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The Ukraine War: What happens next?

The Ukraine War: What happens next?

What future for Ukraine? Your questions answered. Global News Podcast teams up with Ukrainecast for a special Q&A, in a week that has seen US military aid halted. Can Trump and Zelensky get back to talks on a peace deal?

Jackie Leonard will be joined by Ukrainecast's Vitaly Shevchenko, the BBC's Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse and Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet.

The Happy Pod: Learning to play the guitar one handed

The Happy Pod: Learning to play the guitar one handed

Tony Romaine has taught himself how to play the guitar with one arm, after a stroke left him unable to walk or speak. Plus, Ilona Maher on using social media to spread positivity and the 105 year old raver.

The Happy Pod: The 'terrible' artist in high demand

The Happy Pod: The 'terrible' artist in high demand

Meet the artist who describes his own work as 'terrible', but has been getting commissions from around the world. Also: the strip performer entertaining the elderly, and the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II

Presenter: Alan Smith. Music composed by Iona Hampson

Starmer warns US backstop needed for Ukraine peace deal

Starmer warns US backstop needed for Ukraine peace deal

UK PM says US security guarantee only way to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again. Also: Using AI to detect prostate cancer and tributes paid to Paquita la del Barrio whose songs empowered women around the world.

The Happy Pod: From rescue to romance

The Happy Pod: From rescue to romance

How a plea to fly a dog to the US ended in marriage. Adri Pendleton and Niklas Stöterau fell in love after he came to the rescue. Also: a son who's saved his dad's life, twice; and helping the homeless through tennis.

Concern in Europe after Trump and Putin agree to start Ukraine talks

Concern in Europe after Trump and Putin agree to start Ukraine talks

Senior figures in Europe have accused President Trump of making unnecessary concessions to Russia ahead of peace talks on Ukraine, and a breakthrough is reported in talks to get the Gaza ceasefire deal back on track.

The Happy Pod: the volunteer vet travelling the world

The Happy Pod: the volunteer vet travelling the world

We meet a volunteer vet who helps animals in need around the world. He says it's taught him to love life, and accept people. Also: an 88 year old foster dad; the joy of rare baby frogs; and why a pub gave away 300 pints.

The Happy Pod: From security guard to sculptor at the Met Museum

The Happy Pod: From security guard to sculptor at the Met Museum

We meet security guard Armia Khalil, whose kindness to a visitor led to his sculpture being exhibited at New York's Met Museum. Also: new hope for Parkinson's; beer that's good for you; and Bhutan welcomes Ed Sheeran.

The Happy Pod: Meet the world's internet dad

The Happy Pod: Meet the world's internet dad

Meet the man behind the YouTube channel 'Dad, How Do I?'. He teaches his millions of subscribers how to do everyday tasks. Also: the man in Uganda who is changing lives through chess; and the flower causing a stink.

Extreme weather special

Extreme weather special

We find out about the extreme weather events that are happening around the world. We speak to experts from the weather, climate, tech, and disinformation teams to ask how we can better predict and possibly prevent them.

Image: A table and chair burns as a home catches fire from the Palisades wildfire in Pacific Palisades, California, USA, 7 January 2025 (Credit: Alison Dinner/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

Donald Trump begins second term as US president

Donald Trump begins second term as US president

We assess President Trump's promises on his first day back in office and what it means for the rest of the world. Also: who will govern Gaza after ceasefire and first study into how weight loss drugs affect the body.

US inauguration special

US inauguration special

Donald Trump returns as 47th US president.

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