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Newsday
18/04/2023 04:06 GMT : Sudan fighting: US urges cessation of hostilities
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The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed grave concern about civilian deaths and injuries. Show more
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Newsday
18/04/2023 05:06 GMT : More than 180 people killed in Sudan fighting
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The UN special envoy to Sudan, Volker Perthes, says he has asked the army and paramilitary forces to hold a brief ceasefire to allow humanitarian access to civilians. Show more
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Newsday
18/04/2023 06:06 GMT : US diplomatic convoy fired on in Sudan
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Earlier the EU's ambassador in Sudan was assaulted at his home in the capital Khartoum. Show more
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People Fixing The World
The hidden powers of bacteria
23 minutes
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How bacteria can help the planet and make us healthy. Show more
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Business Daily
Why are African flights so expensive?
18 minutes
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Prices are around 45% more expensive than equivalent trips elsewhere. Show more
Witness History
The world's first labradoodle
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1989, Australian dog breeder Wally Conron created the world's first labradoodle. More than three decades on, he believes he created Frankenstein’s monster. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Documentary
The hidden caste codes of Silicon Valley
27 minutes
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Indian Americans are a Silicon valley success story, reaching the top of the tech industry. But some workers from the most oppressed caste, Dalits, say they face discrimination. Show more
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Nikki Bedi is on stage in Budapest with creatives who are shaping the arts and culture of Hungary. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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In the Studio
Erica Whyman: Directing Hamnet
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The Royal Shakespeare Company stages the world premiere of Maggie O'Farrell's award-winning novel Show more
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Outlook
Tanzania’s hip-hop politician
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The MC who became an MP: Joseph Mbilinyi – aka Sugu – pioneered Swahili rap and then turned to politics, but ended up in jail. Show more
Witness History
The world's first labradoodle
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1989, Australian dog breeder Wally Conron created the world's first labradoodle. More than three decades on, he believes he created Frankenstein’s monster. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
18/04/2023 13:06 GMT: Sudan generals 'agree' to ceasefire
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The pause is due to start at six o’clock local time according to General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. Show more
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People Fixing The World
The hidden powers of bacteria
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How bacteria can help the planet and make us healthy. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 18/04/2023 14:32 GMT : China's economy gathers speed but youth unemployment rate worsens
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China's GDP grew faster than expected to 4.5% compared to the last year. Show more
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BBC OS
2023/04/18 16:06 GMT: The shooting of Ralph Yarl in the US
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Ralph Yarl was shot in the head and in the arm after he went to pick up his siblings. Show more
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Witness History
The world's first labradoodle
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1989, Australian dog breeder Wally Conron created the world's first labradoodle. More than three decades on, he believes he created Frankenstein’s monster. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
18/04/2023 20:06 GMT: Sudan fighting continues despite ceasefire
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Fighting is continuing in parts of Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, despite a 24-hour ceasefire that was due to start at 1800 local time. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Nikki Bedi is on stage in Budapest with creatives who are shaping the arts and culture of Hungary. Show more
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Business Matters
Fox News settles $787.5m for Dominion defamation case
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The US voting technology firm Dominion has settled with Fox News just before their defamation trial was due to begin. The final settlement agreed is for $787.5m. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Climate Question
Could solar farms in space power Earth?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The race to harness 24/7 renewable energy thousands of kilometres above our planet. Show more
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Outlook
Tanzania’s hip-hop politician
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The MC who became an MP: Joseph Mbilinyi – aka Sugu – pioneered Swahili rap and then turned to politics, but ended up in jail. Show more
Witness History
The world's first labradoodle
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1989, Australian dog breeder Wally Conron created the world's first labradoodle. More than three decades on, he believes he created Frankenstein’s monster. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The hunt for the suspected killer of 23-year-old Norwegian student Martine Vik Magnussen. Show more
