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Recent Episodes

US House votes to curb Trump's war powers

4 June 2026 · 26m

The US House has passed a resolution directing Donald Trump to withdraw American forces from the Iran war, in a largely symbolic move that nonetheless deals a political blow to the
One killed and dozens injured in Kuwait by Iranian drones

3 June 2026 · 28m

Kuwait says one person has been killed and at least 63 injured after Iranian drones strike a terminal building at its international airport. Officials say the dawn strike damaged c
Shell accused of ignoring pollution evidence in Nigeria

3 June 2026 · 29m

British oil giant Shell continued to operate major pipeline in Nigeria even though bosses knew it was causing widespread pollution, according to secret documents obtained by BBC. S
Prepare for a more intense El Niño, UN warns

2 June 2026 · 29m

The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, says the world must treat the new phase of the weather pattern, El Niño, as an urgent climate warning. He said it wou
Night of large-scale Russian attacks across Ukraine

2 June 2026 · 28m

Russia uses drones and missiles to bombard Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. A number of people were killed and injured. Kyiv's mayor said two high-rise apartment buildings in the c
Israel orders attacks in Beirut suburbs

1 June 2026 · 28m

Israel has ordered attacks against Hezbollah in the southern suburbs of Beirut - prompting many residents to evacuate the Lebanese capital. Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netany
Right-wing outsider wins Colombian election first round

1 June 2026 · 33m

Abelardo de la Espriella will face left-winger Ivan Cepeda in Colombian presidential run-off in three weeks. The two offer strikingly different visions of how to tackle Colombia's
The Global Story: World Cup 2026: The most political of all time?

31 May 2026 · 29m

Politics, power and money have always been part of international sporting competitions, and football (or soccer) is no exception. However, this year’s World Cup faces new challenge
Fans rampage after Paris St-Germain win Champions League

31 May 2026 · 25m

Several hundred people have been detained by police in Paris after football fans went on the rampage when Paris St-Germain won the European Champions League. Vehicles and businesse
The Happy Pod: The simple plastic sheet saving lives

30 May 2026 · 26m

Researchers say a simple sheet of plastic is helping to prevent women dying after childbirth. The drape measures blood loss, which allows doctors to provide faster treatment. It's