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Does Beijing really have economic leverage over Pyongyang? And even if they do, are they willing to use it? Manuela Saragosa hears from one expert who has his doubts. Show more

In April 1990 the huge space telescope was launched into orbit above the earth. But when it began sending images back to base - they were out of focus. Show more

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The Ignorance Test or how little we know about global development; the rise of fake news from the left; and going underground - the appeal of the subterranean world. Show more

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The Supreme Court in Pakistan has ruled there is insufficient evidence to remove Nawaz Sharif Show more

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The sirens are often used by senior officials to cut through city congestion; scientists say cancer medication could be used to stop conditions like Alzheimer's Show more

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The French culinary legacy, and what it means to have food play such a large role in national identity ahead of a national election. Show more

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Isabelina "Nina" Pinto was one of many children taken from East Timor when it was occupied by Indonesia. She now helps to reunite others with their families. Show more

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The Supreme Court ruled there was insufficient evidence to remove Nawaz Sharif; drugs given to pregnant French women caused birth defects in over four thousand children Show more

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Cuba’s biotech industry is booming. And in a revolutionary first, its lung cancer treatment is being trialled in the US. So with limited resources, how has Cuba done it? Show more

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Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered a new investigation into Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Show more

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After yesterday's protests which saw three killed, what is the future for Venezuela? Show more

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It's the last chance for the French presidential candidates to speak to the nation before Sunday's first round vote; Saudi blacklist call over Yemen attacks Show more

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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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The naked mole-rat shows off its breath taking super-powers. Also, scientists have created an artificial layer of the eye, the retina, and volcanoes can now be spotted from space Show more

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Days before the presidential election, a policeman has been shot in central Paris. Show more

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Cuba’s biotech industry is booming. And in a revolutionary first, its lung cancer treatment is being trialled in the US. So with limited resources, how has Cuba done it? Show more

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The French culinary legacy, and what it means to have food play such a large role in national identity ahead of a national election. Show more

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The Islamic State group claim responsibility for the fatal shooting in Paris; a second day of protests in Venezuela’s capital Show more

BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.

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Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered a new investigation into Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Show more

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Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA. Show more

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In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities. Show more

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Cuba’s biotech industry is booming. And in a revolutionary first, its lung cancer treatment is being trialled in the US. So with limited resources, how has Cuba done it? Show more

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President Francois Hollande says he's convinced the attack was "terrorist-related. Show more

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