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Newsday
09/05/2022 04:06 GMT : President Putin marks Victory Day speech today
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Today Russia marks its 1945 victory over Nazi Germany with a show of military might on the streets of Moscow. Show more
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Newsday
09/05/2022 05:06 GMT : Putin to speak as Russia marks Victory Day
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on BBC World ServiceMoscow’s annual parade marking the defeat of Adolf Hitler has added significance amid the Ukraine war. Show more
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Newsday
09/05/2022 06:06 GMT : Putin speech expected soon in Red Square parade
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on BBC World ServiceToday Russia marks its 1945 victory over Nazi Germany in a big military parade on the streets of Moscow. Show more
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Newsday
09/05/2022 07:06 GMT : President Putin addresses Russia at annual military parade
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on BBC World ServicePresident Putin is speaking at the Victory Day commemoration of the defeat of Hitler Show more
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How can waste be turned into a business opportunity? We hear from the informal waste picking economy, over ten million people who sell plastic for a living. Show more
How Soviet air defence official Stanislav Petrov prevented a potential catastrophe in 1983 by realising that a computer warning about a US nuclear attack was a false alarm. Show more
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The Climate Question
Is the world ready for an electric vehicle revolution?
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There are over 10 million electric cars on the road globally after a decade of rapid growth, that’s 1% of the world’s car stock. But is there the infrastructure to match? Show more
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Would you change your genetic make-up if you could? Gene editing has huge medical potential but some worry it will be used for enhancements, exacerbating social inequality. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
How is the arts world responding to the Ukraine conflict?
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Sanctions, boycotts, bans, cancellations - how the international arts world is responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the tension when arts meets politics. Show more
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Trending
Confessions of an election troll in the Philippines
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We hear from a troll from the Philippines - the "patient zero" of fake news. Experts say the problem is as bad as ever, as a new election looms. Show more
More or Less
Have the oceans become 30% more acidic?
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From the pH scale to logarithms, we chart the murky depths of understanding our oceans Show more
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The Conversation
Women in the world of animation
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Two women from Latvia and Colombia speak to Kim Chakanetsa about the world of animation and what it’s like to bring characters to life on the big screen. Show more
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Tezra Lutaaya's musician dad, Philly Lutaaya, was the first high profile Ugandan to come out publicly as an Aids victim Show more
How Soviet air defence official Stanislav Petrov prevented a potential catastrophe in 1983 by realising that a computer warning about a US nuclear attack was a false alarm. Show more
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Newshour
09/05/2022 13:06 GMT: Putin: Russia is fighting for motherland in Ukraine
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events. Show more
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Stephen Sackur interviews Jim Green who has just retired as chief scientist of Nasa. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 09/05/2022 14:32 GMT : Sri Lanka's PM resigns amid economic crisis
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Amid deepening economic crisis, Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned. Show more
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In Victory Day speeches President Putin defends the Ukraine war and says Russian troops are "defending the motherland." Show more
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How Soviet air defence official Stanislav Petrov prevented a potential catastrophe in 1983 by realising that a computer warning about a US nuclear attack was a false alarm. 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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Newshour
09/05/2022 20:06 GMT: Putin: Ukraine invasion was response to Nato build-up
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Former Soviet naval officer talks about Moscow Victory Parade Show more
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BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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The History Hour
Fighting for Uyghur rights in China
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on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Taking on the Chinese Communist Party in the 1980s; the Roe v Wade abortion ruling in the US; and understanding the chemistry of cannabis. Show more
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Business Matters
Philippines Election: Dictator's son heads for landslide win
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Ferdinand Marcos Jr, son of the former president, is on course for a decisive victory. Plus the latest from Sri Lanka as the economist crisis triggers unrest on the streets. Show more
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Tezra Lutaaya's musician dad, Philly Lutaaya, was the first high profile Ugandan to come out publicly as an Aids victim Show more
How Soviet air defence official Stanislav Petrov prevented a potential catastrophe in 1983 by realising that a computer warning about a US nuclear attack was a false alarm. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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