Synopsis
The day's top stories from BBC News compiled twice daily in the week, once at weekends.
Episodes
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A left-wing landslide in Sri Lanka
15/11/2024 Duration: 31minThe left-wing alliance of Sri Lanka's new leader wins a landslide. Also; volunteers enter South Africa mine to aid illegal workers, and a look ahead to one of the most controversial boxing bouts in modern history.
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One dead after attack on Brazil's Supreme Court
15/11/2024 Duration: 27minA Brazilian judge says a foiled suicide bomber wanted to blow up the country's Supreme Court. Also: the hundreds of miners hiding in a South African mine, and the dead British soldiers - identified after 70 years.
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Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of the permanent displacement of Palestinians in Gaza
14/11/2024 Duration: 30minThe Israeli authorities have caused massive and deliberate forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, in what amounts to a war crime, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch.
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Republicans win House in major boost for Trump agenda
13/11/2024 Duration: 30minRepublicans secure total control of US congress after winning the House of Representatives. Also: climate impact of jet condensation trails and the kidults rediscovering the joy of toys.
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Blinken calls for longer pauses in fighting to let aid into Gaza
13/11/2024 Duration: 33minThe US Secretary of State also said Israel had achieved its war aims in Gaza – and the fighting there should stop. Elsewhere: President Elect Donald Trump puts Elon Musk in charge of rooting out government inefficiency.
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Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over abuse scandal
13/11/2024 Duration: 29minThe Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned over an abuse scandal. Also: the six word google search that can expose you to hacking, and the female magician who pulled off a disappearing act from the all male Magic Circle.
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Israel has missed US deadline to boost Gaza relief – aid groups
12/11/2024 Duration: 31minIsrael opens a fifth border crossing as aid agencies say it has missed a US deadline to boost aid into Gaza. Also: New Zealand's PM apologises to children in care, and a Russian doctor is jailed for pro-Ukraine comments.
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Saudi Arabia accuses Israel of genocide
12/11/2024 Duration: 26minThe Saudi Crown Prince says Israel's actions in Gaza amount to "genocide". Also: COP29 gets underway amid warning 2024 will be hottest year on record, and scientists rethink chances of life on Uranus.
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COP29 climate talks open in shadow of Trump victory
11/11/2024 Duration: 28minCOP29 has kicked off in Azerbaijan, with finance for developing countries at the centre. An Indian court rules that entering a hotel room with a man does not equal consent. Also: We hear from the director of Squid Game.
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Hezbollah defeated, says Israeli minister
11/11/2024 Duration: 29minIsrael has declared the defeat of Hezbollah but the group continued firing rockets from Lebanon. Also: the COP 29 climate meeting gets underway, and the secret of making a great panettone from the new world champion.
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The Happy Pod: The million dollar prize winners saving the planet
09/11/2024 Duration: 27minWe hear about innovative environmental projects awarded millions of dollars in this year's Earthshot prizes. Also: the twins cleaning streets for free; detecting tumours with graphene; and a remarkable Himalayan rescue.Presenter: Andrew Peach. Music composed by Iona Hampson.
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Donald Trump confirmed as 47th US President
06/11/2024 Duration: 32minDonald Trump pledges to lead the US into a new golden age after winning US presidential election. We'll have world reaction and assess the potential impact on the global economy and environment.
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Donald Trump declares victory in US presidential election
06/11/2024 Duration: 12minDonald Trump poised to make historic comeback not seen in the US in more than a century.
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The Happy Pod: Marrying the man who saved my life
02/11/2024 Duration: 27minCharlotte and Dave met as strangers in a moment of crisis, and went on to marry. Also, the son who reunited with his father after 19 years, and the friends that have been meeting up every week in the same spot since 1968 Presenter: Jannat Jalil. Music composed by Iona Hampson.
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The Happy Pod: The gloves that hug premature babies
26/10/2024 Duration: 26minMeet the woman helping premature babies feel their parents' love, after her son Zachary was born 12 weeks early. Also: how Egypt became Malaria free; the homeless tour guide; and the world's oldest battle rapper.
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Former Ugandan rebel jailed for 40 years for war crimes
25/10/2024 Duration: 32minFormer commander in rebel Lord's Resistance Army, Thomas Kwoyelo, sentenced to 40 years for war crimes in Uganda. Also: The tortured monkey released back into the wild, and a scientific breakthrough in eco production.
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US Presidential Election - Your Questions Answered
20/10/2024 Duration: 39minThe Global News Podcast, Global Story and Americast join forces to answer your questions about the US presidential election. We look at what the result could mean for the Middle East, Ukraine and climate change.
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Israeli PM's home targeted by Hezbollah drone
19/10/2024 Duration: 34minIsraeli PM says Iran and allies have made a ‘grave mistake’ after his home was targeted by a drone. Also: Striking Boeing workers to vote on new pay deal, and how video games are better for your brain than exercise.
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The Happy Pod: The teenager faster than a calculator
19/10/2024 Duration: 26minMeet the 14-year-old human calculator. Aaryan Shukla has been practising mental maths since the age of 6 — and holds a Guinness World Records title.
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Special: Young Leaders Trying to Change the World
13/10/2024 Duration: 35minWe are at the One Young World Summit in Montréal with four young delegates from across the world. In a live panel, we put BBC correspondents' questions to them and ask, what would be different if they were in charge?