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The Documentary
Your Questions answered: Israel and Gaza
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Global News Podcast teams up again with The Conflict to answer listeners’ questions about the crisis in Israel and Gaza
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Weekend
Gaza: US hostages released as fighting continues
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
The first two of about 200 hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza are released in a deal brokered by Qatar Show more
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Weekend
Gaza: Humanitarian situation deteriorates as fights continue
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for years
The head of the UN is among the guests at what's being called a peace summit today in Cairo to discuss the Gaza crisis. Show more
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Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid begins entering the Rafah crossing to the besieged Gaza Strip Show more
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Over to You
Is What in The World hitting the right tone?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
What younger listeners make of the World Service’s new daily youth podcast What in the World. Show more
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Sportshour
The man born with no arms and an inspirational 15 year journey to pitch at every MLB stadium
30 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Sportshour speak to Tom Willis who was born without arms and has now thrown a pitch at all 30 MLB stadiums. Show more
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Newshour
21/10/2023 12:06 GMT: Gaza: 20 trucks of aid allowed in via Egypt
49 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
20 trucks of medical aid, food and water have been allowed into the Gaza Strip from Egypt in the first shipment since Israel imposed a total blockade two weeks ago Show more
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The Arts Hour
The best films from Korean cinema
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Nikki Bedi is joined in the studio by writer, producer, filmmaker Jake Cunningham and critic Karen Krizanovich. Show more
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Newshour
21/10/2023 20:06 GMT: Cairo Peace Summit ends without Gaza breakthrough
49 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
A special conference in Cairo to discuss the conflict in Gaza has ended without agreement. Show more
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Music Life
I'm not switching my flow with MC Yallah, Catu Diosis, Chrisman and Debmaster
29 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
MC Yallah, Catu Diosis, Chrisman and Debmaster, four members of Uganda's Nyege Nyege collective, talk about working remotely and staying true to yourself. Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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The spread of false information online during times of conflict is prolific but how do we verify social media posts? BBC disinformation reporter Shayan Sardarizadeh explains. Show more
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BBC OS Conversations
Teenagers in Gaza and Israel
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Young people on both sides describe their lives right now. Show more
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In the 1950s, Joseph Pilates taught his fitness method in a studio in New York. Mary Bowen was one of his students. Show more
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Unexpected Elements
Putting Madonna to the test
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
From animals reproducing 'like a virgin' to warp bubbles allowing travel 'quicker than a ray of light', the team asks whether Madonna's lyrics stand up to scientific scrutiny. Show more
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Health Check
Cholera cases surge in Zimbabwe
26 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Zimbabwe bans large gatherings due to cholera outbreak; How a PhD project is reducing violence around the world; The diabetes ‘time bomb’ in Sierra Leone Show more
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The Documentary
Other people's children
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The rarely heard voices of the domestic workers who spend years away from their homes and families, caring for other people’s children. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
The boys sent out to beg on Senegal's streets
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
A hard life for pupils at Senegalese daaras (religious schools); Poland's votes for change; Sydney Opera House turns 50; is the future all-female for turtles in Cape Verde? Show more
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In the 1950s, Joseph Pilates taught his fitness method in a studio in New York. Mary Bowen was one of his students. Show more
