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Arpanet was the computer network that paved the way for today's internet. Tim Harford peers inside the big metal box that made it possible. Show more
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Afghanistan at the polls; turmoil in Team Trump; World Athletics championships kick off Show more
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Subpoena issued for US Secretary of State
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Subpoena issued for US Secretary of State over Ukraine; polls open in Afghanistan Show more
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Political protests in Egypt; Robert de Niro on his new film Show more
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The Documentary
The imam and the artist
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Searching for justice for South Africa’s Imam Abdullah Haron who spoke out against apartheid policies and laws. Show more
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Sportshour
Michelle Payne and the race that stopped Australia
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The film Ride Like A Girl tells the story of Michelle Payne's Melbourne Cup success. Show more
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Trending
How worried should we be about deepfakes?
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They’ve been the subject of scary headlines. They’re getting better fast. What’s the truth about the fake video technology that allows users to put words in other people’s mouths? Show more
Over to You
Jammu and Kashmir as reported by BBC Urdu in Pakistan
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The ongoing crisis in Jammu and Kashmir as seen from the Pakistan side of the border. Plus how a BBC team joined a group from Africa who risked their lives trying reach the US. Show more
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Voting in the Afghan presidential election dogged by delays, low turnout and violence Show more
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Sportsworld brings you reaction to all of the day's Premier League matches and the football across Europe. Show more
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The World Debate
For richer or poorer: Does global inequality matter?
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What effect is inequality having on the future of the planet? Show more
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The Cultural Frontline
Corsak and the changing culture of China
27 minutes
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On this week’s Cultural Frontline, seventy years after the birth of the People’s Republic, how does China’s culture reflect the life of its people? Show more
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Low turnout has been reported due to security concerns following bomb attacks Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
The People's Republic of China on parade
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China readies a big show to mark 70 years of the People's Republic; rule of the gun in Brazil; a complex picture of Iranian-Americans; and a city reborn after tsunami in Japan Show more
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Boston Calling
The evangelical edition
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Megachurches, hip hop, and podcasts: American evangelical Christians are ‘not a monolith.’ Show more
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HARDtalk
Former White House Communications Director - Anthony Scaramucci
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Is impeachment a trap for President Trump's opponents? HARDtalk's Stephen Sackur speaks to Anthony Scaramucci, former Trump cheerleader but now an arch critic. Show more
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CrowdScience
Is a vegan diet better for your health?
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Is there any evidence to show that vegans are likely to live longer or are less likely to get certain diseases? And what impact do alternative meat products have on your health? Show more
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Donald Trump and Boris Johnson both suffered major setbacks this week. One faces impeachment; the other was humiliated by Britain's top court. Show more
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Global Business
Booming private security in Rio
27 minutes
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John Murphy sees how high crime has led to a boom in armoured cars, gun clubs and facial recognition technology in Rio. Show more
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The US Supreme Court agrees to hear Curtis Flowers’ case. Show more
Over to You
Jammu and Kashmir as reported by BBC Urdu in Pakistan
9 minutes
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The ongoing crisis in Jammu and Kashmir as seen from the Pakistan side of the border. Plus how a BBC team joined a group from Africa who risked their lives trying reach the US. Show more
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The Documentary
America's child brides
50 minutes
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In America children can get married legally in most states. Jane O'Brien investigates. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
The People's Republic of China on parade
23 minutes
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China readies a big show to mark 70 years of the People's Republic; rule of the gun in Brazil; a complex picture of Iranian-Americans; and a city reborn after tsunami in Japan Show more
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Boston Calling
The evangelical edition
27 minutes
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Megachurches, hip hop, and podcasts: American evangelical Christians are ‘not a monolith.’ Show more
