2026-04-18
26 分钟This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service.
I'm Chris Barrow, and in the early hours of Saturday, the 18th of April, these are our main stories.
Donald Trump says Iran will give up its enriched uranium.
Tehran says they've agreed to no such thing.
There's also confusion as to whether the Strait of Hormuz is open or not.
And the 2026 Gaming BAFTA winners have been announced,
with the French dark fantasy game Claire Obscure Expedition 33 taking the grand prize.
Also in this podcast, Pokemon cards are now so valuable that they've become the target of crime sprees around the world.
People think these are like, you know, children's play things.
They're not there to be taken seriously.
But from the people who are committing the crimes, it's kind of like an easy target.
And football fans hit out at World Cup travel costs in the United States.
On paper, Iran and the United States are trying to navigate their way towards peace talks and a potential deal.
Both sides have taken to media and social platforms putting out statements,
but some of them are painting a confusing picture.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open, but shipping companies have been warned to steer clear.
Donald Trump says Iran will give up its enriched uranium.
Tehran says they've agreed to no such thing.
The US president has claimed there are no sticking points left and that the deal is very close,
going so far as saying Tehran has agreed to everything.