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The Documentary
The Night Witches of World War Two
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
The all-female Soviet combat unit which terrorised German forces using wooden biplanes. Show more
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Weekend
Chinese balloon shot down over Atlantic
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for years
Beijing has reacted angrily to the US shooting-down a Chinese observation balloon Show more
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Weekend
China reacts angrily to US shooting down balloon
50 minutes
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Beijing has reacted angrily to the shooting down of an observation balloon off the US Show more
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Weekend
US fighter jets shoot down Chinese spy balloon
23 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for years
Beijing has reacted angrily to the shooting-down of a Chinese observation balloon Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Cleaning house in Kyiv
23 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Ukraine acts to fight corruption; Uzbekistan reimagines the glories of Samarkand; 'urban ranchers' change Uruguay’s beef market; and why one Brexit-watcher can’t give up the habit Show more
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People Fixing The World
Turning waste into power
23 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
How old food and hot computers are being used to provide new sources of energy. Show more
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The Inquiry
Can the Taliban tackle Afghanistan’s terror problem?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
The Taliban have faced continual attacks from a terrorist insurgency since they have returned to power, could international cooperation hold the key to ending the threat? Show more
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Newshour
05/02/2023 13:06 GMT: US works to recover the shot down Chinese balloon over Atlantic
50 minutes
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China has condemned the decision to shoot down what it insists was a stray weather balloon Show more
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Heart and Soul
The Right Thing: Framed by my brother
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Floyd Bledsoe’s Christian forgiveness was tested when his brother accused him of murder. Show more
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The History Hour
Pirate radio and the Velvet Divorce
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
The launch of the first black music station in Europe - the DBC in London in 1981 - and why Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993. Show more
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Newshour
05/02/2023 21:06 GMT: Iran protesters among prisoners pardoned by leader
50 minutes
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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is pardoning some prisoners arrested during the recent wave of anti-government protests. Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Pick of the World
India's female airline pilot revolution
18 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
At 12.4% India has the highest percentage of female pilots, why? Plus, where does desert sand come from? A look at the questions getting your attention online.
Over to You
Should disturbing audio from an attack be used?
9 minutes
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After the death of a black man in the US, should the World Service have broadcast audio from the police assault? Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Cleaning house in Kyiv
23 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Ukraine acts to fight corruption; Uzbekistan reimagines the glories of Samarkand; 'urban ranchers' change Uruguay’s beef market; and why one Brexit-watcher can’t give up the habit Show more
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More or Less
Hannah Fry on using shopping data to detect ovarian cancer
9 minutes
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The British mathematician discusses a new study that suggests loyalty card data could be used to pick up early signs of cancer. Show more
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The Climate Question
How is India doing in the fight against climate change?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
India’s climate pledges over the past few years have had mixed reviews. Some are applauding its ambition while others argue it’s still too reliant on dirty coal. Show more
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Tech Life
Sacked Twitter staff take on Elon Musk
27 minutes
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Several workers are launching legal action against the social media firm. It follows a round of mass lay-offs at Twitter last year. Show more
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Pick of the World
India's female airline pilot revolution
18 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
At 12.4% India has the highest percentage of female pilots, why? Plus, where does desert sand come from? A look at the questions getting your attention online.
Over to You
Should disturbing audio from an attack be used?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
After the death of a black man in the US, should the World Service have broadcast audio from the police assault? Show more
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