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Israel says troops are preparing for a possible ground incursion in Lebanon

The army chief told troops to be ready for a cross-border ground operation. The UN says more than 90,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon since Monday. Also: walking on the moon at Europe's lunar life simulator.

25 Sep 2024 6PM 34 min

Israel carries out 'extensive' strikes in Lebanon as Hezbollah fires at Tel Aviv

The latest on the exodus from southern Lebanon, as well as international reaction. Also: Women and children are dying in Sudan's Darfur region as the healthcare system collapses, the 'hidden' crime wave in Cuba, and how to tell if someone is actually addicted to their smartphone.

25 Sep 2024 9AM 37 min

Israeli air strikes in Lebanon spread to Beirut

Officials say two days of attacks have created carnage across the country. Also: US IT firm CrowdStrike apologises for the world's worst computer glitch, and the country with a growing number of mountain gorillas.

24 Sep 2024 7PM 31 min

Thousands flee Israeli strikes in Lebanon

The Lebanese government says 558 people have been killed in Israeli strikes since Monday. Meanwhile, Hezbollah rockets trigger alarms in Northern Israel. Also: Sweden accuses Iran of stirring up division through hacking.

24 Sep 2024 9AM 29 min

Israeli airstrikes kill hundreds of people in Lebanon

Israel says it hit over one thousand Hezbollah targets and tells civilians in southern Lebanon to flee areas near the group's weapons. Also: Albania plans microstate within its borders.

23 Sep 2024 7PM 30 min

Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel steps up attacks

Lebanon's health ministry says more than seven hundred people were injured in the bombardment. Also: Sri Lanka’s new president has been sworn in, and why vineyard owners need to adapt their wine with the times.

23 Sep 2024 10AM 35 min

World leaders express growing concern about the danger of a regional war in the Middle East

Israel and Hezbollah have threatened to increase their cross-border attacks, despite international appeals to calm the situation in the Middle East. Also: unknown Mozart music performed for first time in recent history.

22 Sep 2024 8PM 32 min

Bonus: The Global Story - The secret battle for the Murdoch empire

A bonus episode from The Global Story.Rupert Murdoch is locked in a secret court battle with three of his eldest children, over the future of his media empire. The news mogul owns some of the most influential outlets in the world, including Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and The…

22 Sep 2024 8AM 28 min

Israel limits gatherings in north as it continues targetting Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel says the move to limit gatherings in the north of the country is needed because it expects Hezbollah to escalate rocket attacks from Lebanon. Also: hundreds of paratroopers mark daring WW2 offensive at Arnhem.

21 Sep 2024 8PM 34 min

The Happy Pod: AI offers blind runners more freedom

We hear about the freedom and independence a visually impaired man found by running with an AI guide. Also: South Africa's hospital train; an usual diplomatic job share; and the dog whose love of binmen has gone viral.Presenter: Jackie Leonard. Music composed by Iona Hampson

21 Sep 2024 8AM 29 min

Top Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli strike on Beirut

Hezbollah confirmed Ibrahim Aqil's death after Israel said he was one of several senior Hezbollah figures killed in the strike. Also: Peppa Pig, Thunderbirds and Dalek voice actor David Graham dies aged 99.

20 Sep 2024 7PM 34 min

Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange fire

Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire across the Lebanese border, there are fears the situation could spiral out of control. Also: a warning Haiti situation is catastrophic, and fussy eaters can blame their parents.

20 Sep 2024 10AM 35 min

Israel says airstrikes on southern Lebanon have hit more than 100 targets

Israeli warplanes flew low over Beirut - creating sonic booms. Also: We look at the repercussions of false claims by Donald Trump that immigrants are eating pets, the EU sends 11 billion dollars to rebuild after Storm Boris and the runaway capybara in England thats captured international attention.

19 Sep 2024 7PM 35 min

Pagers and walkie-talkies banned at Beirut airport

The authorities in Lebanon have banned pagers and walkie-talkies from all flights out of Beirut. Also: Mohamed Al Fayed accused of multiple rapes by staff, and Ukraine energy sector faces 'sternest test yet'.

19 Sep 2024 9AM 36 min

Second wave of device explosions in Lebanon

Hezbollah's walkie-talkies were targeted in another day of blasts in Lebanon killing at least 20 and injuring hundreds. Also: first US interest rate cut in four years, and scientists discover that gibbons like to dance.

18 Sep 2024 7PM 31 min

Russian arms depot erupts after a Ukrainian drone attack

Russian arms depot erupts after a Ukrainian drone attack where explosions can be seen from space. Also: Hezbollah blames Israel for exploding pagers across Lebanon, and US brand Tupperware files for bankruptcy.

18 Sep 2024 10AM 34 min

Ames Israel

Hezbollah blames Israel for blowing up hundreds of pagers in Lebanon. Israel has yet to comment. Also: rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs awaits trial over sex trafficking charges; and Instagram boosts privacy on teen accounts.

17 Sep 2024 6PM 33 min

Ames racism for world's neglect of Sudan

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus calls the situation in Sudan very alarming and the largest displacement crisis in the world. Also: Flooding from Typhoon Yagi has killed more than 220 people in Myanmar. And how to windsurf from the Netherlands to the UK and back.

17 Sep 2024 9AM 34 min

Secret Service: Agents' swift action halted Trump assassination attempt

The US Secret Service says agents' swift action foiled Donald Trump's 'assassination'. Also: the submersible which imploded as it descended to the Titanic, and the UK PM talks stopping migrants with the Italians.

16 Sep 2024 7PM 29 min

Trump 'assassination' attempt: What we know about the suspect

His known activity paints a mixed picture of his politics and he appears to have felt strongly about Ukraine's war effort. Also in this podcast: Germany introduces controls on all of its external borders, an American pastor held in a Chinese jail for 18 years is finally home, the BBC…

16 Sep 2024 9AM 35 min