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Newsday
25/05/2023 04:06 GMT : Tina Turner: Queen of rock'n'roll dies at 83
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for years
Tributes pour in from fans and celebrities for the musical icon who was 'simply the best'. Show more
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Health Check
What can we do about back pain?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Reducing the risk of back pain; Empathy in healthcare; Leg strength for heart attack recovery; Increasing the chance of surviving an avalanche Show more
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Newsday
25/05/2023 05:06 GMT : Trail-blazing musical icon Tina Turner dies
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for years
Tina Turner rose to fame in the 1960s performing with her husband Ike, finding even bigger fame after divorcing him following years of domestic abuse. Show more
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Newsday
25/05/2023 06:06 GMT : Tina Turner dies - singer, actress, icon who triumphed over domestic abuse
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for years
The award-winning American singer Tina Turner - who rose from poverty to become a global superstar. Show more
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The Inquiry
Why are there millions of empty houses in Japan?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Japan’s ageing population is living longer, but the number of newborns is falling rapidly, is this a factor in the number of traditional homes standing empty across Japan? Show more
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Business Daily
Music and business: New trends in India
18 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Bollywood music still dominates the industry in India, but regional and other genres of music are becoming more popular and attracting investment. Show more
Witness History
Trying to unite Africa
9 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
On 25 May 1963, leaders of 32 newly-independent African nations came together for the first time in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Assignment
Germany’s forests under threat
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Four out of five trees in Germany are showing signs of sickness and many spruce forests have already died. Drought and climate change are to blame, so what can be done? Show more
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Unexpected Elements
Signals, seaweed and space
51 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
The anniversary of the telegraph sparks an unexpected conversation about bioelectricity. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Food Chain
Teaching tomorrow's chefs
28 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Meet the culinary school lecturers training the next generation. Show more
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Outlook
You must touch the art! Telling my story in dots
41 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Age six Clarke Reynolds visited his local gallery. His mind was blown, and the dream of having his art on the walls was born. 35 years later, after losing his sight, it came true. Show more
Witness History
Trying to unite Africa
9 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
On 25 May 1963, leaders of 32 newly-independent African nations came together for the first time in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. 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
25/05/2023 13:06 GMT: DeSantis campaign launch hit by Twitter glitch
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Australasia
Ron DeSantis is seeking the Republican nomination for 2024's US presidential election. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Why are there millions of empty houses in Japan?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Japan’s ageing population is living longer, but the number of newborns is falling rapidly, is this a factor in the number of traditional homes standing empty across Japan? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 25/05/2023 14:32 GMT : Why has Germany gone into recession?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
As Germany enters recession, we look at the key factors behind it and speak to a manufacturer weathering the storm. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2023/05/25 16:06 GMT: Remembering Tina Turner
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for years
Tina Turner fans share their memories of the singer who became a global superstar. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
Trying to unite Africa
9 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
On 25 May 1963, leaders of 32 newly-independent African nations came together for the first time in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. 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.
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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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
25/05/2023 20:06 GMT: Russian mercenaries declare exit from Bakhmut
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Australasia
The Wagner group said it is handing over the captured Ukrainian city to Russia’s army. 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
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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Unexpected Elements
Signals, seaweed and space
51 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
The anniversary of the telegraph sparks an unexpected conversation about bioelectricity. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Nvidia earnings make chip maker AI superpower
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
The market valuation of US chipmaker Nvidia neared one trillion dollars on Thursday Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Tech Life
What's the deal with chips?
28 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Chips are found in the tech we use everyday, so what are they? Also, how broadband cables could be used to detect earthquakes. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
You must touch the art! Telling my story in dots
41 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Age six Clarke Reynolds visited his local gallery. His mind was blown, and the dream of having his art on the walls was born. 35 years later, after losing his sight, it came true. Show more
Witness History
Trying to unite Africa
9 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
On 25 May 1963, leaders of 32 newly-independent African nations came together for the first time in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. 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.
Heart and Soul
Evangelical or political Christianity?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Michael Goldfarb explores "evangelical" and "political" Christianity in the US. Show more
