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Newsday
25/04/2024 04:06 GMT : Anthony Blinken arrives in China to discuss issues including Taiwan and Ukraine
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America's top diplomat Anthony Blinken is in China to discuss isssues including Taiwan and Ukraine. We hear from a Former US Ambassador to China about why the visit matters. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
25/04/2024 05:06 GMT : Will China and US cooperate or confront each other?
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America's top diplomat Anthony Blinken is in China to discuss Taiwan, Ukraine and other issues. Show more
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Newsday
25/04/2024 06:06 GMT : US Secretary of State visits China amid heightened tensions
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America's top diplomat Anthony Blinken is in China amid heightened tensions over trade, territorial disputes, and national security issues. Show more
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The controversy over Beyonce’s album Cowboy Carter may tell us more about the politics of America than it does the genre of country music. Show more
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Business Daily
Modest fashion: Inside a $300bn industry
18 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Long considered a faith-based choice, more women are choosing to cover up, but stay on trend. We hear why it's gaining in popularity - and what happens when brands get it wrong. Show more
Witness History
Brenda Fassie: Madonna of the townships
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In the late 1980s, Brenda Fassie was one of South Africa's biggest pop stars. The singer’s career nosedived in 1990, but a comeback saw her dubbed the 'Madonna of the townships'. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Alex O’Brien believes teaching her daughter to play poker can help her learn important life lessons. What could the benefits be, and how serious are the risks? Show more
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The Explanation
The Media Show: Secrets of the Celebrity Interview
23 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The journalist who specialises in getting megastars to say things they’ll later regret, devising TV formats that are global hits, and can you teach creativity? Show more
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Happy News
The Happy Pod: Viral ballet boy back in the spotlight
27 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The happiest stories in the world - our weekly collection. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The Global Story
US homelessness: Is sleeping in public a crime?
26 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The Supreme Court could allow cities to effectively ban being homeless. Show more
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Outlook
The singer with her back to the audience
41 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
From jazz fusion to disco and Hip hop, Asha Puthli's genre-defying musical career Show more
Witness History
Brenda Fassie: Madonna of the townships
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
In the late 1980s, Brenda Fassie was one of South Africa's biggest pop stars. The singer’s career nosedived in 1990, but a comeback saw her dubbed the 'Madonna of the townships'. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
25/04/2024 13:06 GMT: US secretary of state visits China
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on BBC World ServiceAvailable for 6 months
The US secretary of state is on a visit to China - offering a mixture of friendliness and warnings. We assess US-China relations and ask what if anything this visit could change. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The controversy over Beyonce’s album Cowboy Carter may tell us more about the politics of America than it does the genre of country music. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 25/04/2024 14:32 GMT : Venice begins charging visitors an entrance fee
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Day trippers will have to pay €5 to visit the famous Italian city. The local government wants to discourage low-budget tourists who don't stay overnight in Venice. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2024/04/25 16:06 GMT: US Supreme Court hears arguments on Donald Trump's immunity case
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The US Supreme Court hears arguments former president Donald Trump Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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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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Science In Action
An armada for asteroid Apophis?
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Friday, April 13th 2029 – mark it in your calendar. That’s the day an asteroid the size of an aircraft carrier will fly past Earth, closer than some satellites. Show more
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Newshour
25/04/2024 20:06 GMT: US Supreme Court to decide if presidents can be immune from prosecution
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Donald Trump's lawyers argue that he cannot be tried for his alleged crimes. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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BBC News
25/04/2024 23:01 GMT: US says China helping fuel Russian threat to Ukraine
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America's top diplomat says steps may be taken against China if it doesn't stop providing material support for Russia's invasion. Show more
The Explanation
The Media Show: Secrets of the Celebrity Interview
23 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The journalist who specialises in getting megastars to say things they’ll later regret, devising TV formats that are global hits, and can you teach creativity? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Happy News
The Happy Pod: Viral ballet boy back in the spotlight
27 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The happiest stories in the world - our weekly collection. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
US economic growth slows but inflation grows
50 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The US economy grew by less than forecast in the first three months of this year but inflation gathered pace, which could delay an interest rate cut. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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We're looking at humanoid robots - the ones that look like us. They have arms and legs. But are they really that practical and useful ? And how might they develop in the future ? Show more
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Outlook
The singer with her back to the audience
41 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
From jazz fusion to disco and Hip hop, Asha Puthli's genre-defying musical career Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Heart and Soul
The whale worshippers of Vietnam
27 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
On the southern shores of Vietnam, whales are revered as gods of the oceans. Eliza Lomas visits temples and a whale cemetery, hearing about the roots and rituals of the belief. Show more
