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The latest from Iran and the Middle East and the rest of the world’s news from the BBC. We follow developments across the region.
The latest from Iran and the Middle East, and the rest of the world’s news, from the BBC World Service. The Global News Podcast brings you the news from across the region and what you need to know from the US. We also continue to bring you stories from around the globe, including expert analysis and insight.
Episodes are published twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories.
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The Happy Pod: From a small town, to the moon
Yesterday
The mayor of Ingersoll beams with pride as the Canadian town is represented on Artemis II
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Artemis II splashdown
Yesterday
Nasa's four Artemis II astronauts have safely returned to Earth and are "feeling great"
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JD Vance heads to Pakistan for talks with Iran
Friday
Islamabad warns gap between US and Iran's negotiating positions remain wide
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Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon
Friday
Benjamin Netanyahu calls for negotiations but insists "there is no ceasefire" in Lebanon
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Iran: Attacks on Lebanon are 'grave violation'
Thursday
Tehran says negotiations with US will be meaningless if Israel keeps striking Lebanon
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US-Iran ceasefire under strain
Thursday
Iran warns it will respond if Israeli attacks on Lebanon don't stop immediately
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Hegseth claims 'historic battlefield victory' over Iran
Wednesday
Tehran says it will maintain control over Strait of Hormuz
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The US, Israel and Iran announce two-week ceasefire
Wednesday
The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and safe passage for ships
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Trump warns Iran 'whole civilisation will die tonight'
Tuesday
President Trump warns "whole civilisation will die tonight" as deadline for Iran nears
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Artemis II astronauts fly around the Moon
Tuesday
NASA crew has travelled farther from Earth than any human in history
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Intelligence chief of Iranian Revolutionary Guard killed
Last Monday
General Majid Khademi is killed in a US-Israeli strike
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Trump extends Iran's deadline to open Strait of Hormuz
Last Monday
US threatens to bomb Iran's bridges and power plants if White House demands are ignored
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US gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or open Strait of Hormuz
Last Sunday
Both countries trade threats to unleash "hell" as Tehran rejects American ultimatum
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The Happy Pod: The decades long wait for the World Cup
Last Saturday
Fans in Iraq and the DRC are celebrating being back in football's biggest competition.
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US in desperate search for missing aviator in Iran
Last Saturday
Rescuers come under attack as they look for crew member
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Iran says it has shot down US fighter jet
Fri 3 Apr 2026
Iranian media says search is under way for the crew of a downed US fighter jet
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Artemis II leaves Earth's orbit and heads for Moon
Fri 3 Apr 2026
Engine burn sends astronauts towards deep space for first time since 1972
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UK and allies discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz
Thu 2 Apr 2026
Representatives from more than 40 countries took part in a virtual summit on Thursday
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Iran war: World leaders respond to economic impact
Wed 1 Apr 2026
Countries outline economic measures to try to reduce the impact of rising energy prices
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Trump: US to leave Iran in '2 or 3 weeks'
Wed 1 Apr 2026
White House says it's up to other countries to get oil through Strait of Hormuz
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Hegseth: US 'closer than ever' to defeating Iran
Tue 31 Mar 2026
US Defence Secretary says President Trump is willing to make deal to end fighting
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US downplays suggestions it could commit war crimes in Iran
Tue 31 Mar 2026
Trump has threatened to wipe out civilian infrastructure unless Iran agrees to a deal
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Can the US really take control of Iran's oil?
Mon 30 Mar 2026
Trump says US in serious discussions with a new regime in Iran
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Recommending: 13 Minutes Presents Artemis II
Mon 30 Mar 2026
Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes
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Trump says he could 'take the oil in Iran'
Mon 30 Mar 2026
The US President says he could seize Iran's oil export hub of Kharg Island
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The Global Story: Are we heading for World War Three?
Sun 29 Mar 2026
Will the US-Israel war with Iran spiral out of control and how can it be stopped?
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Yemen's Houthis launch missile attack on Israel
Sun 29 Mar 2026
Israel says it has intercepted two waves of missiles launched by Houthi rebels
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The Happy Pod: The hug that stopped a bombing
Sat 28 Mar 2026
Nathan Newby received a bravery medal for preventing an attack on a hospital
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US says Iran war could end in ‘weeks’
Sat 28 Mar 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says most war objectives in Iran have been met
