» Six Israeli hostages handed over to Red Cross by Hamas in Gaza
22/02/25 10:22 from Newshour
Hamas has released more Israeli hostages at highly stage- managed events in Gaza. In all, six men have been freed so far on Saturday. Television pictures of them being handed to the Red Cross were met with cheers by crowds in Tel Aviv’s ...

» The Happy Pod: The 'terrible' artist in high demand
22/02/25 09:36 from Global News
Meet the artist who describes his own work as 'terrible', but has been getting commissions from around the world. Also: the strip performer entertaining the elderly, and the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II Presenter: Alan Smith. Music...

» Disappeared in Ukraine
22/02/25 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from Ukraine, the United States, The Gambia and Uzbekistan. Its three years since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, during which time hundreds of thousands of people have been killed or injured -...

» ‘I forgive them for what they’ve done’: Esther Ghey on life after the murder of daughter Brianna – podcast
22/02/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Two years ago, transgender teenager Brianna Ghey was stabbed to death by two 15-year-olds. The killers had been radicalised on the dark web, while the victim was trapped in an online world of her own. Now her mother has become friends wi...

» Israel checking Hamas claims that new body handed to Red Cross is Shiri Bibas
21/02/25 20:19 from Global News
Red Cross says it’s transferred a body to Israel, which Hamas claims is that of the Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas. Also: Trump accuses French and UK leaders of doing nothing to end Ukraine war, and how to avoid news stress.

» Learning Elon Musk’s Media Playbook. Plus, Silicon Valley’s Rightwing Roots.
21/02/25 18:53 from On The Media
Elon Musk’s claims of fraudulent government spending contain some wild inaccuracies. On this week's On the Media, how the mythos surrounding tech entrepreneurs paved the way for MAGA’s embrace of Silicon Valley leaders. Plus, meet the sc...

» Father of released Israeli hostage says ceasefire deal needs to move forward
21/02/25 18:16 from Newshour
The Israeli prime minister has accused Hamas of a cruel and evil violation of the ceasefire in Gaza, after forensic testing revealed the body returned from Gaza on Thursday was not that of the Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas. We hear from Jo...

» Israel accuses Hamas of 'evil' violation of ceasefire
21/02/25 11:11 from Global News
Israel's prime minister Netanyahu says Hamas will pay price for "cruel and evil" violation of ceasefire after tests showed body returned from Gaza was not hostage Shiri Bibas. Also: cure for childhood blindness.

» Body returned 'not hostage', Israeli military says
21/02/25 11:07 from Newshour
Israel has accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire deal after forensic testing revealed the body returned from Gaza on Thursday was not that of Shiri Bibas. The three other bodies handed over have been identified as her sons, Ariel and ...

» Introducing Back to Back Barries - a new politics podcast from Guardian Australia
21/02/25 10:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
The election is right around the corner and politicians are hitting the campaign trail – but what are they really up to? Guardian Australia’s new podcast Back to Back Barries will examine the strategies behind the campaigns in the 2025 f...

» The Debate Around Emilia Pérez
21/02/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Emilia Pérez has sparked significant controversy not only because of polarizing remarks from its director and lead star, but for its eccentric storytelling and what many call a downright “off” portrayal of Mexico. The film has received c...

» The mysterious novelist who foresaw Putin’s Russia – and then came to symbolise its moral decay – podcast
21/02/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Victor Pelevin made his name in 90s Russia with scathing satires of authoritarianism. But while his literary peers have faced censorship and fled the country, he still sells millions. Has he become a Kremlin apologist? By Sophie Pinkham....

» A German election road trip with the far right on the up - podcast
20/02/25 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Today in Focus presenter Helen Pidd hits the road in Germany before Sunday’s federal elections, talking to voters across the country about the rise of the far right This Sunday, millions of Germans will head to the polls to vote in the c...

» Trump aide tells Ukraine to ''tone down'' US criticism
20/02/25 19:52 from Global News
The US national security adviser Mike Waltz has told Kyiv to reign in its criticism of President Trump, and agree to US demands for a mineral rights deal. Also: Amazon gains control of the James Bond film franchise.

» Zelensky and US Ukraine envoy's news conference cancelled
20/02/25 18:16 from Newshour
The news conference with General Keith Kellogg and President Volodymyr Zelensky was due to take place in Kyiv, where they met on Thursday; the cancellation followed a heated exchange between the Ukrainian leader and President Trump. Also...

» Trump brings Russia in from the cold, but at what cost to Ukraine? – podcast
20/02/25 15:11 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
In a matter of days, Donald Trump completed the most radical shift in US foreign policy in decades, bringing Putin back into the fold while sidelining Europe. He claims to have brought the end of the war in Ukraine in sight, but with Vol...

» Mbappé sparkles as Manchester City fail the Real Madrid test – Football Weekly
20/02/25 13:17 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Mark Langdon look back on Manchester City’s limp Champions League exit in Madrid and the rest of the playoffs Rate, review, and share on Apple Podcasts , Soundcloud , Audioboo...

» Hamas releases the bodies of four Israelis
20/02/25 11:35 from Global News
Hamas releases the bodies of four Israeli hostages who'd been held in Gaza. Also: the scammers working under duress in Myanmar

» Hamas hands over first dead hostages
20/02/25 11:27 from Newshour
Forensic medical experts in Tel Aviv are trying to confirm the identities and cause of death of four Israeli hostages handed over by Hamas. It is the first time Hamas has returned captives dead since the ceasefire began last month, The b...

» Newsroom edition: covering acts of hate in polarised times - podcast
20/02/25 10:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Acts of hate, antisemitism, as well as Islamophobia, are on the rise. For months, the Coalition has accused the Albanese government of making the country less safe for Jewish people. The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils has writ...