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Weekend
UN condemns Russia's attack on Ukraine
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for 10 months
An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council has overwhelmingly condemned Russia's aerial assault on Ukraine on Friday -- the largest since the start of the war. Show more
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Weekend
Gaza: Israel and Hamas mull new peace proposal from Egypt
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on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for 10 months
Egypt has confirmed that it has put forward a proposal which would see the gradual release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners leading to a ceasefire. Show more
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Weekend
Gaza: Israeli forces continue bombardment of parts of southern and central Gaza
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on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for 10 months
Israeli forces have continued their bombardment of parts of southern and central Gaza, while the UN has warned that the volume of aid reaching the territory remains inadequate. Show more
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Sportshour
Sportshour's year of inspiration
49 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
We look back on some of the most inspiring and moving stories we've brought you this past year. Show more
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Newshour
30/12/2023 13:06 GMT: Gaza: fighting and humanitarian crisis intensifies
49 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Israeli tanks have been pushing deeper into parts of central and southern Gaza as hospitals are overwhelmed with casualties. Show more
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Sporting Witness
The man who skied down Everest
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1970, Yuichiro Miura became the first man to ski on Mount Everest reaching speeds of 160 kilometres per hour. He describes what it was like skiing from the ‘death zone’. Show more
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The Arts Hour
The Arts Hour Comedy Show 2023
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Arts Hour celebrates the New Year with some of the world’s finest comedians. Show more
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Ukraine has retaliated against Russia's massive aerial bombardment on Friday by launching strikes at Belgorod across the border Show more
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Music Life
Everyone wants to be pop with Faizal Mostrixx, Afrorack, Grove and Kaya Byinshii
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Faizal Mostrixx, Afrorack, Grove and Kaya Byinshii discuss pop music, musical cultures and the aftermath of live performance. Show more
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Sporting Witness
The man who skied down Everest
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1970, Yuichiro Miura became the first man to ski on Mount Everest reaching speeds of 160 kilometres per hour. He describes what it was like skiing from the ‘death zone’. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
The Best of Unexpected Elements
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Usually Unexpected Elements looks at the science behind the news, but this week we’re looking back at some of the best bits since we launched earlier in 2023. Show more
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Health Check
A year in health in review
26 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
2023 in review. AI in medicine; Drugs for obesity; What happened next in the international contaminated cough syrup scandal? And the disgraced transplant surgeon. Show more
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The Documentary
The Vietnam War soundtrack
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Beatriz De La Pava plays the music that chronicled the Vietnam War, and speaks to the people who experienced it, suffered it, fought it, and campaigned against it. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Twenty years of change in China
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How the public face of Beijing has been transformed over two decades; Louisiana's many land losses; and fishing for paiche - the Amazonian monster that's devouring Bolivia Show more
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Sporting Witness
The man who skied down Everest
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1970, Yuichiro Miura became the first man to ski on Mount Everest reaching speeds of 160 kilometres per hour. He describes what it was like skiing from the ‘death zone’. Show more
