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Newsday
08/02/2024 05:06 GMT : New evidence of a warming world
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New evidence from the EU's climate service, Copernicus, highlights that for the first time, the world was 1.5 degrees warmer than pre- industrial levels for a whole year. Show more
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Newsday
08/02/2024 06:06 GMT : Iraqi militia leader killed in continuing US retribution
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An American drone strike has killed three members of an Iranian-backed militia in Baghdad, including a leader of the group, Kataib Hezbollah. Show more
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Newsday
08/02/2024 07:06 GMT : Carbon emissions still too high to meet climate goal
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The world has exceeded the 1.5 degrees global warming target for a full year, in one of the strongest signs yet that the landmark Paris climate accords will be broken. Show more
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The Inquiry
Are Ethiopians losing faith in their Orthodox Church?
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Are Ethiopians losing faith in their Orthodox Tewahedo Church? This follows splits in the church after the recent civil war in Tigray, on top of existing historic tensions. Show more
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Business Daily
The global quest to boost productivity
18 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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From tackling the long commute to sleeping on the job - we look at the diverse ways businesses are attempting to become more productive Show more
Witness History
How Rosa Parks took a stand against racism
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus for a white passenger and sparked the end of segregation in the United States. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Assignment
Is Ireland’s reputation for tolerance under threat?
27 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Tensions are rising in Ireland over refugees as the government says the country is struggling to accommodate them. Show more
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The news of a microchip implanted in a human skull is sparking conversations about the future of humanity and how private our thoughts really are. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Food Chain
Detroit's urban farmers
32 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Meet the people growing food on vacant land in this US city. Show more
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Outlook
The ultimate birdwatcher: Facing swamps, snakes and sceptics
41 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Armed with a canoe and a camera, Bobby Harrison has spent 50 years in the Arkansas swamps trying to prove the existence of the elusive ivory-billed woodpecker. Show more
Witness History
How Rosa Parks took a stand against racism
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus for a white passenger and sparked the end of segregation in the United States. 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.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
08/02/2024 14:06 GMT: Putin challenger barred from Russian election
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Russia's election commission has rejected anti-war challenger Boris Nadezhdin as a candidate in next month's presidential vote. Show more
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The Inquiry
Are Ethiopians losing faith in their Orthodox Church?
23 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Are Ethiopians losing faith in their Orthodox Tewahedo Church? This follows splits in the church after the recent civil war in Tigray, on top of existing historic tensions. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 08/02/2024 15:32 GMT : China: Consumer prices plunge at fastest rate in 15 years
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Consumer and producer prices in China register annual declines at their fastest pace in 15 years in January. Show more
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BBC OS
2024/02/08 16:06 GMT: World breaches 1.5C threshold for entire year
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New data shows that global warming has, for the first time, exceeded 1.5C degrees for a full year. Show more
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BBC OS
2024/02/08 17:06 GMT: Being kidnapped in Nigeria
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Two people share their experiences of being kidnapped in Nigeria. Show more
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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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Science In Action
Particle physics v climate change
27 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Should CERN be spending $17 billion on a new atom smasher whilst the world literally burns? Show more
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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.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 08/02/2024 22:32 GMT : Pakistan vote hit by mobile shutdown
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Authorities in Pakistan suspended calls and mobile data during a controversial election. Show more
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The Food Chain
Detroit's urban farmers
32 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Meet the people growing food on vacant land in this US city. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The news of a microchip implanted in a human skull is sparking conversations about the future of humanity and how private our thoughts really are. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Vladimir Putin's first interview to Western media since war in Ukraine
50 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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The Russian leader talks to American commentator Tucker Carlson about his plans on Ukraine. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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We're looking at health tech. Our reporter gets hands-on with a new ultrasound system in Kenya helping to keep mothers healthy during pregnancy. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
The ultimate birdwatcher: Facing swamps, snakes and sceptics
41 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Armed with a canoe and a camera, Bobby Harrison has spent 50 years in the Arkansas swamps trying to prove the existence of the elusive ivory-billed woodpecker. 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.
Heart and Soul
Religion in the 21st Century: Buddhism
27 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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What does it mean to be a Buddhist today? Show more