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Newsday
17/06/2021 04:06 GMT : Hong Kong police arrest pro-democracy Apple Daily editor
50 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
They have been arrested on suspicion of violating the national security law. Show more
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Newsday
17/06/2021 05:06 GMT : Raid and arrests of pro-democracy journalists in Hong Kong
50 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The arrests were made under suspicion of a violation of the national security law. Show more
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Newsday
17/06/2021 06:06 GMT : Arrests at Hong Kong's pro-democracy Apple Daily
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on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The paper broadcasted live footage of the raid on its Facebook account. Show more
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The Inquiry
Could Covid-19 have come from a lab leak?
23 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
It was originally dismissed by many as a conspiracy theory but now the possibility of a lab leak is gaining pace with President Biden calling for further investigation. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Do audiences, sponsors and broadcasters still have the patience for five-day matches? Or is the future now with the shorter one-day and T20 formats? Show more
The iconic East German car dominated the roads of communist Central Europe for decades. The Trabant was made out of resin and cotton waste and had a two-stroke engine. Show more
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Assignment
Syria’s decade of conflict: The many colours of Raqqa
27 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Abood Hamam often risked death to send pictures of Syria's war around the world. But no-one knew his name. Now he’s broken cover to celebrate the many colours of his native Raqqa. Show more
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New treatment for Covid could help 1 in 3 people in hospital; Vaccinating a whole town in Brazil; Protection against Dengue by infecting mosquitoes with "miraculous" bacteria. Show more
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The Forum
Falconry: The history of hunting with birds of prey
39 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Rajan Datar asks what lies at the heart of the bond between humans and raptors, and explores the modern-day challenges to this ancient, and at times controversial, practice. Show more
How England sparked a mood of national euphoria at the 1996 European Championship - before it ended in tears Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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One headteacher's mission to put food at the heart of all learning. Show more
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Outlook
A top Iranian chess umpire and her impossible decision
41 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
As one of Iran’s top chess judges Shohreh Bayat appreciated rules but after being told to cover her hair at an international chess tournament she made a brave and costly decision. Show more
The iconic East German car dominated the roads of communist Central Europe for decades. The Trabant was made out of resin and cotton waste and had a two-stroke engine. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
17/06/2021 13:06 GMT: Hong Kong cracks down on pro-democracy paper
50 minutes
on BBC World Service
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Could Covid-19 have come from a lab leak?
23 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
It was originally dismissed by many as a conspiracy theory but now the possibility of a lab leak is gaining pace with President Biden calling for further investigation. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 17/06/2021 14:32 GMT : Arrests at Hong Kong's Apple Daily
27 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Several senior figures have been arrested at Hong Kong's pro-democracy paper Apple Daily. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2021/06/17 16:06 GMT: OS conversations: Ukraine Iran plane crash
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on BBC World Service
We hear from relatives who lost family members in the Ukrainian plane crash last year Show more
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The iconic East German car dominated the roads of communist Central Europe for decades. The Trabant was made out of resin and cotton waste and had a two-stroke engine. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Science In Action
Doubling Earth’s energy imbalance
38 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Nasa scientists find a doubling of our planet’s net solar energy absorption in 15 years. Plus, the US’s megadrought bites again, while the LIGO detector approaches macro-quantum. Show more
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Newshour
17/06/2021 20:06 GMT: First crew blasts off to new China space station
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on BBC World Service
Three astronauts take off for China's longest ever human spaceflight mission. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Inquiry
Could Covid-19 have come from a lab leak?
23 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
It was originally dismissed by many as a conspiracy theory but now the possibility of a lab leak is gaining pace with President Biden calling for further investigation. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Forum
Falconry: The history of hunting with birds of prey
39 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Rajan Datar asks what lies at the heart of the bond between humans and raptors, and explores the modern-day challenges to this ancient, and at times controversial, practice. Show more
How England sparked a mood of national euphoria at the 1996 European Championship - before it ended in tears Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
US Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed challenge to Obamacare
50 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Football
Euro 2020: Ronaldo's records and Eriksen's collapse
32 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
We hear from Finland's Tim Sparv, who was on the pitch when Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest. And Portugal's Jose Fonte pays tribute to his team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Outlook
A top Iranian chess umpire and her impossible decision
41 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
As one of Iran’s top chess judges Shohreh Bayat appreciated rules but after being told to cover her hair at an international chess tournament she made a brave and costly decision. Show more
The iconic East German car dominated the roads of communist Central Europe for decades. The Trabant was made out of resin and cotton waste and had a two-stroke engine. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
