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The Happy Pod: International Dance Day special

The Happy Pod: International Dance Day special

A special episode of The Happy Pod for International Dance Day. From the Royal Opera House in London, we are hearing stories from performers and choreographers across the world.

The Happy Pod: Creating 'Christina's Corner'

The Happy Pod: Creating 'Christina's Corner'

After Dave's video rental store was forced to close, he created a space for his most loyal customer, Christina, so she could stick to her vital daily routine. Also: why millions of people are tuning in to watch the moose migration and what's the secret to 70 years of marriage?

The Happy Pod: Life-saving rat retires

The Happy Pod: Life-saving rat retires

Meet the rat with a life-saving sense of smell. Carolina has correctly identified thousands of cases of Tuberculosis. Also: the Malaria vaccine providing hope in Uganda and, what is the UK tea time alarm?

Presenter: Oliver Conway. Music composed by Iona Hampson

Le Pen vows to fight political ban

Le Pen vows to fight political ban

French far-right leader calls embezzlement conviction a 'witch hunt' at Paris rally. Also: mobile number mix-up blamed for White House security breach, Pope surprises crowds at the Vatican and Soccer Grannies World Cup.

The Happy Pod: Saving Thailand's street dogs

The Happy Pod: Saving Thailand's street dogs

Meet the man dedicating his life to helping thousands of stray dogs. Also: the childhood sweethearts who reunited after 85 years, and Baileigh Sinaman-Daniel, playing college basketball with only one arm.

The Ukraine War: Your Questions Answered

The Ukraine War: Your Questions Answered

What happens next for Ukraine? The Global News Podcast teams up with Ukrainecast for a special Q&A. We discuss the prospects of peace in Ukraine, Donald Trump’s involvement, and security fears in Europe.

The Happy Pod: Football while fasting -- Egypt's Ramadan pastime

The Happy Pod: Football while fasting -- Egypt's Ramadan pastime

Millions gather each year on Egypt's streets for football tournaments during Ramadan. Also: money-saving beavers, one of the UK's largest Iron Age discoveries and darts helping children in South Africa learn maths.

The Happy Pod: Tea for two - sharing a brew with a stranger

The Happy Pod: Tea for two - sharing a brew with a stranger

We meet the man behind A Mug of Life, who says chatting to strangers has made his life better, and everyone should try it. Also: why trusting the kindness of others makes you happier; and a retirement home for penguins.

The Happy Pod: A gift that reopened the world

The Happy Pod: A gift that reopened the world

We hear how an off-road wheelchair Zack built for Cambry when they started dating reopened her world and changed hundreds of lives. Also: life lessons from a singing grandad and a young climber; and King Charles turns DJ.

The Happy Pod: Getting engaged in the ashes of our home

The Happy Pod: Getting engaged in the ashes of our home

We meet a couple who got engaged amid the ashes of the LA fires. The ring survived and was found in the ruins of their home. Also: grandmas bringing power to remote villages; and how going viral got a lost soft toy home.

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.

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.

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