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Newsday
06/07/2023 04:06 GMT : Five million users join Twitter rival Threads in four hours
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
The tech company Meta has launched its much anticipated Threads app which is widely seen as a rival to Twitter. Show more
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Health Check
Drumming for a healthy life
26 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Hands on with the latest health research from the Royal Society’s Summer Exhibition with virtual reality audio for hearing impairment and a drumming lesson that could keep you fit Show more
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Newsday
06/07/2023 05:06 GMT : Threads - Meta's challenge to Twitter - launches to huge fanfare
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
Threads will not be available in the European Union because of regulatory concerns. Show more
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Newsday
06/07/2023 06:06 GMT : President Zelensky promises a tangible response after Lviv attack
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on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
Four deaths confirmed after more than 50 apartments have been destroyed in largest attack on Lviv's civilian infrastructure, according to Ukraine's interior ministry. Show more
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The Inquiry
Is the global nuclear threat level rising?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Would President Putin use tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine? It's something he has already threatened. Given this instability, is the global nuclear threat level rising? Show more
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Business Daily
Investing in Africa: US and AGOA
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Does the tariff-free scheme have a future in South Africa and Ethiopia? Show more
Witness History
When tourism came to the Maldives
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Italian travel agent George Corbin brought the first tourists to the Maldives in February 1972. Show more
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Assignment
What's happened to Iraq's Yazidis?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The ancient Iraqi community still can't go home years after fleeing the terror of the Islamic State group Show more
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Unexpected Elements
Unexpected elements on the sea bed
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The news you know, the science you don't. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Food Chain
How I learnt to cook
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
There’s often more than just dinner at stake. Show more
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Outlook
"We are not trash!" A daughter’s fight to bury her mother
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Cambria Harris’ mother Morgan was one of four indigenous women killed by an alleged serial killer in Canada. Their remains are thought to be in landfill sites. Show more
Witness History
When tourism came to the Maldives
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Italian travel agent George Corbin brought the first tourists to the Maldives in February 1972. 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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Newshour
06/07/2023 13:06 GMT: Lviv: largest attack yet on civil infrastructure
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Deputy mayor of Lviv says a Russian attack killed four and is the largest yet on the city Show more
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The Inquiry
Is the global nuclear threat level rising?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Would President Putin use tactical nuclear weapons against Ukraine? It's something he has already threatened. Given this instability, is the global nuclear threat level rising? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 06/07/2023 14:32 GMT : Shell says cutting production is 'dangerous'
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The boss of oil giant Shell says cutting production is 'dangerous and irresponsible'. Show more
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BBC OS
2023/07/06 16:06 GMT: Threads: Thirty million join new app
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on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
Thirty million users have signed up for Meta's newly launched Threads app on its first day. Show more
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Witness History
When tourism came to the Maldives
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Italian travel agent George Corbin brought the first tourists to the Maldives in February 1972. 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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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
06/07/2023 20:06 GMT: The ongoing plight of Iraq's Yazidis
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
The ancient Iraqi community persecuted by Islamic State is still facing problems in Iraq. Show more
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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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Unexpected Elements
Unexpected elements on the sea bed
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The news you know, the science you don't. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
Twitter threatens its new rival Threads
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
"Competition is fine, cheating is not" says Twitter boss Elon Musk in a letter to Facebook owner Meta, accusing the company of developing a "copycat" app, claims Meta denies. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Tech Life
Elon Musk's Twitter: More changes and more competition
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Bruce Daisley, a former European vice president of Twitter, talks to Tech Life. Show more
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Outlook
"We are not trash!" A daughter’s fight to bury her mother
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Cambria Harris’ mother Morgan was one of four indigenous women killed by an alleged serial killer in Canada. Their remains are thought to be in landfill sites. Show more
Witness History
When tourism came to the Maldives
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Italian travel agent George Corbin brought the first tourists to the Maldives in February 1972. 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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Heart and Soul
A new generation of Nigerian royalty
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Hannah Ajala explores the impact of a new generation of Royalty in Nigeria. Show more
