Global stock markets plunge amid Trump tariff turmoil

Global stock markets plunge amid Trump tariff turmoil

Asian and European stocks drop as investors across the globe react to US president Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. Also: a BBC investigation into claims Palestinian prisoners were tortured in Israeli jails.

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Pope Francis Dies - Global News Podcast Special Episode

Pope Francis Dies - Global News Podcast Special Episode

Pope Francis has died aged 88. We look back at his life and legacy, with analysis from our Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool, our former Vatican Correspondent David Willey in Rome, along with reaction from around the world.

21 Apr 19min

Israel military admits mistakes led to killing of Gaza medics

Israel military admits mistakes led to killing of Gaza medics

An IDF inquiry into the killing of 15 emergency workers in Gaza last month found a series of professional failures, but says six of those killed were Hamas members. Also: Russia’s brief Easter truce with Ukraine has ended.

20 Apr 29min

Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin announcing 'Easter truce'

Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin announcing 'Easter truce'

The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is prepared to join Russia in observing an Easter ceasefire, but insists that Moscow's forces are still attacking. Also: scientists say they've discovered 'new colour' no one has seen before.

20 Apr 30min

The Happy Pod: Creating 'Christina's Corner'

The Happy Pod: Creating 'Christina's Corner'

After Dave's video rental store was forced to close, he created a space for his most loyal customer, Christina, so she could stick to her vital daily routine. Also: why millions of people are tuning in to watch the moose migration and what's the secret to 70 years of marriage?

19 Apr 26min

Trump says US will 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon

Trump says US will 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon

US President Donald Trump has warned that unless Russia and Ukraine agree quickly to end their conflict, the United States will abandon its peace efforts. Also: project shares the sounds of Unesco World Heritage sites.

19 Apr 32min

US threatens to walk away from Ukraine peace talks

US threatens to walk away from Ukraine peace talks

American top diplomat Marco Rubio warns US will walk away from Ukraine peace talks if progress is not seen within days. Also, US strikes in Yemen reportedly kill nearly sixty people, and the Fyre Festival relit?

18 Apr 29min

Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe

Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe

US President Donald Trump says he's 100% sure that he'll strike a trade deal with the European Union, after hosting the Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Washington. Also: Rico the sloth gets surgery to cure toothache.

18 Apr 31min

US and Europe discuss ending Ukraine war

US and Europe discuss ending Ukraine war

US and Ukrainian officials discuss ending the Ukraine war with European allies in Paris. Also: Russia has seized thousands of homes in occupied Ukraine, and scientists find promising signs of life on a distant planet

17 Apr 29min