designed in a computer game becomes a reality; why happiness boosts vac...
» Evacuation from Gaza
17/05/25 07:25 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from Gaza, Indian-administered Kashmir, Pakistan, Eswatini and Italy. Amid a deteriorating situation in Gaza, as Israel continues its bombardment and the blockade of aid, some Palestinian children are being eva...
» Ukraine and Russia agree prisoner swap after direct talks
16/05/25 20:32 from Global News
The first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in more than three years have ended without a ceasefire agreement. Also: a man who attacked the author Salman Rushdie is jailed for 25 years
» Why Trump is Welcoming White South Africans as Refugees. Plus, Ep 2 of The Divided Dial.
16/05/25 17:51 from On The Media
On Monday, dozens of Afrikaners arrived in the US as refugees. On this week’s On the Media, how a fringe group of white South Africans have been lobbying for Donald Trump’s attention for almost a decade — but refugee status was never on ...
» Trump leaves Middle East while strikes on Gaza intensify
16/05/25 11:04 from Global News
Airstrikes in north Gaza kill nearly 100 Palestinians. Trump ends Mideast trip with business deals but no Israeli hostage breakthrough. Russia-Ukraine peace talks start in Turkey. Plus: Eurovision finalists confirmed
» 'I Am a Dutchirican': Puerto Ricans in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
16/05/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
After World War II, Puerto Ricans began settling in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, drawn by economic opportunities among Mennonite farming communities. Several generations later, they’re honoring their history and reclaiming their identity ...
» US plays down prospects of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine
15/05/25 20:26 from Global News
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Ukraine breakthrough not likely until President Trump meets Vladimir Putin. Also: power cuts in Sudan after drone strikes on power stations.
» Trump signs major trade deals with Qatar
14/05/25 20:51 from Global News
President Trump announces a series of deals between the US and Qatar, including a huge order for Boeing jets. Also: President Putin is not on the Kremlin list of officials attending Ukraine peace talks in Turkey.
» Donald Trump meets Syrian leader
14/05/25 11:55 from Global News
Donald Trump has met Syria's president Ahmed al-Sharaa after announcing a surprise decision to lift US sanctions on the government in Damascus. Also: the remarkable first aid abilities of chimpanzees.
» S2 THE DIVIDED DIAL EPISODE 2: You Must Form Your Militia Units
14/05/25 04:00 from On The Media
Season Two of On the Media’s Peabody-winning series The Divided Dial is the untold story of shortwave radio: the way-less-listened to but way-farther-reaching cousin of AM and FM radio. The medium was once heralded as a utopian, internat...
» Trump agrees huge arms deal on Saudi visit
13/05/25 22:00 from Global News
President Trump agrees $142bn arms deal with Saudi Arabia during a trip to the Gulf. Also: new hope for patients with breast cancer BRCA gene, and Basel hosts first Eurovision semi-final.
» Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia
13/05/25 11:28 from Global News
President Trump has met Saudi Arabia's crown prince in his first foreign trip since returning to the White House. Also: tennis stars Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic end their working partnership after just six months
» Israeli-US hostage reunites with family after being freed by Hamas
12/05/25 21:54 from Global News
The Israeli-American hostage, Edan Alexander, arrives in Israel after being released from captivity by Hamas. Also: Sean Diddy Combs' sex-trafficking trial begins, and can Ancelotti fix Brazil’s football?
» US agrees trade deal with China
12/05/25 11:19 from Global News
Stock markets rally as US and China agree to slash tariffs for at least 90 days. Also: Kurdish PKK militants end armed struggle against Turkey and Mounjaro and Wegovy go head to head in weight loss trial.
» Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him
11/05/25 21:16 from Global News
President Zelensky has challenged President Putin to meet him after Donald Trump demanded they talk. Also: Hamas to free a hostage after direct talks with the US, and Pope Leo's call for an end to all wars.
» New Pope: From Chicago to Chiclayo
11/05/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
In the news this week: Pope Leo XIV, or Papa León 14, has been selected to lead the Catholic Church and its 1.4 billion congregation worldwide. And on his first moment in a global spotlight, he chose to speak… Spanish. Robert Francis Pr...
» Pakistan and India accuse each other of violating ceasefire
10/05/25 21:20 from Global News
Pakistan and India have accused each other of violating the truce which ended four days of attacks. Also: Syrian Jews return home, and some confusion over the return to Earth of parts of an old Soviet spacecraft.
» The Happy Pod: Learning to read in your 30s
10/05/25 08:45 from Global News
We meet a man learning to read in his thirties, and inspiring others. He overcame embarrassment to share his journey on his TikTok, Oliver Speaks. Also: laughter yoga; rehoming chimps; and an 81-year-old female Ironman.
» Fear and mistrust in Syria
10/05/25 06:30 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from Syria, the US-Mexico border, Poland and Germany. As Syria tries to rebuild after the fall of Assad, a wave of sectarian violence is fuelling suspicion between communities, and long-held grievances are prov...
» Trump Is Losing A Lot In Court. Plus, the First Episode of The Divided Dial (S2).
09/05/25 19:14 from On The Media
President Trump’s many executive orders, detentions, and deportations have triggered a host of lawsuits. On this week’s On the Media, how to understand the dozens of legal actions facing Trump. Plus, it’s the first episode of The Divided...
» Putin hosts Russia's Victory Day parade
09/05/25 12:01 from Global News
President Putin marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day by defending his invasion of Ukraine. Also: Ukraine arrests two people allegedly working as spies for Hungary and Pope Leo gives his first homily.
» I’m Not Dead
09/05/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
In the early 70s, Miguel Angel Villavicencio was focused on making his most ambitious dream possible: to become a famous singer in Bolivia and across the world. And he was halfway there—his love songs were on the radio and he was appeari...
» Pope Leo XIV - the world reacts
08/05/25 21:04 from Global News
Pope Leo XIV addresses Vatican crowd as new leader of the Catholic Church. King Charles marks 80 years since Nazi defeat in Europe. Bill Gates pledges to give away his billions. Plus: David Attenborough turns 99.
» Robert Prevost becomes first American pope: Special episode
08/05/25 16:49 from Global News
The new pope is Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV - the first American to be elected leader of the Catholic Church. Hear from our correspondent in Rome, as well as reaction from around the world. Image: Pope Leo XIV greet...
» Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire 'a farce'
08/05/25 12:02 from Global News
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating the three-day truce declared by President Putin. India and Pakistan have targeted each other in drone attacks. Also: the spacecraft due to crash back to Earth.
» First conclave vote ends in black smoke
07/05/25 20:41 from Global News
Black smoke emerges from the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, as 133 cardinals fail to elect a new pope after the first ballot. Also: the White House responds to Joe Biden's BBC interview, calling him a disgrace.
» Kashmir crisis questions
07/05/25 15:33 from Global News
Why are tensions escalating between India and Pakistan? Our team of BBC experts explain, after India launches missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Five Indian jets were downed, Pakistan says.
» Pakistan vows to respond to Indian strikes
07/05/25 11:28 from Global News
Pakistan says India's missile attack has ignited an "inferno in the region". India claims it targeted terrorist infrastructure. Also: Joe Biden speaks to the BBC, and cardinals gather to elect the next Pope.
» S2 THE DIVIDED DIAL EPISODE 1: Fishing In The Night
07/05/25 04:00 from On The Media
Season Two of On the Media’s Peabody-winning series The Divided Dial is the untold story of shortwave radio: the way-less-listened to but way-farther-reaching cousin of AM and FM radio. The medium was once heralded as a utopian, internat...
» India strikes Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
06/05/25 20:34 from Global News
India says it has targeted nine sites in Pakistan in response to a deadly attack on Indian tourists in Kashmir two weeks ago. Also: Canada's new PM tells Donald Trump his country will never be for sale.
» Crisis vote in German parliament
06/05/25 11:09 from Global News
Is Friedrich Merz the new German chancellor after he unexpectedly lost an initial vote in parliament? Also: Russian fears for victory parade after Ukrainian attack, and what kind of Pope do Catholics want?
» Israel's plan to expand its military offensive in Gaza is widely criticised
05/05/25 21:56 from Global News
There's been criticism in Israel and internationally of its plan to expand military operations in the Gaza Strip. Also: Zhao Xintong has become the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship.
» How will the next Pope be chosen?
05/05/25 15:39 from Global News
How is a new Pope chosen? How long could the conclave last? In a special edition of the Global News Podcast, the BBC’s Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool answers listener questions on the conclave at the Vatican
» Israeli army starts calling up reservists for planned expansion of Gaza offensive
04/05/25 22:06 from Global News
Israel's military has confirmed that tens of thousands of call-up orders are being sent to reservists - in preparation for an expansion of operations in Gaza. Also: Welsh cyclist completes 'dream' ride across the world.
» Venezuelans, 'The Most Vulnerable Diaspora,’ Fight Back
04/05/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
The National TPS Alliance and seven plaintiffs, including Temporary Protected Status holder Cecilia González, recently sued the Trump administration for illegally terminating TPS for about 600,000 Venezuelans. Though a federal judge temp...
» Australian PM Albanese makes stunning comeback with landslide win
03/05/25 21:51 from Global News
Supporters of Australia's governing Labor party led by Anthony Albanese have been celebrating a resounding victory in the general election. Also: Trump criticised after posting AI image of himself as Pope.
» The Happy Pod: The rescued Ukraine lions learning to roar again
03/05/25 10:01 from Global News
A group of lions rescued from Ukraine are roaring again. Their new homes were built with money donated globally. Also: the paralysed man who's completed a marathon; a teenage cricket star; and a 103-year-old influencer.
» Protests in Gaza and Israel
03/05/25 06:36 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from Israel and Gaza, China, Romania, Bolivia and the Vatican City. In Gaza and Israel people have been taking to the streets to demand an end to the war. The protests have taken different forms, and as Paul Ad...
» Prince Harry tells BBC he wants reconciliation with the Royal Family
02/05/25 21:58 from Global News
In an interview, Prince Harry says he can't see a world where his family will visit the UK after he lost his security legal challenge. Also: a man's blood could unlock universal antivenom after being bitten many times.
» Trump’s Executive Order on Public Media Is Here. Plus, the Murdoch’s Real Succession Drama
02/05/25 21:09 from On The Media
To mark his first hundred days in office, President Trump signed three executive orders related to immigration. On this week’s On the Media, the powerful database that can help I.C.E. track down and deport people. Plus, the dramatic figh...
» Francisco: The Legacy of the First Latin American Pope
02/05/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Pope Francis, history’s only Latin American pope, died on April 21st. As the cardinals of the world set to choose a new leader, we look back on Francisco's papacy, his most praised achievements and his most criticized shortcomings. Plus,...
» Trump replaces National Security Adviser Mike Waltz
01/05/25 20:42 from Global News
President Trump ousts Waltz and nominates him for UN post. Waltz had added a journalist to a group chat on military plans. Also: President Zelensky hails minerals deal as "truly equal partnership."
» US signs historic natural resources deal with Ukraine
30/04/25 20:44 from Global News
Kyiv and Washington agree an economic partnership giving US access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals. Also: US economy shrinks for the first time since 2022, and hope for the Mexican amphibian on the brink of extinction.
» Pakistan warns of imminent military strikes from India
30/04/25 11:56 from Global News
India holds security talks and Pakistan warns of imminent military strikes from India, following the deadly attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. Also: Vietnam's reunification day, and a new eye test.
» Shari Redstone's Road to Power at Paramount Global
30/04/25 04:00 from On The Media
The Redstone family is a controlling shareholder of Paramount Global — one of the biggest entertainment companies out there. (Think CBS Entertainment, MTV, Nickelodeon.) The family is also one of the inspirations for HBO's Succession , ...
» Trump: The first 100 days
29/04/25 20:44 from Global News
Donald Trump is celebrating 100 days in office - a key landmark. But the newly-elected Canadian government is reacting sharply against him. And Australian voters have taken against Mr Trump too.
» What caused the mass power cut in Spain and Portugal?
29/04/25 11:21 from Global News
Officials investigate mass power blackouts in Portugal and Spain, but cyberattack ruled out. Also: Mark Carney's Liberal Party wins the Canadian election, and the mysterious hum annoying Scottish islanders.
» Power outage causes chaos in Spain and Portugal
28/04/25 20:29 from Global News
A massive power cut hit large parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday, causing widespread disruption.
» Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine
28/04/25 11:41 from Global News
The Kremlin announces a short ceasefire in Ukraine, coinciding with celebrations marking the end of World War Two in Europe. Kyiv calls for a 30-day end to fighting. Also: Israel's actions in Gaza on trial at The Hague.
» Man arrested after car drives into Vancouver street festival
27/04/25 21:45 from Global News
There have been a number of fatalities when a car was driven at high-speed into festivalgoers in the Canadian city of Vancouver. Also: a human chain helps a Michigan bookshop owner move her stock to a new home.
» The Happy Pod: International Dance Day special
27/04/25 08:00 from Global News
A special episode of The Happy Pod for International Dance Day. From the Royal Opera House in London, we are hearing stories from performers and choreographers across the world.
» 'We Are in a Constitutional Crisis': A Mega Prison and What's at Stake
27/04/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
What began as an ordinary traffic stop for Kilmar Abrego Garcia escalated into a nightmare at the center of a Supreme Court decision. The immigrant Maryland father was deported to El Salvador’s mega prison because of an “administrative e...
» World bids farewell to Pope Francis who told people to 'build bridges, not walls'
26/04/25 22:09 from Global News
Pope Francis has been laid to rest at his favourite church in Rome, Santa Maria Maggiore, after a private service. Also: fatalities after a huge explosion at key Iranian port.
» Pope Francis funeral - special episode
26/04/25 10:58 from Global News
The Pope's funeral was attended by dozens of politicians and royalty. We hear from correspondents in Rome and countries with close links to the Pope - the DRC, Philippines and Argentina.
» Pope Francis’ Latin American Legacy
26/04/25 06:35 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie introduces stories from Mexico, Canada, Kenya, the USA and Syria. As the first pope to come from Latin America, Pope Francis was hugely popular in the region, standing in solidarity with local priests who often have to walk a d...
» Final preparations underway for Pope Francis's funeral
25/04/25 21:38 from Global News
The funeral Mass for Pope Francis is taking place today in St Peter's Square. More than one hundred foreign dignitaries are expected to attend.
» Brendan Carr’s F.C.C. Has Been Busy. Plus, Rewriting the History of Watergate.
25/04/25 19:36 from On The Media
The Federal Communications Commission is currently investigating CBS for “intentional news distortion” for its editing of an interview with Kamala Harris. On this week’s On the Media, what the new chairman of the FCC has been up to, and ...
» Russian general killed in Moscow car bomb
25/04/25 11:04 from Global News
Senior Russian general killed. Meanwhile US envoy arrives for talks with President Putin on how to end the war in Ukraine. The Russian foreign minister, in a US interview, said peace negotiations were progressing.
» Suave: Parole & the Pursuit of Happiness
25/04/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
This week, Latino USA shares episode 2 of Suave: Season 2 . Suave can’t drink. He can’t smoke weed. He can’t travel. He can’t visit old prison friends, or basically have any interaction with the police. And that’s because even though he...
» President Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv
24/04/25 22:01 from Global News
The US president insists he's putting 'a lot of pressure' on Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace deal. Also: Dutch town hall dumps rare Warhol print by mistake.
» India-Pakistan tensions rise following deadly Kashmir attack
24/04/25 11:27 from Global News
India and Pakistan announce tit-for-tat measures after deadly Kashmir attack. Ukraine responds to worst strike on Kyiv in months. Trump calls on President Putin to 'STOP!' Also: the woman who fooled the world's top magic society
» US Treasury secretary criticises the IMF and World Bank
23/04/25 20:33 from Global News
The US Treasury secretary says the IMF and World Bank have deviated from their purpose. Also: The US issues Ukraine with an ultimatum, and proof that a Roman gladiator in Britain was bitten by a lion.
» Pope lying in state at St Peter's Basilica
23/04/25 12:26 from Global News
Thousands queue to see Pope Francis lying in state in St Peter's Basilica. His body remains there until his funeral. Also: the EU hands Apple and Meta hefty fines under digital competition laws, and 20 years of YouTube.
» Left Wing Youtuber David Pakman **EXTENDED VERSION**
23/04/25 04:00 from On The Media
**EXTENDED VERSION** Micah spoke to left-wing YouTuber, David Pakman for last week's show. This is the long version of that conversation. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today ( https://pledge.wny...
» IMF downgrades global growth predictions after Trump tariffs
22/04/25 21:01 from Global News
The IMF cuts forecasts for every major economy and warns that the US could be hardest hit. Also: In Kashmir more than twenty tourists shot dead, and the surge in cosmetic surgery in China.
» Plans outlined for Pope’s funeral
22/04/25 11:35 from Global News
The Vatican has confirmed details of Pope Francis’s funeral. It’ll take place in St Peter’s Square, on Saturday. Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky are among dozens of world leaders who’ve said that they’ll attend.
» Catholics around the world mourn death of Pope Francis
21/04/25 20:30 from Global News
Vatican says Pope Francis died from a stroke and heart failure. Also: snowfall in Hindu Kush Himalayan mountain range reaches 23-year low.
» Pope Francis Dies - Global News Podcast Special Episode
21/04/25 08:56 from Global News
Pope Francis has died aged 88. We look back at his life and legacy, with analysis from our Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool, our former Vatican Correspondent David Willey in Rome, along with reaction from around the world.
» Israel military admits mistakes led to killing of Gaza medics
20/04/25 20:34 from Global News
An IDF inquiry into the killing of 15 emergency workers in Gaza last month found a series of professional failures, but says six of those killed were Hamas members. Also: Russia’s brief Easter truce with Ukraine has ended.
» Suave: Roses and Manure
20/04/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
This week, Latino USA shares episode 1 of Suave: Season 2 . Years have passed since Season One, and Suave is thriving. He’s got a great job. He’s on the news for his work on prison reform. He’s even got a new nickname on the block: Mr. ...
» Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin announcing 'Easter truce'
19/04/25 21:54 from Global News
The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is prepared to join Russia in observing an Easter ceasefire, but insists that Moscow's forces are still attacking. Also: scientists say they've discovered 'new colour' no one has s...
» The Happy Pod: Creating 'Christina's Corner'
19/04/25 09:54 from Global News
After Dave's video rental store was forced to close, he created a space for his most loyal customer, Christina, so she could stick to her vital daily routine. Also: why millions of people are tuning in to watch the moose migration and wh...
» Ukraine’s uncertain future
19/04/25 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from Ukraine, Ecuador, the US, Ghana and Italy Donald Trump's pre-election promise to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours failed to materialise, and this week the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US wa...
» Trump says US will 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon
18/04/25 21:54 from Global News
US President Donald Trump has warned that unless Russia and Ukraine agree quickly to end their conflict, the United States will abandon its peace efforts. Also: project shares the sounds of Unesco World Heritage sites.
» Brooke and Micah Enter the MAGA-verse. Plus, Liberal YouTubers Fight Back.
18/04/25 21:28 from On The Media
Conservative influencers have captured a massive audience on the internet, boasting nearly five times more followers than their progressive competitors. On this week’s On the Media, the hosts spend twelve hours immersed in right wing med...
» US threatens to walk away from Ukraine peace talks
18/04/25 11:05 from Global News
American top diplomat Marco Rubio warns US will walk away from Ukraine peace talks if progress is not seen within days. Also, US strikes in Yemen reportedly kill nearly sixty people, and the Fyre Festival relit?
» ‘Loca’: Migration and Queerness in Alejandro Heredia’s Literary Debut
18/04/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Alejandro Heredia’s debut novel “Loca” has been praised as “quintessentially American”. It takes place in both the Dominican Republic and the Bronx, New York, where Alejandro was shaped into the person he is today. In this episode, Latin...
» Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe
17/04/25 21:46 from Global News
US President Donald Trump says he's 100% sure that he'll strike a trade deal with the European Union, after hosting the Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Washington. Also: Rico the sloth gets surgery to cure toothache.
» US and Europe discuss ending Ukraine war
17/04/25 11:21 from Global News
US and Ukrainian officials discuss ending the Ukraine war with European allies in Paris. Also: Russia has seized thousands of homes in occupied Ukraine, and scientists find promising signs of life on a distant planet
» Judge says US government could be in contempt over deportation flights
16/04/25 22:00 from Global News
The Trump administration is accused of "wilful disregard" of a ruling blocking the deportation of alleged gang members to El Salvador. Also: new speed climbing record set in the Swiss Alps.
» UK's top court rules on definition of woman
16/04/25 11:49 from Global News
In a landmark ruling, the UK Supreme Court says the legal definition of a woman refers to biological sex. Also: BBC gets rare access to a torture cell in Bangladesh, and the unexpected popularity of a slow TV moose show.
» The Coding Language Caught in DOGE's Crosshairs
16/04/25 04:00 from On The Media
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has been edged out of the headlines this past week, or so, by the administration’s current flirtation with a constitutional crisis. But the DOGE team is still busy. One project on...
» Trump administration to freeze over $2 billion for Harvard
15/04/25 11:26 from Global News
Harvard professor labels White House actions "groundless" and "vengeful." Also: At least 6 prisons in France are attacked overnight.
» Sudan: Hundreds of thousands flee Darfur refugee camp
14/04/25 21:20 from Global News
Hundreds of thousands flee Sudan's largest refugee camp in Darfur, after deadly attacks by RSF paramilitaries. Also: ‘God’s architect’ Antoni Gaudí is on the path to sainthood, and the new film inspired by a penguin.
» Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine to witness war devastation
14/04/25 11:27 from Global News
Ukraine's president invites Donald Trump to visit his country before any deal with Russia to end the war. Also: the trial that could change the social media landscape, and golfer Rory Mcllroy secures a Grand Slam.
» Russian missile strike in Ukraine kills over 30
13/04/25 20:52 from Global News
More than 30 Ukrainians killed in Russian missile attack on Sumy. Also: Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza City's last functioning hospital, presidential elections in Ecuador and Gabon, and scientists grow human teeth in a lab.
» Culture Is Freedom: Remembering Garifuna Legend Aurelio Martínez
13/04/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
On March 17, Honduran recording artist Aurelio Martínez died in a tragic plane crash. Aurelio was the voice of the Garifuna people and a fierce defender of their music in culture. Almost two decades ago producer Marlon Bishop became frie...
» Trump exempts smartphones and computers from tariffs
12/04/25 20:51 from Global News
President Trump exempts smartphones and laptops from new tariffs. Also: US and Iran describe first round of nuclear talks as constructive, and Melinda Gates says women face more obstacles now than when she was young.
» The Happy Pod: Life-saving rat retires
12/04/25 09:54 from Global News
Meet the rat with a life-saving sense of smell. Carolina has correctly identified thousands of cases of Tuberculosis. Also: the Malaria vaccine providing hope in Uganda and, what is the UK tea time alarm? Presenter: Oliver Conway. Music ...
» Trump, Tariffs and the Rust Belt
12/04/25 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from the USA, Myanmar, The Dominican Republic, Afghanistan and the Greek island of Syros President Trump’s decision to impose huge tariffs across the world drew ire from Wall Street financiers this week - and e...
» The Tariff Week From Hell. Plus, the Bluesky CEO Reimagines Social Media.
11/04/25 22:19 from On The Media
The president’s on-again, off-again tariffs are wreaking havoc on the economy. On this week’s On the Media, how the press is struggling to keep up with covering the chaos. Plus, the CEO of Bluesky, an alternative to Twitter, shares her v...
» US judge rules Palestinian activist can be deported
11/04/25 21:03 from Global News
A US judge has ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate, can be deported for his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests. Also: how ‘A Minecraft Movie’ has broken box office records.
» Trump's envoy meets Putin for ceasefire talks
11/04/25 11:02 from Global News
President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff is in St Petersburg for talks with Vladimir Putin as the US pushes for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Meanwhile, China raises tariffs on American goods to 125%.
» 'We Need to Reimagine Latinidad': Being Latino in 2025
11/04/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
What does it mean to be Latino/Latina/Latinx in 2025? Is Latinidad a fiction? Should Latino be considered a race? On this episode of Latino USA, Maria Hinojosa asks those questions in a conversation with Jean Guerrero, journalist and col...
» Trump recognises tariff 'transition problems'
10/04/25 22:08 from Global News
US President Donald Trump says transition to new trade world won't be easy, as markets process the White House’s 145% tariff rate for China. Also: Prada agrees to buy rival luxury fashion brand Versace.
» Trump's tariffs explained
10/04/25 16:03 from Global News
Ben Brown in London and Sumi Somaskanda in Washington, examine the key questions about the Trump tariff rollercoaster of the last few days. Why has the US doubled down on China, with even steeper tariffs of 145%?
» Higher US tariffs on hold but China trade war grows
09/04/25 21:56 from Global News
President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for countries hit by higher US tariffs, but a trade war with China has escalated. Also: Inuit people accuse adventurer of ignorance over Baffin Island trek claim.
» Sen. Chris Murphy on the Crisis Facing Our Democracy
09/04/25 04:00 from On The Media
This week we’re bringing you an interview from our friends at the New Yorker Radio Hour. It's a conversation between host David Remnick and Democratic congressman Chris Murphy. Murphy is the junior senator from Connecticut and a vehement...
» Roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub kills scores of people
08/04/25 21:57 from Global News
Hundreds of people were inside the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic's capital, Santo Domingo, when the roof collapsed. Also: major David Hockney art exhibition opens in Paris.
» Trump threatens to escalate trade war with China
07/04/25 20:39 from Global News
US to impose additional 50% tariffs on Chinese goods. Also: Trump says high-level meeting with Iran will take place on Saturday. And researchers say migration leads to unhealthy diet changes.
» Building The Future: A Message From Maria
07/04/25 13:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
We’re doing something different! Today, Maria Hinojosa joins listeners for a special message announcing something new from Futuro. Been dreaming of immediate full season access, and behind the scenes chisme from your favorite shows at Fu...
» Global stock markets plunge amid Trump tariff turmoil
07/04/25 11:12 from Global News
Asian and European stocks drop as investors across the globe react to US president Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. Also: a BBC investigation into claims Palestinian prisoners were tortured in Israeli jails.
» Le Pen vows to fight political ban
06/04/25 20:44 from Global News
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.
» Don't Cross Kat
06/04/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
This week Latino USA shares episode 1 of the podcast Don't Cross Kat . Kat Torres shows an Instagram-perfect life to her large following. She’s a Brazilian supermodel turned life coach who seems harmless but is hiding a secret. And when ...
» Anti-Trump protests in all 50 US states
05/04/25 20:52 from Global News
Protesters across the US have taken to the streets in a show of defiance against Donald Trump’s policies. Also: what’s so compelling about jazz, and is British English slang being adopted across the Atlantic?
» The Happy Pod: Saving Thailand's street dogs
05/04/25 10:26 from Global News
Meet the man dedicating his life to helping thousands of stray dogs. Also: the childhood sweethearts who reunited after 85 years, and Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel, playing college basketball with only one arm.
» Taking back Khartoum
05/04/25 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie introduces stories from Sudan, Greenland, Lebanon, the Vatican and France. An estimated 3.5 million people have fled Khartoum since RSF rebels took control of the Sudanese capital two years ago - but it is now back under the co...
» As stock markets tumble again, Trump calls for a cut to interest rates
04/04/25 20:25 from Global News
As stock markets tumble again, Trump calls for interest rate cut, but the head of the US central bank suggests otherwise. Also, fourteen Ukrainians die in a Russian missile attack, and the rat sniffing out landmines.
» Harvard and the Battle Over Higher Ed
04/04/25 20:14 from On The Media
The Trump administration has pulled funding for universities like Columbia and the University of Pennsylvania, and is threatening to withhold federal dollars from public schools with diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Harvard is a...
» The Ukraine War: Your Questions Answered
04/04/25 14:54 from Global News
What happens next for Ukraine? The Global News Podcast teams up with Ukrainecast for a special Q&A. We discuss the prospects of peace in Ukraine, Donald Trump’s involvement, and security fears in Europe.
» Bilingual Is My Superpower
04/04/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
In 2018, Producer Jeanne Montalvo reported on the choices her parents made when raising her in a bilingual household. Five years later, Jeanne’s two children both command the Spanish language. But the oldest, Martin, was 2.5 years old at...
» Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020
03/04/25 21:45 from Global News
The shares of Apple were among brands worst hit after US tariffs were announced, but President Trump maintained the American economy would ultimately "boom". Also: release date of Nintendo Switch 2 console revealed.
» World reacts to Trump's sweeping tariffs
03/04/25 11:40 from Global News
Global leaders warn they will hit back at trade tariffs on US imports. As markets tumble, Donald Trump insists the US will emerge stronger. Also: study suggests shingles vaccine could reduce risk of dementia.
» President Trump announces sweeping tariffs on US imports
02/04/25 21:45 from Global News
The US President Donald Trump has announced universal 10% tariffs on all imports into the US. There will also be a 25% tariff on all foreign-made vehicles. Also: BBC team reaches quake-hit city of Mandalay in Myanmar.
» Sports Media’s Big Gamble on the Betting Industry
02/04/25 13:20 from On The Media
According to the American Gaming Association, bets on March Madness basketball games could amount to as much as $3.1 billion. Almost every national sports outlet — ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, NBC, CBS, The Ringer — has partnered...
» Israel expands offensive in Gaza
02/04/25 11:12 from Global News
An Israeli air strike is reported to have killed at least 19 people at a UN clinic in northern Gaza, after Israel announced an expansion of its offensive in the territory. Also: the American actor Val Kilmer has died.
» BBC team reaches Khartoum and finds overwhelming destruction
01/04/25 21:43 from Global News
Parts of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, are now a burnt-out shell after the army recaptured the city from the RSF paramilitary group. Also: has there been a major evolution in the design of the American baseball bat?
» Myanmar remembers earthquake dead with a minute's silence
01/04/25 11:50 from Global News
Myanmar's military government says more than two-thousand-seven-hundred people are confirmed dead. Also: The UN says about a thousand children have been killed or injured in Israel's renewed offensive in the Gaza Strip, and the Great Gat...
» Myanmar declares week of mourning as death toll rises following earthquake
31/03/25 21:57 from Global News
A religious leader in Mandalay says the situation is dire following Myanmar's earthquake. Also: shock Le Pen verdict rocks French far right; Nasa's Butch and Suni adapt to life back on Earth.
» French far-right leader, Le Pen, banned from politics for five years
31/03/25 11:51 from Global News
France's Marine Le Pen is barred from running in the next French presidential election. Also: Myanmar's junta say at least 2,000 people died in Friday’s earthquake, and UK hosts illegal migration summit.
» Trump 'very angry' with Putin over Ukraine
30/03/25 20:40 from Global News
President Trump shifts his tone towards Russia, criticising President Putin. Also: the Red Cross is “outraged” after eight of its medics were killed by Israeli fire in Gaza, and the use of a more ethical AI in Hollywood.
» Mahmoud Khalil's Case: "The Goal Is to Silence Dissent"
30/03/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
“What the Trump administration is trying to do to Mr. Khalil is a blueprint, and if they are able to get away with it, then they will replicate it.” On March 8th, Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil was taken by immigration agents...
» The Happy Pod: Football while fasting -- Egypt's Ramadan pastime
29/03/25 10:10 from Global News
Millions gather each year on Egypt's streets for football tournaments during Ramadan. Also: money-saving beavers, one of the UK's largest Iron Age discoveries and darts helping children in South Africa learn maths.
» Turkey’s clampdown
29/03/25 09:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from Turkey, the US, El Salvador, and Georgia.
» The Latest Spin on 'Signalgate.' Plus, a Crypto President is Born.
28/03/25 18:52 from On The Media
When a journalist was accidentally added to a Signal chat that disclosed sensitive war plans, a controversy erupted about our national security. On this week’s On the Media, a look at how right-wing media is processing “Signalgate.” Plus...