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Weekend
China says its probe has landed on Moon's far side
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The far side of the moon is an unexplored place, that almost no-one tries to reach. Show more
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Weekend
South Africa's political parties prepare for coalition talks
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The governing ANC has lost its outright majority for the first time since apartheid's end. Show more
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Weekend
German weapons can be used against Russian territory - MP says
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Nils Schmid said this position aligns with that of all the other Nato allies. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Haiti's Shattered State
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Life amid the ruins of Haiti's government buildings; stories from China's Tiananmen Square dissidents, Spain's modern-day Civil War politics and a nuns' prison visit in Mexico. Show more
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People Fixing The World
Solving Mexico City's water crisis
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We meet the scientists, activists and urban planners tackling the megacity's water woes. Show more
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The Fifth Floor
Russia's lost troops
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Olga Ivshina has been monitoring Russian losses in Ukraine Show more
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As India awaits its election results, we talk to data communicator Rukmini S about India’s changing population Show more
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Newshour
02/06/2024 12:06 GMT: Far-right Israeli ministers threaten to resign over Biden plan
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Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich threaten to bring down Israeli government if Netanyahu agrees to peace deal. Show more
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Unexpected Elements
Eternal flames
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As the Olympic torch makes its way through France, we investigate the fires that continually smoulder and those which are stomped out. Show more
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02/06/2024 20:06 GMT: Polls open in Mexico amid violence
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The election is almost certain to result in the Mexico's first female president. Show more
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The Climate Question
Is lab-grown meat better for the planet?
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Eating meat is bad for the planet, but do the climate-friendly claims of growing it in a lab make it any better? Show more
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Over to You
A podcast that not only appeals to daughters
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We hear your thoughts on the Dear Daughter podcast, which bills itself as a handbook to life. Plus, is reporting of the UK’s general election is too “England-centric”. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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From Our Own Correspondent
Haiti's Shattered State
23 minutes on BBC World Service East Asia
Available for over a year
Life amid the ruins of Haiti's government buildings; stories from China's Tiananmen Square dissidents, Spain's modern-day Civil War politics and a nuns' prison visit in Mexico. 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
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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CrowdScience
Why does wine taste better over time?
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What chemistry makes some wines age well, while others turn to vinegar? We visit a venerable old vineyard in Bordeaux, France, for answers. Show more
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People Fixing The World
Solving Mexico City's water crisis
23 minutes on BBC World Service East Asia
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We meet the scientists, activists and urban planners tackling the megacity's water woes. Show more
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The Conversation
Digital defenders: Safe online spaces for women
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Datshiane Navanayagam hears from two women from Kenya and Pakistan about the threats women face online. Show more