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US to cut flights if government shutdown continues

US Transportation Secretary warns of air traffic cuts if Congress deadlock persists

US Democrats celebrate Mamdani victory

Zohran Mamdani promises change after winning vote to become New York City's mayor

Zohran Mamdani wins New York mayoral race

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City's first Muslim mayor

Former US Vice-President Dick Cheney dies

George W Bush leads tributes to his former Vice President Dick Cheney, who's died age 84

US government shutdown forces food aid cuts

The White House will use emergency funds to provide reduced food aid during shutdown

Tanzanian president sworn in after election unrest

President Samia of Tanzania begins second term after hundreds die in violent clashes

Trump's military action threat alarms Nigeria

Trump doubles down on his threat to send US troops into Nigeria ‘guns-a-blazing’

Nine critically injured in mass UK train stabbing

Terror police in the UK investigate train attack after witnesses describe scenes of chaos

The Happy Pod: Soldiers' letters from 1916 finally home

Notes from two Australian WW1 soldiers found on a beach and now back with their families

Tanzania: Hundreds feared dead in post-election violence

Tanzania's government denies reports of widespread killings after election unrest

Xi Jinping leads summit after Trump leaves

China's president takes pivotal role at APEC gathering after Trump flies out

King strips Andrew of 'prince' title amid Epstein scandal

Andrew loses royal titles and residence as Epstein controversy grows

UN condemns attack on key Sudanese city

UN says there must be accountability for massacres in Sudan's Darfur region

Trump and Xi meet to discuss trade war

The US President calls meeting with China's leader "amazing" after deal on rare earths

Gaza: 104 reported dead in Israeli strikes

Health ministry say 104 killed in Israeli strikes, after Hamas accused of killing soldier

Israel strikes Gaza after accusing Hamas of ceasefire breach

Israel conducts deadly strikes in Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire

World's strongest storm of the year hits Jamaica

Warnings of catastrophic flooding as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall on the island

Jamaicans hunker down for Hurricane Melissa

World's strongest storm of 2025 expected to cause widespread damage in Jamaica

Sudan's RSF rebels claim capture of El Fasher

The Sudanese army has not confirmed the fall of the city of El Fasher

Face to face with IS prisoners in Syria

The BBC speaks to IS fighters held in north eastern Syria, as the caliphate regroups

The Global Story: The Louvre daytime heist that shocked the world

How thieves stole France’s crown jewels and what they could do with them

President Trump oversees agreement between Thailand and Cambodia

President Trump oversees an agreement between Thailand and Cambodia at ASEAN

The Happy Pod: 'I'm blind but I can read a book again'

Doctors have used microchips to help blind patients regain the ability to read

US deploys top aircraft carrier to Caribbean

Venezuela's president accuses US of fabricating a war in campaign against drug smugglers

Trump ends Canada trade talks over anti-tariff advert

A TV ad featuring Ronald Reagan leads to President Trump cancelling talks with Canada

Trump pledges to 'kill people' in drug cartels

The US president says declaration of war on drug cartels by Congress is not needed

King makes history by praying with Pope

Historic first for Christians as King Charles prays with Pope Leo in Sistine Chapel

US puts sanctions on Russian oil giants over Ukraine war

Trump announces key sanctions on Russia to pressure Putin into Ukraine peace talks

US Vice-President: We must disarm Hamas and rebuild Gaza

In Jerusalem JD Vance says ‘tough task’ ahead to achieve peace and stability in Gaza

US shelves plan for Trump-Putin talks

President Trump doesn't want a "wasted meeting" with the Russian leader in Budapest

First female prime minister appointed in Japan

Sanae Takaichi becomes the first female prime minister in Japan's history

Amazon glitch 'resolved' after massive outage

Amazon says it has resolved the glitch that took thousands of apps and websites offline

Zelensky ready to join summit with Trump and Putin if invited

Ukraine’s leader says he would join summit with Putin after a tense meeting with Trump

Israeli air strikes test ceasefire with Hamas

Trump says Gaza ceasefire still in place after Israeli military carried out strikes

The Global Story: A Gazan journalist’s diary

A month in the life of Ghada Al-Kurd, a freelance journalist from Gaza City

Nationwide protests against President Trump's policies

Protests across US accuse Trump of behaving more like a king than an elected official

The Happy Pod: The healing power of singing

Women with post-natal depression saw lasting benefits from a singing group.

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles

Britain's Prince Andrew is handing back his titles after "discussion with the King"

Zelensky's crucial meeting with Trump in Washington

Ukraine's Zelensky expected to press Donald Trump for long-range missiles to hit Russia

Trump says he'll meet Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks

President Trump and President Putin plan face-to-face talks in Budapest

US downplays claims Hamas is violating ceasefire deal

US stresses complexity of operation to recover all the dead bodies of Israeli hostages

Hamas requests help to retrieve the bodies of Israeli hostages

In Gaza, Hamas insists that it's trying to meet the terms of the ceasefire deal

Gazans 'stockpiling food' in case ceasefire breaks down

Israel warns it will reduce aid if Hamas doesn't soon hand over remaining dead hostages

Four more hostages' bodies returned to Israel

Hamas sends back remains of four more hostages

Violence continues in Gaza despite peace deal

In Gaza, there are fears that the fragile ceasefire could be derailed

Uncertainty remains after Gaza deal

There is uncertainty over the next steps following the Gaza ceasefire deal

Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners exchanged

Hamas releases last living Israeli captives in Gaza as Israel frees Palestinian detainees

Relatives of Israeli hostages prepare for their release

Hamas has just hours to free the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

The Global Story: Trump’s ‘CEO of everything’

Who is Larry Ellison, and what is his hold on America’s AI, attention and legacy media?

Heavy clashes along Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Fierce fighting is taking place between the Pakistani army and Afghan Taliban forces

The Happy Pod: Love, cake, and a long-lost mother

A man's search for his birth mother led him back to his favourite local bakery

Trump threatens additional 100% tariff on China

President Trump has said he will impose more tariffs on Chinese imports by next month

Gazans return to ruined homes after ceasefire

Tens of thousands of Gazans walk back to what remains of former homes after ceasefire

Israel approves Gaza ceasefire plan

The Israeli cabinet has voted in favour of Trump's ceasefire and hostage release deal

Israeli cabinet voting on landmark Gaza deal

Israel's cabinet meets to approve first phase of President Trump's Gaza peace plan

Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreed

An extra episode on the first phase of a deal to end the war in Gaza

Trump: Gaza ceasefire deal has been reached

First phase of Trump's peace plan for Gaza agreed by Hamas and Israel

Hopes of progress in Gaza peace talks

Key US and regional mediators join peace talks in push to end Gaza war

US National Guard troops arrive in Illinois

Democrats accuse Trump of abusing his power, as he deploys troops to Chicago

Peace talks continue two years after October 7th attacks

A minute's silence is observed across Israel to remember the Hamas attack in 2023

Renewable energy now world's biggest power source

Solar and wind sources overtake coal in global energy milestone

French PM resigns after less than a month

More political upheaval in France as its shortest-lived government falls

Gaza peace talks to begin

Delegations meeting in Egypt to discuss Trump plan for Gaza

Trump: Israel agrees Gaza withdrawal

President Trump says Israel has agreed to an initial withdrawal line in Gaza

The Happy Pod: The teenager empowering thousands to succeed

Young entrepreneur Adarsh Kumar provides training and mentoring across India

Hamas agrees to parts of US peace plan for Gaza

US tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas agrees to free all remaining hostages.

First woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury

Dame Sarah Mullally is the first female Church of England leader since its creation

Manchester synagogue attacker named

A 35-year-old British man of Syrian descent is named as the synagogue attacker

Deadly attack at Manchester synagogue

A man has been shot dead by police in Manchester after a deadly attack at a synagogue

Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla

The Israeli navy has intercepted boats carrying aid to Gaza

Race for survivors after Indonesian school collapse

Rescuers say seven people trapped under rubble in East Java are getting food and water.

US government shutdown begins

Federal workers in the US face going unpaid after the Senate failed to agree on spending

Gaza Conflict: Two years on

A special episode to reflect on the war in Gaza and the future of the Middle East

Trump: Hamas has 'three to four' days to accept peace plan

Trump says Hamas must accept 20-point peace plan in Gaza or they will 'pay in hell'

Hamas studying Trump-Netanyahu peace plan

Hamas has been warned to accept Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's plan for Gaza

Trump and Netanyahu agree new peace plan for Gaza: a Global News Podcast Special

President Trump says the Israeli Prime Minister has accepted his Gaza peace plan

Criminals offer reporter money to hack BBC

"You'll never need to work again" - BBC correspondent offered cash by hackers

Pro-EU party wins Moldova election amid claims of Russian interference

Moldova's governing party retains its majority in parliament after decisive victory

The Happy Pod: Hope for people with Huntington's disease

The first ever treatment for Huntington's disease delights patients and scientists

UN set to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme

Diplomatic efforts by Iran's allies to delay the reimposition of UN sanctions have failed

Netanyahu gives defiant speech to UN

Israeli PM tells UN that Palestinian recognition is 'disgraceful'

Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two criminal charges

Former FBI boss James Comey maintains innocence after indictment on criminal charges

Former French president Sarkozy is given five-year sentence

Former French President Sarkozy found guilty of criminal conspiracy in Libya case

Fatal shooting at Texas ICE facility

'Anti-ICE' messaging found at scene of Dallas immigration centre shooting

Kremlin: Russia is a real bear

Kremlin dismisses Trump’s description of Russia as a 'paper tiger'

Guterres opens UN Assembly accusing countries of 'flouting international law'

Donald Trump tells the UN General Assembly the organisation has lost its purpose.

Medical experts debunk Trump's autism-paracetamol link

Researchers say President Trump's claims about autism and paracetamol are unproven

Israel reacts angrily to recognition of Palestinian statehood

France to join other countries in recognising Palestinian state at UN

Trump hails Charlie Kirk as a 'martyr'

President Trump has hailed the right-wing activist, Charlie Kirk, as a martyr

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

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

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 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

The Happy Pod: Learning begins with breakfast

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

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

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

The Happy Pod: The thrill of swimming the Arctic Circle

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

The Happy Pod: The trio bringing countries together with music

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

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

The Happy Pod: A song fit for a King

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

Iran crisis: your questions answered

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

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

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

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'

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