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Thousands protest in France over President Macron's choice of conservative PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jp702g
Published: September 8, 2024 00:47
Left-wing parties called for protests after Michel Barnier was appointed as French prime minister on Thursday. Also: the Oscar winning lyricist Will Jennings dies aged 80.
The Happy Pod: Doggy paddling the waves
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jp4xjr
Published: September 7, 2024 12:56
We dive into the unusual world of dog surfing and meet some of the surfers who take part in the sport's World Championships. Also, why the British rescue team are revisiting Morocco one year on from the earthquake.
US-Turkish protestor killed in West Bank as Israeli forces opened fire
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jp2wsq
Published: September 7, 2024 00:36
The Israel Defence Forces say it is investigating after Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was shot at a protest in Beita. Also: Starliner capsule heads home to Earth without stranded astronauts.
China to end foreign adoptions
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jnzptg
Published: September 6, 2024 13:50
China says it's ending overseas adoptions, creating uncertainty for those mid process. The growing cyber crime of sextortion. The US child deaths linked to declining bat population and the perils of sneezing.
Blinken visits Haiti to hear of progress on gang violence
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jnw1wp
Published: September 6, 2024 00:43
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has urged Haiti's interim government to set up an electoral council to organise presidential elections. Also: is there a link between noise and infertility?
Ugandan athlete dies after being set on fire by ex-boyfriend
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jnr74d
Published: September 5, 2024 13:47
Ugandan athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei, dies after being set on fire by ex-boyfriend. Also on this podcast: France names its new prime minister, and the country where the police are on the lookout for men with beards.
14 year old boy arrested after four killed in US school shooting
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jnm57f
Published: September 5, 2024 00:49
Two pupils and two teachers died in the incident at Apalachee High school in Georgia. Also: animal groups say Russian "spy whale" was shot.
Grenfell fire: How 'dishonesty' led to 72 'avoidable' deaths
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jnh44t
Published: September 4, 2024 13:46
Survivors of the 2017 disaster say the report shows they were "failed by calculated dishonesty and greed". Also: There've been widespread Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine, The Pope is in Indonesia calling for inter-faith unity, we look at the…
Zelensky says Russia will be held accountable for Poltava attack
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jnclxr
Published: September 4, 2024 00:15
President Zelensky says Russia will be held accountable for a deadly missile attack in Poltava. Also: Prague honours the man who saved Jewish children from the Nazis, and NY governor's ex-aide charged as Chinese agent.
Russia launches a deadly missile attack on Ukraine
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jn95mp
Published: September 3, 2024 14:10
At least forty people are killed in a deadly Russian missile attack as President Putin visits Mongolia - where he could be arrested. Also: the boss of Volkswagen goes on trial and we hear about Sikh superheroes.
Benjamin Netanyahu won't make concessions to Hamas
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jn59cm
Published: September 2, 2024 23:32
Pressure mounts on the Israeli prime minister, following the killing of six hostages. Also: the Mayor of Paris provokes protests saying she wants the Olympic rings to stay on the Eiffel Tower forever; and how to hold a fashion show in a war zone.
General strike in Israel amid calls for hostage release deal
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jn36cl
Published: September 2, 2024 14:26
Hundreds of thousands strike in Israel to pressurise PM Netanyahu to secure a hostage release deal with Hamas. Also: Analysis of Germany's regional elections, and how boys are flooded with violent social media content.
German far-right's 'historic' victory
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jmz1mw
Published: September 1, 2024 23:55
Germany's AfD becomes first far-right party to win state election since Nazi era. Also: the mysterious death of the 'Russian spy whale', and the South African beauty queen crowned Miss Nigeria after a nationality row.
Bonus: The Global Story - Are ultra-processed foods impossible to avoid?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jmn5z6
Published: September 1, 2024 13:00
This is a bonus episode from The Global Story asking - Are ultra-processed foods impossible to avoid?Research into ultra-processed foods suggests they could be linked to health problems including cancers, heart disease, obesity and depression - but…