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Newsday
08/08/2023 04:06 GMT : US holds talks with Niger's new military leaders
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'Frank and difficult' talks held between US diplomat and Niger rulers. Show more
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Newsday
08/08/2023 05:06 GMT : US unable to persuade Niger rulers to reinstate the deposed president
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Niger's military junta rejected the restoration of democratic order, said senior US diplomat Victoria Nuland following talks in Niamey. Show more
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Newsday
08/08/2023 06:06 GMT : Visiting US envoy holds talks with Niger's military junta
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Niger's coup leaders understood the risks of working with the Russian mercenary group Wagner - which is active in neighbouring countries - says US senior official. Show more
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The US teens and children campaigning for used batteries to be recycled rather than ending up in landfill. Show more
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Business Daily
Business Daily meets: Kelly Hoppen
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We meet one of the world's leading interior designers. Show more
On 8 August 1963, a gang of thieves held up a British Royal Mail train on its journey from Glasgow to London. They stole more than £2 million. Show more
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The Documentary
Inside Afghanistan's secret schools
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Sana Safi finds out how teenage girls are getting around the Taliban ban on education Show more
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The Arts Hour
K-Pop star Jennie from Blackpink
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Nikki Bedi is joined by cultural critic, Hanna Flint and French film director Alice Winocour who discusses her latest film Paris Memories. Show more
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In the Studio
Ajay Chowdhury: Using AI for crime writing
27 minutes
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Indian-born crime fiction author, Ajay Chowdhury, uses artificial intelligence to help him write his Detective Kamil Rahman series. Show more
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Outlook
Peril in the Blue Hole: Why I almost stopped freediving
41 minutes
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Freediver Kristof Coenen was captivated by the Blue Hole in the Red Sea, sinking to its dark depths on a single breath. But in freediving, pushing to the limit can be fatal. Show more
On 8 August 1963, a gang of thieves held up a British Royal Mail train on its journey from Glasgow to London. They stole more than £2 million. Show more
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Leaders from eight South American countries are meeting in Brazil to discuss how to protect the rainforest. Show more
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The US teens and children campaigning for used batteries to be recycled rather than ending up in landfill. Show more
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World Business Report
First broadcast 08/08/2023 14:32 GMT : Chinese exports fall
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Global demand for Chinese goods fell by 14.5% last month compared to the same time last year. Show more
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BBC OS
2023/08/08 16:06 GMT: Zoom tells staff to come back to the office
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Many firms are rowing back on their flexible working policies. Show more
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On 8 August 1963, a gang of thieves held up a British Royal Mail train on its journey from Glasgow to London. They stole more than £2 million. 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
08/08/2023 20:06 GMT: July is hottest month ever recorded on Earth, EU warns
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The EU’s climate observatory says July was the hottest month on record. 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 Arts Hour
K-Pop star Jennie from Blackpink
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Nikki Bedi is joined by cultural critic, Hanna Flint and French film director Alice Winocour who discusses her latest film Paris Memories. Show more
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Business Matters
Brazil has an "Amazon dream" and it includes stopping deforestation
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Brazil's President Lula is hosting a summit this week in Belém, northern Brazil and on the agenda is his "Amazon dream" but how will this affect their economy? Show more
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The Climate Question
Meet the Climate Quitters: Part One
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Luke Jones meets four people from around the world who've changed career to help protect the climate Show more
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Outlook
Peril in the Blue Hole: Why I almost stopped freediving
41 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Freediver Kristof Coenen was captivated by the Blue Hole in the Red Sea, sinking to its dark depths on a single breath. But in freediving, pushing to the limit can be fatal. Show more
On 8 August 1963, a gang of thieves held up a British Royal Mail train on its journey from Glasgow to London. They stole more than £2 million. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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On the Podium
Breanna Stewart: Shooting for gold
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The star basketball player in the US Olympic team. And off the court, Breanna Stewart is a voice for the abused. Show more
