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Weekend
Protests in Iran’s capital, Tehran
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for 6 months
According to US officials, Iran was struck by an Israeli missile early on Friday morning. Show more
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Weekend
Iran declares no further retaliation against Israel after strikes
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on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for 6 months
Iran has continued to downplay Friday morning's reports of a drone assault on Isfahan. Show more
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Weekend
Iran downplays Israel's link to drone attack
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Protests erupted in Tehran, Iran's capital, following missile strikes on Isfahan. Show more
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Sportshour
'It's a laugh in the face of adversity'
30 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Archer Tracy Otto is on the verge of competing at the Paralympics in Paris. She tells us what it would mean after surviving a harrowing domestic violence attack in 2019. Show more
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Newshour
20/04/2024 12:06 GMT: US Congress expected to approve long-awaited aid for Ukraine
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A huge $61-billion package of military aid is to go to a vote shortly. Show more
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Happy News
The Happy Pod: Viral ballet boy back in the spotlight
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The happiest stories in the world - our weekly collection. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
20/04/2024 20:06 GMT: US House finally approves military aid for Ukraine
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After months of wrangling, US representatives agree on $60bn aid package. Show more
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Kayawoto is one of the most exciting musicians to come out of Burkina Faso in recent years, and he has an amazing story. He tells DJ Edu where he came from, and where he's going. 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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Sporting Witness
Alex Higgins: The rock star snooker legend
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins brought new audiences to snooker with his lightning-fast potting and playboy lifestyle. Show more
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The Inquiry
Are synthetic opioids a global problem?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
In 2022, the US had over 70,000 deaths from synthetic opioids misuse and there are concerns this problem is rising globally. Are synthetic opioids becoming a global problem? Show more
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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.
Health Check
Nigeria rolls out world’s first 5-in-1 meningitis vaccine
26 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
World first 5-in-1 meningitis vaccine rolled out in Nigeria; How Brazil is coping with long Covid; Using patches of grafted skin to detect donated organ rejection Show more
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The Documentary
His and hers medicine
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Dr Zoe Williams talks to medical experts around the world as she investigates how and why the care of women has been so neglected, and what moves are afoot to change that. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Ukraine's struggling air defences
23 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
The Russian attacks striking Ukrainian cities; South Africa's leaky northern border; memories of rebels against Portugal's dictatorship; a Chinese-funded train speeds through Laos Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Sporting Witness
Alex Higgins: The rock star snooker legend
9 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
How Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins brought new audiences to snooker with his lightning-fast potting and playboy lifestyle. Show more
