Global News Podcast

Global News Podcast

BBC World Service

The day’s top stories from BBC News, including the latest developments in Syria, after the fall of the Assad regime. Also keeping you up to date on the wider Middle East and Ukraine conflicts, as well as the latest news about US politics. Delivered twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends.

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Biden in largest single-day act of clemency

Biden in largest single-day act of clemency

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US president commutes around 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people. Also: inside Syria's abandoned presidential palace, recreational use of cannabis banned in Japan, and the secret to being happy at work.

Syria rebels burn tomb of Bashar al-Assad's father

Syria rebels burn tomb of Bashar al-Assad's father

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Syrian rebel fighters have destroyed the tomb of late president Hafez al-Assad, father of ousted president Bashar, in the family's home town of Qardaha. Also: "Christmas lights" galaxy reveals how Universe formed.

South Korea stand-off outside presidential office

South Korea stand-off outside presidential office

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Security guards at presidential office in Seoul try to stop police from getting martial law documents. Also: new Syrian PM promises to guarantee rights for all religions, and humpback whale makes epic migration.

Israel confirms attack on Syrian naval fleet

Israel confirms attack on Syrian naval fleet

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Israel attacks Syria's naval fleet as part of efforts to neutralise the country's military assets after the fall of the Assad regime. Also: New Zealander wins Spanish Scrabble championship - without speaking Spanish.

Life in Damascus returning to normal despite Israeli bombing

Life in Damascus returning to normal despite Israeli bombing

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Life in Dasmascus is returning to normal despite Israeli bombing. Also: Netanyahu appears in court on corruption charges and a judge throws a spanner in the works for the Murdoch succession plans.