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Weekend
Israel's PM gives defiant TV address
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The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has given a defiant TV address, saying Israel was fighting on "all fronts" in a war that would last many more months. Show more
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Moscow retaliates after Ukraine attack inside Russia
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Ukraine has experienced another wave of Russian drone attacks overnight, after Kyiv launched one of its biggest aerial assaults on Russian territory. Show more
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Russia pounds Kharkiv with missiles and drones
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Russia pounds the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv with missiles and drones in the hours leading into New Year's Eve, Ukrainian officials said. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Twenty years of change in China
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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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Music Life
Everyone wants to be pop with Faizal Mostrixx, Afrorack, Grove and Kaya Byinshii
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Faizal Mostrixx, Afrorack, Grove and Kaya Byinshii discuss pop music, musical cultures and the aftermath of live performance. Show more
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Hand-picked stats on energy, population and first division football that tell you something interesting about the world. Show more
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Newshour
31/12/2023 13:06 GMT: Russia hits back after Kyiv attack on border city
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Russia carried out a series of drone strikes overnight, focussing on Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine. Show more
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Unexpected Elements
The Best of Unexpected Elements
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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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31/12/2023 21:06 GMT: US Navy sinks three Houthi boats in the Red Sea
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The Houthis say their attacks on shipping are in response to the war in Gaza. Show more
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The Climate Question
Who's doing best on fighting climate change?
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Emma Tracey starts 2024 by hearing from Kenya and Costa Rica, two of the countries ranked highest in the fightback against climate change. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Twenty years of change in China
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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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People Fixing The World
Fake birds and other stories
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This week we have a host of great ideas inspired by solutions we've told you about in 2023. Show more
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The Conversation
Women fighting for justice on death row
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Nelufar Hedayat meets two women from the US and Pakistan representing people on death row. Show more