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The UK's net zero challenge
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Ros Atkins examines if the UK is on track to reach its 2050 net zero goal. Show more
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Weekend
Polls re-open in the Czech Republic
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Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis battles for another term, as polls re-open Show more
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Weekend
Angela Merkel goes to Israel on goodbye tour
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After 16 years in office, Ms Merkel arrives in Israel for a farewell visit Show more
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Lyse Doucet reveals her personal Wish for Afghanistan
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The BBC’s Lyse Doucet on her new series A Wish For Afghanistan. Listeners ask how interviewees are found and the challenges she faced on making the series. Show more
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Sportshour
Allegations of abuse in women's football
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Ciara McCormack on why she wrote a blog post entitled "A Horrific Canadian Soccer Story – The Story No One Wants to Listen To, But Everyone Needs to Hear." Show more
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Newshour
09/10/2021 12:06 GMT: Xi Jinping calls for "reunification" with Taiwan
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China's President Xi Jinping calls for "reunification" with Taiwan, as tensions remain high. We hear from Beijing and from our correspondent in Taiwan. . Show more
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Sporting Witness
Japan's Keirin cycling phenomenon
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How the uniquely Japanese track cycling event made its Olympic debut in 2000. Show more
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An exploration of Freedom of Expression around the world. Show more
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09/10/2021 20:06 GMT: The US and the Taliban face to face
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US and Taliban leaders meet for the first time since the fall of Kabul Show more
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Music Life
The beauty of sampling with Anchorsong, Loraine James, Gold Panda and Sandunes
29 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Anchorsong, Loraine James, Gold Panda and Sandunes discuss what song they'd make it they knew billions of people were going to listen to it. Show more
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Over to You
Lyse Doucet reveals her personal Wish for Afghanistan
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
The BBC’s Lyse Doucet on her new series A Wish For Afghanistan. Listeners ask how interviewees are found and the challenges she faced on making the series. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The early years of the HIV-Aids crisis, as told by the people who lived through it - and survived. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Starting again: The lives of refugees in their new home
23 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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There are more than 80 million displaced people around the world. We hear from one who fled Afghanistan with just half an hour to pack his bags, as he adjusts to life in the UK. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Nigeria: Nollywood Star Richard Mofe-Damijo
27 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Nollywood star Richard Mofe-Damijo reflects on his career. Show more