BBC goes inside Myanmar with rebel fighters

BBC goes inside Myanmar with rebel fighters

From Global News Podcast by BBC World Service

June 10, 2026 · 28 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges faced by Myanmar rebels and various international conflicts and incidents.

Rebels fighting the military government in Myanmar have told the BBC they're losing ground because of a shortage of manpower and equipment. Also: after exchanging attacks overnight, the US and Iran accuse each other of damaging negotiations; Afghanistan says Pakistan killed 13 civilians in cross-border air strikes; police in South Africa launch a manhunt after 12 people are shot dead; and how you can tell if your dog favours using one paw over another. 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 Photo: Myanmar rebels in a pickup truck Credit: BBC/Darren Conway

Topics covered

  • Myanmar conflict
  • US-Iran relations
  • Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions
  • South Africa violence
  • animal behavior

Keywords

  • Myanmar
  • rebels
  • US
  • Iran
  • Afghanistan
  • Pakistan
  • South Africa
  • dog behavior
  • military government
  • cross-border air strikes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC

Places: Myanmar, US, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, South Africa

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