Global News Podcast

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Donald Trump confirmed as 47th US President Nov 06, 2024

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Donald Trump pledges to lead the US into a new golden age after winning US presidential election. We'll have world reaction and assess the potential impact on the global economy and environment.

Donald Trump declares victory in US presidential election Nov 06, 2024

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Donald Trump poised to make historic comeback not seen in the US in more than a century.

The Happy Pod: Marrying the man who saved my life Nov 02, 2024

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Charlotte and Dave met as strangers in a moment of crisis, and went on to marry. Also, the son who reunited with his father after 19 years, and the friends that have been meeting up every week in the same spot since 1968 Presenter: Jannat Jalil. Music composed by Iona Hampson.

Former Ugandan rebel jailed for 40 years for war crimes Oct 25, 2024

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Former commander in rebel Lord's Resistance Army, Thomas Kwoyelo, sentenced to 40 years for war crimes in Uganda. Also: The tortured monkey released back into the wild, and a scientific breakthrough in eco production.

US Presidential Election - your questions answered Oct 20, 2024

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The Global News Podcast, The Global Story and Americast join forces to answer your questions about the US presidential election. We look at what the result could mean for the Middle East, Ukraine and climate change.

Israeli PM's home targeted by Hezbollah drone Oct 19, 2024

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Israeli PM says Iran and allies have made a ‘grave mistake’ after his home was targeted by a drone. Also: Striking Boeing workers to vote on new pay deal, and how video games are better for your brain than exercise.

The Happy Pod: The teenager faster than a calculator Oct 19, 2024

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Meet the 14-year-old human calculator. Aaryan Shukla has been practising mental maths since the age of 6 — and holds a Guinness World Records title.

Iran's top cleric defends strikes on Israel in rare public speech Oct 04, 2024

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Iran’s supreme leader tells a crowd in Tehran that the October 7th massacre was a 'legitimate act'. Also: EU hits China with EV sales tariffs, world's first ovarian cancer vaccine and Google Search's AI makeover.

The Happy Pod: The young people changing the world Sep 28, 2024

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At the One Young World summit in Canada, we meet leaders and innovators from around the world including a 22-year-old MP, a woman using AI to tackle cyberbullying, and the founder of a fashion brand praised by Beyoncé.

The Happy Pod: AI offers blind runners more freedom Sep 21, 2024

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We hear about the freedom and independence a visually impaired man found by running with an AI guide. Also: South Africa's hospital train; an usual diplomatic job share; and the dog whose love of binmen has gone viral.

Presenter: Jackie Leonard. Music composed by Iona Hampson