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Ukrainians celebrate recapture of the key city of Kherson
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An official says Ukraine’s troops are “almost fully in control” after Russia completed its retreat Show more
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Celebrations as Kyiv takes back the key city of Kherson
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Kherson was the only regional capital taken by Russia after February's invasion Show more
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Small island states demand compensation at COP27 summit
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Small island states facing threats from climate change make demands for compensation. Show more
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Over to You
How the jazz genre helped give musicians a voice
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We speak to the producer of The Truth About Jazz and how it forged social attitudes. Plus after a listener asks why warnings of disturbing material are needed, listeners respond. Show more
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How a fake Mr Bean caused a cricketing rivalry
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We speak to the Mr Bean impersonator who caused a rivalry between Pakistan and Zimbabwe ahead of this weekend's T20 World Cup final between England and Pakistan. Show more
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12/11/2022 13:06 GMT: Ukrainians celebrate recapture of Kherson
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Ukrainians in the recaptured key city of Kherson have continued their celebrations after some 30,000 Russian troops withdrew. Show more
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The Golden Girls of Zimbabwe
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How Zimbabwe's women's field hockey team won an unexpected first Olympic gold for their country in 1980. Show more
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Fuel shortages, electricity cuts, food security and corruption: up for debate in Malawi. Show more
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The Arts Hour
Producer Rick Rubin on his favourite aunt
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Music super-producer Rick Rubin discusses the aunt that lit the artistic fire within him Show more
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12/11/2022 21:06 GMT: Celebration in Kherson but officials warn war far from over
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Ukraine says all of the city's critical infrastructure has been destroyed Show more
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Improving the numbers in the news
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Tim Harford and guests discuss the role statistics should play in the reporting of the news Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Surviving Mariupol
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The families who fled as their city was destroyed around them; plus tales on the US midterm elections, Argentina’s failing economy and the French overseas department of Mayotte. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
How can art help tackle climate change?
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As global leaders meet for the UN’s COP 27 climate summit in Egypt – we ask what role can galleries, museums, artists and the wider art world play in addressing climate change Show more