Global News Podcast

Hamas releases the bodies of four Israeli hostages who'd been held in Gaza. Also: the scammers working under duress in Myanmar

Donald Trump launches a fresh attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a "dictator". Also: global glaciers are melting faster than ever recorded - and a ridiculed New Zealand tourism campaign.

US and Russia forge ahead with negotiations without Ukraine and reset ties. President Zelensky emphasizes the need to not be excluded from talks. Also: a special report from eastern Congo, and could we soon grow teeth?

UK PM says US security guarantee only way to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again. Also: Using AI to detect prostate cancer and tributes paid to Paquita la del Barrio whose songs empowered women around the world.

US officials head to Saudia Arabia for talks with Russia on the war in Ukraine - but European leaders are not invited. Hundreds of people gather at Alexei Navalny's grave on the anniversary of his death.

US special envoy Kellogg says Ukraine peace talks may involve only US, Russia and Ukraine. Also: at least 15 dead in Delhi railway station crush, and is Donald Trump a penny pincher?

How a plea to fly a dog to the US ended in marriage. Adri Pendleton and Niklas Stöterau fell in love after he came to the rescue. Also: a son who's saved his dad's life, twice; and helping the homeless through tennis.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has held talks with US vice president, JD Vance, as a rift grows between the US and Europe over how to end the war in Ukraine. Also: YouTube celebrates its 20th birthday.

US and EU allies discuss Ukraine's peace prospects at the Munich Security Conference. The Russian delegation is not invited. Also: long sentences for rhino poachers in Indonesia, and the smell of mummies.

The NATO secretary general, Mark Rutte, has called for unity as a rift opens up between Europe and the US on how to end the war in Ukraine. Also: love rats and Valentine's Day.

Senior figures in Europe have accused President Trump of making unnecessary concessions to Russia ahead of peace talks on Ukraine, and a breakthrough is reported in talks to get the Gaza ceasefire deal back on track.

US President Donald Trump says he will likely meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia in the near future for negotiations on Ukraine. Also: London's first Roman basilica found under office basement.

Israel says the ceasefire will end unless Hamas frees hostages by Saturday. Also: the US teacher held in Russia for four years is freed, and remembering the child chimney sweep whose death changed England's labour laws.

President Trump says Israel should cancel the ceasefire if Hamas doesn't release hostages by Saturday. He threatens to stop aid to Jordan and Egypt if they refuse Palestinians. Also: Musk’s bid to buy OpenAI is rebuffed.

Hamas says it is postponing the next scheduled hostage release, blaming Israeli violations of the ceasefire deal. Also: the trial of Salman Rushdie’s attacker starts.

Governments in Europe and elsewhere express concern and vow countermeasures about President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. Also: US doubles down on Gaza plan, and sled dog championships in Sweden.

Israeli troops withdraw from the Netzarim Corridor allowing thousands of Gazans to return to the north of the strip. Also: Polls close in Ecuador's presidential election, and Namibia's first president, Sam Nujoma, has died.

Three Israeli hostages have been exchanged for 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of an internationally brokered Gaza ceasefire deal.

We meet a volunteer vet who helps animals in need around the world. He says it's taught him to love life, and accept people. Also: an 88 year old foster dad; the joy of rare baby frogs; and why a pub gave away 300 pints.

A US judge says he'll halt parts of Trump's attempt to dismantle USAID - the world's largest aid agency. Also; Ecuador chooses president against backdrop of gang violence, and the quest to map the world's seabeds.