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Newsday
08/08/2023 04:06 GMT : US holds talks with Niger's new military leaders
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'Frank and difficult' talks held between US diplomat and Niger rulers. Show more
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Newsday
08/08/2023 05:06 GMT : US unable to persuade Niger rulers to reinstate the deposed president
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Niger's military junta rejected the restoration of democratic order, said senior US diplomat Victoria Nuland following talks in Niamey. Show more
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Newsday
08/08/2023 06:06 GMT : Visiting US envoy holds talks with Niger's military junta
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Niger's coup leaders understood the risks of working with the Russian mercenary group Wagner - which is active in neighbouring countries - says US senior official. Show more
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The US teens and children campaigning for used batteries to be recycled rather than ending up in landfill. Show more
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Business Daily
Business Daily meets: Kelly Hoppen
18 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We meet one of the world's leading interior designers. Show more
Witness History
The Great Train Robbery
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
On 8 August 1963, a gang of thieves held up a British Royal Mail train on its journey from Glasgow to London. They stole more than £2 million. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Documentary
Inside Afghanistan's secret schools
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sana Safi finds out how teenage girls are getting around the Taliban ban on education Show more
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The Arts Hour
K-Pop star Jennie from Blackpink
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Nikki Bedi is joined by cultural critic, Hanna Flint and French film director Alice Winocour who discusses her latest film Paris Memories. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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In the Studio
Ajay Chowdhury: Using AI for crime writing
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Indian-born crime fiction author, Ajay Chowdhury, uses artificial intelligence to help him write his Detective Kamil Rahman series. Show more
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Outlook
Peril in the Blue Hole: Why I almost stopped freediving
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Freediver Kristof Coenen was captivated by the Blue Hole in the Red Sea, sinking to its dark depths on a single breath. But in freediving, pushing to the limit can be fatal. Show more
Witness History
The Great Train Robbery
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
On 8 August 1963, a gang of thieves held up a British Royal Mail train on its journey from Glasgow to London. They stole more than £2 million. 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.
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Leaders from eight South American countries are meeting in Brazil to discuss how to protect the rainforest. Show more
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The US teens and children campaigning for used batteries to be recycled rather than ending up in landfill. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 08/08/2023 14:32 GMT : Chinese exports fall
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on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Global demand for Chinese goods fell by 14.5% last month compared to the same time last year. Show more
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BBC OS
2023/08/08 16:06 GMT: Zoom tells staff to come back to the office
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Many firms are rowing back on their flexible working policies. Show more
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Witness History
The Great Train Robbery
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
On 8 August 1963, a gang of thieves held up a British Royal Mail train on its journey from Glasgow to London. They stole more than £2 million. 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.
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
08/08/2023 20:06 GMT: July is hottest month ever recorded on Earth, EU warns
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The EU’s climate observatory says July was the hottest month on record. Show more
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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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The Arts Hour
K-Pop star Jennie from Blackpink
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Nikki Bedi is joined by cultural critic, Hanna Flint and French film director Alice Winocour who discusses her latest film Paris Memories. Show more
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Business Matters
Brazil has an "Amazon dream" and it includes stopping deforestation
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Brazil's President Lula is hosting a summit this week in Belém, northern Brazil and on the agenda is his "Amazon dream" but how will this affect their economy? Show more
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The Climate Question
Meet the Climate Quitters: Part One
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Luke Jones meets four people from around the world who've changed career to help protect the climate Show more
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Outlook
Peril in the Blue Hole: Why I almost stopped freediving
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Freediver Kristof Coenen was captivated by the Blue Hole in the Red Sea, sinking to its dark depths on a single breath. But in freediving, pushing to the limit can be fatal. Show more
Witness History
The Great Train Robbery
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
On 8 August 1963, a gang of thieves held up a British Royal Mail train on its journey from Glasgow to London. They stole more than £2 million. 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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On the Podium
Breanna Stewart: Shooting for gold
38 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The star basketball player in the US Olympic team. And off the court, Breanna Stewart is a voice for the abused. Show more
