Global News Podcast Podcast
The day’s top stories from 91Èȱ¬ News. Keeping you informed on the important global events.
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Episodes to download
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Myanmar earthquake kills at least 144
Yesterday
The military government has appealed for international help
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State of emergency declared in Myanmar after huge earthquake
Yesterday
The earthquake struck near Mandalay, which has a population of about 1.5 million people
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European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine
Yesterday
They also agree to keep sanctions against Russia
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Six killed as Egyptian tourist submarine sinks
Thursday
Tourist submarine sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast with at least six people confirmed dead
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Trump officials accuse journalist of lying after Signal app leak published in full
Thursday
The journalist, Jeffrey Goldberg, was inadvertently included in a US security chat group
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Sudan’s army retakes Khartoum airport from paramilitary RSF
Wednesday
The Sudanese army says it is close to establishing full control across Khartoum
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Trump and intelligence chiefs play down Signal app group chat leak
Wednesday
The US president defended his security adviser who added a journalist to the group chat
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Sudanese military accused of carrying out massacre in Darfur
Tuesday
Sudanese military denies killing hundreds of people in airstrike on a market
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Erdogan calls Turkey protests 'evil' as unrest continues
Tuesday
Thousands of protestors gathered once again in Istanbul on Monday
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Turkey protests: More than 1,000 people arrested in 5 days
Monday
The EU has urged Turkey to 'uphold democratic values'
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Turkish President Erdogan's main rival jailed
Monday
Ekrem Imamoglu's detention has sparked some of Turkey's largest protests
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The Global Story: Maradona and the trial transfixing Argentina
Last Sunday
The Argentinian footballer was widely regarded as one of the best in the world
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Mayor of Istanbul dismisses charges against him
Last Sunday
Clashes with riot police as Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul appears in court
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The Happy Pod: Tea for two - sharing a brew with a stranger
Last Saturday
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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Erdogan condemns Turkey protests as dozens arrested
Last Saturday
Police clash with crowds protesting at detention of key opposition figure
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Heathrow shutdown causes travel chaos
Last Friday
Counter-terrorism police investigate fire at Heathrow power station
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Trump signs executive order to close Department of Education
Last Friday
US President said the DoE would be shut "as quickly as possible"
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Israel attacks Gaza in ground offensive
Thu 20 Mar 2025
Israeli troops move up Netzarim Corridor which divides north and south of Gaza Strip
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Turkey: thousands protest against Istanbul mayor arrest
Thu 20 Mar 2025
Ekrem Ä°mamoÄŸlu was the main challenger to President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan
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Ukraine says Russia broke pledge not to attack
Wed 19 Mar 2025
Putin promised pause in attacks on Ukraine energy facilities
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Putin agrees to pause Ukraine energy attacks during Trump call
Wed 19 Mar 2025
But Russian president refuses to accept Ukraine ceasefire plan
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Canadian PM Mark Carney says he wants to reduce security reliance on the US
Tue 18 Mar 2025
On his first trip abroad as PM, Mr Carney chose to visit France and the UK instead of US
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Trump and Putin to hold Ukraine peace talks on Tuesday
Mon 17 Mar 2025
He says they will discuss 'land', 'power plants' and 'dividing up certain assets'
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Arrests made after many fatalities in North Macedonia nightclub fire
Mon 17 Mar 2025
Reports say the fire was started by sparks from pyrotechnic devices hitting the ceiling
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The Global Story: Mohammed bin Salman from pariah to peacemaker
Sun 16 Mar 2025
How did Saudi Arabia come to host peace talks?
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US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen's Houthis
Sun 16 Mar 2025
Washington cites Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping as the reason for the air strikes
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The Happy Pod: A gift that reopened the world
Sat 15 Mar 2025
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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Is Putin serious about a ceasefire in Ukraine?
Sat 15 Mar 2025
Trump says he thinks Russia is going to make a deal, but others are more sceptical
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Trump says ceasefire talks with Putin 'good and productive'
Fri 14 Mar 2025
Russia says there is 'cautious optimism' over a ceasefire deal with Ukraine
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