Former US Vice-President Dick Cheney dies

前美国副总统迪克·切尼逝世

Global News Podcast

2025-11-05

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Dick Cheney, who became one of the most powerful vice presidents in US history as George W Bush's number two during 9/11 and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, died Monday. He was 84. Also: Sudan's military government meets to discuss its response after its last stronghold in the Darfur region was seized by paramilitaries; New Yorkers vote for their next Mayor, and scientists in Kenya find evidence that the first humans used stone tools. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
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  • This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service.

  • I'm Andrew Peach and at 16 hours GMT on Tuesday the 4th of November we look back at the life of the former US Vice President Dick Cheney who's died.

  • Sudan's military reviews its security situation after its last stronghold in Darfur was seized by paramilitaries and New York chooses a new mayor.

  • Also in this podcast,

  • archaeologists in Kenya find evidence that the earliest humans passed down technology through thousands of generations.

  • And...

  • One day, these cubs will be able to leap six metres and ambush their prey.

  • But that day is a long way into the future.

  • Drama and predators at a watering hole in Zambia.

  • The former United States Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84.

  • Mr.

  • Cheney served two terms during the presidency of George W.

  • Bush.

  • Often described as one of the most powerful vice presidents in US history,

  • he was a leading light of the so-called neocon conservatives who dominated US politics at the start of the 21st century.

  • He'll also be remembered for the role he played in orchestrating America's controversial war on terror.

  • In a statement,

  • Mr Bush said Dick Cheney's death was a loss to the nation and he'd be remembered as one of the finest public servants of his generation.

  • Our former Washington correspondent Paul Adams looks back at his life.

  • and I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I'm about to enter,