BBC World Service - Global News Podcast

First conclave vote ends in black smoke

Vatican cardinals fail to elect new pope

Why are tensions escalating between India and Pakistan over Kashmir? Our experts explain

Dozens killed as Pakistan and India exchange fire

It follows a deadly attack on Indian tourists two weeks ago

Is Friedrich Merz the new German chancellor?

The Israeli PM says the plan is necessary to defeat Hamas

A special podcast answering your questions on the conclave which will select the new Pope

The European Commission President says devaluing science is "gigantic miscalculation"

Israel is aiming to put pressure on Hamas to release all remaining hostages in Gaza.

The opposition leader acknowledged his opponents had won a historic victory