Global News Podcast

Global News Podcast

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Final preparations underway for Pope Francis's funeral

Final preparations underway for Pope Francis's funeral

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.

26 Apr 32min

Russian general killed in Moscow car bomb

Russian general killed in Moscow car bomb

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.

25 Apr 26min

President Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv

President Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv

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.

25 Apr 34min

India-Pakistan tensions rise following deadly Kashmir attack

India-Pakistan tensions rise following deadly Kashmir attack

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

24 Apr 32min

US Treasury secretary criticises the IMF and World Bank

US Treasury secretary criticises the IMF and World Bank

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.

23 Apr 32min

Pope lying in state at St Peter's Basilica

Pope lying in state at St Peter's Basilica

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.

23 Apr 30min

IMF downgrades global growth predictions after Trump tariffs

IMF downgrades global growth predictions after Trump tariffs

The IMF cuts forecasts for every major economy and warns that the US could be hardest hit. Also: In Indian-administered Kashmir more than twenty tourists shot dead, and the surge in cosmetic surgery in China.

23 Apr 31min

Plans outlined for Pope’s funeral

Plans outlined for Pope’s funeral

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.

22 Apr 29min