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The biggest one-day fall in global stocks for five years, driven by fears around the true state of the Chinese economy. Plus how technology is education around the world. Show more
Witness History
The Assassination of Benigno Aquino
9 minutes
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On 21 Aug 1983, the opposition leader, Benigno Aquino, was shot dead in the Philippines. We hear from his brother-in-law, Ken Kashiwahara, who was with him that day. Show more
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Is misdirection really at the root of all magic – distracting and deceiving us to create a feeling of wonder? With Scott Penrose, Aliette de Bodard and Kevin O’Regan. Show more
Sporting Witness
"Can't Bat, Can't Bowl, Can't Field" - England's 1986 Ashes
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
How a newspaper headline inspired England's cricketers to victory over Australia. Show more
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A refugee's story; Tatars in Crimea; Automated lettuce; Spain and Morocco arrests
(Photo: China markets Credit: AFP) Show more
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US wildfires, Palmyra destruction images, tributes paid to IndyCar driver Justin Wilson. Show more
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Dr Mohammed Hajjar talks about his struggle to keep his hospital in Yemen running, as war rages and vital supplies run out. Show more
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Discovery
Women on the ‘Problem with Science’
27 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Claudia Hammond talks to women scientists in India, Nigeria, Bolivia, the US and the UK. What's holding back women in science? What can be done about gender inequality in the lab? Show more
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Are you affected by China's share slump? Also, the death of IndyCar driver Justin Wilson. Show more
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The Essential
The Inquiry: Migrant Crisis – What Else Could Europe Try?
6 minutes
on BBC World Service
Alexander Betts thinks Europe and other world powers could help refugees re-settle closer to home, where they could be an economic boon rather than a burden. Show more
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Kenya's David Rudisha takes the gold medal in the 800m at the World Championships. Show more
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World Business Report
China Cuts Interest Rates to Stop Market Slide
27 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Our economic commentator Roger Bootle offers his assessment. Show more
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Universal flu vaccine, Patel community demand rights, footballer's 'excessive' PA role Show more
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is it broken? Chemical weapons used in Syria; Russia jails Ukrainian filmmaker
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The Inquiry
Migrant Crisis: What Else Could Europe Try?
23 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Europe has so far failed to end what many see as a migrant crisis. We look for examples from other places, and times, from which the EU could learn. Show more
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Investigating global developments, issues and affairs.
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Turkish planes to hit IS, South Sudan president to sign peace deal, Beirut rubbish riots Show more
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World Business Report
China Cuts Interest Rates to Stop Market Slide
27 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Our economic commentator Roger Bootle offers his assessment. Show more
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Tukey to join attack on IS, US reacts to China market falls, Hamlet: Alas, poor Benedict? Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Digital Planet
Virtual Reality Films to Combat Compassion Fatigue
27 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
How virtual reality films will combat compassion fatigue; Virtual reality bus driving in New Zealand; Edward Lucas’s Cyberphobia; The danger of exploding batteries Show more
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Concerns that oil could slip to $30 a barrel increase on China slowdown. We talk to energy analyst Antonia Juhasz, based in San Francisco. Show more
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