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Newsday
30/08/2023 04:06 GMT : Florida braces for 'extremely dangerous' Hurricane Idalia
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for years
The US state of Florida is bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Idalia, which is growing in strength as it bears down on the Gulf Coast. Show more
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Tech Life
Charting the true cost of AI
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
We meet the woman who's travelled the world documenting the environmental toll of the AI revolution. And why Nigeria's tech future may depend on digitsing newspapers from its past. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
30/08/2023 05:06 GMT : Army officers say they are taking power in Gabon
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for years
Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon, claiming to have toppled President Ali Bongo. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
30/08/2023 06:06 GMT : Army officers say they are taking power in Gabon
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for years
Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon, claiming to have toppled President Ali Bongo. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Peter Boehringer: Is the AfD a threat to German stability?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to Peter Boehringer, vice chairman of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party. Does their rise threaten Germany’s stability? Show more
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Business Daily
The importance of sleep
18 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
We look at the economic benefits of getting a good night’s rest Show more
Witness History
Egypt's Rabaa massacre
9 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
On 14 August 2013, Egypt's army killed hundreds of protestors in Cairo's Rabaa al-Adawiya Square. Sameh Elbarky was in the square that day. He speaks to Ben Henderson. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Climate Question
Can live music go green?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Concerts and tours are booming all over the world. Is this a climate change problem, or an opportunity for musicians to raise awareness of the issue? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Why do so many of us keep pets? Iszi Lawrence takes a short skitter through the social history of our best friends. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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On the Podium
Nikita Ducarroz: The power of sport
36 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
“It saved my life.” BMX competition helped the Swiss-American athlete Nikita Ducarroz fight anxiety attacks. Show more
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Outlook
Lost and Found: Trapped on the seabed
41 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Harrison Okene survived for three days in a sunken ship on the ocean floor. And it astonished everyone involved in his rescue. Show more
Witness History
Egypt's Rabaa massacre
9 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
On 14 August 2013, Egypt's army killed hundreds of protestors in Cairo's Rabaa al-Adawiya Square. Sameh Elbarky was in the square that day. He speaks to Ben Henderson. 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
30/08/2023 13:06 GMT: Army officers say they've taken over in Gabon
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Australasia
Senior military officers in Gabon have appeared on television to say they have seized power and placed President Ali Bongo under house arrest. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
HARDtalk
Peter Boehringer: Is the AfD a threat to German stability?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Stephen Sackur speaks to Peter Boehringer, vice chairman of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party. Does their rise threaten Germany’s stability? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 30/08/2023 14:32 GMT : Understanding Pakistan's energy crisis
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Electricity prices have soared since the government cut energy subsidies to obtain a $3bn bailout from the IMF. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2023/08/30 16:06 GMT: Gabon coup: President Bongo calls for help
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for years
Generals in Gabon are meeting to decide who'll lead a transition. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
Egypt's Rabaa massacre
9 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
On 14 August 2013, Egypt's army killed hundreds of protestors in Cairo's Rabaa al-Adawiya Square. Sameh Elbarky was in the square that day. He speaks to Ben Henderson. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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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
30/08/2023 20:06 GMT: Gabon's president under house arrest
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Australasia
Military officers seize power in Gabon after a disputed election 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.
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Why do so many of us keep pets? Iszi Lawrence takes a short skitter through the social history of our best friends. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Switzerland outlines measures to combat money laundering
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Switzerland has unveiled a series of measures to clampdown money laundering and increase transparency in its huge financial sector. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Assignment
Singing Morocco's new identity
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
How Gnawa music, traditionally performed by descendants of enslaved people, helps uncover a little-mentioned chapter of Moroccan history. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
Lost and Found: Trapped on the seabed
41 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Harrison Okene survived for three days in a sunken ship on the ocean floor. And it astonished everyone involved in his rescue. Show more
Witness History
Egypt's Rabaa massacre
9 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
On 14 August 2013, Egypt's army killed hundreds of protestors in Cairo's Rabaa al-Adawiya Square. Sameh Elbarky was in the square that day. He speaks to Ben Henderson. 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 different approaches to weaning. Show more
