Global News Podcast

Global News Podcast

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Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in Washington DC

Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in Washington DC

Israel's foreign minister says antisemitic and anti-Israeli incitement linked to the war in Gaza lay behind the killing of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington. Also: China stakes its claim to the Arctic.

22 Mai 27min

Trump confronts South African leader with claim of Afrikaners being 'persecuted'

Trump confronts South African leader with claim of Afrikaners being 'persecuted'

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.

22 Mai 26min

Paramilitaries pushed out of key state

Paramilitaries pushed out of key state

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.

21 Mai 28min

UN says no aid yet distributed in Gaza as international pressure on Israel mounts

UN says no aid yet distributed in Gaza as international pressure on Israel mounts

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.

21 Mai 27min

UN says Israel to allow 100 aid trucks into Gaza

UN says Israel to allow 100 aid trucks into Gaza

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?

20 Mai 31min

Trump says Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks

Trump says Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks

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.

20 Mai 33min

Netanyahu: Israel plans to take over all of Gaza

Netanyahu: Israel plans to take over all of Gaza

Israel vows to 'take control of all' of Gaza to prevent Hamas from looting aid. Also: a BBC investigation finds evidence that children are being trafficked into illegal mines in South Africa and sexually abused.

19 Mai 32min

Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

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.

19 Mai 25min