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20/08/2023 04:30 GMT
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Weekend
Canada wildfires: More households ordered to evacuate
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A review of the week with the latest news. Show more
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Weekend
Ecuadoreans vote in elections marked by violence
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Weekend
Women's World Cup 2023: England v Spain in final
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From Our Own Correspondent
Counting the dead after Hawaii's wildfires
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The devastating cost of the wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui; grim stories from the Sudanese fleeing Darfur; and how one Iranian protestor's life was changed forever Show more
BBC News Summary
20/08/2023 08:30 GMT
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BBC News Summary
20/08/2023 10:30 GMT
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The Explanation
Kosovo–Serbia relations
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After unilaterally declaring independence in February 2008, Kosovo has been recognised by many countries, but not Serbia, which still claims it as one of its provinces. Show more
More or Less
How many butterflies are there in the world?
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The world’s butterfly population doesn’t seem to be online – so what is it? Show more
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BBC News Summary
20/08/2023 11:30 GMT
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Newshour
20/08/2023 12:06 GMT: Spain win Women's World Cup
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Spain took the football title after a fiercely contested final at Stadium Australia. Show more
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BBC News Summary
20/08/2023 13:30 GMT
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The Climate Question
Can small islands live with climate change?
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What can island nations do to survive rising sea levels? Qasa Alom investigates, with the help of reporters in Fiji and The Maldives. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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Music Life
Don't wait for permission, with Kathryn Tickell, Laura Cannell, Amy Thatcher and Ruth Lyon
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British folk musicians Kathryn Tickell, Laura Cannell, Amy Thatcher and Ruth Lyon discuss their musical and personal identities, and the music they made when they were younger. Show more
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The Documentary
The famine at the edge of the ocean
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Journalist Raissa Ioussouf meets the people worst affected by Madagascar's famine Show more
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HARDtalk
Sam Rainsy: Has Cambodia's opposition been outfoxed?
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Stephen Sackur speaks to exiled Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy. He has tried and failed to engineer the downfall of the country's ruler, Hun Sen, for decades. Show more
BBC News Summary
20/08/2023 17:30 GMT
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Pick of the World
The top footballers heading for Saudi Arabia
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New podcast What in the World looks at the rise of the Saudi Pro League. Plus the pasta dish that saved a basketballer’s life - and the birth of hip hop. Show more
Over to You
A journey into space with The Lunar Exploration
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We hear what listeners think of the Engineers and its journey into space and speak with the show’s producer about the challenges of making science technology understandable. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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BBC News Summary
20/08/2023 18:30 GMT
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Newshour
20/08/2023 20:06 GMT: Spain celebrates win at Women’s World Cup
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England were beaten 1-0 in a closely-fought final in Sydney Show more
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The Climate Question
Can small islands live with climate change?
24 minutes
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What can island nations do to survive rising sea levels? Qasa Alom investigates, with the help of reporters in Fiji and The Maldives. Show more
BBC News Summary
20/08/2023 21:30 GMT
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Over to You
A journey into space with The Lunar Exploration
9 minutes
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We hear what listeners think of the Engineers and its journey into space and speak with the show’s producer about the challenges of making science technology understandable. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
BBC News Summary
20/08/2023 22:30 GMT
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From Our Own Correspondent
Counting the dead after Hawaii's wildfires
23 minutes
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The devastating cost of the wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui; grim stories from the Sudanese fleeing Darfur; and how one Iranian protestor's life was changed forever Show more
BBC News Summary
20/08/2023 23:30 GMT
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BBC News Summary
21/08/2023 00:30 GMT
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The Documentary
Back to school: Supporting neuro-divergent students through LARP
23 minutes
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Could innovative LARP education improve the experience and achievement for all neurodiverse pupils globally? Show more
BBC News Summary
21/08/2023 02:30 GMT
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BBC News Summary
21/08/2023 03:30 GMT
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The Conversation
Transforming lives through speech therapy
27 minutes
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Beatriz De La Pava speaks to two speech and language therapists from Greece and South Africa who help people with speech and swallowing issues. Show more
