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The Global Story
The Global Story
BBC World Service

Global perspectives on one big story. In-depth insights from the BBC, the world's most trusted international news provider. Make sense of the news... more

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Episodes

Overtourism: Can travel hotspots cope with the crowds?

2024 is expected to be a record-breaking year for tourism, with more travellers going on holiday than ever before. But... more

26 Dec 2024 · 26 minutes
Are you ever too old to have a baby?

In countries across the world women are deciding to delay motherhood. Increased access to education, more career opportunities and less... more

25 Dec 2024 · 24 minutes
The undercover rebels in Myanmar's military

A new BBC investigation has found that Myanmar's once-formidable military now controls less than a quarter of the country's territory.... more

24 Dec 2024 · 26 minutes
What to expect next year: Global predictions for 2025

BBC correspondents forecast the leading news stories for the year ahead. If 2024 was the year of elections - around... more

23 Dec 2024 · 55 minutes
Path to the Presidency: What next for Kamala Harris?

How the Democrats are recalibrating after November’s loss, and how the new Trump administration will deal with environmental issues. On... more

21 Dec 2024 · 26 minutes
The rebel commander running Syria

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen has been speaking to HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. In just a matter of weeks, he has... more

20 Dec 2024 · 28 minutes
The Israeli soldiers refusing to fight

The BBC has spoken to Israeli reservists who are refusing to return to the war in Gaza. Imbued with a... more

19 Dec 2024 · 26 minutes
Gisèle Pelicot and the 51 men she faced in court

For months a court room in the small French town of Avignon has demanded the world’s attention and shaken attitudes... more

18 Dec 2024 · 32 minutes
Why Mexico is electing judges by popular vote

Next year, Mexico will become the first country in the world to begin electing all its judges by popular vote.... more

17 Dec 2024 · 26 minutes
Does Trump’s return threaten the future of Nato?

Donald Trump's return to the White House is seen as a potential threat to European security. Some believe he could... more

16 Dec 2024 · 22 minutes
The Global Story
Overtourism: Can travel hotspots cope with the crowds?
The Global Story