The Hubble telescope looked out into what we thought was an empty patch of space and showed us how little we know about the universe, revealing tens of thousands of previously unknown galaxies. Astronomers on Earth had long gazed into the skies, but their view was obscured as light from the universe was disrupted by our planet's atmosphere. The Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit in 1990 to overcome the problem and offer a clear view of the stars. But not everything went to plan. 🎧 Hear how the dream was almost lost in a distant blur, or search for 13 Minutes: Trouble with Hubble wherever you get your podcasts: bbc.in/4i7ITJN

Israel is holding its first election since the October 7th attacks, with Benjamin Netanyahu seeking to maintain his hold on power after three years of war. 🎧 #GlobalNewsPod bbc.in/4iqek27

In this special edition of the Global News Podcast, our panel of experts answer your questions about China's future and who its next generation of leaders could be. 🎧 #GlobalNewsPod bbc.in/3Wt36m0

In 2001, the US-led invasion of Afghanistan toppled the Taliban-led government, triggering a 20-year-long insurgency. Now the Taliban are back in power. In their stronghold of Kandahar, fighters are sealing off the tunnels they once dug to escape US air raids. 📺 BBC World Service investigates how the Taliban transitioned from insurgency to government after 20 years bit.ly/4hWy7Wy

Jack Dorsey founded a social media behemoth, but made more cash from card payments. 🎧 From celebs and CEOs to sport stars and tech titans, @BBCSimonJack @misszing find out how the world's billionaires made their money bbc.in/47GwCXT

The Arts Hour: Elif Shafak - the Turkish-born author discusses her new novel, In One Brief Moment All Eternity. 🎧 How creatives write, perform and make art, design and music bbc.in/3Wnlc8Y

Serbia's long-standing leader, Aleksander Vučić, is ousted by the leaderless Student List Party, which wins a clear parliamentary majority. 🎧 #GlobalNewsPod bbc.in/4yNjFH1

Why a priest from Argentina chose to stay with Gaza’s Christians through the war. 🎧 A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling bbc.in/4zIZCKr

If China's exports are booming, why are consumers struggling? 🎧The daily drama of money and work from the BBC bbc.in/4eRnOSO

What happened to missing journalist Austin Tice? The American disappeared 14 years ago. A new podcast searches for answers. 🎧 The Global Story: where the world meets America bbc.in/4iBBgN2

Germany's rust belt revival - katja Hoyer on how cities like Dortmund have ditched the old industries for the new. 🎧 A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling bbc.in/3ULKI7t

Leftwing incumbent, Luiz Inácio da Silva - known as Lula - has become the first Brazilian president to win a fourth term since the return of democracy in 1988. He won a knife-edge race against Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro - who is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup after losing the last election in 2022. Brazil's Superior Electoral Court declared Lula the winner with around 52% of the vote - though Bolsonaro has refused to concede. 🎧 Catch up with the world on the Global News Podcast bbc.in/4i9CpKc

The Siege of Paris - in 1870, the city of Paris was encircled by the Prussian army. 🎧 Hear the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there bbc.in/4zXLops

This waterfall may look like it's falling out of the sky... 🌈🌧️ In fact it's just a spectacular photographic illusion. "We captured this natural phenomenon at just the right moment and from the perfect angle,” said photographer Giba Morais. 🎧 Meet the people who can taste words and see letters as colours: bbc.in/4zN9JOu

Brazil's left-wing President Lula da Silva wins a fourth term in office, while right-wing challenger Bolsonaro calls for results to be annulled. 🎧 #GlobalNewsPod bbc.in/4yD16oR

🏄‍♂️ For khamis, surfing is more than a sport — it’s a way of life. With its beautiful blue waters and breathtaking coastline in Oman - his mission is to share his passion and inspire others in his community to take up surfing.

Michigan Democrats on Israel, US foreign policy and the future of the party. 🎧 #GlobalNewsPod bbc.in/4idJh9t

Business Daily, Founders: Olio CEO Tessa Clarke's fight against food waste 🎧The daily drama of money and work from the BBC bbc.in/4yya4DA

Behind the scenes with director Joachim Trier as he makes a new film 🎧 How creatives write, perform and make art, design and music bbc.in/3VV4X2Q

The family of seven-week-old twins Raghad and Raad had to flee their home because of fighting between pro-government forces and the Houthis. The conflict has fuelled the country's hunger crisis. 🎧 Yemen's humanitarian crisis: bbc.in/4idxXKt

How sharing food can bring us closer in the home and even at work 🎧 The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food bbc.in/4yA5gOg