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Newsday
19/05/2022 04:06 GMT : Russia's invasion of Ukraine could cause global food shortages
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Australasia
According to reports this crisis could impact the World for years to come. Show more
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Newsday
19/05/2022 05:06 GMT : How does the war in Ukraine impact the global food supply?
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on BBC World Service AustralasiaUN warns it will have a catastrophic effect unless supplies from Ukraine are released. Show more
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Newsday
19/05/2022 06:06 GMT : Ukraine: How global food security is at risk
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaStock markets fall amid concerns over global food prices. Show more
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The Inquiry
How do pandemics end?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Covid-19 restrictions are easing and borders are opening around the world. But have we really only reached the end of the beginning? In this week’s Inquiry: how do pandemics end? Show more
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Business Daily
Spending on defence
18 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Rahul Tandon looks at why some countries are spending more on defence following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and asks whether it can be justified when budgets are under pressure. Show more
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Assignment
Love-bombing Estonia’s Russian speakers
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
As music blasts from Estonia across the border to Russia, festival revellers hope culture can send a message of unity. Show more
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Health Check
Healthcare provision in North Korea
26 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Data on healthcare provision in North Korea as the country experiences a large outbreak of ‘the fever’ and do doctors have a professional duty to be kind? Show more
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Throughout their history, eunuchs often found themselves stigmatised. Bridget Kendall traces the controversial practice of castrating young boys and men to work as loyal servants. Show more
Sporting Witness
Ryneldi Becenti - Native American basketball hero
9 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Ryneldi Becenti became the first Native American to play in the women's NBA when she made her debut for the Phoenix Mercury in 1997 Show more
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The Food Chain
How a stoma changed my life
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
We speak to three women who have had operations to fit a stoma bag on the surface of their tummy to talk about how it affects their relationship with food. Show more
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Outlook
The heart of a heart surgeon
41 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Professor Stephen Westaby has operated on more than 12,000 hearts and he estimates he's saved 97% of them. Show more
A first-hand account of living through the Japanese occupation in the 1930s and 40s Show more
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Newshour
19/05/2022 13:06 GMT: UN warns Ukraine invasion could cause global food crisis
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Australasia
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
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The Inquiry
How do pandemics end?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Covid-19 restrictions are easing and borders are opening around the world. But have we really only reached the end of the beginning? In this week’s Inquiry: how do pandemics end? Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 19/05/2022 14:32 GMT : Share market sell-off continues
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Investors are worried about possible recession after steep Wall Street falls on Wednesday. Show more
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BBC OS
2022/05/19 16:06 GMT: Buffalo: Tackling white supremacy
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for years
President Biden says 'white supremacy is a poison.' Show more
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A first-hand account of living through the Japanese occupation in the 1930s and 40s 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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Newshour
19/05/2022 20:06 GMT: Finland and Sweden to join NATO: Turkey objects
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Australasia
Biden gives his seal of approval Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Throughout their history, eunuchs often found themselves stigmatised. Bridget Kendall traces the controversial practice of castrating young boys and men to work as loyal servants. Show more
Sporting Witness
Ryneldi Becenti - Native American basketball hero
9 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Ryneldi Becenti became the first Native American to play in the women's NBA when she made her debut for the Phoenix Mercury in 1997 Show more
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Business Matters
Russia accused of weaponising food in Ukraine war
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
The US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, says Russia is using food as a weapon to break the spirit of the Ukrainian people. Show more
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World Football
Martin Laursen, AC Milan and the women's Champions League final
36 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
The former Former AC Milan, Aston Villa and Denmark defender Martin Laursen looks ahead to the finale of the Serie A season and shares memories of his time playing in Italy. Show more
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Outlook
The heart of a heart surgeon
41 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Professor Stephen Westaby has operated on more than 12,000 hearts and he estimates he's saved 97% of them. Show more
A first-hand account of living through the Japanese occupation in the 1930s and 40s Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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