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Newsday
09/10/2023 04:06 GMT : Death toll crosses 1000 in Israel and Gaza following Hamas attack
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At least 700 people have been killed on the Israeli side, more than 400 are dead in Gaza. Show more
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Newsday
09/10/2023 05:06 GMT : Death toll crosses 1000 in Israel and Gaza following Hamas attack
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About 1,000 people have died in Israel and Gaza after a massive co-ordinated assault by Hamas militants that began on Saturday and the following retaliatory action by Israel. Show more
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Newsday
09/10/2023 06:06 GMT : Death toll crosses 1000 in Israel and Gaza following Hamas attack
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About 1,000 people have died in Israel and Gaza after a massive co-ordinated assault by Hamas militants that began on Saturday and the following retaliatory action by Israel. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Peter Singer: Is the animal rights movement unstoppable?
23 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Philosopher Peter Singer has spent decades arguing for animal rights; his arguments have persuaded millions to give up meat. Has the movement he inspired become unstoppable?
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Business Daily
The Commonwealth Games in crisis?
18 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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The event has no host city for its 2026 edition - and there's more uncertainty after that. We look at the funding model for the games - what has gone wrong? Show more
Witness History
Yinka Shonibare: Nelson's Ship in a Bottle
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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On 24 May 2010, artist Yinka Shonibare unveiled Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle, on the fourth plinth in London’s Trafalgar Square. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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CrowdScience
Can humans be part of healthy ecosystems?
30 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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We depend on ecosystems for our survival, so can we play a more sustainable role in them? In California, Karuk Tribe members show us how to restore ecological balance. Show more
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The History Hour
Marking 50 years since the 1973 global oil crisis
52 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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We find out why oil prices rocketed in 1973, learn more about one of the world’s largest oil spills from the Amoco Cadiz tanker and why not everyone welcomes the discovery of oil. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Conversation
Women in Beirut: Facing up to the climate crisis
27 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Lebanon is deeply affected by the climate crisis and by high levels of pollution. Kim Chakanetsa meets two women who work with local communities to change this. Show more
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Outlook
Love, loss and my unlikely romance with Oliver Sacks
41 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
After tragically losing his partner of 17 years, writer Bill Hayes moved to New York, where an unlikely romance with renowned neurologist Oliver Sacks blossomed. Show more
Witness History
Yinka Shonibare: Nelson's Ship in a Bottle
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
On 24 May 2010, artist Yinka Shonibare unveiled Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle, on the fourth plinth in London’s Trafalgar Square. 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.
CrowdScience
Can humans be part of healthy ecosystems?
30 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
We depend on ecosystems for our survival, so can we play a more sustainable role in them? In California, Karuk Tribe members show us how to restore ecological balance. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
09/10/2023 13:06 GMT: More than 1000 dead in Palestinian and Israeli Attacks
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Dozens have been kidnapped by Hamas militants Show more
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HARDtalk
Peter Singer: Is the animal rights movement unstoppable?
23 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Philosopher Peter Singer has spent decades arguing for animal rights; his arguments have persuaded millions to give up meat. Has the movement he inspired become unstoppable?
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 09/10/2023 14:32 GMT : Israel-Gaza conflict: Economic impact
27 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Following the latest Hamas rocket attacks and Israel’s response, what does it mean for the economy in both Israel and the Gaza Strip? Show more
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BBC OS
2023/10/09 16:06 GMT: Israel-Gaza conflict: More than 1000 deaths
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Israel is cutting off all deliveries of food, fuel and water to the Gaza Strip. Show more
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Witness History
Yinka Shonibare: Nelson's Ship in a Bottle
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
On 24 May 2010, artist Yinka Shonibare unveiled Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle, on the fourth plinth in London’s Trafalgar Square. 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
09/10/2023 20:06 GMT: Israel says retaliation against Hamas has only just begun
49 minutes on BBC World Service Online
The death toll in the war between Israel and Gaza has risen to almost 1,500 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.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The History Hour
Marking 50 years since the 1973 global oil crisis
52 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
We find out why oil prices rocketed in 1973, learn more about one of the world’s largest oil spills from the Amoco Cadiz tanker and why not everyone welcomes the discovery of oil. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Israel declares 'complete siege' of Gaza after attacks
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Volatility could spread across global markets as the conflict escalates. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Documentary
Africa's urban future: Ghana
27 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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The opportunities and challenges of Africa's rapid urbanisation Show more
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Outlook
Love, loss and my unlikely romance with Oliver Sacks
41 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
After tragically losing his partner of 17 years, writer Bill Hayes moved to New York, where an unlikely romance with renowned neurologist Oliver Sacks blossomed. Show more
Witness History
Yinka Shonibare: Nelson's Ship in a Bottle
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
On 24 May 2010, artist Yinka Shonibare unveiled Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle, on the fourth plinth in London’s Trafalgar Square. 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.
In the Studio
Anton Skrypets: Making a war movie in a war zone
27 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Young producer Anton Skrypets tells Antonia Quirke about the dangers and challenges of making a war movie in a war zone. Show more