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Newsday
27/03/2024 05:06 GMT : Baltimore bridge: six missing construction workers now presumed dead in US
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The structure collapsed into the Patapsco River early on Tuesday when a container vessel lost power after departing from Baltimore's port, causing it to crash into the bridge. Show more
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Newsday
27/03/2024 06:06 GMT : Six presumed dead after ship crashes into US bridge
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Minutes after a container vessel lost power and issued mayday call it crashed into the Francis Scott Key bridge over the Patapsco River in the US state of Maryland. Show more
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Newsday
27/03/2024 07:06 GMT : Time runs out for rescue effort after US bridge rammed by container vessel
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Authorities in the US city of Baltimore say six missing construction workers have been missing too long to hope for rescue. Show more
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Stephen Sackur is on the road in Guyana, South America, home to one of the world's biggest offshore oil and gas reserves. Will its people feel the benefit of its economic growth? Show more
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Business Daily
The billion-dollar rise of Padel
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What's the secret behind this rapidly-growing sport? Show more
Witness History
Britain's first beach for nudists
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In 1980, the seaside town of Brighton opened a beach where people could strip off as they pleased. It was the country's first site dedicated to nudists. Show more
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The Climate Question
How does extreme heat affect pregnant women?
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New research in India shows that pregnant informal workers exposed to high temperatures saw double the risk of stillbirth, premature birth and miscarriage Show more
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Manners in the modern world and in the past. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Hollywood Exiles
6. Hollywood on trial
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The House Unamerican Activities Committee calls on movie industry witnesses to testify. Hearings with Tinseltown celebrities create a sensation. Katharine Hepburn makes a stand. Show more
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Outlook
How to get over it: A tale of passion, pain and Nobel Prizes
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How do you cope when you feel your hard work has been overlooked? Bruno Lemaitre tells his story of disappointment – and moving on – after his boss won the Nobel Prize. Show more
Witness History
Britain's first beach for nudists
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 1980, the seaside town of Brighton opened a beach where people could strip off as they pleased. It was the country's first site dedicated to nudists. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Newshour
27/03/2024 14:06 GMT: How Gaza is straining US-Israel relationship
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Senior US Senator urges President Biden to restrict weapons for Israel Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 27/03/2024 15:32 GMT : Baltimore bridge collapse: the economic impact
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We take a look at some of the costs that will come from the accident and who will likely have to pay for them. Show more
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BBC OS
2024/03/27 16:06 GMT: Baltimore ship black box recovered
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Six people presumed dead after the bridge collapsed, having been struck by the vessel Show more
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BBC OS
2024/03/27 17:06 GMT: Protesting Israeli hostages’ relatives arrested
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About 300 people took part in Tuesday's protest in Tel Aviv 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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Health Check
Pig kidney transplanted into patient
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Gene edited kidney transplanted into living person; Study finds 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer caused by outdoor work; A look at medicines sold on Cameroonian buses 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 27/03/2024 22:32 GMT : What now after Baltimore bridge collapse?
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A local brewery founder shares his reaction to the Baltimore bridge collapse. Also, have Disney and Florida settled? Plus, Slovakian flying-car technology is off to China. Show more
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Hollywood Exiles
6. Hollywood on trial
28 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The House Unamerican Activities Committee calls on movie industry witnesses to testify. Hearings with Tinseltown celebrities create a sensation. Katharine Hepburn makes a stand. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Manners in the modern world and in the past. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
What does bridge collapse mean for business in Baltimore?
50 minutes
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We get reaction from a local brewery founder. Plus, disgraced FTX founder is due for sentencing in court on Thursday. And, how Slovakian flying-car technology is off to China. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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What it’s like to live and die in a polluted city. Show more
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Outlook
How to get over it: A tale of passion, pain and Nobel Prizes
41 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How do you cope when you feel your hard work has been overlooked? Bruno Lemaitre tells his story of disappointment – and moving on – after his boss won the Nobel Prize. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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What’s it really like to work in a chocolate factory? Show more
