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The Global Story: Why Trumpworld is obsessed with free speech in Britain

US Republicans criticise the UK's free speech amid a crackdown at home

UK expected to recognise Palestinian state

The UK is expected to take the unprecedented step of recognising a Palestinian state

The Happy Pod: Nurse revives 'drunk' raccoon

A woman in Kentucky saved a baby raccoon who became 'drunk' on fermented fruit.

NATO intercepts Russian jets in Estonian airspace

NATO has intercepted Russian jets in Estonian airspace

Dozens killed while at prayer in Sudan

A strike on a mosque in Sudan's Darfur region kills more than 70 people

US blocks another UN Gaza ceasefire attempt

The UN Security Council fails to adopt a resolution to try to end the war in Gaza

Trump criticises Putin as his UK state visit ends

Donald Trump says Putin "let me down" at news conference with British prime minister.

US TV host Jimmy Kimmel suspended over Charlie Kirk shooting comments

US TV host Jimmy Kimmel pulled off air over Charlie Kirk shooting comments

King Charles welcomes Trump at Windsor Castle

Britain lays on an elaborate ceremony for visiting US president

Trump begins unprecedented second state visit to Britain

President Trump has arrived in Britain for an unprecedented second state visit

Rolling out the royal red carpet for Trump

Britain hosts unprecedented second state visit for the President of the United States

Israel launches ground offensive on Gaza City

Thousands flee Gaza City down a single coastal road, to escape Israel's assault

Trump launches crime crackdown in Memphis

Trump says Memphis is 'overrun' with carjackings, robberies, shootings and other crimes.

US promises 'unwavering support' for Israel's Gaza goals

US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, holds talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu in Israel

Hundreds of medical clinics shut in Afghanistan after US aid cut

BBC report finds tragic accounts of Afghan maternity deaths after US-backed clinics shut

Israel calls Spanish PM 'a disgrace' after pro-Palestinian protest

Spain's leader has supported a pro-Palestinian demonstration which ended the cycle race

The Global Story: Russia and Israel put Witkoff's diplomacy to the test

Trump’s envoy for everything has no diplomatic experience. Is it a weakness or strength?

Hostages' families call Netanyahu 'obstacle to peace'

Hostages' families have said Israel's strike on Qatar has blocked the captives' return

The Happy Pod: Escaping death on a glacier

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Charlie Kirk murder suspect arrested

22-year-old Tyler Robinson was arrested over Kirk's murder after he reportedly confessed

Trump on Charlie Kirk shooter: 'I think we have him'

US president says Charlie Kirk shooting suspect was turned in by someone close to him

FBI releases photos of 'person of interest' in hunt for Charlie Kirk's killer

The FBI is still hunting for the person who shot the conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Huge manhunt underway for Charlie Kirk's killer

US authorities search for the man who shot dead the conservative US activist Charlie Kirk

Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead in Utah

In the US, the right-wing activist, Charlie Kirk, has been shot dead in Utah

Poland says Russian drones shot down over its territory

Poland says its airspace was violated by a huge number of Russian drones

Hamas claims leadership survived Israeli attack in Doha

Hamas has said five of its members were killed in Israeli air strike in Qatar's capital

Nepal's prime minister resigns as protests grow

Nepal's prime minister resigns in the face of continuing anti-corruption protests

France in fresh political crisis after MPs oust PM

Political uncertainty in France with the collapse of Bayrou government

Six killed in Jerusalem shooting

Two gunmen attack a bus stop in the North of the city

Supporters of Brazil's Bolsonaro stage huge demonstrations

Rallies held in Brazil in support of embattled Bolsonaro

Investigators: 'Cable snapped before Lisbon funicular crash'

Officials investigating Wednesday's deadly funicular crash in Lisbon say a cable snapped

The Happy Pod: The 'game changing' test for ovarian cancer

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Trump rebrands Department of Defence Department of War

Donald Trump has signed an order renaming the Defence Department, the Department of War

Thailand's new Prime Minister: Business tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul

Thailand's new Prime Minister pledges to address the country's economic crisis

Italian designer Giorgio Armani dies

Italian designer Giorgio Armani, who reimagined fashion for modern times, has died at 91

Xi, Kim and Putin: A new world alliance?

As Xi, Kim and Putin meet in Beijing, what does the West make of this show of strength?

Israel rejects latest Hamas Gaza ceasefire offer

Israel says Hamas plan to free all the hostages and end the war in Gaza is nothing new

Lisbon's world-famous funicular derails

At least 15 people die after the Gloria Funicular crashes in the Portuguese capital

China showcases military might in Beijing

Leaders of China, Russia and North Korea show united front at big Chinese military parade

Strong aftershocks hit Afghanistan after quake kills more than a thousand

Aftershocks have struck eastern Afghanistan, days after a powerful quake in the region

Kim Jong Un travels to China for military parade

North Korean leader arrives in Beijing for his first international summit

Rescue efforts continue in Afghanistan after earthquake kills hundreds

Survivors of Afghan earthquake spend the night in the open as rescue efforts continue

Quake kills hundreds in Afghanistan

More than 800 people die after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan

Israel says Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida killed in Gaza

Israel says it has killed a senior Hamas official in a strike on a building in Gaza City

Houthis in Yemen say prime minister was killed in Israeli strike

The Houthis have vowed to avenge their prime minister's death

The Happy Pod: Hugs from Texas

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

WHO warns of growing cholera crisis

UN health officials warn of sharp rise in deaths linked to a cholera resurgence in Africa

Thai court removes prime minister over leaked call

Thailand's PM is removed for ethics violations, plunging politics into turmoil

America marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Twenty years on, Americans remember Hurricane Katrina which devastated New Orleans

Russia strikes Ukraine in one of the biggest attacks of the war

European leaders outraged after Russian strikes kill many and damage EU offices

Members of UN Security Council, except US, say Gaza famine is man-made

Security Council members call for immediate ceasefire

Trump hits India with 50% tariffs

Steep tariffs are imposed on India by the US as a penalty for buying Russian oil

Israeli report denies targetting journalist in Gaza

Report by Israeli military says attack on Nasser Hospital aimed to take out Hamas camera

Trump sacks Federal Reserve Governor

President Trump removes Fed governor Cook for "making false statements” about mortgage

UN calls for investigation following deadly Israeli strikes on Nasser hospital in Gaza

Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has expressed deep regret

Gaza: 20 reported dead in Israeli hospital attack

Palestinian officials say journalists among the dead in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital

Israel hits Houthi targets in Yemen's capital

Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen, days after Houthi missile attack on Israel

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City continue, days after famine declared there

Scores of Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza in recent days

The Happy Pod: Letters from dad - with love

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

UN chief: Famine in Gaza is a 'man-made disaster'

United Nations Secretary-General says famine in Gaza City is a 'failure of humanity'

A famine has been confirmed in Gaza City

The UN says a famine in Gaza is due to a systematic obstruction of aid supplies by Israel

Netanyahu: Israel will begin talks to free all hostages

Netanyahu to resume talks to end the war and free hostages on terms "acceptable to Israel"

Russia launches its biggest attack on Ukraine in weeks

President Zelensky calls on allies to put Russia under greater pressure to stop the war

Israeli military offensive to occupy Gaza City is underway

Israel says it has begun the first stages of a ground offensive to occupy Gaza City

Israel casts doubt on whether it will accept a new ceasefire proposal

Israel demands release of all Gaza hostages, casting doubt on ceasefire proposal

Trump: arrangements under way for Putin Zelensky meeting

President Zelensky says work has started on security guarantees for Ukraine

Hope for Ukraine peace as Trump meets Zelensky in Washington

Trump and Zelensky meet in Washington with key European leaders

Trump says Zelensky can end Russia war 'if he wants to'

President Zelensky to see President Trump in Washington three days after Putin meeting

European leaders to join Trump-Zelensky meeting

President Zelensky has called for a real, lasting peace in Ukraine

Outline emerges of Putin's offer to end war in Ukraine

Reports say Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to hand over more of its territory in the east

The Happy Pod: Mountaintop matchmaking

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine: A Global News Podcast special

The US and Russian leaders failed to make a deal. What does that mean for Ukraine?

Trump and Putin fail to reach Ukraine deal

US and Russian leaders say summit was 'productive' and 'positive'

How do Alaskans feel about the Trump-Putin summit?

Protestors in Alaska say Ukraine should have been represented at the US-Russia summit

Trump and Putin to hold Ukraine talks in Alaska

The US and Russian leaders will meet in Anchorage without the Ukrainian president

European leaders hopeful after Trump call before Putin summit

European leaders urged Mr Trump to prioritise Ukraine in Friday's summit with Mr Putin

European leaders meet ahead of Trump's summit with Putin

Europe's leaders warn against concessions to Russia that would compromise Ukraine borders

Zelensky rules out giving up Donbas

President Zelensky says Ukraine will reject plan to give Donbas to Russia

North Korean workers subjected to 'slave-like' conditions in Russia

North Korean workers who escaped Russia tell BBC they were treated ‘like animals’

Trump deploys troops to Washington in 'crime crackdown'

President Trump says he is taking control of the police in DC to tackle crime "emergency"

Israel condemned over journalist deaths in Gaza

Backlash after Al Jazeera reporter and colleagues killed next to hospital in Gaza City

Al Jazeera journalists killed in targeted Israeli attack in Gaza

Five Al Jazeera employees have been killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City

Europe rallies behind Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin talks

Ukraine's president has ruled out surrendering land to Russia in exchange for peace

The Happy Pod: How baby showers saved a rare bird

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

UN Security Council calls emergency meeting on Gaza

UN Security Council calls an emergency meeting following Israel's plan for Gaza City

Israel approves military takeover of Gaza City

Israel’s decision to take over Gaza City prompts international criticism

Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with plan to occupy Gaza

Israel's security cabinet has been meeting to discuss plans for Gaza

Trump orders India tariff hike to 50% for buying Russian oil

US announces additional 25% tariffs on goods imported from India

Trump's envoy meets Putin as Ukraine ceasefire deadline looms

Kremlin says Ukraine talks with Steve Witkoff were 'useful and constructive'

Former US President Bill Clinton ordered to testify about Jeffrey Epstein

Bill and Hillary Clinton are to testify to Congress about Jeffrey Epstein

Families accuse Hamas of deliberately starving hostages

The brother of Israeli hostage Evyatar David has told the BBC he is a "human skeleton"

Israeli media reports plans to expand military offensive in Gaza

Reports say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to expand operations to free hostages

Israeli minister sparks anger by praying at Jerusalem holy site

Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir prays at al-Aqsa mosque compound, angering Arabs

Family of Israeli hostage accuses Hamas of deliberate starvation

A video released by Hamas showed hostages in Gaza looking weak and emaciated

The Happy Pod: Learning begins with breakfast

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Trump moves nuclear submarines after Russian ex-president's comments

Trump orders two nuclear submarines to be moved closer to Russia

US announces new tariffs for dozens of countries

Trump's tariffs will come into effect next Thursday, unless trade deals are negotiated

Washington has imposed new sanctions on Palestinian Authority members

US to deny visas to Palestinian officials

Russian strikes hit dozens of locations in the Ukrainian capital

Many people killed in Russian attacks on Kyiv, including a six-year-old boy

Canada follows France and UK with plan to recognise Palestinian state

Canada plans to recognise a Palestinian state in September

UK threatens to recognise Palestinian state

UK threatens to recognise a Palestinian state unless Israel reaches a Gaza ceasefire

Worst-case scenario of famine unfolding in Gaza, says UN-backed group

Experts say that famine thresholds have been reached in most of the Gaza Strip

Israeli human rights groups accuse Israel of genocide

Israel acting to ‘destroy Palestinian society in Gaza’, say Israeli rights groups

Humanitarian aid trickles into Gaza

Crowds of Palestinians rushed to collect aid from lorries and airdrops

Israel to open humanitarian corridors into Gaza

Israeli aid announcement comes amid international anger over the hunger of Palestinians

The Happy Pod: Performing on the street got me Oasis tickets

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Gaza aid airdrops to resume, as outrage over hunger crisis grows

UN says almost one in three people are going days without food

Israel to allow Jordan and UAE to resume Gaza aid airdrops

Israel says foreign aid drops into Gaza can resume as humanitarian crisis deepens

US and Israel leave Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar

The talks had been deadlocked

WHO demands full access for aid into Gaza

Reports of starvation continue

The World Debate: What can stop the war in Gaza?

We discuss what can end the conflict with a panel of experts and politicians

Israeli officials deny that famine is taking hold in Gaza

Reports of recent deaths by malnutrition

Hamas health officials: 33 die of starvation in Gaza

Aid agencies warn they are compromised by Israel's latest offensive

Nearly 30 countries call for an immediate end to the war in Gaza

UN says the territory's last lifelines are collapsing

Israel launches ground and air assault on Gaza's Deir al-Balah

Civilians are unsure where to go next following Israel's assault on Deir al-Balah

Dozens of Gazans die in shooting near to aid convoy

Israel says its troops fired warning shots but rejects Palestinian death figures

Syria deploys troops to enforce fragile ceasefire

The government says it has halted sectarian clashes in the southern city of Sweida

The Happy Pod: The thrill of swimming the Arctic Circle

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Trump sues newspaper over Epstein story

He is suing the Wall Street Journal over a claim he wrote a "bawdy" note to Epstein

Patterns of injury in a Gaza war hospital

British surgeon documents injuries inflicted on wounded Palestinians

British spies and special forces named in Afghan data breach

The security leak is one of the worst in modern UK history

Dozens killed in Iraqi shopping centre fire

Iraqi authorities to take legal action against the owners of the shopping centre

Syria withdrawing its army from Druze-majority Sweida city

Hundreds of people have been killed

Israel strikes Syrian military headquarters

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel was intervening to protect the minority Druze community

Afghans moved to UK in secret scheme after data breach

The Afghans had worked with the military

Trump tells BBC 'I'm not done with Putin'

In an exclusive interview, Trump says he "trusts almost nobody"

Trump gives Russia 50 days to make peace in Ukraine

US will lay new tariffs on Moscow if the deadline is not met

Donald Trump to send Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine

As US envoy meets Zelensky in Kyiv, Mr Trump hints at major statement on Ukraine.

Israel blames 'technical error' for Gaza children's deaths

Six children waiting for water were among those killed in an Israeli strike

EU and Mexico hit back at Trump's tariff threat

Donald Trump plans to impose 30% tariffs in August

The Happy Pod: The trio bringing countries together with music

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Air India crash report: fuel switches cut off after takeoff

The preliminary report into the Air India crash finds fuel switches in cut off position

Kurdish rebels burn guns in step towards ending Turkey conflict

After decades of fighting, Kurdish PKK militants held a ceremony to lay down their arms

UK to return some migrants to France in weeks says PM

Keir Starmer announces "one in, one out" migrant scheme

Kenya's president denounces anti-government unrest

President Ruto says violent protestors should be shot in the legs

Russia launches major attack on Ukraine after Trump criticism of Putin

Record number of drones and bombs dropped overnight, says Ukraine military

Trump and Netanyahu meet again in push for Gaza ceasefire

A deal has proved elusive during indirect talks between Hamas and Israel in Qatar

Netanyahu meets Trump at White House amid Gaza ceasefire talks

The Israeli PM has nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize

More bodies recovered in Texas after Friday's catastrophic flash floods

Heavy rain is again forecast in the worst affected area

Elon Musk says he is launching a new political party

The America Party is a challenge to the Republican and Democratic two-party system

The Happy Pod: The surgeon who left his wedding to save a life

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Hamas submits positive response to Gaza ceasefire proposal

Palestinians want guarantee that Israeli bombardment will not resume

Gaza aid contractor says he saw colleagues fire on hungry Palestinians

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation categorically denies the allegations

Footballer Diogo Jota dies in car crash

Liverpool and Portugal footballer, Diogo Jota, killed in car crash in Spain, aged 28

'Diddy' cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering but guilty on other charges

A New York jury found Sean Combs guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution

US Senate narrowly passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

Vice-President JD Vance casts tie-breaking vote

Thailand PM suspended over leaked phone call

A Thai court has accepted a petition that accuses the PM of dishonesty

Israeli strike on Gaza seafront cafe

Videos appear to show the moment a missile hit Al-Baqa cafe

Israel orders evacuations in northern Gaza

Israeli strikes across the territory continued on Sunday

Iran holds state funeral for military leaders killed in Israel conflict

Mourners dressed in black chanted slogans, and waved Iranian flags

The Happy Pod: A song fit for a King

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

US Supreme Court curbs judges' power to block Trump orders

President Trump's birthright citizenship order will shortly be able to take effect

Gaza: US pledges $30 million to controversial aid system

Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed trying to access food

US insists attack on Iran was a success as Iran's leader dismisses it as 'showmanship'

The US defence secretary says the strikes severely undermined Tehran's nuclear ambitions

Iran crisis: your questions answered

What's next for Iran's nuclear ambitions? We put your questions to BBC experts

Iran's leader says the US gained 'nothing' from its attacks on nuclear sites

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also claims victory over Israel

Trump says US strikes set Iran's nuclear programme back 'decades'

Trump dismisses leaked intelligence report that cast doubt on success of Iran strikes

Netanyahu claims historic victory over Iran

The Israeli PM spoke as a ceasefire between the two countries seems to be holding

President Trump lashes out at Iran and Israel after ceasefire violations

The American leader is particularly unhappy with Israel after the truce was flouted

The Happy Pod: Sending my mother's ashes around the world

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: The tiny dog back home after a big adventure

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Rodent on the run returns

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: The joy of chasing a giant cheese

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: The unlikely duo getting men talking about mental health

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Climbing a mountain 64 times to inspire others

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Learning to read in your 30s

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: The rescued Ukraine lions learning to roar again

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: International Dance Day special

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Creating 'Christina's Corner'

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Life-saving rat retires

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Le Pen vows to fight political ban

French far-right leader calls embezzlement conviction a 'witch hunt' at Paris rally

The Happy Pod: Saving Thailand's street dogs

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Ukraine War: Your Questions Answered

BBC experts answer listener questions

The Happy Pod: Football while fasting -- Egypt's Ramadan pastime

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Tea for two - sharing a brew with a stranger

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: A gift that reopened the world

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Getting engaged in the ashes of our home

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Ukraine War: What happens next?

Your Ukraine questions answered by BBC experts

The Happy Pod: Learning to play the guitar one handed

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: The 'terrible' artist in high demand

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Starmer warns US backstop needed for Ukraine peace deal

UK PM says US security guarantee only way to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again

The Happy Pod: From rescue to romance

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Concern in Europe after Trump and Putin agree to start Ukraine talks

EU foreign policy chief warns against giving in to Russia's demands ahead of negotiations

The Happy Pod: the volunteer vet travelling the world

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: From security guard to sculptor at the Met Museum

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Meet the world's internet dad

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Extreme weather special

We ask why extreme weather events are on the rise and how we can better predict them

Donald Trump begins second term as US president

We assess President Trump's agenda and what it means for the rest of the world

US inauguration special

Donald Trump returns as 47th US president

The Global Story: The fight for the Arctic

Donald Trump has repeated his desire to control Greenland

The Happy Pod: The woman helping thousands of premature babies

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: The professionals and tradespeople cleaning up Ghana

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: The shop that opened for hugs at Christmas

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

20 years on: Remembering the tsunami

Memorial events held around the Indian Ocean to remember the 220,000 killed

The Happy Pod: 2024 News Review

The happiest stories of the year

The Happy Pod: Playing the piano saved my life

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: The cafe spreading the joy of dance

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Biden in largest single-day act of clemency

US president commutes around 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people

Syrian rebels enter Homs and close in on Damascus

Syrian President's grip on power wanes as another strategic city falls to Islamist rebels

Syria special

Syrian rebels intent on overthrowing President Assad converge on the capital, Damascus

The Happy Pod: Meet Italy's Tom Cruise and Blake Lively

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: Swimming against depression

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: The dolphins who 'smile' at their friends

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

MSF charity pulls out of Haiti's capital after attacks on staff

MSF pulls out of Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince after attacks on staff

The Happy Pod: How saving an otter changed our lives

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Republicans win House in major boost for Trump agenda

Republicans secure total control of US congress after winning House of Representatives

The Happy Pod: The million dollar prize winners saving the planet

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Donald Trump confirmed as 47th US President

Donald Trump pledges to lead the US into a new golden age after election victory

Donald Trump declares victory in US presidential election

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

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: The gloves that hug premature babies

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Former Ugandan rebel jailed for 40 years for war crimes

Ex commander in rebel Lord's Resistance Army jailed for 40 years for war crimes in Uganda

US Presidential Election - your questions answered

The Global News Podcast, The Global Story and Americast answer your questions

Israeli PM's home targeted by Hezbollah drone

Benjamin Netanyahu accuses the Iran-backed group of trying to assassinate him

The Happy Pod: The teenager faster than a calculator

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Special: Young Leaders Trying to Change the World

Meet the young people explaining how they would change the world.

The Happy Pod: Kylie thanks fans who got her through cancer

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Israel marks first anniversary of Hamas attacks

Memorial services held in Israel and across the world to mark a year since Hamas attacks

The Happy Pod: Adopting a grandparent to tackle loneliness

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Iran's top cleric defends strikes on Israel in rare public speech

Iran’s supreme leader tells crowd that the October 7th massacre was a 'legitimate act'

Hezbollah "ready if Israel invades Lebanon"

Hezbollah's deputy leader, Naim Qassem, denies the group's military capacity is diminished

The Happy Pod: The young people changing the world

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

The Happy Pod: AI offers blind runners more freedom

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

Bonus: The Global Story - Is Twitch too big to fail?

Amazon's live-streaming giant is struggling to make profit

The Happy Pod: Panda pair bring joy to San Diego

The happiest stories in the world - our weekly collection

Bonus: The Global Story - The most contested land in the world?

A journey through the land and slogan, between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean sea

The Happy Pod: The surprise star of a US Olympics team

The happiest stories in the world - our weekly collection

What keeps China’s president up at night?

What keeps China’s president up at night? - The Global Story

Bonus: The Global Story

Could just 100,000 people decide the US election? – The Global Story

Bonus: The Global Story

Trump’s trouble with abortion – The Global Story

Bonus: The Global Story

Bengal famine: The WWII tragedy the world forgot – The Global Story

Israel-Gaza War: Your Questions Answered

Three weeks since Hamas attacked Israel, we put more of your questions to our BBC experts

Israel-Gaza War: Your Questions Answered

Two weeks since Hamas attacked Israel, we put more of your questions to our BBC experts

Gaza Special: Your Questions Answered

The build up to the Hamas attack, why now and what happens next

Special Edition - Artificial Intelligence - who cares?

What is AI? What can it do? A tool for good - or should we be worried?

Special episode: Abortion rights around the world

We investigate the changing dynamic of abortion rights globally

Young voices special

We took questions on Ukraine from young people around the world

Special: Global News Ukrainecast part 2

We answer more of your questions about Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine: On the brink of war?

US President Biden warns Russia might invade Ukraine in February

Omicron versus the world: Your questions answered

The facts, the science, the politics, the economics and the myths

Afghanistan Special: Your Questions Answered

BBC correspondents answer your questions about the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan

Global News Brexitcast

What will Brexit mean for you? We team up with Brexitcast to bring you the answers