US retaliatory strikes against Iran
The US has said that it's completed a series of strikes against Iran which targeted air defence systems, ground control stations and radar sites following the downing of an American helicopter. The Ir...
10 Jun 27min
New Israeli strikes in Lebanon after Iranian warning
The Israeli military has carried out strikes on the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, a day after Iran called for attacks on Lebanon to stop. Thousands of people have fled the city. Also: medical source...
9 Jun 29min
The Global Story: The battle to save James Bond from becoming slop
Casting is finally underway for a new James Bond. But why has it taken five years to even begin the search? Since Daniel Craig retired as Bond in 2021, there have been reports of a behind-the-scenes D...
7 Jun 30min
The Happy Pod: Kinder medicine for millions of cancer patients
A new DNA test can distinguish between patients who are likely to benefit from chemotherapy and those who are not, meaning many with the most common form of breast cancer can avoid the brutal treatmen...
6 Jun 26min
The Global Story: World Cup 2026: The most political of all time?
Politics, power and money have always been part of international sporting competitions, and football (or soccer) is no exception. However, this year’s World Cup faces new challenges. The United States...
31 Mai 29min
The Happy Pod: The simple plastic sheet saving lives
Researchers say a simple sheet of plastic is helping to prevent women dying after childbirth. The drape measures blood loss, which allows doctors to provide faster treatment. It's been successful in N...
30 Mai 26min
The Global Story: The American mayor accused of working for China
The mayor of the Californian city of Arcadia has agreed to plead guilty to charges she acted as an illegal agent for China. Prosecutors say Eileen Wang was directly co-ordinating with a Chinese offici...
24 Mai 27min
The Happy Pod: The art of ageing gracefully
We find out why art could be the secret to living longer and how you can view the National Gallery's world-renowned collections from the comfort of your home, wherever you are, with its virtual tours....
23 Mai 26min
