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24/12/2023 05:30 GMT
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Weekend
Biden discusses Gaza with Netanyahu
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Biden says he did not ask for a Gaza ceasefire Show more
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Weekend
US shoots down drones in Red Sea
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More than 100 ships have rerouted since Red Sea attacks began Show more
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Weekend
Israel vows to continue 'difficult' Gaza operation
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President Biden emphasises the "critical need" to protect civilians Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Another winter at war for Ukraine
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Kyiv says it will fight on, but ammunition and foreign funding get scarcer; a midwinter festival in Tajikistan; and thoughts on leaving South America after a decade of reporting. Show more
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24/12/2023 09:30 GMT
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Music Life
The melancholy of exile with Siavash Amini, Sarrsew, mHz and Mariam Rezaei
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Siavash Amini, Sarrsew, mHz and Mariam Rezaei discuss Tehran’s experimental scene, and how geography and community can affect the creative process. Show more
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24/12/2023 11:30 GMT
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More or Less
Can chocolate be better than salad?
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We investigate a nutritional conundrum – can chocolate ever be better for you than salad? Show more
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24/12/2023 12:30 GMT
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Newshour
24/12/2023 13:06 GMT: DR Congo election faces fraud allegations
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Opposition candidates question legitimacy of election Show more
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A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
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Service of carols, hymns, and readings live from the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge. Show more
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24/12/2023 16:30 GMT
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Pick of the World
Your top picks from around the world in 2023
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Pick of the World trio Anna Doble, Beth Ryder and Yanita Georgieva exchange gifts under the tree - from our top science shows to the best-performing videos of 2023. Show more
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24/12/2023 19:30 GMT
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Unexpected Elements
A very dark day
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In the week of the solstice – the shortest or longest day of the year depending on your latitude – we bring you science tales of darkness and light. Show more
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Newshour
24/12/2023 21:06 GMT: Netanyahu: Israel paying 'heavy price' for Gaza war
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Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, says his forces will fight on in Gaza until what he called total victory over Hamas - despite suffering heavy losses. Show more
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24/12/2023 22:30 GMT
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The Climate Question
Can climate change ever be funny?
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Budding stand-up comedian Jordan Dunbar investigates if humour can help us understand - and cope with - global warming. Show more
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24/12/2023 23:30 GMT
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From Our Own Correspondent
Another winter at war for Ukraine
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Kyiv says it will fight on, but ammunition and foreign funding get scarcer; a midwinter festival in Tajikistan; and thoughts on leaving South America after a decade of reporting. Show more
BBC News Summary
25/12/2023 00:30 GMT
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25/12/2023 01:30 GMT
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25/12/2023 02:30 GMT
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People Fixing The World
Making landfill less awful
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The people trying to improve this icon of our wasteful culture Show more
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25/12/2023 03:30 GMT
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25/12/2023 04:30 GMT
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The Conversation
Women in love with cheese
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Kim Chakanetsa meets two women who are revolutionising the dairy industry: Mausam Narang from India and Emma Young from the UK Show more