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Newsday
07/12/2021 05:06 GMT : Western leaders urge Russia to lower Ukraine tensions
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US, UK, France, Germany and Italy agree to use ‘all the tools at their disposal’ to prevent aggression Show more
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Newsday
07/12/2021 06:06 GMT : Russia warned of economic sanctions if it invades Ukraine
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Leaders of US, Britain, France, Germany and Italy have called on Russia to de-escalate tensions over Ukraine. Show more
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Newsday
07/12/2021 07:06 GMT : Afghans denied UK assistance after the fall of Kabul, says whistle-blower
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Tens of thousands of Afghans were denied British government assistance after the fall of Kabul, according to a whistle-blower at the Foreign Office in London Show more
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People Fixing The World
Food waste: The solar dryer solution
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A simple system for saving food and empowering women. Show more
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Business Daily
Super-fast grocery delivery apps are booming
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But are apps that deliver from the shop floor to your front door in minutes just a pandemic-era fad or are they here to stay? Show more
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The Documentary
Only bleeding: How Swedes opened up about periods
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The provocative and practical ways Swedes made menstruation less taboo. Show more
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Discovery
Genetic Dreams, Genetic Nightmares
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Professor Matthew Cobb concludes his history of genetic engineering by looking at the fears and hopes raised by CRISPR gene editing. Show more
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The Documentary
Into the Stephen Sondheim archive
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The work of composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim explored by actor Maria Friedman and guests. Show more
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In the Studio
Devan Shimoyama: Rhinestones and telephone lines
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Creating a sparkling work of hope in response to tragedy. Show more
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Guirec Soudée grew up on a tiny French island dreaming of adventure. At 21 he began a five-year sail around the world with just his chicken Monique for company. Show more
How the Nazis secretly developed the first modern ballistic missile Show more
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Newshour
07/12/2021 14:06 GMT: Ukraine invasion fears ahead of Biden-Putin meeting
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US president Joe Biden is expected to warn Russia's Vladimir Putin that his country will be hit with severe sanctions if it invades Ukraine, in a video call later today. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 07/12/2021 15:32 GMT : China lifts Lithuania imports block
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Beijing has lifted a four day block on Lithuanian exports crossing into China. Show more
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Dr Margaret Harris from the World Health Organisation will answer coronavirus questions 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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Digital Planet
Mobile phones not always beneficial to displaced people
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Mobile phones are not always beneficial to displaced people. Also, could slaughterbots (autonomous lethal weapons) be banned? Plus, improving WikiAfrica. Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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World Business Report
First broadcast 07/12/2021 22:32 GMT : Biden and Putin hold virtual summit
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The US and Russian leaders discuss Ukraine and possible new Western sanctions. Show more
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In the Studio
Devan Shimoyama: Rhinestones and telephone lines
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Creating a sparkling work of hope in response to tragedy. Show more
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The Arts Hour
Film-makers Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
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Nikki Bedi is joined by the Oscar-winning film-makers Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi who talk about their latest documentary The Rescue. Show more
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Business Matters
Biden and Putin hold virtual summit
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What kinds of sanctions could the US use to deter Russia from military action in Ukraine? Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Have economic opportunities improved since the Arab Spring? Show more
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Guirec Soudée grew up on a tiny French island dreaming of adventure. At 21 he began a five-year sail around the world with just his chicken Monique for company. Show more
How the Nazis secretly developed the first modern ballistic missile Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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