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Newsday
12/12/2023 05:06 GMT : Fossil fuel backlash puts UN climate talks in jeopardy
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for 11 months
The COP28 summit had appeared close to calling for a phase-out of fossil fuels until last-minute changes were made. Show more
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Discovery
Tooth and Claw: Cheetahs
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Adam Hart investigates the fastest land animal in the world – the cheetah! Built for high-speed chases, the population of these spotted cats is shrinking and they are vulnerable. Show more
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Newsday
12/12/2023 06:06 GMT : Negotiations continue for final UN climate summit agreement
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on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for 11 months
Delegates at the UN climate summit are awaiting a revised draft text on the final scheduled day of COP28. Show more
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Newsday
12/12/2023 07:06 GMT : UN climate summit under pressure to include language on phasing out fossil fuels
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for 11 months
A small number of petrostates, including Saudi Arabia, Russia and Iraq have pushed back. Show more
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People Fixing The World
The country tackling loneliness
23 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
How the Netherlands is making a serious attempt to tackle something we can all feel at times in our lives Show more
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Business Daily
Taiwan: The political mood
18 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
How are young people feeling ahead of the elections? And is the low birth rate down to financial choices? Show more
Witness History
Yeltsin speaks at the reburial of the Romanovs
9 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
In 1998, Russia’s president decried the violence of the Soviet era, as the remains of the murdered Tsar Nicholas II and family were laid to rest. Show more
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The Documentary
Stories from the New Silk Road: Norway
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
As the Earth warms, there are new frontiers to be explored and traversed. From King Crab to shipping routes, Anna Holligan asks what does China's Polar Silk Road mean for Norway? Show more
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The Arts Hour
Femi Kayode on his latest detective novel Gaslight
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Nikki Bedi talks to Nigerian Author Femi Kayode about his latest detective novel Gaslight. Show more
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In the Studio
Kengo Kuma: Building new Japanese histories
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Nick Luscombe follows Kengo Kuma, one of the world’s finest architects, as he plans an unusual monument. Show more
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Outlook
A life made beautiful by rubbish
41 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Robi Walters creates beautiful artwork out of discarded materials. He’s had big success, but his obsession with making the 'unwanted' wanted has roots in deep childhood trauma. Show more
Witness History
Yeltsin speaks at the reburial of the Romanovs
9 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
In 1998, Russia’s president decried the violence of the Soviet era, as the remains of the murdered Tsar Nicholas II and family were laid to rest. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Newshour
12/12/2023 14:06 GMT: Countries battle to save COP28 climate deal
48 minutes
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Almost 200 countries are working to salvage a global deal on climate change. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 12/12/2023 15:32 GMT : COP 28 climate negotiations continue after backlash
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Negotiations over the COP 28 climate change agreement in Dubai are continuing. The initial draft on Monday was criticised for failing to mention the phasing out of fossil fuels. Show more
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BBC OS
2023/12/12 16:06 GMT: Talks to save COP28 climate deal
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Delegates at the UN climate summit are trying to reach consensus on a final declaration. Show more
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BBC OS
2023/12/12 17:06 GMT: Gaza's 'desperate situation'
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Aid groups say the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains desperate. 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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Tech Life looks at ways to connect people. We examine the mobile phone usage gap. What is it ? Can it be narrowed ? And how do you shop online if you have no official address? Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 12/12/2023 22:32 GMT : COP 28: Will there be an agreement on fossil fuels?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
A new draft deal is expected to be published overnight, which negotiators will immediately scrutinise to see what's changed on fossil fuels. Show more
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In the Studio
Kengo Kuma: Building new Japanese histories
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Nick Luscombe follows Kengo Kuma, one of the world’s finest architects, as he plans an unusual monument. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
Femi Kayode on his latest detective novel Gaslight
50 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Nikki Bedi talks to Nigerian Author Femi Kayode about his latest detective novel Gaslight. Show more
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Business Matters
Argentina devalues the peso
50 minutes
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The Economy Minister Luis Caputo has announced the devaluation of the peso by more than 50% to 800 per dollar and cut energy subsidies to fix the economic crisis. Show more
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The Climate Question
The 100 Women climate debate
24 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Mercy Juma in Nairobi talks to three leading women activists from Africa. What are the particular effects of Climate Change on women? And what positive action can be taken? Show more
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Outlook
A life made beautiful by rubbish
41 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Robi Walters creates beautiful artwork out of discarded materials. He’s had big success, but his obsession with making the 'unwanted' wanted has roots in deep childhood trauma. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Documentary
The children of paradise
27 minutes
on BBC World Service AustralasiaAvailable for over a year
Thirty years after South Africa's transition from apartheid to a democracy, what has happened to the hope and promises of a better nation? Show more
