Israel opens Rafah border crossing

以色列开放拉法边境口岸

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2026-02-03

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The reopening of the Rafah crossing is a key part of President Trump’s ceasefire plan for Gaza, but only about 50 Palestinians are being allowed to cross in each direction, each day. Also: Pakistan begins a nation-wide anti-polio campaign to vaccinate more than 45 million children; Syria's only woman in the transitional government tells the BBC about the challenges facing her country; technology companies in Japan try to help those living with dementia; the UK's former ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, resigns from the governing Labour Party after more revelations in the Epstein scandal; and the price of gold and silver continues to fall, after records highs. 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 John Sudworth and at 16 hours GMT on Monday, the 2nd of February, these are our main stories.

  • Israel has opened the Rafa border crossing between Gaza and Egypt,

  • which has largely been kept closed for two years,

  • but with strict limits on the number of Palestinians who are being allowed to cross in each direction.

  • Pakistan has begun a nationwide anti-polio campaign to vaccinate more than 45 million children.

  • Syria's only woman in the transitional government tells the BBC about the challenges facing her country.

  • Also in this podcast, how high tech is helping dementia patients in Japan.

  • If doctors can use motion-captured data, such as walking patterns or posture,

  • they can intervene earlier, prescribe treatment and delay the onset of dementia.