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At least 89 people are now known to have been killed by wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Show more
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Weekend
Anger in Hawaii as death toll rises
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
Anger grows over the official response to a horrific inferno that levelled a Hawaiian town, killing at least 89 people in the deadliest wildfire in the US for over 100 years. Show more
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Weekend
Hawaii fires: six billion dollars of damage caused
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on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for years
The governor of Hawaii, Josh Green, tells a news conference that at least six billion dollars' worth of damage had been done by the wildfires. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Life and war in Yemen
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A doctor who heals the wounded offers unexpected solace amid Yemen’s brutal civil war; trying to end deforestation in the Amazon; and juggling jobs in Zimbabwe to survive Show more
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Music Life
The log drum is the new 808 with Busiswa, DJ Lag, Karen Nyame KG and Scratchclart
31 minutes
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Busiswa, DJ Lag, Karen Nyame KG and Scratchclart talk about the impact of the pandemic on amapiano and gqom, and the global rise in popularity of these genres. Show more
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More or Less
Why is it so hard to predict the outcome of competitions like the Premier League?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
What variables do we look at when we try to predict the outcome of a sports competition? Show more
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Newshour
13/08/2023 12:06 GMT: The number of dead on Maui continues to rise
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
More than ninety people are now known to have been killed by wildfires in Hawaii Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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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
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Newshour
13/08/2023 20:06 GMT: Hawaii appeals for federal aid to help recover from wildfires
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
The wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui are now being described as the worst in the United States for more than a century, with 93 people confirmed dead. Show more
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The Climate Question
Prof Jim Skea: living in an era of 'global boiling'
26 minutes
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We discuss the recent shattering of global temperature records with the world's top climate science official, Prof Jim Skea of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Show more
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Over to You
A show united by a common passion or experience
9 minutes
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We hear your feedback on the series The Conversation and meet its host Kim Chakanetsa. Plus, we have a response for a listener about coverage of the Women’s Football World Cup. Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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From Our Own Correspondent
Life and war in Yemen
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
A doctor who heals the wounded offers unexpected solace amid Yemen’s brutal civil war; trying to end deforestation in the Amazon; and juggling jobs in Zimbabwe to survive Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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The Documentary
A billion batteries
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The US teens and children campaigning for used batteries to be recycled rather than ending up in landfill. Show more
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The Conversation
Conservators: Preserving the past for the future
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Patience, attention to detail and a huge passion for art and history: conservators Kristiane Strætkvern and Susana Fajardo share their secrets. Show more
