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Rapping for a casteless society – the musician using the power of his voice and words. Arivu was shunned for his musical ideas as a schoolboy and then became a star. Show more
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China loosens Covid policy after anti-lockdown protests Show more
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Ukraine cemetery greatly expanded since war
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Mariupol cemetery dramatically expanded during Ukraine war Show more
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Over to You
Reporting all aspects of the football World Cup
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We hear your views on coverage of the World Cup and speak with sports editor, Colin Patterson. What discussions were held beforehand about how to deal with the political aspects? Show more
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Sportshour
Sportshour at the World Cup: The Spanish town with the Japanese name
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We’re in the small Spanish town of Coria del Río where 700 residents have the surname "Japón". So where better to watch the crucial Group E match between Japan and Spain!? Show more
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The first round of talks for a UN treaty on plastic pollution have finished in Uruguay. Show more
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Sporting Witness
Zaire's infamous World Cup free-kick moment
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In 1974, Zaire became just the third African nation to take part in football’s World Cup. However, it's Mwepu Ilunga's reaction to Brazil's free-kick that has become folklore. Show more
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Lesbians and gay men, including a rabbi, bishop and a Buddhist, share their experiences. Show more
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The Arts Hour
George Takei on his career and heritage
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George Takei, best known as the original Mr Sulu from Star Trek, joins Nikki Bedi in the studio. Show more
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03/12/2022 21:06 GMT: Reports say a deal to return Elgin Marbles to Greece is at an "advanced stage"
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The Greek daily newspaper, Ta Nea, says talks have been taking place between the British Museum and the Greek prime minister since November last year. Show more
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More or Less
World Cup in Qatar: How many migrant workers have died?
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Examining the wildly varying estimates of deaths in the run-up to the tournament in Qatar. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
China’s zero Covid protests
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The pent-up frustrations released in China's protests; surviving war in Avdiivka's basement shelters and bombed apartments; raised in a militia in the USA; a road trip in Zimbabwe Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Joyland: Why the Pakistani film caused controversy
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Saim Sadiq and Kamran Jawaid discuss the intricacies of getting films released in Pakistan and Gabriel Martins on how his film Mars One was inspired by his own childhood in Brazil Show more
