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Emmanuel Macron has beaten Marine Le Pen of the far-right National Front party to take the French Presidency, but how will he begin to tackle France's economic woes? Show more

In May 1980, China allowed capitalist activity for the first time since the Communist Revolution, in four designated cities known as the Special Economic Zones. Show more

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He said that a new page was being turned in French history Show more

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How do you capture and bottle a scent? Two perfumers reveal how they've trained their noses to smell over 1,000 raw ingredients, and explain what inspires them. Show more

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Ani Choying Drolma became a Buddhist nun when she was 13. She learnt to sing, taking part in spiritual ceremonies and was spotted by an American music producer. Show more

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Why would anyone be a goth? What is the appeal of this dark and spooky subculture that embraces death, pain and sadness? Show more

Why some parts of town are hard to navigate. Maze expert Dr Ruth Dalton takes us on a tour of the Barbican Estate in London. Show more

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We plunge into the weird and wonderful world of sex determination and explore the many ways nature creates males and females. Show more

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Nuala McGovern in France and Chloe Tilley in London bring the latest reaction from France after Sunday's election victory for Emmanuel Macron. Show more

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Roland Pease meets the engineers and biologists hacking life's circuits Show more

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What next for French president-elect Emmanuel Macron? Show more

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Why would anyone be a goth? What is the appeal of this dark and spooky subculture that embraces death, pain and sadness? Show more

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How do you capture and bottle a scent? Two perfumers reveal how they've trained their noses to smell over 1,000 raw ingredients, and explain what inspires them. Show more

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Will France's new president be able to reform labour laws to boost the country's economy? Show more

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Gemma Arterton on why she would never accept a role as a Bond girl again and actress Megan Mullally talks about why American sitcom Will and Grace was pioneering Show more

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Former Acting Attorney General Yates said President Trump was warned about making General Flynn National Security Adviser because of risk of him being blackmailed by the Russians. Show more

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The man getting emergency help to accidents on a Caribbean island using just a mobile phone. And Plastic Roads. Show more

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Why would anyone be a goth? What is the appeal of this dark and spooky subculture that embraces death, pain and sadness? Show more

Why some parts of town are hard to navigate. Maze expert Dr Ruth Dalton takes us on a tour of the Barbican Estate in London. Show more

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President Trump was warned against hiring Michael Flynn as his National Security Adviser Show more

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