The Global Story Podcast
Global perspectives on one big story. In-depth insights from the 大象传媒, the world's most trusted international news provider.
Global perspectives on one big story. In-depth insights from the 大象传媒, the world's most trusted international news provider.
Make sense of the news with our experts around the world, every Monday to Friday. Episodes will be ready by 10:30 GMT.
Host Katya Adler and our 大象传媒 teams guide you through one major global news story each episode.
From Beijing to Boston, Baghdad to Bangalore, our unrivalled reach will take you beyond the headlines to help understand and explore what鈥檚 happening.
The Global News Podcast brings you the latest updates and, on The Global Story, we will drill deep into a single story.
From the climate emergency, to the burning questions around Artificial Intelligence, to the movements of money and markets, and the power of the ballot and the bullet.
Katya Adler has been a 大象传媒 correspondent and editor for more than 25 years, covering conflicts in the Middle East, political and economic crises in Europe, and drug cartels in Mexico.
The Global Story team would like to hear your stories and experiences on the issues that we鈥檙e covering on the podcast. Please get in touch: theglobalstory@bbc.com #TheGlobalStory and tell us your thoughts on what you would like us to talk about.
Episodes to download
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UK election: Keir Starmer鈥檚 political earthquake
Fri 5 Jul 2024
The new Labour prime minister has a huge majority, but does he have public support?
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Hollywood: Has the summer blockbuster lost its sparkle?
Fri 5 Jul 2024
Some industry insiders worry Barbenheimer was an anomaly disguising the industry's woes
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Kenya protests: How Gen Z took on the government
Thu 4 Jul 2024
Tax hikes cancelled after demonstrators storm parliament
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French election: Le Pen's far right at the gates of power
Wed 3 Jul 2024
The National Rally party is now a dominant force in France
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Overtourism: Can travel hotspots cope with the crowds?
Tue 2 Jul 2024
Our demand for selfies is testing the most famous destinations to the limit
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UK election: Could the Brits ditch the Conservatives?
Mon 1 Jul 2024
The Conservative party could be ousted after nearly 15 years running the country
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Retelling the Global Story: Joe Biden鈥檚 ageing brain
Sun 30 Jun 2024
How old is too old to be President of the United States?
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US election: Biden stumbles against Trump
Fri 28 Jun 2024
Candidates' age becomes even greater focus after first presidential debate
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Missing Cryptoqueen: What happened to the world鈥檚 most wanted woman?
Thu 27 Jun 2024
Ruja Ignatova persuaded millions to join her financial revolution. Then she disappeared
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Julian Assange: Inside the deal to free WikiLeaks founder
Wed 26 Jun 2024
US court finalises plea agreement which sees extradition request lifted
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Hajj: Why over 1,000 Muslim pilgrims have died
Tue 25 Jun 2024
Can Saudi Arabia balance tradition with safety as the climate crisis deepens?
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Elon Musk: Is he worth history鈥檚 biggest pay deal?
Mon 24 Jun 2024
Tesla鈥檚 shareholders want to give him $56 billion. Now it's up to a judge if he gets it
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Sextortion: 'In six hours, my son was dead'
Fri 21 Jun 2024
How Nigerian scammers blackmail teens worldwide
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Ukraine war: The men avoiding conscription
Thu 20 Jun 2024
Many draft-eligible Ukrainians are hiding from mobilisation squads
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Nuclear power: Inside Europe's radioactive tomb
Wed 19 Jun 2024
As reactors and waste grow, Finland鈥檚 fix is a lone example
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Smartphone ban: Why an Irish town is taking children鈥檚 phones
Tue 18 Jun 2024
How parents and teachers are protecting kids from online threats
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North Korea: Why Putin and Xi are courting Kim
Mon 17 Jun 2024
The war in Ukraine has shifted the balance of power between Moscow, Pyongyang and Beijing
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Menopause: Are attitudes changing?
Fri 14 Jun 2024
Once a taboo subject, women are now being encouraged to talk about their experiences
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Hezbollah: Tensions on the Israel-Lebanon border
Thu 13 Jun 2024
Rhetoric is ramping up, as the IDF exchange fire with the Shia militia group
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Hunter Biden guilty: What could it mean for the president?
Wed 12 Jun 2024
President Biden's son, Hunter, found guilty of lying about his drug use when buying a gun
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France's snap election: Will President Macron's gamble pay off?
Tue 11 Jun 2024
The French president dropped a bombshell after his party was beaten in EU elections
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Brazil floods: A month underwater after climate "catastrophe"
Mon 10 Jun 2024
Record rains have displaced almost 600,000 people. Some will never get to go home
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US immigration: Could Biden's border policy decide the election?
Fri 7 Jun 2024
The president has announced executive action to reduce the numbers crossing the border
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India election: What went wrong for Modi?
Thu 6 Jun 2024
BJP to govern in coalition after losing outright majority
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Ukraine's children: Growing up under fire
Wed 5 Jun 2024
The stories of Angelina, Daniel and Lera show how the conflict has transformed childhood
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Measles: Why is there a global resurgence?
Tue 4 Jun 2024
Cases of this highly preventable disease are surging worldwide
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Fascism in Italy: Has the country moved on from its past?
Mon 3 Jun 2024
Why Mussolini鈥檚 legacy still resonates with the neo-fascist minority
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Mexico election: A blood-soaked ballot
Fri 31 May 2024
Dozens of candidates have been murdered as Mexico prepares for its first woman President
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Americast: Donald Trump found guilty
Fri 31 May 2024
The former president has been convicted on all counts in historic criminal trial.
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Palestinian state recognition: Does it change anything?
Thu 30 May 2024
Ireland, Norway and Spain join 140 other countries in recognising statehood