The Happy Pod: Life-saving rat retires

The Happy Pod: Life-saving rat retires

Meet the rat with a life-saving sense of smell. Carolina has correctly identified thousands of cases of Tuberculosis. Also: the Malaria vaccine providing hope in Uganda and, what is the UK tea time alarm?

Presenter: Oliver Conway. Music composed by Iona Hampson

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US signs historic natural resources deal with Ukraine

US signs historic natural resources deal with Ukraine

Kyiv and Washington agree an economic partnership giving US access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals. Also: US economy shrinks for the first time since 2022, and hope for the Mexican amphibian on the brink of extinction.

30 Apr 30min

Pakistan warns of imminent military strikes from India

Pakistan warns of imminent military strikes from India

India holds security talks and Pakistan warns of imminent military strikes from India, following the deadly attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. Also: Vietnam's reunification day, and a new eye test.

30 Apr 30min

Trump: The first 100 days

Trump: The first 100 days

Donald Trump is celebrating 100 days in office - a key landmark. But the newly-elected Canadian government is reacting sharply against him. And Australian voters have taken against Mr Trump too.

29 Apr 30min

What caused the mass power cut in Spain and Portugal?

What caused the mass power cut in Spain and Portugal?

Officials investigate mass power blackouts in Portugal and Spain, but cyberattack ruled out. Also: Mark Carney's Liberal Party wins the Canadian election, and the mysterious hum annoying Scottish islanders.

29 Apr 28min

Power outage causes chaos in Spain and Portugal

Power outage causes chaos in Spain and Portugal

A massive power cut hit large parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday, causing widespread disruption.

28 Apr 30min

Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine

Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine

The Kremlin announces a short ceasefire in Ukraine, coinciding with celebrations marking the end of World War Two in Europe. Kyiv calls for a 30-day end to fighting. Also: Israel's actions in Gaza on trial at The Hague.

28 Apr 32min

Man arrested after car drives into Vancouver street festival

Man arrested after car drives into Vancouver street festival

There have been a number of fatalities when a car was driven at high-speed into festivalgoers in the Canadian city of Vancouver. Also: a human chain helps a Michigan bookshop owner move her stock to a new home.

28 Apr 31min

The Happy Pod: International Dance Day special

The Happy Pod: International Dance Day special

A special episode of The Happy Pod for International Dance Day. From the Royal Opera House in London, we are hearing stories from performers and choreographers across the world.

27 Apr 33min