Deadly ferry explosion in the Philippines and other top stories | Global News Podcast

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An urgent search for survivors is underway in Philippines after an explosion and fire on a ferry. Dozens of people are missing, and authorities believe there may be people trapped onboard, but the Philippine coastguard says it's still too dangerous for rescue crews to board the vessel. Also in the Global News Podcast: 05:33 Iran-backed Houthi rebels capture a Yemeni port city vital to international shipping 09:05 President Donald Trump says he’ll pay voters $5,000 each if Republicans win the midterm elections 11:42 Two of Nasa's Artemis II astronauts retire from space flight 15:28 Pakistan’s U-19 cricket team says anti-migrant protestors gathered outside their hotel in Britain 18:05 The EU says Europe experienced record-high temperatures in August 22:03 The medieval Bayeux Tapestry – depicting the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 – goes on display at the British Museum The Global News Podcast brings you the best of the BBC’s news coverage and analysis from around the world. Y

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