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China's population fell last year for the first time in six decades, an historic moment - we take a look at why it's happening Show more
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China's population has fallen for the first time in 60 years. We investigate what the historic turn might mean for the world and the climate Show more
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The trial begins today – in absentia – for the exiled Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya and four others for treason. She joins us on Newsday Show more
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India has more than double the rate of female pilots than the USA. In this episode we look into the challenges facing women who want to fly planes and what India is getting right. Show more
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In 2013, horse meat was discovered in beef products across Europe. Ben Henderson speaks to Alan Reilly, former CEO of the Irish Food Safety Authority, who uncovered the scandal. Show more
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Are animals 'sentient' beings? Sue Armstrong reports on the latest scientific evidence. Show more
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Nikki Bedi is joined by graphic novelist Deena Mohamed and critic Rich Cline. Show more
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Theatre director Calixto Bieito tackles one of history’s most infamous characters, the Roman Emperor Eliogabalo, in a new production of Cavalli’s opera at Zurich Opera. Show more
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Burn survivor Sneha Jawale was in pain and afraid after a horrific domestic abuse attack. She would reclaim her face and find a new identity through astrology and theatre. Show more
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The origins of Eugenics and the idea that we could breed ourselves to a brighter future by encouraging the right people to have babies. Show more
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One of Belarus's main opposition leaders, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, has denounced as a farce a trial against her in absentia. Show more
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Official figures show the gross domestic product (GDP) of the world's second largest economy rose 3% in 2022. Show more
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Kenyan LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba, was smothered to death in a killing that caused outrage in his community. Show more
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China had 850,000 fewer people at the end of 2022 compared with the previous year. Show more
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China's population has fallen for the first time since 1961. Show more
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How play is crucial to building our understanding of our surroundings, culture and identity. Show more
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