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More or Less
Is opinion polling broken?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Following some high profile slip-ups in recent US elections, we ask whether it’s time to call time on polling. Show more
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The author, Salman Rushdie has been attacked at an event in New York state. Show more
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Weekend
US Congress passes legislation on climate change
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for years
Congress in the US passes key legislation on dealing with climate change. Show more
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Weekend
Kenyans anticipate election results in tight race
23 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for years
When will results emerge in Kenya's general elections? Show more
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Over to You
Reporting protesters on the streets of Colombo
9 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
What were the challenges of covering the recent civil unrest in Sri Lanka? Plus another in our often revealing series How I Hear, about your everyday listening habits. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sportshour
Serie A: Season of success and sadness
49 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
As the new Serie A season starts we hear a cautionary tale of the cost of chasing a footballing dream Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Newshour
13/08/2022 12:06 GMT: Rushdie stabbing widely condemned
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Australasia
There has been international condemnation of the stabbing attack on the writer Salman Rushdie in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is now on a ventilator with serious wounds. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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.
“Jump off the dumpster of doubt!” Comedian Tumi Morake on challenging her fear of failure. Listen online at bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter Show more
Sporting Witness
Sydney Olympics’ vault fault
9 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
At Sydney 2000, an equipment fault changed the course of a final. Former gymnast Allana Slater describes one of the biggest Olympic mistakes that barely anyone has heard about. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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Newshour
13/08/2022 20:06 GMT: Man charged with attempted murder of Salman Rushdie
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Australasia
Hadi Matar, 24, has appeared in court and has been remanded without bail. Show more
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Music Life
Songwriting anger with Baby Queen, Powfu, Mae Muller, and Dylan Fraser
31 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Emerging pop stars Baby Queen, Powfu, Mae Muller, and Dylan Fraser discuss how they make their music. Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Documentary
The Engineers: The future of cars
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Three engineers at the forefront of reimagining the car join Kevin Fong to answer questions from an audience at the Science Museum in London, and via worldwide video link. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
No peace in Colombia's countryside
23 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Colombia’s criminal gangs preying on vulnerable children; plus the view from Taiwan, Tunisia’s judges on hunger strike and whale blubber on a Michelin-starred menu in Greenland. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Storytelling is my activism
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Producer Ron Simons on changing the colour of Broadway, Actor Gabriel Byrne brings his own story to the stage, and Hong Konger Ming-wai Lit commemorating Tiananmen Sq in theatre Show more
