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50 Things That Made the Modern Economy
Stock option
10 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
In theory, stock options should motivate executives to perform better - but in practice, they haven't always had that effect. Why? Show more
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A terror attack in London; Turkey threatens to open the gates to let refugees into Europe Show more
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Reflections on life and work in Antarctica; the London terror attack Show more
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Malta's Prime Minister is under pressure to resign; preview of elections in the UK Show more
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Sportshour
Euro 2020 Draw in Romania
36 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
We preview the Euro 2020 draw which takes place in one of the host nations Romania and look at how the country is gearing up for the tournament next year. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Trending
The ‘online slave market’ aided by Silicon Valley
19 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
Women in Kuwait are being bought and sold on apps available on the most popular online platforms. Experts call it an ‘online slave market’ supported by Silicon Valley companies. Show more
Over to You
Did Hardtalk do enough to challenge a Trump supporter?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
A friend of Donald Trump was the guest on Hardtalk but was the interview robust enough? Plus your comments on trails for upcoming programmes. Do they inform or irritate? Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
London Bridge attacker named as convicted terrorist
53 minutes
on BBC World Service News Internet
Police say Usman Khan, previously jailed for terrorism offences, carried out the attack. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
50 Things That Made the Modern Economy
Stock option
10 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
In theory, stock options should motivate executives to perform better - but in practice, they haven't always had that effect. Why? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The History Hour
The man who gave his voice to Stephen Hawking
53 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
The story of the American scientist Dennis Klatt who pioneered synthesised speech using his own voice, plus LEO the first electronic office system and the first US AIDS case. Show more
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Assignment
The man who laughed at al-Qaeda
27 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
Remembering Raed Fares the Radio Fresh FM founder who fought hatred with humour in Syria. Show more
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Digital Planet
Google bug bounty hunters
40 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
Google Bug Bounty Hunters. Also AI in Africa, wi-fi on buses in Kenya, Rwanda and South Africa and Nanosatellites to track stolen cars. Show more
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The Inquiry
Why is there a backlash against climate policies?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
A year on from the “gilets jaunes” protests, are environmental policies that seek to tackle climate change in trouble? Show more
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How Stella Bowles' school science project and persistence led to the 15 million Canadian dollar clean-up of her local river. Show more
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Have these saucy fruits become less healthy over time? With Tim Harford. Show more
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Newshour
Malta businessman charged over journalist murder
53 minutes
on BBC World Service News Internet
Yorgen Fenech charged with complicity in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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The debate over who has the right to call themselves Native American. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Sri Lanka's Muslims feel the fear
23 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
The backlash after Easter's bombings leaves a minority vulnerable. Plus tales from Sudan's revolution, Iran's streets in revolt and a globe-trotting, breast-feeding correspondent Show more
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HARDtalk
Wendell Pierce: A tale of two Americas
23 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
Wendell Pierce starred as Detective Bunk Moreland in the American TV series The Wire. Fourteen years ago, his childhood home in New Orleans was smashed by Hurricane Katrina. Show more
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CrowdScience
Could humans hibernate during interstellar travel?
36 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
Human hibernation might let astronauts go into a state of suspended animation as they travel to distant planets. So how close is the science to making this a reality? Show more
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The World This Week
The rich countries where people are dying younger
23 minutes
on BBC World Service News Internet
Life expectancy in the US has fallen for the past three years. It's a similar story in Britain. Why? Show more
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In the Balance
Regulating political chatter
27 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
Should campaign adverts on social media be controlled? Show more
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Not all is as it seems with Dr Ruja's revolutionary cryptocurrency, OneCoin. Show more
Over to You
Did Hardtalk do enough to challenge a Trump supporter?
9 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
A friend of Donald Trump was the guest on Hardtalk but was the interview robust enough? Plus your comments on trails for upcoming programmes. Do they inform or irritate? Show more
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The Documentary
British music’s Caribbean roots
50 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
The colourful roots of how British black music has entered the mainstream. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Sri Lanka's Muslims feel the fear
23 minutes
on BBC World Service News InternetAvailable for over a year
The backlash after Easter's bombings leaves a minority vulnerable. Plus tales from Sudan's revolution, Iran's streets in revolt and a globe-trotting, breast-feeding correspondent Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The debate over who has the right to call themselves Native American. Show more
