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CaitrĂona Perry and Sumi Somaskanda discuss voter sentiment in Michigan, how race and gender are affecting the election campaign, and the aftermath of a second apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
Until the US election, every weekend The Global Story brings you "Path to the Presidency," where we delve into the state of the race and examine whatâs on the minds of those closest to it.
The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
Producer: Aiden Johnson.
Sound Engineer: Mike Regaard.
Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.
Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.
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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 Times of London. It has been reported that Mr Murdoch wants to amend a family trust to ensure his son and political disciple Lachlan inherits controlling voting rights at News Corp and Fox, but a campaign to unseal the proceedings has been unsuccessful.
On this episode, Lucy Hockings is joined by the BBC's culture and media editor Katie Razzall, and Brian Stelter, chief media analyst at CNN. They unpack what we know about the succession fight, and discuss whether the public should have a right to know what's going on behind closed doors.
The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
Producers: Laurie Kalus and Alix Pickles.
Sound Engineer: Mike Regaard.
Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.
Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.
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Mohamed Al Fayed was an Egyptian billionaire businessman who owned Harrods in London, one of the world's most famous department stores. He also owned the Ritz Hotel in Paris and Fulham Football Club, and famously courted the British Royal Family.
But a new BBC investigation reveals he's also accused of being a serial rapist and abuser of women in his employment.
Katya Adler speaks with Cassie Cornish-Trestrail and Keaton Stone about Al Fayed's alleged crimes and we hear first-hand testimony from the women speaking out.
Warning: this conversation contains details some may find distressing.
You can hear the full investigation on the podcast World of Secrets, Season 4: Al Fayed â Predator at Harrods.
Producer: Alice Aylett Roberts.
Sound Engineers: Ben Andrews and Mike Regaard.
Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.
Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.
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More blasts have been reported in Lebanon, after a series of pagers exploded across the country. In what appears to be a highly sophisticated attack, devices used by the armed group Hezbollah were targeted, and the operation has captivated the security community. Hezbollah blames Israel, with which they have been exchanging cross-border fire for months, and has vowed to retaliate. With multiple reports attributing responsibility to Israeli spy agency Mossad, how much do we really know about what happened?
On this episode, Azadeh Moshiri is joined by the BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner, to discuss the paper trail behind the planning of the attack, and what it could mean in the context of the wider war.
The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
Producers: Laurie Kalus and Alix Pickles.
Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.
Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.
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Can Taylor Swift and Elon Musk swing the vote for Harris or Trump? From Billie Eilish to Oprah, Hulk Hogan to Kid Rock, the rich and famous are lining up behind the 2024 presidential candidates. But will Americans vote the way their favourite celebrities tell them too? Or is it all just window dressing for the presidential campaigns?
In this episode CaitrĂona Perry speaks to reporter Ana Faguy from the BBCâs Washington Bureau and Ashley Spillane, a former president of Rock the Vote, who has written a report for Harvard University about celebritiesâ impact on democratic participation.
Producers: Peter Goffin, Eleanor Sly and Keiligh Baker.
Sound Engineer: Ricardo McCarthy.
Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.
Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.
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How are Afghanistanâs women and girls coping with harsh new restrictions? When the Taliban took back power in 2021, it promised to uphold womenâs rights with the limits of what it called âIslamic lawâ. But officials have placed strict limits on womenâs education, employment opportunities, dress codes and, now, even the volume at which they speak.
In this episode, Katya Adler speaks to the BBCâs South Asia Correspondent Yogita Limaye, who has been interviewing Afghan women about their feelings of hopelessness, the state crackdown on protests and a growing mental health crisis.
The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
Producers: Peter Goffin and Eleanor Sly.
Sound Engineers: Hannah Montgomery and Rohan Madison.
Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.
Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.
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Violent unrest is forcing Ireland to reckon with increasing hostility to high levels of immigration, which has not traditionally been a major point of political debate. That is changing, however, with roughly one in five Irish residents today born overseas. The country is grappling with a burgeoning far right movement, with much of the conversation happening on social media. In recent years, hostility towards foreigners which has been nurtured online has spilled over into the real world, the most stark example being a widely-covered riot in Dublin in November 2023. So how is a country which has historically been shaped by the emigration of its own people dealing with the issue of immigration in the 21st century, and is Irelandâs political establishment ready to meet the challenge?
On this episode of The Global Story, Washington DC-based host CaitrĂona Perry is joined by the BBCâs Dublin reporter Aoife Moore, and by Shane Harrison, who worked as the BBCâs Ireland correspondent for three decades.
The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
Producers: Tom Kavanagh, Alice Aylett Roberts and Laurie Kalus
Sound Engineer: Mike Regaard
Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas
Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith
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Did the Harris-Trump debate actually change voters' minds? CaitrĂona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, and Katty Kay discuss the state of the 2024 US election, explore whatâs happening behind the scenes of the campaigns, and provide insights into how both voters and candidates are preparing for election day. From now until the US election, every weekend The Global Story brings you "Path to the Presidency," where we delve into the state of the race and examine whatâs on the minds of those closest to it.
The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
Producer: Aiden Johnson.
Sound Engineer: Ben Andrews.
Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.
Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.
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Ever since the Kremlinâs full-scale invasion of Ukraine there have been widespread reports of Russians reporting fellow citizens to the police for anti-war views; often leading to prosecution and, in some cases, prison sentences. Itâs revived memories of the Soviet past when informing on colleagues and neighbours was actively encouraged.
Katya Adler speaks to our Russia editor Steve Rosenberg about the people he has met who have been caught up in this new wave of denunciations.
The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
Producers: Alice Aylett Roberts, Eleanor Sly and Beth Timmins.
Sound Engineers: Antonio Fernandes and Rohan Madison.
Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.
Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.
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Inside a 30-year mission to expose a pattern of infanticide. In the 1990s, midwives in northern India admitted that they were regularly paid to kill new-born baby girls whose families did not want them. Itâs an issue that speaks to Indiaâs complicated relationships with gender, caste and wealth. So what do these killings say about the status of women and girls in India? And why are some babies still being rejected by their families in 2024? Katya Adler speaks to journalists and filmmakers Amitabh Parashar and Anubha Bhonsle, who have just made a documentary for the BBC called âThe Midwifeâs Confessionâ.
The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
Producers: Peter Goffin and Eleanor Sly.
Sound Engineers: Dafydd Evans and Philip Bull.
Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.
Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.
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The Republican and Democratic presidential candidates traded claims over key election issues including the economy, immigration and abortion. They discussed policy but personal attacks also dominated their first debate. So, who had a good night, and to what extent will this debate sway voters, with less than two months to go before polling day?
Sumi Somaskanda hosts this episode from Philadelphia, where the debate took place. Sheâs joined by Courtney Subramanian and Bernd Debusmann, from the BBCâs North America digital team.
Producers: Richard Moran and Tom Kavanagh.
Sound Engineer: Hannah Montgomery.
Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.
Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.
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Brazilâs Supreme Court has banned the social media platform X - formerly known as Twitter. It was one of the platformâs biggest markets, with millions of Brazilians using it. The boss of X, Elon Musk, has complained that the move is destroying free speech but the country's top judge says it is necessary to stop the spread of disinformation.
Katya Adler speaks with Daniel Gallas and Leandro Prazeres from BBC Brazil about the battle between free speech and disinformation in Brazil. And if other countries could follow Brazilâs lead in blocking access to X.
The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
Producers: Tom Kavanagh, Alice Aylett Roberts and Tse Yin Lee.
Sound Engineer: Philip Bull.
Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.
Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.
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Democrats and Republicans are donating billions to back candidates in Novemberâs election.So far, the 2024 US election has been defined by surprises and unprecedented moments. But if one thing is certain, it's that the election will cost a lot of money. Donors from both major parties are donating billions of dollars in the hopes of seeing their candidates win the White House and hundreds of local races. So, what is all that money spent on? And what impact is it having on US politics?
Katya Adler speaks to the BBCâs correspondent in Washington DC, Anthony Zurcher, and Matt Foster from American University, also in the capital.
The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
Producers: Richard Moran and Alix Pickles.
Sound Engineer: Hannah Montgomery.
Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.
Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.
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Israel has been rocked by huge protests after six hostages being held in Gaza were shot and killed last weekend. Fury at the Netanyahu governmentâs handling of negotiations with Hamas has prompted a wave of public indignation which has spilled into the streets. We examine whether or not the demonstrations and rising international pressure over the number of Palestinians being killed in Gaza, will force Benjamin Netanyahuâs government to change its position. On today's episode, host Katya Adler is joined by the BBCâs International Editor Jeremy Bowen, who has been reporting from the Middle East for decades. The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480. Producers: Peter Goffin, Laurie Kalus and Tom Kavanagh. Sound Engineer: Jack Graysmark. Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas. Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.
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BBC analysis has identified almost 200 settler outposts in the West Bank, which are illegal under both international and Israeli law. Experts say these outposts are able to seize large swathes of land more rapidly than settlements, and are increasingly linked to violence and harassment towards Palestinian communities. And the BBC World Service has seen documents showing that organisations with close ties to the Israeli government have provided money and land used to establish them.
On today's episode, Sumi Somaskanda is joined by Matthew Cassel, who shot and directed the new film 'Settlements Above the Law' from BBC Eye Investigations. He talks about the Palestinians he met who have been forced from their homes, and the settlers they say are responsible. He also discusses calls for the international community to target powerful organisations inside Israel, as critics question the impact of sanctions against individual settlers.
You can see the full investigation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxLDYkX7l9A
The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
Producers: Laurie Kalus and Tom Kavanagh.
Sound Engineers: Hannah Montgomery, Mike Regaard, and Phil Bull.
Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.
Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.
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The Hungarian prime minister has become a hero to many US conservatives. So how has Mr Orban changed Hungary throughout his 14 years in power? And why is he such an appealing figure to right-wing politicians around the world?
In this episode, Sumi Somaskanda speaks to the BBCâs Central Europe correspondent Nick Thorpe, who has been covering Mr Orbanâs career since the 1980s.
The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
Producers: Peter Goffin, Eleanor Sly and Alix Pickles.
Studio Engineers: Mike Regaard and Jeremy Morgan.
Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.
Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.
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Nearly a decade ago, China promised to provide 10,000 remote villages in Africa with free digital TV access. It was a sign of warm relations between Bejing and the continent - as well as being another step in Chinaâs plan to spread its influence across the globe.
Caitriona Perry speaks with Shawn Yuan and Ankur Shah from the BBC's Global China unit about whether China really managed to expand its power in Africa by giving away free satellite TV.
The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
Producers: Alice Aylett Roberts and Beth Timmins.
Sound Engineers: Jeremy Morgan, Stephen Bailey and Hannah Montgomery.
Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.
Senior Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.
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Two Nasa astronauts are stuck in space after their Boeing Starliner spacecraft suffered technical problems.
Itâs the latest in a long line of crises facing the company, which is one of the largest and most important in the United States. So, is this one failure too far for Boeing?
Sumi Somaskanda speaks to the BBCâs business correspondent Theo Leggett and climate and science reporter Georgina Rannard about the problems facing Boeing and if its Starliner space programme is in trouble.
The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
Producers: Alice Aylett Roberts, Beth Timmins and Tom Kavanagh.
Sound Engineers: Ben Andrews and Mike Regaard.
Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.
Senior Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.
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Telegram CEO, Pavel Durov, is under investigation over criminal activity on the messaging app. He spent four days in detention after being arrested when arriving in France and is now barred from leaving the country.
Sumi Somaskanda speaks to the BBC's Cyber Correspondent, Joe Tidy about what Durov's arrest means for Telegram. And what it signals about future moderation on social media platforms... and the limits of free speech.
The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
Producers: Richard Moran and Alix Pickles.
Sound Engineer: Stephen Bailey.
Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.
Senior Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.
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Almost 2,000 Ukrainians have been convicted of collaborating with Moscow since Russia's invasion of their country in 2022. But, the UN and others say the legislation under which they were sentenced is being applied too broadly, and fails to show empathy towards those living under occupation. As Kyiv focusses on a new front in the ground war inside Russia, we hear from eastern Ukraine, where some feel they have been unfairly targeted by their government.
The BBC's Ukraine correspondent, James Waterhouse, joins CaitrĂona Perry to recount the testimonies of those accused of collaboration, and discuss how the Kursk incursion could be impacting the ongoing defence effort inside Ukraine.
The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at [email protected] You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
Producers: Laurie Kalus and Tom Kavanagh.
Sound Engineers: Phil Bull and Mike Regaard.
Assistant Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas.
Senior News Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith.
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