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In Turkey alone, at least 1.5m people are homeless after towns and cities were flattened, says United Nations. Show more

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Huge numbers of people still don't have proper shelter or other aid after the earthquakes. Show more

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After the devastating earthquakes many survivors are still without proper shelter, and some in rural areas say they are not getting enough aid. Show more

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Stephen Sackur is in Oakland, California, to speak to Ericka Huggins, an original member of the 1960s Black Panther Party. Show more

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Uzbekistan is opening up for business after being closed to the outside world for 30 years. Find out how increasing tourism and private investment is helping the economy grow. Show more

The visionary African American science-fiction writer Octavia Butler had a vivid imagination. She won multiple Hugos and Nebulas - top awards for sci-fi writing. Show more

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In part down to climate change, dengue fever is now endemic in 140 countries – up from nine in the 1970’s. How can we stop it? Show more

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With the explosion of artificial intelligence, particularly chatbots, we hear from artists on how they’re using AI in their work, looking at its benefits and limitations. Show more

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This year marks 25 years since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland. Denis Murray reported extensively on the peace process during his career at the BBC. Show more

We look at a claim that most gold jewellery bought in the UK after 1984 will contain traces of gold from the infamous robbery. Show more

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Kim Chakanetsa meets two of the most influential stylists in Hollywood. Show more

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Coach Massimo Antonelli set up youth team Tam Tam in a mafia-riddled town in Italy, and blazed a trail for 'foreign' kids in sport. Show more

The visionary African American science-fiction writer Octavia Butler had a vivid imagination. She won multiple Hugos and Nebulas - top awards for sci-fi writing. Show more

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CrowdScience listener Eric has noticed his wisteria growing towards a neighbouring tree. He thinks that it knows where it’s going. Marnie Chesterton discovers if he’s right. Show more

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Ukrainian soldiers prepare for a springtime offensive from Russia Show more

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Political leaders in Beijing have downgraded China's growth target in an effort to stabilise the economy. Can it last? Show more

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We speak to aid workers about the aftermath of the earthquakes. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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The visionary African American science-fiction writer Octavia Butler had a vivid imagination. She won multiple Hugos and Nebulas - top awards for sci-fi writing. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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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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Jim al-Khalili hears how insects helped Rebecca Kilner solve evolutionary mysteries. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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China sets a 5% growth target to drive economic recovery which is below last year's goal 5,5%. Show more

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Kim Chakanetsa meets two of the most influential stylists in Hollywood. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

China sets a 5% growth target to drive economic recovery which is below last year's goal 5,5%. 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 challenge for scientists globally in finding a treatment for long Covid. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The visionary African American science-fiction writer Octavia Butler had a vivid imagination. She won multiple Hugos and Nebulas - top awards for sci-fi writing. 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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