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Newsday
07/06/2024 04:06 GMT : 35 children feared dead in central Sudan massacre
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UNICEF says they were part of 150 people killed allegedly by the Rapid Support Forces Show more
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Science In Action
A humungous temporary tentacle
39 minutes on BBC World Service East Asia
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The origami superpowers of a single-celled pond hunter, the protist Lacrymaria olor. It hunts by launching a neck-like proboscis that can extend more than 30 times its body length Show more
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Newsday
07/06/2024 05:06 GMT : Sudan conflict: UN says 35 children killed in massacre
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The attack in central Sudan has been blamed on the Rapid Support Forces Show more
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Newsday
07/06/2024 06:06 GMT : Thirty-five children killed in attack on Sudanese village
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It is alleged the village was attacked by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Show more
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Business Daily
The weight-loss drug revolution
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Two companies dominate the market for diabetes and weight loss drugs. But with competitors desperate for a piece of the action, how long can they stay in front? Show more
Witness History
The Iraqi journalist who hurled his shoes at George Bush
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TV journalist Muntadhar al-Zaidi threw his shoes at President George W Bush in 2008 to protest against the occupation of Iraq. Show more
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Science In Action
A humungous temporary tentacle
39 minutes on BBC World Service East Asia
Available for over a year
The origami superpowers of a single-celled pond hunter, the protist Lacrymaria olor. It hunts by launching a neck-like proboscis that can extend more than 30 times its body length Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Balloon manoeuvres
50 minutes on BBC World Service East Asia
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After balloons carrying trash land in South Korea, we discuss airships, helium and how the father of electricity created rubber balloons. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Global Story
US immigration: Could Biden's border policy decide the election?
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The president has announced executive action to reduce the numbers crossing the border Show more
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Outlook
Outlook Mixtape: My Mama Cass, Little boy lost and found
41 minutes on BBC World Service East Asia
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Mama Cass remembered; a boy’s 25-year search for home, Uncle Eric’s secret talent and the dramatic escape from a sunken submarine. Show more
Witness History
The Iraqi journalist who hurled his shoes at George Bush
9 minutes on BBC World Service East Asia
Available for over a year
TV journalist Muntadhar al-Zaidi threw his shoes at President George W Bush in 2008 to protest against the occupation of Iraq. 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.
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Newshour
07/06/2024 13:06 GMT: European elections: what's driving the expected rightward shift?
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With elections to the European Parliament underway, what's driving the expected rightward shift in the politics of many EU countries? Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 07/06/2024 14:32 GMT : Samsung union takes rare strike action
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Why Union workers at Samsung Electronics are holding the first ever strike in the company's five decade history. Show more
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BBC OS
2024/06/07 16:06 GMT: TV election debates
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The BBC is hosting tonight's debate with leading figures from UK's seven main parties. Show more
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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.
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CrowdScience
How fast can a raindrop cross the globe?
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Listener Eleanor wants to know: is it possible for a raindrop to fall in the UK, then travel all the way to New Zealand and fall again as rain there? Show more
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Newshour
07/06/2024 20:06 GMT: US Sudan envoy warns of '20 year crisis'
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The US special envoy to Sudan has warned other countries not to seek to benefit from the conflict there. Khartoum, he said, needed aid not arms. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Unexpected Elements
Balloon manoeuvres
50 minutes on BBC World Service East Asia
Available for over a year
After balloons carrying trash land in South Korea, we discuss airships, helium and how the father of electricity created rubber balloons. Show more
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Business Matters
America’s job market enjoys sizeable gain
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US job market grows steadily 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.
Unexpected Elements
Balloon manoeuvres
50 minutes on BBC World Service East Asia
Available for over a year
After balloons carrying trash land in South Korea, we discuss airships, helium and how the father of electricity created rubber balloons. Show more