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Newsday
24/04/2024 04:06 GMT : People smuggling and policing in France
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We look at migration and its dangers, following a new tragedy in the English Channel. Show more
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Newsday
24/04/2024 05:06 GMT : Mass graves containing around 300 bodies found in Gaza
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It is not clear how they died or when they were buried. Show more
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Newsday
24/04/2024 06:06 GMT : US approves a long stalled aid package for Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel
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It includes military support for Ukraine. Show more
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HARDtalk
Daniel Dennett: Philosophy and atheism
23 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Another chance to listen to Stephen Sackur’s 2013 interview with American philosopher Daniel Dennett, who has died aged 82. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
What happens when your favourite movies and TV shows fall off streaming sites? We find out why, speaking to industry insiders, and those preserving the content we watch. Show more
Witness History
Sarah Baartman's 200-year journey back home
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Witness History tells the story of how Sarah Baartman, abused and paraded in 19th-century European freak shows, was finally returned home to South Africa. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Climate Question
Can we save the world's coral?
26 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Corals protect humans and marine life, but they could disappear by 2100. Graihagh Jackson hears from the scientists trying to grow more climate-proof versions. Show more
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The Documentary
His and hers medicine
50 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available 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
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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The Global Story
Ebola virus: Are mass outbreaks history?
26 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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Progress in the fight against a terrifying and deadly disease. Show more
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Outlook
Finding freedom in the water: Gaza’s swimming teacher
41 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Amjed Tantesh’s enduring mission to teach Gazan children to swim, no matter the odds. Show more
Witness History
Sarah Baartman's 200-year journey back home
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Witness History tells the story of how Sarah Baartman, abused and paraded in 19th-century European freak shows, was finally returned home to South Africa. 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
24/04/2024 13:06 GMT: US to deliver more arms to Ukraine
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Weapons and equipment will be provided ‘within days.’ Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Daniel Dennett: Philosophy and atheism
23 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Another chance to listen to Stephen Sackur’s 2013 interview with American philosopher Daniel Dennett, who has died aged 82. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 24/04/2024 14:32 GMT : US warns China about supplying arms to Russia
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The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Beijing in an attempt to curb support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Show more
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BBC OS
2024/04/24 16:06 GMT: Another abortion battle at the US Supreme Court
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The Supreme Court considers whether an individual state’s abortion ban is constitutional. 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
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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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Health Check
Is turbulence injuring more and more flyers?
26 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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How rising turbulence is causing more injuries to air passengers; Millions of girls in Africa missing out on HPV vaccines; A look at anauralia: the inability to imagine sounds Show more
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Newshour
24/04/2024 20:06 GMT: What difference will the new US aid make to Ukrainians?
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President Biden says the $60bn military package could be on its way in hours. 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.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Documentary
His and hers medicine
50 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available 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
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visits China
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What issues will US Secretary of State raise during his China visit? 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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Alex O’Brien believes teaching her daughter to play poker can help her learn important life lessons. What could the benefits be, and how serious are the risks? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Finding freedom in the water: Gaza’s swimming teacher
41 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Amjed Tantesh’s enduring mission to teach Gazan children to swim, no matter the odds. 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 Food Chain
To salt or not to salt?
26 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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What sodium chloride does to your food and your body. Show more