Global News Podcast
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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The Happy Pod: Playing the piano saved my life
A man filmed playing the piano while homeless went viral. Now he's raising money for others and says it's saved his life. Also: showing love with Christmas lights; how a cat saved its owner; and AI spots dolphin accents.
Fatalities and injuries in German Christmas market attack
A car has been driven into a crowd at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg. There have been a number of fatalities and injuries.
US sends diplomats to Syria
US diplomats are visiting Syria to hold talks with the new de facto leader. Also: a new attempt to find the wreckage of missing flight MH370, and a controversial new TV game show, Beast Games.
Murder suspect Luigi Mangione faces charges in New York court
Luigi Mangione, the suspect accused of fatally shooting a US healthcare insurance executive, has been extradited to New York to face new federal charges. Also: the ground squirrels in California that are hunting voles.
Guilty verdicts and jail sentences in France's biggest rape trial
In a major trial in France, Dominique Pelicot and 50 other men are jailed for repeatedly raping his wife Gisèle. Also, Israeli jets attack Houthi targets in Yemen, and Czech experts restore damaged Ukrainian artworks.