Global News Podcast by BBC World Service
BBC World Service
Categories: News & Politics
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We hear from Georgia Laurie on the 'superhero move' to save her twin sister from a crocodile that's earned her a bravery award from King Charles. Her sister Melissa tells us how Georgia's singing helped her fight for her life. Also: Bringing the joy of Irish dancing to a global stage -- the Gardiner Brothers, Michael and Matthew, talk about their rise to social media fame. We go to Thailand to find out what happens if you let children take control of their school. Sven the heartbroken reindeer finds new love after generous donors helped pay for a new stable mate. Why Stevie Wonder wanted to become a citizen of Ghana. And the girls football team who went from losing every game to winning their local cup -- beating a boys team five divisions above them. Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world.
Previous episodes
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5554 - The Happy Pod: Punching a crocodile to save her sister Sat, 18 May 2024
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5553 - Israel's army says the bodies of three hostages have been recovered from Gaza Fri, 17 May 2024
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5552 - Israel tells UN court claims of genocide are distortion of facts Fri, 17 May 2024
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5551 - The US again urges Israel to allow humanitarian access into Gaza Thu, 16 May 2024
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5550 - China rolls out red carpet for Putin Thu, 16 May 2024
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5549 - Slovak PM Robert Fico is in a critical condition after assassination attempt Thu, 16 May 2024
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5548 - Ukraine war: Zelensky cancels upcoming foreign trips Wed, 15 May 2024
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5547 - Protests continue after Georgia parliament approves controversial 'foreign agent' law Tue, 14 May 2024
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5546 - Blinken: US weapons funding will help Ukraine fight Russia Tue, 14 May 2024
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5545 - Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen testifies at former president's criminal trial Mon, 13 May 2024
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5544 - Riot police face off against protesters in Tbilisi Mon, 13 May 2024
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5543 - Russian reshuffle: Putin replaces defence minister Sun, 12 May 2024
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5542 - EU condemns Israel’s Rafah evacuation orders Sun, 12 May 2024
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5541 - The Happy Pod: From pollution to paradise Sat, 11 May 2024
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5540 - UN assembly urges Palestine membership after vote Sat, 11 May 2024
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5539 - Ukraine war: Russia launches 'surprise' attack Fri, 10 May 2024
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5538 - Netanyahu defiant after US threat to stop weapons Fri, 10 May 2024
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5537 - Genocide warning in Darfur Thu, 09 May 2024
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5536 - US to halt more arms supplies if Israel invades Rafah Thu, 09 May 2024
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5535 - Oceans suffer from record breaking year of heat Wed, 08 May 2024
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5534 - Tense exchanges as Trump lawyer spars with Stormy Daniels Wed, 08 May 2024
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5533 - Ukraine says it's stopped sophisticated assassination plot against President Zelensky Tue, 07 May 2024
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5532 - Israel hits Rafah as Gaza ceasefire deal hangs in balance Mon, 06 May 2024
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5531 - Israel urges Gazans to leave eastern Rafah Mon, 06 May 2024
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5530 - Al Jazeera office raided as Israel shuts down channel Sun, 05 May 2024
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5529 - Landslides and massive flooding kill nearly 60 in Brazil Sat, 04 May 2024
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5528 - The Happy Pod: Puss in the post Sat, 04 May 2024
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5527 - Three people are arrested over Sikh activist's killing in Canada Fri, 03 May 2024
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5526 - UN warns of catastrophe in Darfur Fri, 03 May 2024
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5525 - Biden calls for order after police clear UCLA Gaza protest camp Fri, 03 May 2024
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5524 - US riot police break up Gaza protest at UCLA campus Thu, 02 May 2024
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5523 - Georgia rocked by clashes over 'Russian-inspired' bill Thu, 02 May 2024
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5522 - Rival protestors clash at Los Angeles university Wed, 01 May 2024
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5521 - Donald Trump facing jail if he breaks trial gagging order again Wed, 01 May 2024
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5520 - Netanyahu: Israel will carry out Rafah offensive with or without deal Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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5519 - US and UK calling on Hamas to accept Israel's new ceasefire offer Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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5518 - US urges Hamas to accept Israel ceasefire offer Mon, 29 Apr 2024
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5517 - Russian attacks force Ukrainian troops to retreat Sun, 28 Apr 2024
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5516 - South Africa marks 3 decades since end of apartheid Sun, 28 Apr 2024
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5515 - The Happy Pod: Tutus and triumph Sat, 27 Apr 2024
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5514 - US announces air defence boost for Ukraine Fri, 26 Apr 2024
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5513 - Xi Jinping says US and China should be partners, not rivals Fri, 26 Apr 2024
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5512 - US Supreme Court hears Trump immunity case Fri, 26 Apr 2024
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5511 - Burkina Faso army kills 223 villagers in revenge attack Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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5510 - Violence spreads at US universities over pro-Palestinian protests Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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5509 - Taiwan and Ukraine on agenda as Blinken visits China Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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5508 - Prosecutors ask judge to punish Trump for violating trial gag order Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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5507 - UK - Rwanda bill: Will it deter small boat crossings? Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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5506 - Trump accused of 'pure' election fraud in hush money trial Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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5505 - Israel's military intelligence chief resigns over 7 October attacks Mon, 22 Apr 2024