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Newsday
30/05/2024 04:06 GMT : South African elections
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for 6 months
The country is eargerly awaiting the result of the election Show more
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Health Check
How long will we live in future?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
How life expectancy is predicted to rise by 2050; Negotiations for a global deal to prepare for pandemics fall through; How pregnancy requires more energy than previously thought Show more
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Newsday
30/05/2024 05:06 GMT : Votes are being counted in South African election
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on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for 6 months
The Electoral Commission says turnout in Wednesday's general election was high Show more
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Newsday
30/05/2024 06:06 GMT : South African election
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for 6 months
The Electoral Commission says turnout in Wednesday's general election was high Show more
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The Inquiry
What can the world’s biggest iceberg tell us?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Is the world’s biggest iceberg an indicator of climate change? Show more
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Business Daily
The Baltimore bridge collapse – what happens next?
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
We look at the long-term impact on local and global businesses. Show more
Witness History
The Flint water crisis
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In April 2014, the US city of Flint in Michigan switched to a new water supply. It was supposed to save money but instead residents were exposed to dangerous levels of lead. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Explanation
The Media Show: Is this the TikTok election?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
We explore the role of Big Tech in a crucial election year around the world with a former board member of X, and ask if this is the UK’s first ‘TikTok election’. Show more
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Happy News
The Happy Pod: The opera singing rescue dog
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Meet Georgia, the opera- singing rescue greyhound. Plus, Ed Dwight becomes the oldest person to go to space at 90. And the future of space travel designed by children. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Global Story
Palestinian state recognition: Does it change anything?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Ireland, Norway and Spain join 140 other countries in recognising statehood. Show more
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Outlook
The man behind Disney's legendary songs
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for 6 months
Working with Walt and winning Oscars for Mary Poppins – a celebration of the American composer and songwriter Richard M. Sherman's lifetime in music. Show more
Witness History
The Flint water crisis
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In April 2014, the US city of Flint in Michigan switched to a new water supply. It was supposed to save money but instead residents were exposed to dangerous levels of lead. 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
30/05/2024 13:06 GMT: Hong Kong convicts 14 activists of subversion
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for 6 months
It's the largest use yet of a China-imposed National Security Law. Show more
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The Inquiry
What can the world’s biggest iceberg tell us?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Is the world’s biggest iceberg an indicator of climate change? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 30/05/2024 14:32 GMT : Australia looking into alleged Ticketmaster hack
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Australia's Department of Home Affairs says it is working with Ticketmaster after hackers allegedly stole personal details of more than half a billion customers. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2024/05/30 16:06 GMT: Italy's far-right
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for 6 months
We speak to our Rome correspondent about his investigation into Italy's far-right. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin 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
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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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Science In Action
Trusting AI with science
32 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
AI is already being used in every branch of science and will further become a feature of future breakthroughs - how we will know when to trust its outcomes and predictions? Show more
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Newshour
30/05/2024 20:06 GMT: US reportedly gives green light to use of its weapons against Russian targets
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for 6 months
Reports says Biden has told Ukraine it can use US weapons inside Russia. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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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World Business Report
First broadcast 30/05/2024 22:32 GMT : Donald Trump found guilty on all counts in criminal trial
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Former US President Trump is the first serving or ex-president to be convicted of a crime Show more
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The Explanation
The Media Show: Is this the TikTok election?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
We explore the role of Big Tech in a crucial election year around the world with a former board member of X, and ask if this is the UK’s first ‘TikTok election’. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Unspun World with John Simpson
Will the UK's election change its place in the world?
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
John Simpson and the BBC's experts consider how a snap general election might change the UK’s position in the world. Plus, can Iran's governing elite win back popular support? Show more
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Business Matters
Donald Trump found guilty in criminal trial
50 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
A jury has found former US President Trump guilty in a 'hush money' case. He's the first ex-president to be convicted of a crime. 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.
Outlook
The man behind Disney's legendary songs
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for 6 months
Working with Walt and winning Oscars for Mary Poppins – a celebration of the American composer and songwriter Richard M. Sherman's lifetime in music. 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.
Heart and Soul
Hijabs and skinny jeans: Nora's Dutch dilemma
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
When progressive Netherlands voted for right-wing politician Geert Wilders, Nora Akachar began to question her identity and what it means to be Muslim in the country today. Show more
