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The best stories, interviews and on the spot reporting from around the world including highlights from News hour, The World Today and World Briefing. Up to 30 minutes compiled twice a day from the 24 hour News coverage from the BBC World Service.
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31 Episodes
12 – 31

Blinken says US still pushing for Gaza ceasefire deal

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, was speaking in Cairo after talks with senior ministers from Arab countries. Also: US government accuses Apple of monopolising smartphone market, and first-ever pig kidney transplant into a living human hailed a success.
21 Mar 8PM 30 min

Amps up the search for a ceasefire in Gaza

The Americans have submitted a draft resolution to the UN calling for an end to fighting. Also: the European Union looks set to clamp down on unpaid internships, and why there's so much excitement around a newborn in an Athens zoo.
21 Mar 10AM 32 min

Survivors of the civil war in Sudan tell of rapes and other attacks

The BBC has been given graphic accounts of rape and ethnic violence in Sudan. Also: French regulators impose a fine on Google of more than $270m for violating intellectual property rules, and an age limit is being imposed on retinol skin products being sold in Sweden.
20 Mar 8PM 32 min

Protesting Polish farmers challenge EU policies

Polish farmers are blocking roads and border crossings in protest against the EU agreement to extend duty free imports of Ukrainian produce. Also: The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, is back in the Middle East for the sixth time since the war in Gaza began, and we find out…
20 Mar 11AM 33 min

3 dead in Haiti central bank raid as crisis deepens

The country has been rocked by weeks of violence after gangs raided prisons, released thousands of inmates and forced the prime minister to resign. Also: The US Supreme Court refuses to block a law in Texas that allows the state to detain and deport suspected illegal migrants, and Google develops…
19 Mar 7PM 35 min

Hong Kong passes tough security law

Authorities say Article 23 is necessary for stability, but critics fear it will further erode civil liberties. Also: The US urges Israel to allow more aid into Gaza, and a world tour for 'those' ruby slippers before they are sold at auction.
19 Mar 11AM 31 min

Amine

The UN-backed report says famine is expected between now and May in the north of Gaza. Also: Donald Trump's lawyers say he can't raise the multi-million dollar bond he needs to appeal against a civil fraud judgement, and could robopets help reduce loneliness?
18 Mar 7PM 29 min

Amine 'imminent' in northern Gaza

Israel has denied preventing food from getting into Gaza. Also: Israeli officials tell Palestinians to evacuate the area around al-Shifa hospital as its forces raid the facility, the latest from Haiti as an aid agency compares life in the capital to a horror film and why the pop star Ed…
18 Mar 10AM 34 min

Putin wins Russian election by a landslide

The president says his victory will allow Russia to become stronger and more effective. Also: The Israeli prime minister promises that Palestinian civilians will be able to leave Rafah before Israeli forces launch their assault on the southern Gazan city, and what's the secret to happiness?
17 Mar 7PM 32 min

What keeps China’s president up at night?

A bonus episode from The Global Story podcast. What keeps China’s president up at night? The Global Story brings you one big story every weekday, making sense of the news with our experts around the world. Insights you can trust, from the BBC, with Katya Adler. For more, go to…
17 Mar 8AM 27 min

Russia says Ukraine attacks south

Moscow accuses Ukraine of 'terrorism' and 'sabotage' aimed at disrupting the ongoing presidential election. Also: The largest democratic exercise in the world - the Indian elections - will take place over six weeks from April, and why the lavish French banquet has become more of a frugal feast.
16 Mar 7PM 30 min

The Happy Pod: country star Jordan Davis wants more good news

This week, the singer Jordan Davis tells us how the need for more positive and uplifting stories inspired his latest song, Good News Sold. Also: the school children surfing the web without internet access, and the birth of a rare, bright orange baby monkey.
16 Mar 7AM 27 min

Blinken warns about 'global threat' of synthetic drugs

The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, said synthetic drugs were now the number one killer of Americans between the ages of eighteen and forty-five. Also: Georgia prosecutor's ex-lover resigns from Trump case, and python meat could soon be on the menu!
15 Mar 8PM 36 min

Voting in Russian presidential election begins

Vladimir Putin is certain to win six more years in office. Also: The first ship carrying aid to Gaza has arrived off the coast of the territory, and a new biography reflects on artist Keith Haring's life.
15 Mar 11AM 34 min

Top US Democrat Schumer calls for new Israel election

The US Senate majority leader, Chuck Schumer sharply criticises the Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accusing him of prioritising his "political survival". Also: Elon Musk's Starship goes "farther than ever", and $500k sand dune built to protect holiday homes in US washes away in days.
14 Mar 8PM 33 min

At least 50 migrants die in Mediterranean sea

Survivors say the engine cut out three days into their crossing, leaving them without food or water. Also: Our Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg is on the campaign trail ahead of this weekend's Presidential election, and a new campaign hopes to give slugs an image makeover.
14 Mar 11AM 36 min

US Congress passes bill that could ban TikTok nationwide

The proposed legislation would force a Chinese tech giant to sell its stake in the app but its fate in the US Senate is unclear. Also: Israel says it is investigating a strike on a UN food distribution centre in Gaza; and a US man who spent most of the…
13 Mar 8PM 33 min

Ammer attack

Navalny ally says Russia attacked him outside his home with a meat hammer. Also, child mortality at a record low; another mass kidnapping in Nigeria; and the sounds of coral reefs.
13 Mar 10AM 29 min

A transitional council is expected in Haiti within days

The council in violence-ridden Haiti will be tasked with nominating a new prime minister following the resignation of Ariel Henry. Also: Biden to send new $300m weapons package to Ukraine, and the "happiness hacks" that can improve your mental health.
12 Mar 7PM 34 min
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