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Episodes (35)
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BBC goes inside Myanmar with rebel fighters
In a harrowing report from Myanmar, BBC journalist Quentin Somerville embeds with rebel fighters in Karen State, revealing how the military junta has regained momentum through forced conscription and drone warfare—despite five years of civil war and nearly 100
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US launches fresh attacks on Iran
The Global News Podcast opens with escalating U.S.-Iran tensions following a wave of American military strikes on Iran, triggered by President Trump's frustration with stalled peace talks and the downing of a U.S. helicopter. The U.S. targeted Iran’s military
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UK defence secretary resigns over military spending
The UK's Defence Secretary, John Healy, has resigned in a dramatic political crisis, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of failing to deliver the funding needed to maintain national security. In a scathing resignation letter, Healy warned th
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The men's football World Cup kicks off in Mexico
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off in Mexico City with a star-studded ceremony and a dramatic 2-0 victory by Mexico over South Africa, marked by three red cards and an emotional goal from 35-year-old Raul Jimenez, who returned to the pitch after a life-threate
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Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies at 88
David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and flamboyant artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, has died at 88, leaving behind a legacy defined by vibrant color, bold self-expression, and a refusal to conform. From his iconic swimming pool paintings to his pi
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Canada and the US join the World Cup action
Canada and the United States kicked off their World Cup campaigns in dramatic fashion, with Canada drawing 1-1 against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto and the U.S. crushing Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles—both matches featuring high-profile opening ceremonies with s
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Bonus: Can an African team win the World Cup?
The question of whether an African nation can win the FIFA World Cup has long been a dream deferred, but this episode of More Than The Score argues the moment may finally be here. With a record 10 African teams competing in the 2026 World Cup, the conversation
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The Happy Pod: Surviving six days alone on Everest
A man survived six days alone on Mount Everest after being left behind when his oxygen ran out—no gear, little food, and a fall into a crevice. Dawah Sherpa, a Sherpa guide, crawled toward base camp through blizzards, surviving on ice and chocolate, before bei
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Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday
In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic tension, President Donald Trump claims a historic U.S.-Iran deal will be signed on Sunday, marking a potential end to a conflict that began in February. While Trump asserts the agreement is imminent, Iran remains cautious
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The Global Story: The world according to Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio, once a fierce critic of Donald Trump and a rising Republican star in his own right, has transformed into the loyal face of Trump’s second-term foreign policy as Secretary of State. Now a central architect of America’s aggressive global interventio
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US and Iran agree peace deal
In a stunning geopolitical turn, the United States and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire and a framework for negotiations, marking the end of a conflict that began just over three months ago. The deal, formalized as a Memorandum of Understanding and set to be si
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Strait of Hormuz will reopen says Trump
The Global News Podcast reports on a dramatic diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East, where the U.S. and Iran have agreed to a framework peace deal that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz—a move hailed by President Trump as 'toll-free' and a ma
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Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire despite US-Iran deal
Despite a landmark US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding signed electronically and set for a formal ceremony in Switzerland, violence between Israel and Hezbollah has reignited, casting doubt on the deal's viability. The conflict persists in southern Lebanon, wi
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After Iran deal, Trump focuses on Ukraine
In the wake of a newly announced U.S.-Iran deal, President Donald Trump shifts focus to Ukraine at the G7 summit, where he pushes for a negotiated end to Russia's war—despite tensions with European allies over his dismissive tone. The episode reveals a strikin
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Trump criticises Israel over ongoing strikes in Lebanon
President Trump has delivered his strongest public criticism yet of Israel's ongoing military operations in Lebanon, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of jeopardizing a fragile US-Iran ceasefire deal by continuing strikes against Hezbollah. Trump, who
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