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Israeli airstrikes intensified on Gaza in preparation for next phase of war against Hamas Show more
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Israel increases airstrikes on Gaza and West Bank ahead of anticipated ground offensive against Hamas Show more
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Weekend
Hamas hostages: families still hold out hope for loved ones
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Families of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas are still waiting for news as airstrikes on Gaza intensify Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
The boys sent out to beg on Senegal's streets
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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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Music Life
I'm not switching my flow with MC Yallah, Catu Diosis, Chrisman and Debmaster
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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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More or Less
What do windscreen splats tell us about insect decline?
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We ask whether the ‘windscreen phenomenon’ suggests falling numbers of insects Show more
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How to stop the feeling of being disconnected when you are an immigrant. Show more
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22/10/2023 12:06 GMT: Israeli airstrikes on Gaza intensify
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Israel issues fresh warning as strikes on Gaza intensify ahead of an anticipated ground offensive against Hamas Show more
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Unspun World with John Simpson
Israel-Gaza conflict: Will the war spread?
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Tensions rise in the Middle East as the Israel-Gaza conflict escalates. Will other countries get involved? Show more
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Unexpected Elements
Putting Madonna to the test
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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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22/10/2023 20:06 GMT: Netanyahu issues warning to Lebanon's Hezbollah
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The Climate Question
How do our listeners stay positive on climate?
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This week we hear from listeners about the ways they cope with the news on climate and how they remain positive. Show more
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Over to You
Is What in The World hitting the right tone?
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What younger listeners make of the World Service’s new daily youth podcast What in the World. 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 Online
Available 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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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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People Fixing The World
Stopping suicide
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How volunteers are helping people in crisis in Limerick, Ireland. Show more
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The Conversation
Are dolls good for girls?
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Kim Chakanetsa speaks to psychologist Dr Lisa Dinella and to doll maker Sunaina Somu Divakar. Show more