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Greenlanders fear for the future of the Arctic | Global News Podcast

What does the future hold for Greenland and the Arctic?

The US administration is hosting the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers in the White House.

President Donald Trump has continued his pledge to take control of the semi-autonomous territory of Denmark - threatening to take it "the easy way or the hard way", claiming the US needed Greenland for national security.

Greenland's prime minister has said his people would choose Denmark over the US if they were asked to make such a ch...

US needs Greenland for National Security, President Trump says | BBC News

President Donald Trump has renewed his claim that the US needs Greenland for National Security, ahead of a White House meeting between US Vice President JD Vance and Denmark and Greenland’s foreign ministers.

In a post on the Truth Social platform, the US president said “it is vital for the Golden Dome that we are building”.

The purpose of today’s talks is the future of the island, which is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark in the Arctic.

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What we know about Iran's protests and the crackdown | BBC News

US President Donald Trump has urged Iranian anti-government protesters to "keep protesting", saying "help is on its way".

Thousands of people are feared dead after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests in Iran. Iranians describe terrible levels of death and destruction in their first calls to family abroad in days.

An Iranian security official told news agency Reuters that the death toll could be around 2,000 people, including security personnel.

While some people in Iran are...

Marine Le Pen's appeal trial begins | Global News Podcast

Last year, the leader of the French far-right National Rally party, Marine Le Pen, was banned from running for public office after being found guilty of embezzling EU funds. It means - as it stands - she is not able to run in next year's presidential election.

Now, she is appealing that ruling at the Paris Court of Appeal. The case is likely to last around month but a decision is not expected before the summer.

BBC's Paris correspondent, Hugh Schofield has the background.

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The Mayor of London explains why he thinks London is getting safer | BBC Newscast

Today Chris and Adam are down in City Hall to speak to the mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan.

He defended London against claims by critics like President Trump and Nigel Farage that the city in unsafe, and pointed to the falling murder rate as proof of a positive counter narrative.

Plus he welcomed Ofcom’s new investigation into X and said “we need proper guardrails” to protect people online. He also spoke Europe and supported closer alignment with the customs union, and said “we've got to lo...

Why are people protesting in Iran? | BBC Newscast

Today marks the thirteenth consecutive day of widespread anti-government protests in Iran.

Iran's top security body has warned that the Iranian judiciary and security forces will show "no leniency towards saboteurs", amid internet blackouts.

Adam is joined in the Newscast studio by BBC chief international correspondent, Lyse Doucet, to discuss the context and history of the unrest in Iran, plus President Trump’s warnings to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his response.

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JD Vance says Europe should take Trump ‘seriously’ on Greenland | BBC News

US Vice-President JD Vance says that Europe should take President Trump “seriously” on Greenland after he suggested buying the territory from Denmark or even taking military action to annex it.

President Trump claims control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory is vital for national security.

Despite being the most sparsely populated territory, Greenland's location between North America and the Arctic makes it well placed for early warning systems in the event of missile attacks, and f...

UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed | BBC News

The UK and France have signed a declaration of intent on deploying troops in Ukraine if a peace deal is made with Russia, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced.

After talks with Ukraine's allies in Paris, he said the UK and France would "establish military hubs across Ukraine" to deter future invasion, while French President Emmanuel Macron later said thousands of troops may be deployed.

Russia has repeatedly warned that any foreign troops in Ukraine would be a "legitimate targ...

Donald Trump considers options to ‘acquire’ Greenland | BBC News

US President Donald Trump has been discussing "a range of options" to acquire Greenland, including use of the military, the White House said.

The White House told the BBC that acquiring Greenland - a semi-autonomous region of fellow Nato member Denmark – was a "national security priority".

The statement came hours after European leaders issued a joint statement rallying behind Denmark, which has been pushing back against Trump's ambitions for the Arctic island.

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Trump “considering using military” to take Greenland says White House | BBC News

The White House has said President Trump is considering using the US military to acquire Greenland. It said that doing so was a “national security priority” for his administration and it is considering a range of options to secure that goal.

Donald Trump recently stated that the US "needed" Greenland – a semi-autonomous region of fellow Nato member Denmark – for security reasons. He has repeatedly insisted that it must come under US control.

The latest White House statement came shortly...

Could the UK and the rest of Europe send troops to Ukraine? | BBC Newscast

Today, Adam and Chris discuss the latest agreement between the Coalition of the Willing and the US to provide security guarantees for Ukraine as part of ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire with Russia.

The talks in Paris saw the UK and France agree to put troops on the ground to "in the event of a peace deal".

Plus we look at why President Trump has his sights set on Greenland and whether he really might annex the island.

Adam is joined by the Economist’s defence editor Shashank Joshi an...

Europe backs Denmark over President Trump's threats to annex Greenland | Global News Podcast

The issue of Greenland's future has resurfaced in the wake of the US military intervention in Venezuela.

President Donald Trump has again insisted that the US "needed" Greenland for security reasons and has refused to rule out the use of force to take control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

At a meeting in Paris today, European leaders rallied to Greenland's defence - issuing a joint statement saying Greenland belongs to its people, and that they will defend Greenland's territori...

Greenland belongs to its people, say six European leaders | BBC News

Six European allies have rallied to support Denmark following renewed insistence by the US that it must have control over Greenland.

"Greenland belongs to its people, and only Denmark and Greenland can decide on matters concerning their relations," the leaders of the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and Denmark said in a joint statement.

On Sunday, President Donald Trump said the US "needed" Greenland - a semi-autonomous region of fellow Nato member Denmark - for security reason...

Zelensky meets world leaders in Paris for 'Coalition of the Willing' talks | BBC News

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky and other key allies of the country as efforts intensify to agree security guarantees for Kyiv in the event of a ceasefire with Russia.

Heads of state and top officials from more than 30 countries - part of the so-called Coalition of the Willing - are meeting in Paris, including US mediators in peace talks Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law.

Zelensky met Trump recently and sai...

US Congress divided over capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro | BBC News

Members of Congress are split after President Donald Trump's senior officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, briefed the lawmakers on the US’s removal of Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro.

The Republican House Speaker, Mike Johnson, said the US was "demanding a change of how a regime rules”, not carrying out a regime change, and that Trump was within the authority given to him by the US Constitution.

Meanwhile, Chuck Schumer, the top Demo...

Maduro in court - Venezuela's deposed leader tells judge “I am a prisoner of war” | BBC News

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro has told a court in New York that he is still the country’s president and ”a prisoner of war", as he pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges.

Mr Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were abducted from Venezuela’s capital Caracas on Saturday by US special forces during a military assault.

In Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez has been sworn in as interim President in the National Assembly. She described Maduro and his wife as heroes and said she took the oath of offi...

How K-beauty went from viral trend to economic powerhouse | BBC News

K-beauty is one of the biggest industries in South Korea, where the pressure to look almost flawless has always been huge in a highly competitive society.

In the first half of 2025, South Korea overtook France, the birthplace of modern cosmetics, to become the world's second-largest exporter of beauty products, after the United States.

Social media has been central to this shift. Products launched in Seoul are on TikTok and Instagram feeds in the US, UK, India and Australia instantly.

Ther...

Ten found guilty of cyber-bullying France's first lady Brigitte Macron | BBC News

Ten people have been found guilty of cyber-bullying Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, by a Paris court.

The defendants were accused of spreading false claims about her gender and sexuality, as well as making "malicious remarks" about the 24-year age gap between the couple.

The defendants were handed suspended prison sentences of up to eight months. The full ruling is yet to be published.

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Who's In Charge of Venezuela Now? | BBC Newscast

Today, we look at who’s in power now in Venezuela, after President Donald Trump said the US will ‘run’ the country.

Maduro's Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez has been named interim president, who Trump says is talking to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman is also in the studio to talk through Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s interview with Laura in which he reacted to the news from South America, as well as his future and the UK’s relationship with the...

Swiss fire horror - claims fireworks set ceiling ablaze - around 40 dead and 115 injured | BBC News

Around 40 people are known to have been killed and 115 injured in the fire that tore through a packed Swiss bar filled with New Year revellers. The blaze began at around 0130 local time at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, high in the Alps in south-west Switzerland. The region is a tourist and skiing destination popular with visitors from across the Europe and beyond.

60 survivors are being treated at hospital in the nearby town of Sion. Others have been transferred to hospitals i...

Egyptian dissident should be deported from UK, Conservatives say | BBC News

The Conservative Party has called for an Egyptian activist to be deported from the UK and for his British citizenship to be revoked.

Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick said Alaa Abdel Fattah should "be made to live in Egypt or frankly anywhere else in the world" after social media messages emerged of him calling for Zionists to be killed.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been criticised for being "delighted" at Fattah's arrival, but it is understood he was unaware of the messag...

Labour deputy leader on Farage, EU and postponed elections | BBC Newscast

Today, Adam is joined by Labour’s deputy leader Lucy Powell to reflect on her first few weeks in the role and what lies ahead for the Labour government in 2026.

The pair also discuss Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s new comments on the UK’s relationship with the EU, his leadership ambitions, and the importance of the party sticking together and showing a united front.

Plus, how will Labour take on the political challenge represented by the Reform party and Nigel Farage next year?

And,...

Will China ever speak up for Ukraine? | BBC Ukrainecast

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that his army will struggle to fight on effectively if a crunch European summit ends without a solution to an imminent deficit in Kyiv's finances.

Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin has referred to European leaders as "piglets" as he dismissed any peace deal which does not "unconditionally" satisfy Russia's pre-invasion aims. The Russian president is yet to be presented with the latest US-led proposal on how to end the war in Ukraine, after Donald Tr...

What difference will Ukraine's $105bn war loan make? | Global News Podcast

EU leaders have struck a deal to give Ukraine a $105bn loan, after failing to agree on using frozen Russian assets.

Ukraine’s President Zelensky called the funding a significant support that strengthened Kyiv's resilience and said the loan signalled to the Russians there was no point in continuing the war, because Ukraine was financially supported.

But, how will it be spent and how much difference will it make?

The Global News Podcast spoke to Mikey Kay, the co-host of the BBC's The Sec...

How to fight Russia in war – exclusive footage from Ukraine | The Security Brief

As Russian President Vladimir Putin escalates threats against Europe, what can allies learn from the ongoing war in Ukraine?

The Security Brief has exclusive footage from inside the battle, as helicopter crews targeted drones flying just metres above civilians.

And the EU approves a loan of €90bn for Ukraine, but what can that money buy?

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EU agrees €90bn loan for Ukraine but without using Russian assets | BBC News

European Union leaders have struck a deal to give Ukraine a €90bn (£79bn; $105bn) loan after failing to agree on using frozen Russian assets.

The agreement, which leaders said would meet Ukraine's military and economic needs for the next two years, came after more than a day of talks at a summit in Brussels.

"We committed, we delivered," EU chief Antonio Costa wrote on X as he announced the deal to provide a loan backed by the bloc's common budget.

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What would make Putin end the war in Ukraine? | The Global Story Podcast

US President Donald Trump said a Ukraine peace deal is "closer than ever" following talks in Berlin with European officials and a delegation from Ukraine. But is it?

As the fourth anniversary of Russia's full scale invasion approaches, no peace deal can be agreed without Vladimir Putin’s support.

Can he be persuaded to accept anything short of a Russian victory?

Tristan Redman from The Global Story Podcast speaks to the BBC’s Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg.

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EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss Russian assets | BBC News

European Union leaders are gathering for a Brussels summit where a momentous decision will be taken on whether to loan Ukraine tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund its military and economic needs.

Most of Russia's €210bn (£185bn; $245bn) worth of assets in the EU are held by Belgium-based organisation Euroclear, and so far Belgium and some other members of the bloc have said they are opposed to using the cash.

Without a boost in funding, Ukraine's finances are set to...

Is the Erasmus student scheme worth the money? | BBC News

The UK government announced it is set to rejoin the Erasmus study scheme. Victoria is joined Joe Pike to discuss - and they speak to Nick Thomas-Symonds, minister for EU relations about whether it’s worth the £570m cost.

Plus, Andrea Egan becomes the new secretary general of the UK’s biggest union - Unison. We explain what that could mean for the Labour party and Keir Starmer’s leadership. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

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Donald Trump is good news for Nato and Ukraine, Mark Rutte says | BBC News

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said US President Donald Trump is “good news for collective defence, for NATO and for Ukraine”.

Speaking to the PM programme on BBC Radio 4, Rutte said he believes “fundamentally, thanks to Donald Trump, NATO is stronger than it ever was.”

The US leader has harshly criticised European allies for spending very little on defence - even threatening to withdraw US protection if they fail to do so.

The Nato chief also said the current peace deal being discusse...

EU set to scrap 2035 petrol and diesel car ban | BBC News

The EU has confirmed it will water down its landmark 2035 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars.

The decision came after lobbying by carmakers and several EU leaders.

Under current legislation, manufacturers were forced to ensure that 100% of cars and van production had zero emissions up to 2035.

The European Commission is now confirming this will be reduced to 90%, allowing the manufacturer of hybrid electric cars and combustion engines beyond 2035.

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Lithuania declares emergency situation over Belarus balloons | BBC News

The Lithuanian government has declared a "nationwide emergency situation" in response to a series of weather balloon incursions carrying smuggled cigarettes from Belarus.

Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene condemned the balloons as a "hybrid attack" by Belarus that posed a real risk to national security and civil aviation.

This year alone, officials said about 600 balloons linked to smuggling and almost 200 drones have entered Lithuanian airspace, leading to the repeated closure of Vilnius air...

President Zelensky attends Ukraine peace talks in Berlin | BBC News

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Berlin for continued peace talks relating to the war with Russia.

The president spent more than five hours on Sunday in talks with US and European officials, with further meetings on Monday.

US envoy Steve Witkoff is at the talks, alongside US President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.

It is believed Zelensky has potentially made some concessions, including Ukraine's aspirations to join Nato.

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Are AI toys exciting or dangerous? | BBC News

In the run up to the festive season, the selection of toys on offer seems to get bigger every year – and we’re now seeing more and more AI toys vying for our attention.

But are they safe?

Reporting for BBC Tech Now, Shiona McCallum looks at the rise of AI toys.

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How divorce camp helps remove stigma for Indian women | BBC News

In Kerala, India, a group of women are breaking through the stigma of divorce.

Rafia Afi, who went through a divorce herself last year, is the founder of Break Free Stories, a group for women facing stigma after separation.

At this two-day 'divorce camp', women cook, cry, laugh and make bonds of friendship.

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South Korea exam chief quits over 'insane' English test | BBC News

The English section of South Korea's gruelling college entrance exam, or Suneung, is notoriously difficult, with some students comparing it to deciphering an ancient script, and others calling it "insane".

But, the criticism around this year's test was so intense that the top official in charge of administering it resigned to take responsibility for the "chaos" it caused.

"We sincerely accept the criticism that the difficulty of questions... was inappropriate," said Suneung chief Oh Seung-g...

How the studio behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 swept the world of video games | BBC News

French indie sensation Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stole the spotlight at the Game Awards in Los Angeles, taking home a record nine prizes including Game of the Year.

With reporter Andrew Rogers, we look at what makes a game stand out in a billion-dollar industry, why some productions take years to finish, and how artificial intelligence is rewriting the world of gaming.

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New photos of rich and powerful with Jeffrey Epstein released | BBC News

Democrats in the US Congress, have released a cache of photos, showing a range of powerful and high profile figures, linked to the convicted paedophile, Jeffrey Epstein.

The images include Donald Trump, and the former US President, Bill Clinton. There's Richard Branson and the film director, Woody Allen, among others. All have strongly denied any wrongdoing in relation to the late convicted sex offender, and the released images do not depict misconduct.

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King Charles says he can 'share the good news' his cancer treatment will be reduced | BBC News

King Charles has said he can "share the good news" his cancer treatment will reduce in the new year.

In a recorded video message broadcast on Channel 4 for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign, the King said: "This milestone is both a personal blessing and a testimony to the remarkable advances that have been made in cancer care."

This news that he is responding well to treatment is the biggest update on the King's health since he revealed his diagnosis in February 2024.

The type of cancer h...

How much pressure is Prime Minister Keir Starmer really under? | BBC Newscast

Today, the Health Secretary Wes Streeting has given a very broad and far reaching interview to the New Statesman which some are seeing as an attack on Starmer’s leadership.

Adam, Chris, Faisal and Alex discuss this, as well as the on going pressure on the PM. Plus, the team also pick out something we should be looking out for in 2026 in politics.

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Is Zelensky serious about elections after Trump called out Ukrainian democracy? | BBC Ukrainecast

After Donald Trump's incendiary interview this week, in which he called European leaders "weak" and questioned Ukraine's commitment to democracy, current messaging from the White House appears to be aligned with longstanding Kremlin rhetoric. So as Europe's 'coalition of the willing' assemble for a new round of talks, can they level the playing field for Ukraine in peace negotiations?

On this episode of Ukrainecast, Jamie Coomarasamy and Vitaly Shevchenko are joined by BBC Verify's Olga Rob...

How María Corina Machado was snuck out of Venezuela | BBC News

The rescue operation to get Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate María Corina Machado out of Venezuela involved disguises, two boats through choppy seas and a flight, the man who says he led it told the BBC.

Dubbed Operation Golden Dynamite, the dangerous journey was cold, wet and long - but the "formidable" Machado didn't complain once, said Bryan Stern, a US special forces veteran and founder of the Grey Bull Rescue Foundation.

Despite the risks, Machado arrived safely in Osl...

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How far will Trump go in his 'war' with Venezuela? | BBC Americast

The Trump administration has been defending its seizure of an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast.

In a dramatic video shared by the US Attorney General, armed camouflaged soldiers are shown swinging down ropes from low flying helicopters, and running along the vessel’s decks.

The US claims the tanker is used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran in an "illicit oil shipping network supporting foreign terrorist organisations". The Venezuela government in response has called th...

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More photos from Jeffrey Epstein estate released by House Democrats | BBC News

More photos from the estate of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein have been released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee.

The photos include images of US President Donald Trump, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Steve Bannon.

There is no suggestion that these pictures imply any wrongdoing and many of those featured in them have denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.

Some of the images have been seen before. With others it's unclear where and when the photos were taken o...

How much oil does Venezuela have? | BBC News

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro says escalating pressure from the US comes down to one thing: Washington wants to grab the South American nation's vast oil reserves.

This week, the American military seized an oil tanker, which was allegedly carrying Venezuelan oil being shipped in violation of US sanctions, and threatened action against other ships.

The move followed a series of military strikes on Venezuelan boats, which the US alleges are drug-trafficking vessels. President Donald Trum...

Children fall victim to lethal Marseille drug gangs | BBC News

In Marseille, locals talk of a state of panic and terror gripping the city. Rival drug gangs are now using automatic weapons in their turf wars - and using teenagers too.

The number of children involved has risen sixfold in recent years. Many are forced into debt, beaten and threatened.

The city’s prosecutor called it a kind of slavery. Among the latest gang-related deaths, a fifteen year old boy was shot in the head and set on fire.

French police are carrying out what they call “bom...

The cheapest World Cup final ticket will cost over £3,000. #WorldCup #BBCNews

England hospitals face record flu patients | BBC News

England's Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said he is "extremely worried" about rising numbers of flu patients in hospitals and forthcoming strikes by resident doctors in England next week.

Speaking to LBC, Streeting said the current situation was "probably the worst pressure the NHS has faced since Covid".

Flu has come early this winter and it looks to be a particularly nasty season because of a new mutated version of the virus which is circulating, say experts. Many are now calling it "...