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Red Cross chief: 'Gaza worse than hell on Earth'
Israel-Gaza: Are we witnessing war crimes?
IDF says it will investigate the deaths of Palestinian civilians near an aid distribution centre in Gaza on Tuesday
Palestinians killed while collecting aid in Gaza
President Zelensky calls for tough sanctions on Russia
Russia and Ukraine hold brief talks despite heavy drone attacks
Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russian bombers
US rejects Hamas' response to Gaza ceasefire proposal
The Happy Pod: The joy of chasing a giant cheese
Musk leaves Trump administration
UN warns entire Gaza population at risk of famine
US appeals court rules that Trump tariffs can stay in place for now
Israel announces major expansion of settlements in occupied West Bank
Dodging Russian drones in Donetsk
Germany promises Ukraine long-range missiles to fight Russia
Crowds overrun new aid distribution site in Gaza
US and Israeli-backed group distributes aid in Gaza
US envoy rejects Hamas claim that it has agreed to American terms for a Gaza ceasefire
Israeli strike kills dozens sheltering in Gaza school
US remembers George Floyd
Ukraine accuses Russia of torturing Ukrainian prisoners of war
The Happy Pod: The unlikely duo getting men talking about mental health
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% on smartphones
Ukraine and Russia take part in biggest prisoner swap since invasion
The Trump administration stops Harvard from enrolling foreign students
Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in Washington DC
Trump confronts South African leader with claim of Afrikaners being 'persecuted'
Paramilitaries pushed out of key state
UN says no aid yet distributed in Gaza as international pressure on Israel mounts
UN says Israel to allow 100 aid trucks into Gaza
Trump says Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks
Netanyahu: Israel plans to take over all of Gaza
Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer
Trump to call Putin to stop Ukraine 'bloodbath'
The Happy Pod: Climbing a mountain 64 times to inspire others
Ukraine and Russia agree prisoner swap after direct talks
Trump leaves Middle East while strikes on Gaza intensify
US plays down prospects of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine
Gaza officials say Israeli strikes kill more than 100 people
Trump signs major trade deals with Qatar
Donald Trump meets Syrian leader
Trump agrees huge arms deal on Saudi visit
Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia
Israeli-US hostage reunites with family after being freed by Hamas
US agrees trade deal with China
Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him
Pakistan and India accuse each other of violating ceasefire
The Happy Pod: Learning to read in your 30s
The fighting between Pakistan and India is intensifying
Putin hosts Russia's Victory Day parade
Pope Leo XIV - the world reacts
Robert Prevost becomes first American pope: Special episode
Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire 'a farce'
First conclave vote ends in black smoke
Kashmir crisis questions
Pakistan vows to respond to Indian strikes
India strikes Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Crisis vote in German parliament
Israel's plan to expand its military offensive in Gaza is widely criticised
How will the next Pope be chosen?
Israeli army starts calling up reservists for planned expansion of Gaza offensive
Australian PM Albanese makes stunning comeback with landslide win
The Happy Pod: The rescued Ukraine lions learning to roar again
Prince Harry tells BBC he wants reconciliation with the Royal Family
Trump replaces National Security Adviser Mike Waltz
US signs historic natural resources deal with Ukraine
Pakistan warns of imminent military strikes from India
Trump: The first 100 days
What caused the mass power cut in Spain and Portugal?
Power outage causes chaos in Spain and Portugal
Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine
Man arrested after car drives into Vancouver street festival
The Happy Pod: International Dance Day special
World bids farewell to Pope Francis who told people to 'build bridges, not walls'
Pope Francis funeral - special episode
Final preparations underway for Pope Francis's funeral
Russian general killed in Moscow car bomb
President Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv
India-Pakistan tensions rise following deadly Kashmir attack
US Treasury secretary criticises the IMF and World Bank
Pope lying in state at St Peter's Basilica
IMF downgrades global growth predictions after Trump tariffs
Plans outlined for Pope’s funeral
Catholics around the world mourn death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis Dies - Global News Podcast Special Episode
Israel military admits mistakes led to killing of Gaza medics
Zelensky says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin announcing 'Easter truce'
The Happy Pod: Creating 'Christina's Corner'
Trump says US will 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon
US threatens to walk away from Ukraine peace talks
Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe
US and Europe discuss ending Ukraine war
Judge says US government could be in contempt over deportation flights
UK's top court rules on definition of woman
Trump administration to freeze over $2 billion for Harvard
Sudan: Hundreds of thousands flee Darfur refugee camp
Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine to witness war devastation
Russian missile strike in Ukraine kills over 30
Trump exempts smartphones and computers from tariffs
The Happy Pod: Life-saving rat retires
US judge rules Palestinian activist can be deported
Trump's envoy meets Putin for ceasefire talks
Trump recognises tariff 'transition problems'
Trump's tariffs explained
Higher US tariffs on hold but China trade war grows
Roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub kills scores of people
Trump threatens to escalate trade war with China
Global stock markets plunge amid Trump tariff turmoil
Le Pen vows to fight political ban
Anti-Trump protests in all 50 US states
The Happy Pod: Saving Thailand's street dogs
As stock markets tumble again, Trump calls for a cut to interest rates
The Ukraine War: Your Questions Answered
Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020
World reacts to Trump's sweeping tariffs
President Trump announces sweeping tariffs on US imports
Israel expands offensive in Gaza
BBC team reaches Khartoum and finds overwhelming destruction
Myanmar remembers earthquake dead with a minute's silence
Myanmar declares week of mourning as death toll rises following earthquake
French far-right leader, Le Pen, banned from politics for five years
Trump 'very angry' with Putin over Ukraine
Myanmar earthquake deaths surpass 1600
The Happy Pod: Football while fasting -- Egypt's Ramadan pastime
Myanmar earthquake kills at least 144
State of emergency declared in Myanmar after huge earthquake
European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine
Six killed as Egyptian tourist submarine sinks
Trump officials accuse journalist of lying after Signal app leak published in full
Sudan’s army retakes Khartoum airport from paramilitary RSF
Trump and intelligence chiefs play down Signal app group chat leak
Sudanese military accused of carrying out massacre in Darfur
Erdogan calls Turkey protests 'evil' as unrest continues
Turkey protests: More than 1,000 people arrested in 5 days
Turkish President Erdogan's main rival jailed
Mayor of Istanbul dismisses charges against him
The Happy Pod: Tea for two - sharing a brew with a stranger
Erdogan condemns Turkey protests as dozens arrested
Heathrow shutdown causes travel chaos
Trump signs executive order to close Department of Education
Israel attacks Gaza in ground offensive
Turkey: thousands protest against Istanbul mayor arrest
Ukraine says Russia broke pledge not to attack
Putin agrees to pause Ukraine energy attacks during Trump call
Israel launches waves of strikes on Gaza
Canadian PM Mark Carney says he wants to reduce security reliance on the US
Trump and Putin to hold Ukraine peace talks on Tuesday
Arrests made after many fatalities in North Macedonia nightclub fire
US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen's Houthis
The Happy Pod: A gift that reopened the world
Is Putin serious about a ceasefire in Ukraine?
Trump says ceasefire talks with Putin 'good and productive'
Putin responds to Trump's ceasefire plan
Putin visits Kursk after Russian advances - Kremlin
EU retaliates as Trump tariffs expand globally
Ukraine accepts 30-day ceasefire
Pakistan militants attack train in Balochistan
Syrian government says operation against Assad loyalists over
Trump’s demands over nuclear deal rejected by Iran
The Happy Pod: Getting engaged in the ashes of our home
Trump says it's easier dealing with Russia
The Ukraine War: What happens next?
Dozens killed in clashes in Syria
EU agrees to boost defence spending
Von der Leyen: 'Europe is at a watershed'
The Happy Pod: Learning to play the guitar one handed
The Happy Pod: The 'terrible' artist in high demand
Starmer warns US backstop needed for Ukraine peace deal
The Happy Pod: From rescue to romance
Concern in Europe after Trump and Putin agree to start Ukraine talks
The Happy Pod: the volunteer vet travelling the world
The Happy Pod: From security guard to sculptor at the Met Museum
The Happy Pod: Meet the world's internet dad
Extreme weather special
Donald Trump begins second term as US president
US inauguration special
The Global Story: The fight for the Arctic
The Happy Pod: The woman helping thousands of premature babies
The Happy Pod: The professionals and tradespeople cleaning up Ghana
The Happy Pod: The shop that opened for hugs at Christmas
20 years on: Remembering the tsunami
The Happy Pod: 2024 News Review
The Happy Pod: Playing the piano saved my life
The Happy Pod: The cafe spreading the joy of dance
Biden in largest single-day act of clemency
Syrian rebels enter Homs and close in on Damascus
Syria special
The Happy Pod: Meet Italy's Tom Cruise and Blake Lively
The Happy Pod: Swimming against depression
The Happy Pod: The dolphins who 'smile' at their friends
MSF charity pulls out of Haiti's capital after attacks on staff
The Happy Pod: How saving an otter changed our lives
Republicans win House in major boost for Trump agenda
The Happy Pod: The million dollar prize winners saving the planet
Donald Trump confirmed as 47th US President
Donald Trump declares victory in US presidential election
The Happy Pod: Marrying the man who saved my life
The Happy Pod: The gloves that hug premature babies
Former Ugandan rebel jailed for 40 years for war crimes
US Presidential Election - your questions answered
Israeli PM's home targeted by Hezbollah drone
The Happy Pod: The teenager faster than a calculator
Special: Young Leaders Trying to Change the World
The Happy Pod: Kylie thanks fans who got her through cancer
Israel marks first anniversary of Hamas attacks
The Happy Pod: Adopting a grandparent to tackle loneliness
Iran's top cleric defends strikes on Israel in rare public speech
Hezbollah "ready if Israel invades Lebanon"
The Happy Pod: The young people changing the world
The Happy Pod: AI offers blind runners more freedom
The Happy Pod: The Aussie astronaut reaching for the moon
The Happy Pod: Doggy paddling the waves
China to end foreign adoptions
The Happy Pod: The sky is no limit at 102
The Happy Pod: Uniting generations with a splash
Bonus: The Global Story - Is Twitch too big to fail?
The Happy Pod: Finding love at 89 years old
More than 40,000 killed in Gaza - Hamas
The Happy Pod: Panda pair bring joy to San Diego
The Happy Pod: The blood test that could spot Alzheimer's early
Bonus: The Global Story - The most contested land in the world?
The Happy Pod: The surprise star of a US Olympics team
The Happy Pod: South Korea's Samba diplomat
The Happy Pod: Inspiring my daughter to donate a kidney
The Happy Pod: How kindness made a dream come true
The Happy Pod: A teacher's life-saving gift
The Happy Pod: Knitted together by an unloved sweater
The Happy Pod Special: The Happiest Country in the World
The Happy Pod: Reunited with the man who saved my life
What keeps China’s president up at night?
Bonus: The Global Story
Bonus: The Global Story
Bonus: The Global Story
Israel-Gaza War: Your Questions Answered
Israel-Gaza War: Your Questions Answered
Gaza Special: Your Questions Answered
Special Edition - Artificial Intelligence - who cares?
Special episode: Abortion rights around the world
Young voices special
Special: Global News Ukrainecast part 2
Russia-Ukraine: On the brink of war?
Omicron versus the world: Your questions answered
Afghanistan Special: Your Questions Answered