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Newsday
21/10/2021 04:06 GMT : WHO warns the pandemic will last longer than it needs to
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Less than 5% of Africa's population have been vaccinated, compared to 40% on most other continents. Show more
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Newsday
21/10/2021 05:06 GMT : Leak reveals lobbying to change key climate report
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The documents show some wealthy nations are questioning paying more to poorer states to move to greener technologies. Show more
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Newsday
21/10/2021 06:06 GMT : Leaked documents, seen by the BBC, show lobbying to change key climate report
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This information comes just days before the COP26 summit, where nations will be asked to make significant commitments to slow down climate change. Show more
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We cannot survive without water. But for a quarter of the world’s population, there just isn’t enough. So, Tanya Beckett asks, are we running out of water? Show more
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Business Daily
'Fixing' Facebook's algorithm
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Could regulation make Facebook a kinder platform? Show more
Witness History
The Greenham Common women's peace camp
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The anti-nuclear weapons protest was the biggest women-led movement in the UK since the Suffragettes. It began in 1981 and lasted for 19 years until the airbase was decommissioned Show more
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A unique project aimed at reducing harm to women selling sex in Copenhagen. Show more
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New Covid vaccine from Valneva produces strong immune response, the French company reports. Show more
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The Forum
Sarah Bernhardt: Queen of stage and screen
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The 19th Century French actress who defined modern celebrity. Sarah Bernhardt understood publicity and the power of image-making. Show more
Sporting Witness
Jackie Joyner-Kersee - Heptathlon Queen
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The American athlete put in one of the greatest performances in Olympic history at the 1988 Seoul Games. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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A major worker shortage leaving UK farmers with heartbreaking choices. Show more
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Outlook
The secret that nearly destroyed our marriage
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Throughout their 30-year marriage, Cheryl Love always wondered if her husband Bobby was hiding something. But it was only when the FBI swooped in that she found out the truth. Show more
Witness History
The Greenham Common women's peace camp
9 minutes on BBC World Service
Available for over a year
The anti-nuclear weapons protest was the biggest women-led movement in the UK since the Suffragettes. It began in 1981 and lasted for 19 years until the airbase was decommissioned Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Newshour
21/10/2021 13:06 GMT: Documents reveal countries lobbying to change climate report
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Leak shows countries lobbied the UN to downplay need for rapid energy transition. Show more
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We cannot survive without water. But for a quarter of the world’s population, there just isn’t enough. So, Tanya Beckett asks, are we running out of water? Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 21/10/2021 14:32 GMT : Poland row overshadows EU summit
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A dispute between Brussels and Warsaw threatens to overshadow a summit for EU leaders. Show more
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BBC OS
2021/10/21 16:06 GMT: COP26: Impact of climate change on animals
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We hear how climate change is affecting animals' survival Show more
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Witness History
The Greenham Common women's peace camp
9 minutes on BBC World Service
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The anti-nuclear weapons protest was the biggest women-led movement in the UK since the Suffragettes. It began in 1981 and lasted for 19 years until the airbase was decommissioned Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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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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Science In Action
Red blood cells’ surprising immune function
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New research reveals red blood cells form part of the body’s immune defence. Also, large rifts in Arctic ice, tuskless elephants, and remembering a great climate scientist. Show more
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Newshour
21/10/2021 20:06 GMT: Sudan protesters take to the streets of Khartoum
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Divisions between military and civilian leaders threatens a democratic transition Show more
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We cannot survive without water. But for a quarter of the world’s population, there just isn’t enough. So, Tanya Beckett asks, are we running out of water? 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.
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The Forum
Sarah Bernhardt: Queen of stage and screen
40 minutes on BBC World Service
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The 19th Century French actress who defined modern celebrity. Sarah Bernhardt understood publicity and the power of image-making. Show more
Sporting Witness
Jackie Joyner-Kersee - Heptathlon Queen
9 minutes on BBC World Service
Available for over a year
The American athlete put in one of the greatest performances in Olympic history at the 1988 Seoul Games. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
WeWork shares jump more than 13 per cent in public markets debut
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The company scrapped IPO plans in 2019 due to investors' business model concerns Show more
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World Football
Biennial World Cups and Belgium's surprise league leaders
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Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet gives an insight into the recent biennial World Cup discussions. We also hear from Union Saint-Gilloise defender Chris Burgess. Show more
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Outlook
The secret that nearly destroyed our marriage
41 minutes on BBC World Service
Available for over a year
Throughout their 30-year marriage, Cheryl Love always wondered if her husband Bobby was hiding something. But it was only when the FBI swooped in that she found out the truth. Show more
Witness History
The Greenham Common women's peace camp
9 minutes on BBC World Service
Available for over a year
The anti-nuclear weapons protest was the biggest women-led movement in the UK since the Suffragettes. It began in 1981 and lasted for 19 years until the airbase was decommissioned 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.