Podcast Episodes

The Global Story: The murders that moved a nation: Italy’s new femicide law

**This episode contains descriptions of abuse and violence**

In November, the Italian parliament voted unanimously to introduce the term “femicide” into the country’s legal code. The murder of a woman…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

Australia: Twelve killed in gun attack targeting Jewish community

Police in Australia say 12 people have died in an antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach; 29 people were taken to hospital, including a child. The shooting targeted a gathering to mark the first da…

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US vows retaliation for Islamic State group attack

President Donald Trump has promised retaliation against the Islamic State militant group after two US soldiers and an interpreter were killed in an ambush in Syria. Damascus has condemned the attack …

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

The Happy Pod: The cafe where mistakes are expected

A pop-up cafe in Tokyo is giving people with dementia a place to volunteer as well as a sense of community. A volunteer there, Toshio Morita, has become something of a local celebrity. At the Orange …

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

Democrats release photos of Trump from Epstein estate

Republicans accuse the Democrats of playing politics with release of photos from the estate of late sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, that feature rich and powerful people, including Donald Trump. Also:…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

Thousands at risk after flooding in Gaza

The UN says a powerful storm is sweeping through Gaza, leaving 800,000 people in danger from deluged camps and collapsed buildings.

Also: an Australian minister accuses Reddit of trying to protect its…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

US exerts more pressure on Venezuela

A day after US troops seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Washington has imposed sanctions on six more ships said to be carrying Venezuelan oil. Also: President Zelensky focuses on the f…

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Venezuelan opposition leader speaks to BBC

María Corina Machado, Venezuela's Nobel Peace Prize winner, speaks after her first public appearance in 11 months. She has mostly been in hiding since the country's disputed presidential election in …

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast

US forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela amid escalating tensions. President Trump said it was done for "very good reason" but Caracas accused Washington of "blatant theft" and …

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

Cancer-causing gene found in donor sperm across Europe

A sperm donor who unknowingly harboured a genetic mutation that dramatically raises the risk of cancer has fathered at least 197 children across Europe, a major investigation has revealed. Some child…

Published on 2 weeks ago