Wednesday, March 19, 2014

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» Evidence of alien life, a clue about the rise of colon cancer, and a new colour? – podcast
24/04/25 03:20 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Madeleine Finlay and Ian Sample discuss three intriguing science stories from the week. From a hint at alien life on a distant planet to a clue in the search for answers over why colon cancer rates are rising in the under 50s, and news f...

» Will rising child poverty be Labour’s legacy? – Politics Weekly UK
24/04/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
The government began to roll out its free breakfast club scheme this week as part of plans to help struggling families. But with predictions that child poverty could increase by the end of this parliament, how serious is Labour about tac...

» Trump’s class war on Harvard – podcast
23/04/25 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Is the US president exploiting popular resentment towards elite colleges to achieve his political goals? Ed Pilkington reports Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday on the grounds that a recent $2b...

» US Treasury secretary criticises the IMF and World Bank
23/04/25 20:33 from Global News
The US Treasury secretary says the IMF and World Bank have deviated from their purpose. Also: The US issues Ukraine with an ultimatum, and proof that a Roman gladiator in Britain was bitten by a lion.

» India retaliates after Kashmir attack
23/04/25 18:21 from Newshour
India closes its main border crossing with Pakistan following Tuesday's attack by separatists on tourists in the disputed territory of Kashmir. Also on the programme: The European Commission imposes fines on tech giants Apple and Meta. T...

» Pope lying in state at St Peter's Basilica
23/04/25 12:26 from Global News
Thousands queue to see Pope Francis lying in state in St Peter's Basilica. His body remains there until his funeral. Also: the EU hands Apple and Meta hefty fines under digital competition laws, and 20 years of YouTube.

» The new content creators who could swing this election – podcast
23/04/25 12:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Debate about influencers, content creators and their role in political commentary and coverage has made this election campaign different from previous years. At the same time, the demographic split of voters has also changed significantl...

» Manhunt after Kashmir shooting
23/04/25 11:26 from Newshour
A manhunt is under way in Indian-administered Kashmir where Islamist separatists shot 26 people dead on Tuesday. As helicopters scoured wooded mountains for the attackers, ambulances brought the bodies of the victims -- most of them Indi...

» Left Wing Youtuber David Pakman **EXTENDED VERSION**
23/04/25 04:00 from On The Media
**EXTENDED VERSION** Micah spoke to left-wing YouTuber, David Pakman for last week's show. This is the long version of that conversation. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today ( https://pledge.wny...

» From the archive: ‘I pleaded for help. No one wrote back’: the pain of watching my country fall to the Taliban – podcast
23/04/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: As the fighters advanced on Kabul, it was civilians who mobilised to help wit...

» The UK supreme court and the definition of a woman – podcast
22/04/25 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
A ruling on equality law has caused relief, fear – and confusion. Libby Brooks reports On paper it does not sound like something that would spark nationwide interest. Last week the UK supreme court gave its judgment on a case brought by ...

» IMF downgrades global growth predictions after Trump tariffs
22/04/25 21:01 from Global News
The IMF cuts forecasts for every major economy and warns that the US could be hardest hit. Also: In Kashmir more than twenty tourists shot dead, and the surge in cosmetic surgery in China.

» IMF slashes global growth forecast
22/04/25 18:29 from Newshour
The International Monetary Fund slashes its forecasts for global growth blaming US tariff policy and uncertainty. Also on the programme: More than 20 people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on tourists in Indian administered Kas...

» Bearing witness in Gaza: an Australian doctor returns – podcast
22/04/25 12:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
When British-Australian doctor Mohammed Mustafa walked into the terminal at Perth airport last week, there were hundreds of people waiting to welcome him back. He touched down after spending weeks on a medical mission, volunteering at th...

» Plans outlined for Pope’s funeral
22/04/25 11:35 from Global News
The Vatican has confirmed details of Pope Francis’s funeral. It’ll take place in St Peter’s Square, on Saturday. Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky are among dozens of world leaders who’ve said that they’ll attend.

» IMF: US growth forecast to be hit from tariffs
22/04/25 11:13 from Newshour
The US is forecast to be hit the hardest among advanced economies because of uncertainty caused by tariffs, the IMF says. Growth is now expected to be 1.8% this year, down from the IMF's estimate of 2.7% for the US in January. It comes a...

» Arsenal and Chelsea face uphill battle in Champions League – Women’s Football Weekly
22/04/25 11:08 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Tom Garry and Emma Sanders to discuss the Champions League semi-finals, the Women’s Championship and the latest WSL action On this week’s Guardian Women’s Football Weekly, Faye Carruthers is jo...

» Arsenal and Chelsea face uphill battles in Champions League – Women’s Football Weekly
22/04/25 11:08 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Tom Garry and Emma Sanders to discuss the Champions League semi-finals, the Women’s Championship and the latest WSL action On this week’s Guardian Women’s Football Weekly, Faye Carruthers is jo...

» Leeds and Burnley return to the Premier League - Football Weekly
22/04/25 08:03 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Sanny Rudravajhala as Leeds and Burnley confirm their return to the Premier League over a busy Easter weekend in the EFL Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts , Soundcloud , Aud...

» Leeds and Burnley return to the Premier League: Football Weekly - podcast
22/04/25 08:03 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Sanny Rudravajhala as Leeds and Burnley confirm their return to the Premier League over a busy Easter weekend in the EFL Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts , Soundcloud , Aud...

» Is ‘de-extinction’ really possible? – podcast
22/04/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
The American biotech company Colossal Biosciences recently made headlines around the world with claims it had resurrected the dire wolf, an animal that went extinct at the end of the last ice age. But does what the company has done amoun...

» How Pope Francis changed the Catholic church, and what happens next - podcast
21/04/25 23:36 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Just hours after wishing the world a happy Easter, the 267th head of the Roman Catholic church passed away. What was his legacy and who will take his place? Catherine Pepinster reports Pope Francis was working until the end. On Easter Su...

» How Pope Francis changed the Catholic church, and what happens next – podcast
21/04/25 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Just hours after wishing the world a happy Easter, the 267th head of the Roman Catholic church passed away. What was his legacy and who will take his place? Catherine Pepinster reports Pope Francis was working until the end. On Easter Su...

» Catholics around the world mourn death of Pope Francis
21/04/25 20:30 from Global News
Vatican says Pope Francis died from a stroke and heart failure. Also: snowfall in Hindu Kush Himalayan mountain range reaches 23-year low.

» Thousands pay tribute to Pope Francis
21/04/25 18:31 from Newshour
Thousands have gathered in St Peter's Square in Rome for prayers following the death of Pope Francis. He died of stroke and subsequent irreversible heart failure, the Vatican says in a statement. We will get reaction from across the worl...

» Live like a Dane: lessons from one of the happiest places on Earth - podcast
21/04/25 12:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Are you looking for the secret to happiness? Journalist Helen Russell thinks she found the answer after embracing hygge (the Danish art of cosiness), friluftsliv (the joy of the open air), and janteloven (realising you’re no better than ...

» Pope Francis dies aged 88
21/04/25 11:09 from Newshour
Pope Francis has died early this morning at the age of 88. He was the first Latin American Pope. The Vatican said his life had been dedicated to the service of the Lord. Francis's body will tonight be placed in a coffin, which could be m...

» Pope Francis Dies - Global News Podcast Special Episode
21/04/25 08:56 from Global News
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.

» Liverpool one victory from title and Villa win big in race for top five – Football Weekly
21/04/25 08:33 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and Jonathan Wilson as Aston Villa, Manchester City and Chelsea secure important wins in the race for the five Champions League spots Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ba...

» The real Scandi noir: how a filmmaker and a crooked lawyer shattered Denmark’s self-image – podcast
21/04/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
The Black Swan follows a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt clients in front of hidden cameras. But is she really reformed – and is the director up to his own tricks? By Samanth Subramanian. Read by David Bateson Continue r...

» How the Beatles helped my autistic son find his voice – Today in Focus
21/04/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
John Harris speaks to the Today in Focus podcast about how music helped him connect with his autistic son, James. He tells Helen Pidd what he’s learned about the way some autistic people experience music, and how songs opened up the worl...

» The authors taking on Mark Zuckerberg – podcast
20/04/25 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Why do authors see Meta’s AI model as a threat to their livelihoods? Ella Creamer reports Earlier this month, a group of protesters gathered outside the London headquarters of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp....

» Israel military admits mistakes led to killing of Gaza medics
20/04/25 20:34 from Global News
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.

» 'Operational misunderstanding' led to killing of Gaza medics, IDF inquiry says
20/04/25 18:18 from Newshour
The deputy commander of the unit involved has been dismissed "for providing an incomplete and inaccurate report during the debrief". Fifteen emergency workers were killed in Gaza on the 23 March. Also on the programme: a rare interview w...

» Gina episode 4: the first-born son - podcast
20/04/25 12:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Twenty years ago John Hancock had dinner with his mother, Gina Rinehart. He says it’s the last positive interaction he had with her. In an in-depth interview, he explains how his relationship with his mother fell apart and discusses a hi...

» Gina: The first-born son – episode 4 - podcast
20/04/25 12:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Twenty years ago, John Hancock had dinner with his mother, Gina Rinehart. He says it’s the last positive interaction he had with her. In an in-depth interview, he explains how his relationship with his mother fell apart and discusses a h...

» "Easter Truce" between Russia and Ukraine collapses
20/04/25 10:15 from Newshour
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of breaching an Easter Sunday truce announced by Moscow. We hear about the latest from Kyiv. Also on the programme: a rare interview with a former senior colonel in the Chinese army; and as busk...

» Suave: Roses and Manure
20/04/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
This week, Latino USA shares episode 1 of Suave: Season 2 .  Years have passed since Season One, and Suave is thriving. He’s got a great job. He’s on the news for his work on prison reform. He’s even got a new nickname on the block: Mr. ...

» Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin announcing 'Easter truce'
19/04/25 21:54 from Global News
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 s...

» Iran calls nuclear talks 'step forward'
19/04/25 18:20 from Newshour
Iran's Foreign Minister calls the second round of talks with the US 'a step forward' and agrees to further negotiations about its nuclear programme next Saturday in Oman. We spoke to Fred Fleitz, former chief of staff of the US National ...

» Iran and US begin second round of nuclear talks
19/04/25 10:35 from Newshour
A second round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the US on Tehran's nuclear programme is taking place in Rome. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, is at the talks with the White House envoy, Steve Witkoff. Also, we follow a ...

» The Happy Pod: Creating 'Christina's Corner'
19/04/25 09:54 from Global News
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 wh...

» Ukraine’s uncertain future
19/04/25 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from Ukraine, Ecuador, the US, Ghana and Italy Donald Trump's pre-election promise to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours failed to materialise, and this week the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US wa...

» Trump says US will 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon
18/04/25 21:54 from Global News
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.

» Brooke and Micah Enter the MAGA-verse. Plus, Liberal YouTubers Fight Back.
18/04/25 21:28 from On The Media
Conservative influencers have captured a massive audience on the internet, boasting nearly five times more followers than their progressive competitors. On this week’s On the Media, the hosts spend twelve hours immersed in right wing med...

» Rubio says US ready to ‘move on’ from Ukraine peace talks
18/04/25 17:02 from Newshour
The US will abandon trying to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days unless there are clear signs a truce can be reached, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned. Also on the programme: the Houthis in Yemen say almost 60 peo...

» US threatens to walk away from Ukraine peace talks
18/04/25 11:05 from Global News
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?

» ‘Loca’: Migration and Queerness in Alejandro Heredia’s Literary Debut
18/04/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Alejandro Heredia’s debut novel “Loca” has been praised as “quintessentially American”. It takes place in both the Dominican Republic and the Bronx, New York, where Alejandro was shaped into the person he is today. In this episode, Latin...

» Trump vs universities – podcast
18/04/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
This week, Harvard University, the oldest and wealthiest in the US, defied Donald Trump a list of demands. The Trump administration responded by freezing $2.2bn in federal funding for the Ivy League school. This week, Jonathan Freedland ...

» America’s universities stand up to Trump – podcast
18/04/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
This week, Harvard University, the oldest and wealthiest in the US, defied Donald Trump a list of demands. The Trump administration responded by freezing $2.2bn in federal funding for the Ivy League school. This week, Jonathan Freedland ...

» Kahane’s ghost: how a long-dead extremist rabbi continues to haunt Israel’s politics – podcast
18/04/25 01:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
A violent fanatic and pioneer in bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideas influence the very highest levels of government By Joshua Leifer. Read by Kerry Shale Continue reading...

» Is the gym gen Z’s pub? – podcast
17/04/25 23:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
While generation Z are making gains at the gym, are they losing out on connection? Gym membership in the UK is more popular than ever – and generation Z are a key demographic boosting the numbers . Gen Z are also drinking less than previ...

» Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe
17/04/25 21:46 from Global News
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.

» Trump attacks Fed boss for not cutting interest rates
17/04/25 18:06 from Newshour
President Trump has attacked the head of the US Central Bank Jerome Powell for refusing to cut interest rates, saying he should be terminated from his position. We speak to economists for and against sacking the president's latest critic...

» Back to Back Barries: is it all over for the Coalition?
17/04/25 12:00 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Just over halfway into the election campaign, Australians have now heard from both major parties on their solutions to the housing crisis. But with the flooding of media messaging, are voters able to tell the difference in what’s being o...

» US and Europe discuss ending Ukraine war
17/04/25 11:21 from Global News
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

» US holds talks on Ukraine with European allies
17/04/25 11:09 from Newshour
Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and top diplomat Marco Rubio hold talks with European counterparts in Paris. Will Washington take a tougher line with Moscow? Also on the programme: Palestinian officials in Gaza say Israeli air...

» Awesome Arsenal silence Madrid and set up PSG semi: Football Weekly Extra - podcast
17/04/25 08:07 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Philippe Auclair as Arsenal win 2-1 in Madrid to knock the holders out of the Champions League Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts , Soundcloud , Audioboom , Mixcloud , Acas...

» Anthony Albanese on Trump, Gaza and Dutton - podcast
17/04/25 07:36 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
With two weeks to go until polling day, the prime minister speaks to Full Story. In this wide-ranging interview, political reporter Josh Butler and Full Story co-host Nour Haydar ask Anthony Albanese about the global upheaval caused by D...

» RFK Jr’s mixed messages on vaccines - podcast
17/04/25 06:54 from Global: Audio | theguardian.com
As a measles outbreak expands across the US, comments by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr have come under scrutiny. Kennedy has said that the best way to prevent measles is to get vaccinated – but he has also caused alarm among paedi...

» Judge says US government could be in contempt over deportation flights
16/04/25 22:00 from Global News
The Trump administration is accused of "wilful disregard" of a ruling blocking the deportation of alleged gang members to El Salvador. Also: new speed climbing record set in the Swiss Alps.

» UK's top court rules on definition of woman
16/04/25 11:49 from Global News
In a landmark ruling, the UK Supreme Court says the legal definition of a woman refers to biological sex. Also: BBC gets rare access to a torture cell in Bangladesh, and the unexpected popularity of a slow TV moose show.

» The Coding Language Caught in DOGE's Crosshairs
16/04/25 04:00 from On The Media
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has been edged out of the headlines this past week, or so, by the administration’s current flirtation with a constitutional crisis. But the DOGE team is still busy. One project on...

» The world is urged not to 'look away' from Sudan's civil war
15/04/25 21:08 from Global News
A conference is held but neither of the warring sides were invited, so what can be done? Also: the Russian hairdresser jailed after a neighbour denounced her and China's small businesses struggling with Trump's tariffs.

» Trump administration to freeze over $2 billion for Harvard
15/04/25 11:26 from Global News
Harvard professor labels White House actions "groundless" and "vengeful." Also: At least 6 prisons in France are attacked overnight.

» Sudan: Hundreds of thousands flee Darfur refugee camp
14/04/25 21:20 from Global News
Hundreds of thousands flee Sudan's largest refugee camp in Darfur, after deadly attacks by RSF paramilitaries. Also: ‘God’s architect’ Antoni Gaudí is on the path to sainthood, and the new film inspired by a penguin.

» Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine to witness war devastation
14/04/25 11:27 from Global News
Ukraine's president invites Donald Trump to visit his country before any deal with Russia to end the war. Also: the trial that could change the social media landscape, and golfer Rory Mcllroy secures a Grand Slam.

» Russian missile strike in Ukraine kills over 30
13/04/25 20:52 from Global News
More than 30 Ukrainians killed in Russian missile attack on Sumy. Also: Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza City's last functioning hospital, presidential elections in Ecuador and Gabon, and scientists grow human teeth in a lab.

» Culture Is Freedom: Remembering Garifuna Legend Aurelio Martínez
13/04/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
On March 17, Honduran recording artist Aurelio Martínez died in a tragic plane crash. Aurelio was the voice of the Garifuna people and a fierce defender of their music in culture. Almost two decades ago producer Marlon Bishop became frie...

» Trump exempts smartphones and computers from tariffs
12/04/25 20:51 from Global News
President Trump exempts smartphones and laptops from new tariffs. Also: US and Iran describe first round of nuclear talks as constructive, and Melinda Gates says women face more obstacles now than when she was young.

» The Happy Pod: Life-saving rat retires
12/04/25 09:54 from Global News
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 ...

» Trump, Tariffs and the  Rust Belt
12/04/25 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from the USA, Myanmar, The Dominican Republic, Afghanistan and the Greek island of Syros President Trump’s decision to impose huge tariffs across the world drew ire from Wall Street financiers this week - and e...

» The Tariff Week From Hell. Plus, the Bluesky CEO Reimagines Social Media.
11/04/25 22:19 from On The Media
The president’s on-again, off-again tariffs are wreaking havoc on the economy. On this week’s On the Media, how the press is struggling to keep up with covering the chaos. Plus, the CEO of Bluesky, an alternative to Twitter, shares her v...

» US judge rules Palestinian activist can be deported
11/04/25 21:03 from Global News
A US judge has ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate, can be deported for his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests. Also: how ‘A Minecraft Movie’ has broken box office records.

» Trump's envoy meets Putin for ceasefire talks
11/04/25 11:02 from Global News
President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff is in St Petersburg for talks with Vladimir Putin as the US pushes for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Meanwhile, China raises tariffs on American goods to 125%.

» 'We Need to Reimagine Latinidad': Being Latino in 2025
11/04/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
What does it mean to be Latino/Latina/Latinx in 2025? Is Latinidad a fiction? Should Latino be considered a race? On this episode of Latino USA, Maria Hinojosa asks those questions in a conversation with Jean Guerrero, journalist and col...

» Trump recognises tariff 'transition problems'
10/04/25 22:08 from Global News
US President Donald Trump says transition to new trade world won't be easy, as markets process the White House’s 145% tariff rate for China. Also: Prada agrees to buy rival luxury fashion brand Versace.

» Trump's tariffs explained
10/04/25 16:03 from Global News
Ben Brown in London and Sumi Somaskanda in Washington, examine the key questions about the Trump tariff rollercoaster of the last few days. Why has the US doubled down on China, with even steeper tariffs of 145%?

» China says it won't bow to pressure from Trump tariffs
10/04/25 11:23 from Global News
China says it won't give in to pressure from Donald Trump over tariffs but is willing to negotiate. Also: New prisoner swap between US and Russia, and research into mammal brains reveals a 'galaxy'.

» Higher US tariffs on hold but China trade war grows
09/04/25 21:56 from Global News
President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for countries hit by higher US tariffs, but a trade war with China has escalated. Also: Inuit people accuse adventurer of ignorance over Baffin Island trek claim.

» China hikes tariffs on US imports
09/04/25 11:07 from Global News
Beijing retaliates against Trump with an 84% levy on American goods. Also: we look at what aid is getting through to earthquake survivors in Myanmar and why olive oil is the target for Italian armed gangs.

» Sen. Chris Murphy on the Crisis Facing Our Democracy
09/04/25 04:00 from On The Media
This week we’re bringing you an interview from our friends at the New Yorker Radio Hour. It's a conversation between host David Remnick and Democratic congressman Chris Murphy. Murphy is the junior senator from Connecticut and a vehement...

» Roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub kills scores of people
08/04/25 21:57 from Global News
Hundreds of people were inside the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic's capital, Santo Domingo, when the roof collapsed. Also: major David Hockney art exhibition opens in Paris.

» China vows to fight US 'blackmail' over tariffs
08/04/25 11:07 from Global News
China says it will fight US tariff raises 'until the end.' Also: Iran confirms nuclear talks with the United States, we hear from Ukrainians under Russian occupation, plus new insights into the Titanic's final hours

» Trump threatens to escalate trade war with China
07/04/25 20:39 from Global News
US to impose additional 50% tariffs on Chinese goods. Also: Trump says high-level meeting with Iran will take place on Saturday. And researchers say migration leads to unhealthy diet changes.

» Building The Future: A Message From Maria
07/04/25 13:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
We’re doing something different! Today, Maria Hinojosa joins listeners for a special message announcing something new from Futuro. Been dreaming of immediate full season access, and behind the scenes chisme from your favorite shows at Fu...

» Global stock markets plunge amid Trump tariff turmoil
07/04/25 11:12 from Global News
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.

» Le Pen vows to fight political ban
06/04/25 20:44 from Global News
French far-right leader calls embezzlement conviction a 'witch hunt' at Paris rally. Also: mobile number mix-up blamed for White House security breach, Pope surprises crowds at the Vatican and Soccer Grannies World Cup.

» Don't Cross Kat
06/04/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
This week Latino USA shares episode 1 of the podcast Don't Cross Kat . Kat Torres shows an Instagram-perfect life to her large following. She’s a Brazilian supermodel turned life coach who seems harmless but is hiding a secret. And when ...

» Anti-Trump protests in all 50 US states
05/04/25 20:52 from Global News
Protesters across the US have taken to the streets in a show of defiance against Donald Trump’s policies. Also: what’s so compelling about jazz, and is British English slang being adopted across the Atlantic?

» The Happy Pod: Saving Thailand's street dogs
05/04/25 10:26 from Global News
Meet the man dedicating his life to helping thousands of stray dogs. Also: the childhood sweethearts who reunited after 85 years, and Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel, playing college basketball with only one arm.

» Taking back Khartoum
05/04/25 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie introduces stories from Sudan, Greenland, Lebanon, the Vatican and France. An estimated 3.5 million people have fled Khartoum since RSF rebels took control of the Sudanese capital two years ago - but it is now back under the co...

» As stock markets tumble again, Trump calls for a cut to interest rates
04/04/25 20:25 from Global News
As stock markets tumble again, Trump calls for interest rate cut, but the head of the US central bank suggests otherwise. Also, fourteen Ukrainians die in a Russian missile attack, and the rat sniffing out landmines.

» Harvard and the Battle Over Higher Ed
04/04/25 20:14 from On The Media
The Trump administration has pulled funding for universities like Columbia and the University of Pennsylvania, and is threatening to withhold federal dollars from public schools with diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Harvard is a...

» The Ukraine War: Your Questions Answered
04/04/25 14:54 from Global News
What happens next for Ukraine? The Global News Podcast teams up with Ukrainecast for a special Q&A. We discuss the prospects of peace in Ukraine, Donald Trump’s involvement, and security fears in Europe.

» Trump tariffs: Stocks plunge again as China hits back
04/04/25 11:31 from Newshour
China announces further retaliatory tariffs on imports from the United States, bringing the world closer to an all-out trade war. Also on the programme: South Korea's president has his impeachment upheld, and we hear from Tanzania on the...

» South Korean court upholds impeachment of president
04/04/25 11:25 from Global News
The impeached president of South Korea apologises as he's stripped of power. Also, China hits back at US tariffs by imposing high taxes on American imports and a rogue bird is caught after terrorising an English village.

» Bilingual Is My Superpower
04/04/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
In 2018, Producer Jeanne Montalvo reported on the choices her parents made when raising her in a bilingual household. Five years later, Jeanne’s two children both command the Spanish language. But the oldest, Martin, was 2.5 years old at...

» Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020
03/04/25 21:45 from Global News
The shares of Apple were among brands worst hit after US tariffs were announced, but President Trump maintained the American economy would ultimately "boom". Also: release date of Nintendo Switch 2 console revealed.

» World reacts to Trump's sweeping tariffs
03/04/25 11:40 from Global News
Global leaders warn they will hit back at trade tariffs on US imports. As markets tumble, Donald Trump insists the US will emerge stronger. Also: study suggests shingles vaccine could reduce risk of dementia.

» President Trump announces sweeping tariffs on US imports
02/04/25 21:45 from Global News
The US President Donald Trump has announced universal 10% tariffs on all imports into the US. There will also be a 25% tariff on all foreign-made vehicles. Also: BBC team reaches quake-hit city of Mandalay in Myanmar.

» Sports Media’s Big Gamble on the Betting Industry
02/04/25 13:20 from On The Media
According to the American Gaming Association, bets on March Madness basketball games could amount to as much as $3.1 billion. Almost every national sports outlet — ESPN, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, NBC, CBS, The Ringer — has partnered...

» Israel expands offensive in Gaza
02/04/25 11:12 from Global News
An Israeli air strike is reported to have killed at least 19 people at a UN clinic in northern Gaza, after Israel announced an expansion of its offensive in the territory. Also: the American actor Val Kilmer has died.

» BBC team reaches Khartoum and finds overwhelming destruction
01/04/25 21:43 from Global News
Parts of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, are now a burnt-out shell after the army recaptured the city from the RSF paramilitary group. Also: has there been a major evolution in the design of the American baseball bat?

» Myanmar remembers earthquake dead with a minute's silence
01/04/25 11:50 from Global News
Myanmar's military government says more than two-thousand-seven-hundred people are confirmed dead. Also: The UN says about a thousand children have been killed or injured in Israel's renewed offensive in the Gaza Strip, and the Great Gat...

» Myanmar declares week of mourning as death toll rises following earthquake
31/03/25 21:57 from Global News
A religious leader in Mandalay says the situation is dire following Myanmar's earthquake. Also: shock Le Pen verdict rocks French far right; Nasa's Butch and Suni adapt to life back on Earth.

» Le Pen rejects court ban on running for office
31/03/25 18:12 from Newshour
France's far right leader Marine le Pen has come out fighting after a court blocked her from running for President in two years, following her conviction for embezzlement. We hear reaction from her party, plus analysis of what this means...

» French far-right leader, Le Pen, banned from politics for five years
31/03/25 11:51 from Global News
France's Marine Le Pen is barred from running in the next French presidential election. Also: Myanmar's junta say at least 2,000 people died in Friday’s earthquake, and UK hosts illegal migration summit.

» Trump 'very angry' with Putin over Ukraine
30/03/25 20:40 from Global News
President Trump shifts his tone towards Russia, criticising President Putin. Also: the Red Cross is “outraged” after eight of its medics were killed by Israeli fire in Gaza, and the use of a more ethical AI in Hollywood.

» The Global Story: Pronatalism - Make America procreate again?
30/03/25 10:00 from Global News
Malcolm and Simone Collins hope to have 10 children to help avoid what they see as a pending demographic collapse. They tell Lucy Hockings that as pronatalists they want to promote the dangers of falling fertility rates and encourage oth...

» Mahmoud Khalil's Case: "The Goal Is to Silence Dissent"
30/03/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
“What the Trump administration is trying to do to Mr. Khalil is a blueprint, and if they are able to get away with it, then they will replicate it.” On March 8th, Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil was taken by immigration agents...

» Myanmar earthquake deaths surpass 1600
29/03/25 21:13 from Global News
The search for survivors continues in Myanmar as the number of deaths rises to more than 1600. The UN pleads for the Burmese military to stop attacking rebels. Also: Mexico tackles its country's obesity problem.

» The Happy Pod: Football while fasting -- Egypt's Ramadan pastime
29/03/25 10:10 from Global News
Millions gather each year on Egypt's streets for football tournaments during Ramadan. Also: money-saving beavers, one of the UK's largest Iron Age discoveries and darts helping children in South Africa learn maths.

» Turkey’s clampdown
29/03/25 09:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from Turkey, the US, El Salvador, and Georgia.

» Myanmar earthquake kills at least 144
28/03/25 20:39 from Global News
Rescue workers in Myanmar and Thailand are scrambling to find survivors, after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the centre of Myanmar. Also: Vance scolds Denmark during Greenland trip as Trump says US must have island.

» The Latest Spin on 'Signalgate.' Plus, a Crypto President is Born.
28/03/25 18:52 from On The Media
When a journalist was accidentally added to a Signal chat that disclosed sensitive war plans, a controversy erupted about our national security. On this week’s On the Media, a look at how right-wing media is processing “Signalgate.” Plus...

» State of emergency declared in Myanmar after huge earthquake
28/03/25 12:53 from Global News
Myanmar's military rulers urge people to donate blood and medical supplies. The tremors reached as far as the Thai capital, Bangkok, over 1,000 kilometres away where a high rise building under construction has collapsed.

» 15 Days in Guantánamo
28/03/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
On the first days of his migration journey, “Juan” posed for a photo outside a bus terminal to remember the moment. Two years and two thousand miles later, it landed him in the crosshairs of a recently-elected Trump administration determ...

» European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine
27/03/25 21:05 from Global News
European leaders at Paris summit discuss continued support for Ukraine and agree to keep sanctions against Russia. Also: King Charles cancels a day of engagements after suffering side effects from his cancer treatment.

» Six killed as Egyptian tourist submarine sinks
27/03/25 12:12 from Global News
Tourist submarine sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast with at least six people confirmed dead. Also, Trump imposes new tariffs on foreign cars, and the devastation Sudan's civil war has caused to the National Museum.

» Trump officials accuse journalist of lying after Signal app leak published in full
26/03/25 21:52 from Global News
The White House reacts furiously after The Atlantic magazine published all messages about Yemen airstrikes in a Signal app chat between senior security officials. Also: Valerie, the disappearing dog on Kangaroo Island.

» Sudan’s army retakes Khartoum airport from paramilitary RSF
26/03/25 13:25 from Global News
Sudan's army recaptures Khartoum airport from the Rapid Support Forces, marking its latest territorial gain in the civil war. Also: a Canadian actress tries to renew her visa, only to find herself detained for days.

» Trouble At the EPA
26/03/25 08:33 from On The Media
President Trump's appointee at the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin, is making a lot of changes at the EPA. Including cutting 31 environmental rules regarding climate change pollution, electric vehicles, and power plants. Envi...

» Trump and intelligence chiefs play down Signal app group chat leak
25/03/25 21:44 from Global News
Donald Trump says the White House will "look into" the use of messaging app Signal after a journalist, Jeffrey Goldberg, was added to a group chat discussing air strikes on Yemen. Also: is there life on Mars? Maybe!

» Sudanese military accused of carrying out massacre in Darfur
25/03/25 12:16 from Global News
Sudanese military denies killing hundreds of people in airstrike on market in Darfur region. Also: Turkish protests continue following arrest of Istanbul mayor, and rare turtle stranded in Wales after Trump aid freeze.

» Erdogan calls Turkey protests 'evil' as unrest continues
24/03/25 21:36 from Global News
Unrest began last Wednesday in Turkey when Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, was detained on corruption charges. Also: top US officials shared classified Yemen strike plans with journalist in group chat.

» Turkey protests: More than 1,000 people arrested in 5 days
24/03/25 12:30 from Global News
More than 1,000 people have been detained in Turkey during 5 days of protests about the arrest of President Erdogan's main rival, the mayor of Istanbul. Also: How do elite athletes cope with fasting during Ramadan?

» Turkish President Erdogan's main rival jailed
23/03/25 21:44 from Global News
Protests against the arrest of Istanbul mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, who denies corruption charges, continued on Sunday. Also: earrings worth $769,500 recovered by US police after they had been swallowed.

» The Little Black Dress: A Hidden History
23/03/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Before it was the classic dress we all know and many still love today, the little black dress was mostly worn by working-class shopgirls and domestics. Monica Morales-Garcia began to research the origins of the L.B.D. to answer: How had ...

» Mayor of Istanbul dismisses charges against him
22/03/25 21:02 from Global News
Thousands of demonstrators take to the streets in cities in Turkey and clash with riot police as the mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu appears in court. Also doctors say Pope Francis will leave hospital on Sunday

» The Happy Pod: Tea for two - sharing a brew with a stranger
22/03/25 10:44 from Global News
We meet the man behind A Mug of Life, who says chatting to strangers has made his life better, and everyone should try it. Also: why trusting the kindness of others makes you happier; and a retirement home for penguins.

» Ukraine’s fading hopes
22/03/25 09:01 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from Ukraine, Serbia, Guatemala, Kenya and the Philippines. Diplomatic efforts to end the fighting in Ukraine are continuing after initial attempts to secure a ceasefire stalled. Russia has refused to support a...

» Erdogan condemns Turkey protests as dozens arrested
21/03/25 21:03 from Global News
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned growing protests in Turkey in the days since the arrest of a key opposition figure. Also: flights resume at London's Heathrow Airport after shutdown caused by fire at electrical substation.

» Voice of America Goes Quiet. And, Apocalypse Now?
21/03/25 20:41 from On The Media
The Trump administration has cut funding for Voice of America, the 80-year-old state media network. On this week’s On the Media, how pulling federal funds from VOA’s parent organization will imperil press freedom abroad. Plus, a Radio Fr...

» Heathrow shutdown causes travel chaos
21/03/25 12:08 from Global News
Counter-terrorism police investigate fire at Heathrow power station. Also: Sudan's army recaptures presidential palace in Khartoum and Abercrombie & Fitch's former boss is accused of abuse by 40 men.

» A Scarier, Sexier Drácula
21/03/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Bella Lugosi's leading role in the creepy 1931 film Dracula made him a horror icon. But there's another, even better version of Dracula that was shot in Spanish using different actors on the same sets. We try to figure out why the Spanis...

» Trump signs executive order to close Department of Education
20/03/25 21:02 from Global News
President Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education. Also: the Zimbabwean former swimmer, Kirsty Coventry, becomes first female president of the International Olympic Committee.

» Israel attacks Gaza in ground offensive
20/03/25 12:17 from Global News
Israeli troops move up to the Netzarim Corridor which divides the north and south of the Gaza Strip, while Hamas fires rockets into Israel. And EU leaders discuss how to beef up European defence in the face of Russian threats.

» Turkey: thousands protest against Istanbul mayor arrest
19/03/25 21:05 from Global News
Turkish police arrest the mayor of Istanbul and presidential hopeful, Ekrem İmamoğlu. Thousands of people have come out in protest. Also: President Trump says his phone call with President Zelensky was very positive.

» Ukraine says Russia broke pledge not to attack
19/03/25 12:17 from Global News
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of launching air attacks after a limited pause was agreed. Also: Mexico City waves goodbye to bullfighting, and why the JFK assassination has sparked so many conspiracy theories.

» "Tough Love For Liberals"
19/03/25 04:00 from On The Media
This week's midweek podcast is a segment from Tuesdays episode of the Brian Lehrer show -- the legendary live call-in show that airs every weekday morning on our producing station, WNYC. The segment features Derek Thompson , staff writer...

» Putin agrees to pause Ukraine energy attacks during Trump call
18/03/25 21:55 from Global News
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, rejects an immediate and full ceasefire in Ukraine, agreeing only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure. Also: Nasa astronauts return to Earth after nine months in space.

» Israel launches waves of strikes on Gaza
18/03/25 12:59 from Global News
Israel resumes war in Gaza after ceasefire talks fail. Hamas says more than 400 people died in Israeli strikes. Also: Hard-hit Italian town marks five years since Covid, and how astronauts adjust to life back on Earth.

» Canadian PM Mark Carney says he wants to reduce security reliance on the US
17/03/25 21:48 from Global News
Canada's new PM, Mark Carney, has said his country must reduce its reliance on the US and would instead turn towards what he described as its reliable European allies. Also: Antarctic base rocked by alleged assault.

» Trump and Putin to hold Ukraine peace talks on Tuesday
17/03/25 13:15 from Global News
Trump says he and Putin will discuss land, power plants and dividing up assets in Ukraine peace talks; Also: North Macedonia enters a week of mourning, and can DNA from endangered animals be used to save species?

» Arrests made after many fatalities in North Macedonia nightclub fire
16/03/25 21:35 from Global News
Police have detained a number of people after a fire at an nightclub in North Macedonia killed scores of people. Also: The US deports hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members despite court order.

» Can El Salvador Really Jail Americans?
16/03/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
In early February, Salvadoran president Nayib Bukele made an unprecedented and controversial offer: to jail U.S. citizens in El Salvador. The move came as President Donald Trump is ramping up his mass deportation plans. In this episode, ...

» US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen's Houthis
15/03/25 21:44 from Global News
President Trump says the US has launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen. Also: thousands rally in Belgrade against corruption.

» The Happy Pod: A gift that reopened the world
15/03/25 10:38 from Global News
We hear how an off road wheelchair Zack built for Cambry when they started dating reopened her world and changed hundreds of lives. Also: life lessons from a singing grandad and a young climber; and King Charles turns DJ.

» Inside Mexico’s drug cartels
15/03/25 09:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie introduces dispatches from Mexico and the USA, Bangladesh, Syria and the Faroe Islands. Donald Trump has threatened Mexico with sanctions if it does not do more to halt the flow of deadly fentanyl into the US. Quentin Sommervil...

» Is Putin serious about a ceasefire in Ukraine?
14/03/25 21:00 from Global News
Trump says he thinks Russia is going to make a deal, but others are more sceptical. Also: former Philippines president, Rodrigo Duterte, appears at The Hague, and why investors resort to gold in hard times.

» Mahmoud Khalil and a New Red Scare. Plus, Press Freedom Under Threat.
14/03/25 20:17 from On The Media
A Columbia University graduate who led protests last year has been detained by I.C.E. Even though he is a green card holder. On this week’s On the Media, hear why the case has conjured comparisons to the Red Scare of the forties and fift...

» Trump says ceasefire talks with Putin 'good and productive'
14/03/25 12:45 from Global News
President Trump hails 'productive discussions' with Russia on Ukraine ceasefire. Russia says a call between Putin and Trump is expected soon. Also: stargazers in the western hemisphere witness a total lunar eclipse.

» The Real Lives of Human Smugglers With Jason De León
14/03/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Human smugglers are oftentimes hired by migrants to help them through inhospitable and dangerous routes on their way to the United States. But how do human smugglers, also known as coyotes or polleros , get into the business in the first...

» Putin responds to Trump's ceasefire plan
13/03/25 21:01 from Global News
President Putin gives his response to the US plan for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Also; the rise in measles cases, and the first bear to get brain surgery wakes up after hibernation.

» Putin visits Kursk after Russian advances - Kremlin
12/03/25 21:03 from Global News
Kremlin says President Putin has visited a command post in the Kursk region, where Russia has been retaking territory seized by Ukraine last year. Also: Pakistan train hijack over, and 100 days with a titanium heart.

» EU retaliates as Trump tariffs expand globally
12/03/25 12:46 from Global News
The EU retaliates as Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports come into effect. Also: deforestation in the Amazon ahead of COP summit, and the wait for astronauts stranded in space is almost over.

» The Baltimore Sun Is In Trouble
12/03/25 04:00 from On The Media
Last January the hedge fund Alden Global Capital sold The Baltimore Sun to David Smith, an executive at Sinclair Broadcast Group. Smith once told Trump that Sinclair was "here to deliver your message.” He is also known to support conserv...

» Ukraine accepts 30-day ceasefire
11/03/25 21:13 from Global News
Ukraine accepts 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia. After day of talks in Saudi Arabia, US agrees to resume military aid to Kyiv and intelligence sharing. Secretary of State Rubio says ball is now in Russia's court.

» Pakistan militants attack train in Balochistan
11/03/25 12:42 from Global News
Armed militants in Pakistan's Balochistan region have attacked a train and threatened to harm the hundreds of passengers on board. Also: Manchester United have announced a brand new football stadium.

» Syrian government says operation against Assad loyalists over
10/03/25 12:45 from Global News
Syria's defence ministry says it's ended military operations in strongholds of former President Assad in which hundreds of civilians are reported to have been killed. Also: China increases tariffs on some US goods.

» Teresa Urrea: The Mexican Joan of Arc
09/03/25 04:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
In the late 1800s, Teresa Urrea was a superstar. She was a ‘curandera,’ or healer, a revolutionary, and a feminist. At only 19 years old she was exiled from Mexico by dictator Porfirio Diaz, who called her the most dangerous girl in the ...

» Trump’s demands over nuclear deal rejected by Iran
08/03/25 20:02 from Global News
Iran's supreme leader rejects demand from Donald Trump to reach a nuclear deal or face a potential military response. Also: South Korea's impeached president released, and International Women's Day celebrations.

» The Happy Pod: Getting engaged in the ashes of our home
08/03/25 09:52 from Global News
We meet a couple who got engaged amid the ashes of the LA fires. The ring survived and was found in the ruins of their home. Also: grandmas bringing power to remote villages; and how going viral got a lost soft toy home.

» Gaza’s future
08/03/25 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie introduces dispatches from Egypt, Poland, the USA, Malaysia, and the Mekong River. Arab leaders convened in Egypt this week to draw up a post-war plan for Gaza - and to counter Donald Trump's proposal to turn it into the 'rivie...

» Trump says it's easier dealing with Russia
07/03/25 19:56 from Global News
Trump says it’s “more difficult to deal with Ukraine" than Russia in reaching a peace deal. Also: authorities say Gene Hackman and his wife both died of natural causes, and the Afghan women living under Taliban rule.

» Trump’s On-and-Off-Again Tariffs, and Decoding ‘Make America Healthy Again’
07/03/25 18:40 from On The Media
President Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff announcements sent stock markets plunging. On this week’s On the Media, how to make sense of the ever-changing news about the economy. Plus, the policy behind the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ ...

» The Ukraine War: What happens next?
07/03/25 15:46 from Global News
What future for Ukraine? Your questions answered. Global News Podcast teams up with Ukrainecast for a special Q&A, in a week that has seen US military aid halted. Can Trump and Zelensky get back to talks on a peace deal? Jackie Leona...

» Dozens killed in clashes in Syria
07/03/25 11:27 from Global News
Forces linked to Syria's new rulers engaged in heavy fighting with others loyal to the former President Assad. Also: latest trade figures from China indicate world's second largest economy is struggling.

» How I Made It: Ayodele Casel
07/03/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
For Ayodele Casel tap dancing is magic. As a young high school student, she dreamed of one day dancing like Ginger Rogers as she recreated Ginger’s moves in her bedroom But it wasn’t until Ayodele Casel was a sophomore at the NYU Tisch S...

» EU agrees to boost defence spending
06/03/25 20:10 from Global News
European Union leaders have expressed support for Ukraine, with US and Ukrainian delegations now set to meet next week in Saudi Arabia. Also, President Trump suspends tariffs imposed on Mexico and Canada for a month.

» Von der Leyen: 'Europe is at a watershed'
06/03/25 11:35 from Global News
Emergency EU summit on defence begins in Brussels. Also: UN releases $100 million to compensate for massive aid cuts from US. And pilot error is blamed after South Korean warplanes accidentally bomb civilians.

» Trump and Zelensky agree to future talks
05/03/25 19:45 from Global News
Could the Trump-Zelensky relationship be back on track? France’s President says the future of Europe will not be decided in Moscow or Washington. Also: A Superbowl-style half-time show for the 2026 World Cup.

» Trump tells Congress he's 'just getting started'
05/03/25 11:34 from Global News
Donald Trump tells Congress President Zelensky is ready for peace. After freezing military aid, the CIA pauses intelligence to Ukraine. China sets out economic growth plans and South Korean teachers warn of AI deepfakes

» How Does Kash Patel Compare to J. Edgar Hoover?
05/03/25 08:39 from On The Media
Since Kash Patel was announced as the director for the FBI, pundits have warned of a return to the era of J. Edgar Hoover, who ran the bureau for 48 years. But according to Beverly Gage, the author of G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Makin...

» Bonus: President Trump addresses Congress
05/03/25 00:54 from Global News
Donald Trump has delivered the longest ever presidential speech to Congress. In this extra edition, we go to Washington for analysis of his address.

» Trump halts military aid to Ukraine
04/03/25 11:43 from Global News
The United States has suspended all military aid to Ukraine until Zelensky commits to negotiating peace. Also: Canada, Mexico and China face new US tariffs, and can scientists use mice resurrect the woolly mammoth?

» Trump again accuses Zelensky of not wanting peace
03/03/25 20:10 from Global News
The US President says he won't tolerate President Zelensky's position on a ceasefire, but denies reports he may end military support for Ukraine. Also, two people are killed after a car drives into a crowd in Germany.

» UK announces European plan for peace in Ukraine
02/03/25 19:32 from Global News
The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils a four-step plan to guarantee peace in Ukraine, after a summit with European leaders in London. Also: Israel blocks Gaza aid, and second commercial spacecraft lands on Moon.

» The U.S. and Mexico: A Complicated Relationship
02/03/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
To say that the United States and Mexico have a complicated relationship is to put it lightly. We’re talking over 200 years of, well, a lot. And today more than ever it’s hard to keep up with how much is constantly happening between the ...

» Warm welcome for President Zelensky in London
01/03/25 20:02 from Global News
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky receives warm welcome in London after clash with Donald Trump at the White House. Also, Kurdish PKK separatists lay down their arms, and the bittersweet romance that could win an Oscar.

» The Happy Pod: Learning to play the guitar one handed
01/03/25 10:11 from Global News
Tony Romaine has taught himself how to play the guitar with one arm, after a stroke left him unable to walk or speak. Plus, Ilona Maher on using social media to spread positivity and the 105 year old raver.

» Trump, Putin and the new global order
01/03/25 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from Russia, the occupied West Bank, Bangladesh, South Africa and India US relations with its Western allies have been upended recently amid a rapprochement between Washington and Moscow. The BBC’s Russia Edito...

» The New 'State Media.' Plus, Podcasters Are Running the FBI.
28/02/25 20:14 from On The Media
Breaking from a century of tradition, the White House says it will seize control of the press pool covering the president. On this week’s On the Media, the new administration is prioritizing access for an array of far-right influencers a...

» Huge protests in Greece over train crash justice
28/02/25 12:05 from Global News
Greeks hold mass protests demanding justice after train crash two years ago which killed 57 people. Also: Mexico's view on US tariffs, and the desperate efforts to flee the fighting in the DR Congo.

» Harvey Guillén: Breaking Hollywood Molds
28/02/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Harvey Guillén talks with Maria Hinojosa about his role as Guillermo de la Cruz in the FX vampire comedy, What We Do in the Shadows. Harvey reflects on some recent tragic moments and some others from his childhood, none of which has stop...

» Trump hosts UK's Keir Starmer at the White House
27/02/25 20:01 from Global News
Donald Trump says he's made "lots of progress" on ending Ukraine war after White House meeting with UK PM Keir Starmer. Also: Mexico extradites 29 drug gang members; police probe "suspicious death" of actor Gene Hackman.

» Bibas family funeral takes place in Israel
26/02/25 11:44 from Global News
A Bibas family member calls on Israeli officials to take responsibility for the deaths of hostages in Hamas captivity. Also: life in Kurdish parts of Syria, and why an Australian radio host is out of a job.

» Writing (and Rewriting) Russian History
26/02/25 04:00 from On The Media
Days before Russia invaded Ukraine 3 years ago, Russian president Vladimir Putin read an essay he’d written in 2021, “On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians,” wherein he claimed that Ukraine is a fake country that was invente...

» US and Ukraine strike mineral deal
25/02/25 20:00 from Global News
Ukraine and the US reach a deal on mineral resources. Donald Trump says it’ll help repay US military aid. Also: New investigations into war atrocities in the DRC and a Chinese animation breaks box office records.

» Britain announces biggest increase in defence spending in decades
25/02/25 12:09 from Global News
Britain has announced it will increase defence spending, funded partly by cutting foreign aid. Also: The dispute over fish at a traditional Belgian festival, and stargazers anticipate a rare planetary spectacle.

» 'Peace must not mean a surrender of Ukraine,' Macron says after talks with Trump
24/02/25 19:33 from Global News
The French and US Presidents met to discuss the war in Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion . Also, the UN Security Council backs a resolution calling for an end to the conflict.

» Germany election: exit polls say conservatives head for victory
23/02/25 20:05 from Global News
Friedrich Merz is set to become Germany's next chancellor, as exit polls show his centre-right grouping has won the general election. The far-right AfD appears to have come second.

» The Global Story: Bolsonaro: Is it all over for the 'Trump of the Tropics'?
23/02/25 10:00 from Global News
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, barred from running for office until 2030, has been charged with plotting a coup after his 2022 defeat. He remains a strong political force. Can he make a comeback? The Global Story brings you t...

» The Fight Over the Panama Canal
23/02/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
As President Trump threatens to take the Panama Canal back, journalist Cristela Guerra recalls her childhood memories growing up between the U.S. and Panama. She tells us about the complicated history between the two countries and what’s...

» Israel delays scheduled release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners
22/02/25 20:05 from Global News
Israel delays release of 600 Palestinian prisoners due to be exchanged for 6 hostages freed from Gaza on Saturday; Also: Vatican says the Pope's health has got worse, and is this the biggest crypto theft in history?

» The Happy Pod: The 'terrible' artist in high demand
22/02/25 09:36 from Global News
Meet the artist who describes his own work as 'terrible', but has been getting commissions from around the world. Also: the strip performer entertaining the elderly, and the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II Presenter: Alan Smith. Music...

» Disappeared in Ukraine
22/02/25 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from Ukraine, the United States, The Gambia and Uzbekistan. Its three years since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, during which time hundreds of thousands of people have been killed or injured -...

» Israel checking Hamas claims that new body handed to Red Cross is Shiri Bibas
21/02/25 20:19 from Global News
Red Cross says it’s transferred a body to Israel, which Hamas claims is that of the Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas. Also: Trump accuses French and UK leaders of doing nothing to end Ukraine war, and how to avoid news stress.

» Learning Elon Musk’s Media Playbook. Plus, Silicon Valley’s Rightwing Roots.
21/02/25 18:53 from On The Media
Elon Musk’s claims of fraudulent government spending contain some wild inaccuracies. On this week's On the Media, how the mythos surrounding tech entrepreneurs paved the way for MAGA’s embrace of Silicon Valley leaders. Plus, meet the sc...

» Israel accuses Hamas of 'evil' violation of ceasefire
21/02/25 11:11 from Global News
Israel's prime minister Netanyahu says Hamas will pay price for "cruel and evil" violation of ceasefire after tests showed body returned from Gaza was not hostage Shiri Bibas. Also: cure for childhood blindness.

» The Debate Around Emilia Pérez
21/02/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Emilia Pérez has sparked significant controversy not only because of polarizing remarks from its director and lead star, but for its eccentric storytelling and what many call a downright “off” portrayal of Mexico. The film has received c...

» Trump aide tells Ukraine to ''tone down'' US criticism
20/02/25 19:52 from Global News
The US national security adviser Mike Waltz has told Kyiv to reign in its criticism of President Trump, and agree to US demands for a mineral rights deal. Also: Amazon gains control of the James Bond film franchise.

» Hamas releases the bodies of four Israelis
20/02/25 11:35 from Global News
Hamas releases the bodies of four Israeli hostages who'd been held in Gaza. Also: the scammers working under duress in Myanmar

» Trump calls Zelensky a 'dictator'
19/02/25 19:47 from Global News
Donald Trump launches a fresh attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a "dictator". Also: global glaciers are melting faster than ever recorded - and a ridiculed New Zealand tourism campaign.

» How Kash Patel Came to Loathe the Media and Love Trump
19/02/25 04:00 from On The Media
This week, the Senate will consider more of Trump’s Cabinet nominees, including his pick for FBI director, Kash Patel. For this midweek podcast, we're looking back at this conversation host Micah Loewinger had with Atlantic staff writer ...

» Dismay in Ukraine as Russia and US reset ties
18/02/25 20:15 from Global News
US and Russia forge ahead with negotiations without Ukraine and reset ties. President Zelensky emphasizes the need to not be excluded from talks. Also: a special report from eastern Congo, and could we soon grow teeth?

» Starmer warns US backstop needed for Ukraine peace deal
17/02/25 19:29 from Global News
UK PM says US security guarantee only way to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again. Also: Using AI to detect prostate cancer and tributes paid to Paquita la del Barrio whose songs empowered women around the world.

» Diplomacy gathers pace over war in Ukraine
16/02/25 19:34 from Global News
US officials head to Saudia Arabia for talks with Russia on the war in Ukraine - but European leaders are not invited. Hundreds of people gather at Alexei Navalny's grave on the anniversary of his death.

» Hombre: Understanding Latino Men ft. Two Voters, Two Views
16/02/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
In the second episode of our new series "Hombre: Understanding Latino Men," Maria Hinojosa sits down with two young Latino voters from Texas. Alejandro Flores, from Dallas, cast his ballot for Kamala Harris in 2024. First-time voter Alex...

» Ukraine talks could see Europeans excluded
15/02/25 20:02 from Global News
US special envoy Kellogg says Ukraine peace talks may involve only US, Russia and Ukraine. Also: at least 15 dead in Delhi railway station crush, and is Donald Trump a penny pincher?

» The Happy Pod: From rescue to romance
15/02/25 09:18 from Global News
How a plea to fly a dog to the US ended in marriage. Adri Pendleton and Niklas Stöterau fell in love after he came to the rescue. Also: a son who's saved his dad's life, twice; and helping the homeless through tennis.

» Germany's young people and the far right
15/02/25 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
In Saxony, our correspondent hears why young voters are increasingly supporting the AfD. The party is polling consistently in second place ahead of a snap election next Sunday LONG: Kate Adie presents stories from Germany, the US, Afghan...

» Ukraine's Zelensky meets US vice-president at Munich security conference
14/02/25 20:57 from Global News
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has held talks with US vice president, JD Vance, as a rift grows between the US and Europe over how to end the war in Ukraine. Also: YouTube celebrates its 20th birthday.

» Donald Trump is Rewriting the Past. Plus, the Christian Groups Vying for Political Power
14/02/25 20:13 from On The Media
The new administration is purging data from government websites and databases, such as the Department of Justice and the National Security Agency. On this week's On the Media, a historian shares the political playbook for rewriting the p...

» Ukraine's future is focus of Munich Security Conference
14/02/25 11:29 from Global News
US and EU allies discuss Ukraine's peace prospects at the Munich Security Conference. The Russian delegation is not invited. Also: long sentences for rhino poachers in Indonesia, and the smell of mummies.

» A Sister’s Quest for Justice With Cristina Rivera Garza
14/02/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Author Cristina Rivera Garza’s memoir received the Pulitzer prize in 2024. In Mexico, the book sparked a feminist movement demanding justice for gender-based violence. In “Liliana’s Invincible Summer,” Cristina delves into the “emotional...

» NATO calls for unity as tensions rise with US over Ukraine
13/02/25 20:40 from Global News
The NATO secretary general, Mark Rutte, has called for unity as a rift opens up between Europe and the US on how to end the war in Ukraine. Also: love rats and Valentines Day.

» Concern in Europe after Trump and Putin agree to start Ukraine talks
13/02/25 11:08 from Global News
Senior figures in Europe have accused President Trump of making unnecessary concessions to Russia ahead of peace talks on Ukraine, and a breakthrough is reported in talks to get the Gaza ceasefire deal back on track.

» Trump says he expects to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia
12/02/25 20:28 from Global News
US President Donald Trump says he will likely meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia in the near future for negotiations on Ukraine. Also: London's first Roman basilica found under office basement.

» The J6 Commutations Have Ripple Effects
12/02/25 04:00 from On The Media
Micah joins Anna Sale on Death, Sex and Money to revisit their 2023 conversation with Tasha Adams, ex-wife of Stewart Rhodes the founder of the Oath Keepers. Rhodes was convicted of seditious conspiracy for his role in the January 6th in...

» Israel says Gaza ceasefire will end unless Hamas frees hostages by Saturday
11/02/25 20:38 from Global News
Israel says the ceasefire will end unless Hamas frees hostages by Saturday. Also: the US teacher held in Russia for four years is freed, and remembering the child chimney sweep whose death changed England's labour laws.

» Trump: “Let all hell break out” if Hamas does not release hostages
11/02/25 10:49 from Global News
President Trump says Israel should cancel the ceasefire if Hamas doesn't release hostages by Saturday. He threatens to stop aid to Jordan and Egypt if they refuse Palestinians. Also: Musk’s bid to buy OpenAI is rebuffed.

» Hamas says it will postpone Israeli hostage release
10/02/25 19:49 from Global News
Hamas says it is postponing the next scheduled hostage release, blaming Israeli violations of the ceasefire deal. Also: the trial of Salman Rushdie’s attacker starts.

» President Trump's planned tariffs on steel and aluminium imports widely condemned
10/02/25 11:08 from Global News
Governments in Europe and elsewhere express concern and vow countermeasures about President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. Also: US doubles down on Gaza plan, and sled dog championships in Sweden.

» Israeli troops withdraw from corridor that split Gaza in two
09/02/25 20:01 from Global News
Israeli troops withdraw from the Netzarim Corridor allowing thousands of Gazans to return to the north of the strip. Also: Polls close in Ecuador's presidential election, and Namibia's first president, Sam Nujoma, has died.

» Toñita’s Club Fights Erasure
09/02/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
When you enter the Caribbean Social Club, or Toñita’s, it feels like you could be in your grandmother’s living room. And that’s exactly what its owner, Maria Antonia Cay, —better known as Toñita— was aiming for when she opened the club i...

» Hostages freed and prisoners released in latest Gaza ceasefire exchange
08/02/25 19:28 from Global News
Three Israeli hostages have been exchanged for 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of an internationally brokered Gaza ceasefire deal.

» The Happy Pod: the volunteer vet travelling the world
08/02/25 09:54 from Global News
We meet a volunteer vet who helps animals in need around the world. He says it's taught him to love life, and accept people. Also: an 88 year old foster dad; the joy of rare baby frogs; and why a pub gave away 300 pints.

» Rebuilding lives in DR Congo
08/02/25 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie introduces stories from DR Congo, Israel, Ecuador, Malaysia and Germany. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by the ongoing conflict in the DR Congo. Amid the violence, a clinic in Goma is helping civilian casua...

» How Wired Magazine is Scooping the Competition. Plus, Whither the Democrats?
07/02/25 20:35 from On The Media
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has accessed sensitive information at the treasury and gutted the United States Agency for International Development. On this week’s On the Media, how a tech magazine scooped mainstream out...

» Judge blocks part of Trump's USAID freeze
07/02/25 20:14 from Global News
A US judge says he'll halt parts of Trump's attempt to dismantle USAID - the world's largest aid agency. Also; Ecuador chooses president against backdrop of gang violence, and the quest to map the world's seabeds.

» Top criminal court condemns US sanctions on officials
07/02/25 11:48 from Global News
The International Criminal Court has vowed to continue its work after Donald Trump imposed sanctions on its officials because it issued a war crimes arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.

» A Day in the Park in Queens, New York
07/02/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
This week on Latino USA, we're sharing an episode from Code Switch.  We bring you a different kind of immigration coverage. We're telling a New York story: one that celebrates the beautiful, everyday life of the immigrant. Code Switch pr...

» Egypt warns over Israel's support for Trump's Gaza 'takeover' plan
06/02/25 20:46 from Global News
Egypt warns Israeli support for Donald Trump's proposal to displace Palestinians from Gaza threatens the ceasefire. Also: the earthquake crisis in Santorini, and the "Kerrygold rush" that’s created millionaire farmers.

» Warmest January on record puzzles climate scientists
06/02/25 11:43 from Global News
Last month was ‘warmest January on record’; Also Donald Trump says no US troops would be needed to take over Gaza, and selfie-taking officially now one of world's most dangerous activities.

» UN Secretary-General warns US against 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza
05/02/25 20:59 from Global News
UN Secretary-General warns US against ethnic cleansing in Gaza, after President Trump proposes taking ownership of the territory. Also: rebels capture mining town in DR Congo, and how often should you wash your clothes?

» Trump says US to 'takeover' and 'own' Gaza
05/02/25 11:25 from Global News
President Trump says the US to 'takeover' Gaza. His comments have caused anger and dismay across the region and beyond. Also: the first glimpse inside a burnt scroll after 2,000 years.

» Musk's Meddling in European Politics
05/02/25 04:00 from On The Media
According to the Financial Times, 225 out of Musk’s 616 tweets and retweets in the first week of January were about UK politics. Meanwhile, Musk has praised the prime minister of Italy, far-right politician Giorgia Meloni, describing her...

» Trump and Netanyahu meet at the White House
04/02/25 21:05 from Global News
Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu has met Donald Trump at the White House, the first foreign leader to visit in the US president's second term. Also: scientists in Spain work to save olive trees from a deadly bacterium.

» China hits back against US tariffs
04/02/25 12:13 from Global News
China has pledged to impose tariffs on some US imports in response to American import taxes on its products. Also: Swedish police investigate a school shooting, and scientists are monitoring Antarctic krill from space.

» Trump pauses tariffs on Canada and Mexico
03/02/25 21:11 from Global News
The US President Donald Trump agrees to postpone the imposition of 25% import tariffs on Canada and Mexico for thirty days, after they agree to strengthen borders. Also: the asteroid that could collide with the Earth.

» US demands Panama 'reduce China's influence' over canal
02/02/25 20:45 from Global News
US Secretary of State Rubio tells Panama it must 'reduce China's influence' over the canal. Also: Netanyahu and Trump to discuss the ceasefire, and why Bill Gates thinks he would be diagnosed as neurodiverse nowadays.

» AOC: 'I’m Not Going to Give Them My Fear'
02/02/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
Amid the chaos generated by Donald Trump’s first days back in the White House,  Maria Hinojosa sits down with someone who has sounded off on the former and current president for years: New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. AOC...

» Ukraine: 'Moscow bombs boarding school'
01/02/25 20:26 from Global News
President Zelensky has accused Moscow of bombing a school in Ukrainian-occupied Russia killing four and injuring dozens. Also: the Taliban takes over Afghanistan's only luxury hotel, and the romance of the orchid.

» The Happy Pod: From security guard to sculptor at the Met Museum
01/02/25 09:56 from Global News
We meet security guard Armia Khalil, whose kindness to a visitor led to his sculpture being exhibited at New York's Met Museum. Also: new hope for Parkinson's; beer that's good for you; and Bhutan welcomes Ed Sheeran.

» Donald Trump’s Rapid Start
01/02/25 08:00 from From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie presents stories from the US, Mexico, Bangladesh, Guatemala and Malaysia Donald Trump marked his return to the White House with a deluge of executive orders and announcements, which included an immigration crackdown, ending fed...

» Is That Legal? Plus, DeepSeek and the A.I. Bubble.
31/01/25 20:37 from On The Media
 President Donald Trump has signed dozens of executive orders since returning to office. On this week’s On the Media, how the directives are butting heads with existing laws. Plus, what the DeepSeek saga reveals about American A.I. [01:0...

» Trump implements threatened tariffs
31/01/25 20:31 from Global News
President Trump is introducing tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China from today. Also: a freed Israeli hostage says she was held in a UN facility in Gaza, and the benefit of scratching an itch.

» 'Mexicans Don’t Play Basketball'
31/01/25 03:00 from NPR: Latino USA Podcast
In 1939, a Mexican-American high school basketball team shocked the world. Basketball, at the time, was considered a white man's game. Until Lanier High School, with their all Mexican-American basketball team, won the 1939 San Antonio ci...

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