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Weekend
More hostages due to be released on the third day of a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
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Weekend
Hamas-run health ministry: 5000 children killed in Gaza
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The number of children killed in Gaza have risen to 5000 say Hamas-run health ministry. Show more
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Weekend
African and Caribbean countries united to request slave trade reparations
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African and Caribbean countries to form a united front to request slave trade reparations for “historic mass crimes”. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Crime and punishment in today's Russia
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Russian protesters jailed while convicted killers are freed to fight in Ukraine; accidents in Iraq kill hundreds; Spain's left/right divide; a baseball team's jinx ends in Japan. Show more
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Music Life
Kids on tour with Charlotte Adigéry, Bolis Pupul, John Carroll Kirby and Marie Davidson
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Charlotte Adigéry, Bolis Pupul, John Carroll Kirby and Marie Davidson discuss second albums, having kids as a musician and collaborations. Show more
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More or Less
A boy meets girl meets stats story
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A data scientist takes on rom com films to see how women in STEM are represented. Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
K-drama: A global force on screen
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South Korean actress Min-ha Kim explores the phenomenal global impact of K-drama. Show more
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Newshour
26/11/2023 13:06 GMT: Sierra Leone under curfew as prisoners on the loose
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Sierra Leone has been placed under a nationwide curfew as armed men broke into a prison, setting inmates free. Show more
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Unspun World with John Simpson
A pause in fighting in Gaza
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A ceasefire in Gaza but John Simpson asks Yogita Limaye - who’s been gathering material from the area - what’s it like for those living there? Show more
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The cricket world cup has us looking at the science of spitting on cricket balls, particle accelerators, and insect sound engineers. Show more
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Fourteen Israeli hostages were released in exchange for 39 Palestinians prisoners. Show more
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The Climate Question
Should the UAE host a big climate summit?
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One of the world's biggest oil producers is leading this year's COP conference in Dubai. Is that a problem? Show more
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Over to You
Why it is all about questions to spiritual advisers
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Listeners share their views on World of Wisdom and we are joined by the show’s presenter. Plus, the launch of an emergency daily radio programme for the people of Gaza. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Crime and punishment in today's Russia
23 minutes on BBC World Service
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Russian protesters jailed while convicted killers are freed to fight in Ukraine; accidents in Iraq kill hundreds; Spain's left/right divide; a baseball team's jinx ends in Japan. Show more
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People Fixing The World
Fighting period poverty
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How hand-stitched pads and a stigma-busting comic book are trying to make women’s lives better. Show more
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The Conversation
100 Women: Changing how we think about our planet
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Kim Chakanetsa meets Iraqi engineer Basima Abdulrahman and Nigerian environmentalist Jennifer Uchendu, two changemakers who are are on this year's BBC 100 Women list. Show more