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UN said it is committed to protecting bona fide whistleblowers and holding staff accountable Show more

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Russia launched what it called a special military operation in Ukraine on February 24, in a declared goal of demilitarizing and “de-Nazifying” the ex-Soviet country Show more

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Four academics have been tracking the problems that arise when women are tasked with doing mindless jobs that may make their managers happy, but won’t help their career. Show more

In 1985 the first robot-assisted medical surgery took place in Vancouver. It’s become a standard feature of operating theatres worldwide. The original gadget was named Arthrobot. Show more

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The extraordinary career of rock'n'roll royalty Carol Kaye, one of the most highly-skilled and sought after studio musicians of all time. Show more

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Nikki Bedi hears from Oscar winning actor Tom Hanks on playing Colonel Tom Parker, the man who discovered Elvis Presley. Show more

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Inside the preparations for the opening of Norway's new National Museum. In The Studio follows museum staff as they install exhibitions and prepare for the grand opening. Show more

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Blamed for killing her father through witchcraft, Monica fled for her life, but she didn’t stay in hiding for long – she made it her dangerous mission to rescue women like her. Show more

In 1985 the first robot-assisted medical surgery took place in Vancouver. It’s become a standard feature of operating theatres worldwide. The original gadget was named Arthrobot. Show more

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Lithuania bans the movement of some goods subject to EU sanctions to Kaliningrad. Show more

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Meet the people finding families for some of the five million children living in care. Show more

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The biggest rail strikes for 30 years have started in the UK, with widespread disruption across the network. Show more

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We hear from volunteers helping to rebuild the Ukrainian city. Show more

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In 1985 the first robot-assisted medical surgery took place in Vancouver. It’s become a standard feature of operating theatres worldwide. The original gadget was named Arthrobot. Show more

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The US Congress investigation into the storming of the legislature in 2021 looks at Donald Trump's efforts to have the presidential election results overturned. Show more

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Nikki Bedi hears from Oscar winning actor Tom Hanks on playing Colonel Tom Parker, the man who discovered Elvis Presley. Show more

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Russia has warned Lithuania of 'serious' consequences after it banned the transport of certain goods to the neighbouring Russian territory of Kaliningrad. Show more

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Seventy years ago Communist East Germany sealed its border with the capitalist West. Mary-Ann Ochota travels the former death-zone, now transformed into a wildlife haven. Show more

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Blamed for killing her father through witchcraft, Monica fled for her life, but she didn’t stay in hiding for long – she made it her dangerous mission to rescue women like her. Show more

In 1985 the first robot-assisted medical surgery took place in Vancouver. It’s become a standard feature of operating theatres worldwide. The original gadget was named Arthrobot. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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