The 10 Best Global News Podcast Episodes
1) US overtakes China with most coronavirus cases
According to John Hopkins University, the United States has more than eighty-two thousand positive tests. Also: a nationwide three-week lockdown has begun in South Africa, and Russia has grounded all ...Show More
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Terrific sweep around the world on how each country is dealing with COVID-19.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) North Korea blows up joint liaison office with the South
Seoul has warned that if the situation with the North worsens it will react strongly. Indian soldiers are killed in a clash with Chinese forces. A German neo-Nazi has gone on trial in Frankfurt accuse...Show More
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With everything else happening in our world, North Korea has now entered the headlines.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) America's top military officer says sorry for Trump photo op
General Milley says he made a "mistake" by accompanying Trump during anti-racism protests in Washington DC, and being photographed in combat uniform as part of Mr Trump's entourage raised perceptions ...Show More
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What is happening in our world
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.4) Hong Kong leader dismisses concerns over security law
Carrie Lam says the new law proposed by China will protect the law-abiding majority. Critics say it will curtail civil rights. Also: Egypt doctors accuse government over medics' deaths and Stanley Ho,...Show More
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A good look at international news
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.5) Macron promises to rebuild Notre Dame in five years
In a televised address, the French President Emmanuel Macron said he shared the pain and hope of the nation after the devastating fire. Also: Egypt's leader could rule until 2030 and early ocean plast...Show More
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And another Notre Dame episode! @aliceko
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.6) Notre-Dame fire: Huge sums pledged to help rebuild cathedral
Hundreds of millions of euros are offered to help rebuild Notre-Dame after immense blaze. Several French companies have pledged funds, and offers of help with reconstruction have poured in from around...Show More
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Another Notre-Dame episode @aliceko!
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.7) Notre Dame cathedral in Paris devastated by major fire
The medieval cathedral of Notre-Dame is one France's most famous landmarks. Officials say the 850-year-old Gothic building's spire and roof have collapsed, but the main structure, including the two be...Show More
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Episode about Notre Dame. @aliceko
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.8) Presidential Clash in Venezuela
Leader of the opposition led Congress swears himself in as president of Venezuela; Deepening divide between the White House and the Democrats in Congress. Also: one of Zimbabwe's best known musicians,...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.9) Russia attacks 'US bid to usurp' Venezuela
Moscow says the move to declare a new head of state in Venezuela, backed by the US, is a "path of bloodshed". Also: President Felix Tshisekedi's swearing-in marks DR Congo's first peaceful transfer of...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.10) Russia condemns foreign powers for backing Venezuelan opposition leader
President Maduro says he's closing Venezuela's embassy and consulates in the United States - a day after the Trump administration recognised the opposition leader as interim president. Also: the new p...Show More
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