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Hospitals out of action and shelters across Lebanon are full

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jvs9ys

Published: October 5, 2024 00:25

Four hospitals in southern Lebanon are out of action and the United Nations says that shelters for displaced people are full. Also: gang violence in Haiti kills at least 70 people and are you ready for smart glasses?

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

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jvp51t

Published: October 4, 2024 14:13

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.

Israel Gaza War: One Year On

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jvjrw6

Published: October 4, 2024 08:00

A year on from the Hamas attack on Israel, Jackie Leonard and Katya Adler from The Global Story put BBC listener questions to our Middle East correspondent, Yolande Knell, and the BBC's security correspondent, Frank Gardner.

Oil prices surge after President Biden says he's 'discussing' Israeli strikes on Iran

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jvk33f

Published: October 4, 2024 00:39

Oil prices rose after Joe Biden said he was discussing possible Israeli strikes on Iran’s oil infrastructure. Also: the sequel to the asteroid which killed off dinosaurs, and the 31-year treasure hunt for the Golden Owl.

Britain agrees to hand back the Chagos Islands to Mauritius

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jvfj8p

Published: October 3, 2024 14:47

The UK is to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after 50 years but will keep military base on Diego Garcia. Also: Lebanon says two soldiers have been killed by Israel, as Israel continues its Hezbollah offensive.

President Biden opposes Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jv8wn1

Published: October 3, 2024 00:19

Joe Biden says he doesn't support Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Also: scientists analyse 130,000 brain cells of a fruit fly, and the ban on 'honking' in the Bangladeshi capital.

Israel and Hezbollah clash in southern Lebanon

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jv4p9j

Published: October 2, 2024 14:10

Israel's military says a team commander has died in the fighting, a day after it announced its invasion. Also: we ask how Israel will respond to Iran's missile attack, and reaction from the US vice-president debate.

Iran launches massive missile attack on Israel as Netanyahu vows 'consequences'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jv0myz

Published: October 2, 2024 00:35

Israel says 180 missiles were fired from Iran, most of which were intercepted. Also: Mexico's first female president Claudia Sheinbaum has been sworn in.

Tyre in southern Lebanon 'feels like a warzone'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jtxw1y

Published: October 1, 2024 14:27

Israel's ground invasion in Lebanon continues. Also: scientists warn it may be too late to save many of Switzerland's glaciers; and the play with no rehearsal or director.

Israel launches ground offensive in Lebanon

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jtswq2

Published: October 1, 2024 04:44

Israel launches a "localised, targeted" ground operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, backed by air strikes and artillery fire. The US says it supports the incursion and warns against mission creep.

Israel says 'localised, targeted ground raids' under way against Hezbollah in Lebanon

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jtslcs

Published: October 1, 2024 01:09

The Israeli military says troops are carrying out raids on villages in southern Lebanon, while further air strikes hit Beirut. Also: hundreds unaccounted for in the US in the aftermath of Hurricane Helen.

Hezbollah "ready if Israel invades Lebanon"

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Published: September 30, 2024 14:03

Hezbollah's deputy leader, Naim Qassem, says the group is ready if Israel invades Lebanon. Also: Marine Le Pen on trial accused of embezzling European parliamentary funds, and UK ends coal power after 142 years.

Israeli air strikes hit Hezbollah targets in Lebanon and Houthi sites in Yemen

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jtlf0d

Published: September 30, 2024 00:16

Lebanon's health ministry has said more than 50 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Sunday. Also: early results in Austria's general election indicate the far-right Freedom Party is heading for a victory.

Bonus: The Global Story - Titan sub implosion

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Published: September 29, 2024 13:00

Your weekly bonus episode of The Global Story. When OceanGate's Titan submersible went missing last June, it sparked a monumental rescue mission which captured the attention of the world. After days of searching, authorities concluded that the vessel had…

Netanyahu says killing of Hezbollah leader is 'historic turning point'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jtgr91

Published: September 29, 2024 00:21

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says they have "settled the score" with the killing of Hassan Nasrallah, as Iran vows to avenge his death. Also: many killed and missing in Nepal floods.

Hezbollah confirms death of leader Hassan Nasrallah after Israeli strikes on Beirut

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jtdsjw

Published: September 28, 2024 13:44

The Iranian-backed group Hezbollah has described its leader Hassan Nasrallah as a martyr and vowed to continue its battle against Israel. An Israeli Defence Forces spokesman said his death made the world "a safer place".

The Happy Pod: The young people changing the world

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Published: September 28, 2024 12:00

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.

Blasts rock Beirut as Israel attacks Hezbollah HQ

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Published: September 28, 2024 00:15

Huge blasts in Beirut as Israel attacks Hezbollah HQ, reportedly targeting the group’s leader. Also: the ongoing violence in Haiti, and the man asked to leave a restaurant because his face was scaring customers.

Hurricane Helene heads to US state of Georgia after hitting Florida

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jt7mx3

Published: September 27, 2024 14:38

Hurricane Helene heads to US state of Georgia after hitting Florida. Also: Japan has a new prime minister; actress Maggie Smith dies.

Zelensky unveils victory plan at White House

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jt2xt4

Published: September 27, 2024 00:51

Volodymyr Zelensky has outlined his Ukrainian victory plan at the White House; Kamala Harris warned other aggressors would become emboldened if Putin won. Also: a new map of the Milky Way, and the world's oldest cheese.

US, UK and other allies call for Israel-Hezbollah 21-day ceasefire

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jsz1x3

Published: September 26, 2024 14:04

Israeli PM tells military to keep fighting with 'full force'. Also: President Biden announces the release of billions of dollars of aid for Ukraine, and the world's longest-serving death row inmate acquitted in Japan.

Israel says troops are preparing for a possible ground incursion in Lebanon

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jstsnf

Published: September 25, 2024 23:34

The army chief told troops to be ready for a cross-border ground operation. The UN says more than 90,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon since Monday. Also: walking on the moon at Europe's lunar life simulator.