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Air India crash victims demand answers | Global News Podcast

12/06/2026

Relatives of those who died in the Air India plane disaster have been marking the first anniversary by keeping vigil at the site in Ahmedabad. Flight 171 crashed just 32 seconds after takeoff, killing 260 people. One man onboard survived. Air accident investigators say a final report on the cause of the disaster will be released once all its work has been completed. But many families of the victims have been voicing their frustration with the process, and the lack of answers they have been offered. Some have yet to receive the remains of their loved ones to hold a proper burial. We speak to the BBC's Azadeh Moshiri who is at the site in Ahmedabad. New episodes of the Global News Podcast are published twice a day. You can listen here: https://link.mgln.ai/GNP-YT And you can find more of our YouTube episodes here: https://bbc.in/GlobalNewsPodcast 00:00 Introduction 00:21 What happened on the day of the crash? 01:50 The chaos after the disaster 03:03 What have air traffic investigators said? 04:22 The interim report 06:45 What Boeing and Air India have said 09:40 The mix-up of remains from the crash 11:45 The sole survivor Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

The battle in rural America against AI data centres | BBC Americast

12/06/2026

Will opposition to data centres remake the political landscape in America? These enormous buildings are being built to house the computers that process and store the huge amounts of data that AI companies work with. But in places such as Utah, where a 62 square mile data centre has been approved, voters are voicing their concerns. These concerns range from the environmental impact; the effect on property prices and electricity costs; the constant noise and the aesthetic impact of these enormous buildings on the landscape. This opposition is bi-partisan - affecting both Democrat and Republican voting areas and politicians in Washington have started to take note. Democrat Senator Bernie Sanders has sponsored a bill calling for the immediate moratorium on the building of new data centres, arguing that the federal government needs time to better regulate the AI industry. In this episode, Anthony and Justin discuss whether this issue has the potential to impact the crucial Mid Term elections in November. And we hear from energy journalist Robert Bryce who has been tracking these protests across the United States and ask, are American voters turning against Big Tech? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

The Keir Starmer Interview: The analysis | BBC Newscast

12/06/2026

Today, Adam and Chris discuss Chris’ interview with the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer. The prime minister sat down for an extended conversation with Chris following the resignation of his defence secretary John Healey yesterday over disagreements about the government’s new Defence Investment Plan. It’s the latest blow to the prime minister following several high profile cabinet resignations last month and the possibility of a leadership contest in the near future. Adam and Chris breakdown what it all means. A full list of candidates and loads more information about the Makerfield by-election is available here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgrp1z8n4w2o Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #starmer #ukpolitics

Trump claims deal to end Iran war near, but Tehran says 'nothing' finalised | BBC News

12/06/2026

Iran has insisted that a final decision on an agreement to end the current conflict with the US has not yet been reached, despite President Donald Trump again claiming a deal was likely to be signed imminently. President Trump had declared the US would strike Iran "very hard" again on Thursday, but later said he was cancelling the strikes because negotiators had "just made a great settlement" with Iran. He told reporters it was "subject to finalisation of documents, which should get done, over the next few days" and that there would "probably" be a signing ceremony in Europe. But Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said reports of an agreement were "speculative" and "nothing has been finalised". Trump has previously claimed a deal with Iran was close without one materialising. #DonaldTrump #US #Iran #BBCNews Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #DonaldTrump #US #Iran #BBCNews

Why a Somali World Cup referee was barred from the United States | The Global Story

12/06/2026

The 2026 World Cup kicked off last night in Mexico, after a series of controversies in the lead up, including over visas for foreign teams, fans, media and officials hoping to go to the host countries: US, Canada and Mexico. The latest scandal involves Fifa dropping Somali referee Omar Artan, after the US refused him entry. Fifa‘s president Gianni Infantino said “we don't control everything”, and asked critics to "chill". US Customs and Borders protection said in a statement that “derogatory information, including association with suspected members of terror organisations” was discovered after Omar Artan landed at Miami International Airport to attend the tournament. Artan says he told border officials he knows nothing about the Somali militant group Al Shabab. Today, we speak to Charles Gitonga, senior journalist and host of the BBC’s Focus on Africa podcast, about how Africans are reacting to the news, and whether the controversies will have long-term consequences for US-Africa relations. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:08 Who is referee Omar Artan? 05:34 Why was Omar Artan refused entry into the US? 08:37 Why can’t he referee in Mexico or Canada? 10:45 What was Omar Artan said since? 12:29 What has Fifa President Gianni Infantino said? 16:51 What has Donald Trump said about African countries? 20:30 What do Africans think about the World Cup in the US? #WorldCup #OmarArtan #US

Police vow 'robust' response to Northern Ireland riots | BBC News

12/06/2026

Protests held across Northern Ireland on Thursday night passed off without major incident following a "robust" police response. Police had vowed to crack down on any further trouble after two nights of unrest triggered by a brutal stabbing in Belfast on Monday. Nineteen people - including a 16-year-old-boy - have now been arrested following the violence. The BBC's Clive Myrie reports from the scene in Belfast. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #NorthernIreland #Belfast #BBCNews

Artist David Hockney dies aged 88 | BBC News

12/06/2026

David Hockney has died at the age of 88, his publicist said. The British artist is one of the most influential of the modern era and was one of the leaders of the 1960s pop art movement. In 2018, one of his swimming pool paintings sold for nearly £70 million at auction - a record for a living artist. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #DavidHockney #BBCNews

Israel bulldozes Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem | BBC News

12/06/2026

With world attention recently diverted to the wars in Iran, Lebanon and Gaza, there’s been a rise in the number of Palestinians forced from their homes in Occupied East Jerusalem. According to UN figures, some 200 Palestinian households – about 900 people – are facing eviction cases filed against them in the Israeli courts, mostly by settlers. Israel sees the whole of Jerusalem as its capital - Palestinians want the East to be the capital of their hoped-for future state. Our Middle East Correspondent, Yolande Knell has been to meet Palestinians whose homes are being taken over or demolished. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Israel #EastJerusalem #BBCNews

Was Scotland built to go viral? | In Case You Missed It

12/06/2026

Tourism is a multi-billion-pound industry in Scotland, but when social media algorithms turn remote locations into must-see hotspots, the consequences can be complicated. While tourism brings vital income to rural communities, it can also put pressure on landscapes, infrastructure and local life. So how do we strike the right balance? And how can we explore the world without damaging the very places we’ve come to see? In this video... 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Scotland has gone... viral 01:08 - The data behind Scotland's internet popularity 01:43 - More visitors, more problems? 02:44 - Visitor numbers explained 03:15 - Meet Chris Lawlor - Scottish content creator 05:48 - The affect on rural communities 06:36 - Outlining local issues with BBC reporter Cameron 10:00 - Right to roam, explained 11:02 - What do local people think about tourism? 12:06 - What's being done to reduce the negative impacts of tourism? 13:24 - Chris Lawlor's top tips 14:05 - Summary For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Scotland #Tourism #BBCNews

Why has Defence Secretary John Healey quit in shock resignation? | BBC Newscast

11/06/2026

Today, the Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned. In his resignation letter to the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Healey set out his reasons for leaving, telling the PM the defence investment plan "falls well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time”. The sixth minister to resign for Starmer’s cabinet in a month, and one of its most loyal, the question will now turn to what lies ahead for the PM. Adam and Chris are joined by Shashank Joshi Defence Editor of the Economist Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #UKPolitics #Defence 00:00 How John Healey's resignation unfolded 04:30 What the defence investment plan is 11:00 Budget pressures and competing priorities 13:00 The Prime Minister’s response 15:30 The spending gap and long-term defence targets 18:30 NATO commitments and credibility questions 21:00 Procurement, reform, and defence spending efficiency 24:00 Political fallout and leadership pressure 27:00 What happens next?

What we know about the Belfast knife attack and disorder | BBC News

11/06/2026

Violence broke out across Belfast with homes and vehicles set on fire following a knife attack in the north of the city on Monday night. A man is in hospital with serious wounds after the attack, and a 30-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder. Hadi Alodid, who is Sudanese, was arrested at the scene and appeared in court on Wednesday. He was remanded into custody. Politicians and police have called for calm after people took to the streets across the city, with some reporting that residents were targeted based on their skin colour. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

US President Donald Trump says he has 'cancelled' strikes against Iran | BBC News

11/06/2026

US President Donald Trump said he has cancelled strikes on Iran tonight and suggested that a deal to end the war was close at hand. "Discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved", including the "US, Israel, Saudi Arabia", Trump said on Truth Social. In an earlier post, he vowed to hit Iran "very hard" on Thursday night. Iran has not responded to Trump's latest message - but earlier warned the US of an "endless quagmire that you will be stuck in for years". Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Protests, ticket prices and visas - problems of the World Cup | Global News Podcast

11/06/2026

The 2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico, with the men's tournament set to become Fifa's biggest showpiece ever. An incredible 48 teams are taking part in the games, held across three nations: Mexico, the US and Canada. But the sport bonanza has been mired in controversy over costly ticket prices, travel bans and visa issues, and local protests. It is also the first time ever that a host nation is at war with one of the countries participating, leading to huge uncertainty over the Iran team's ability to partake in the games in the US. We speak to our football issues correspondent Dale Johnson. New episodes of the Global News Podcast are published twice a day. You can listen here: https://link.mgln.ai/GNP-YT And you can find more of our YouTube episodes here: https://bbc.in/GlobalNewsPodcast

Are social media bans a threat to democracy? | Top Comment Podcast

11/06/2026

With the UK government reportedly poised to announce significant restrictions for young people using social media, Matt and Marianna discuss how we got here. They examine some of the arguments for and against limits for under-16s, and ask whether a de facto ban could be reversible if companies address safety concerns.

What does US Secretary of State Marco Rubio want? | The Global Story

11/06/2026

As a Florida senator, Marco Rubio seemed to hold an opposing world view to Donald Trump; on Russia-Ukraine, on China, on USAID, and more. He notably called Trump a “con man”, and Trump in turn dubbed him, “little Marco”. And yet now, as US Secretary of State, Rubio has made himself indispensable to the president on foreign affairs, bringing his own background to play in policy on Venezuela and Cuba, and shaping the US’ approach to further interventions abroad. Trump has even indicated that he wants Rubio to run on a joint ticket with JD Vance for the next US presidency. How has Rubio tailored himself to Trump’s world view? And what difference would he bring as a potential presidential candidate? Tom Bateman, the BBC’s State Department correspondent, regularly travels with Rubio, and he joins Asma on today’s show. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #Usa #Trump Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:34 Who is Marco Rubio? 03:05 How did Marco Rubio get into politics? 05:15 Why did Trump and Rubio not get on? 06:58 Is Rubio influencing US policy? 12:00 Rubio's view on foreign conflicts 15:50 What's Rubio's view on alliances? 21:45 Could Marco Rubio become the next US president?

US and Iran exchange strikes across Middle East for second day in a row | BBC News

11/06/2026

The US and Iran have exchanged strikes across the Middle East for a second consecutive day, further straining a shaky ceasefire agreed between the two countries in April. US Central Command said it had completed a wave of "self-defense strikes" targeting military, surveillance and radar sites in southern Iran, hours after President Donald Trump vowed US forces would hit Iran "hard". Tehran responded to the attack with a round of strikes targeting US military assets across the region in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. Iran's foreign ministry said early on Thursday that the overnight attacks violated the two-month-old ceasefire, rendering it "practically meaningless". Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash | BBC News

11/06/2026

On 12 June 2025, a London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed seconds after taking off from Ahmedabad in western India, killing at least 260 people, including 241 passengers and crew on board. Investigators have yet to publish their final findings into the cause of the crash. A preliminary report into the incident from India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau found both of the plane's fuel switches moved to the "cut-off" position "immediately" after take-off, stopping fuel supply to the engine. What is not clear however, is what actually caused the crash. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #AirIndia #BBCNews

Twelve police officers injured and water cannon fired after second night of NI riots | BBC News

11/06/2026

#Belfast #NorthernIrelandTwelve police officers have been injured and 16 people arrested in the second night of rioting in Northern Ireland. A water cannon was deployed to disperse a large crowd during the unrest prompted by a serious knife attack in Belfast on Monday. The family of the victim, Stephen Ogilvie, said they did not want this "terrible tragedy to be used to divide people or fuel hostility," and appealed for privacy. Hilary Benn, the UK Northern Ireland secretary, said a sense of fear "has spread amongst ethnic minority people" in Northern Ireland after the nights of violence. On Wednesday, a 30-year-old, originally from Sudan, appeared in court charged with attempted murder over a knife attack that caused serious injuries to the victim. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Belfast #NorthernIreland #BBCNews

Can Nato survive without the US? | The Security Brief

11/06/2026

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to leave Nato, the world’s largest military alliance encompassing 32 member nations across North America and Europe. This week The Security Brief looks at the ramifications of that scenario – what the alliance would lose, and crucially what the US would be giving up in power projection, nuclear defence and crucial military intelligence. Analysis from Christian Fraser and former Senior Officer in the British Military, Mikey Kay. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews