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The Newsroom
18/05/2024 04:06 GMT
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Weekend
Ukraine says shortage of manpower weakening morale
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President Zelensky says a shortage of personnel is weakening morale in Ukraine's army. Show more
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Weekend
Ukraine acknowledges lack of troops
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Ukraine's President Zelensky acknowledges that lack of troops is affecting morale in the war with Russia. Show more
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Weekend
Ukraine says it has only a quarter of air defences needed to hold frontline
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It comes as Russia continues its advance into the north eastern region of Ukraine Show more
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Over to You
Funding the BBC's Global China Unit
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A listener sends his thoughts on the BBC funding its Global China Unit. Plus, the BBC’s updated news app and its online listen live function both come in for criticism. Show more
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Sportshour
Pedro Scooby and the surfers helping Brazil's flood hit communities
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Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour. Show more
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The Newsroom
18/05/2024 10:06 GMT
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Newshour
18/05/2024 12:06 GMT: Slovakia PM remains in serious but stable condition
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The update comes as the man accused of shooting Robert Fico appeared in court today. Show more
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The Newsroom
18/05/2024 17:06 GMT
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Sporting Witness
The fatal crash of Ayrton Senna
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It's 30 years since the tragic death of Formula One driver Ayrton Senna. The three time world champion died after crashing into a barrier at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. Show more
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The Arts Hour
Indian standup comedian Kanan Gill
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Nikki Bedi is joined by Indian standup comedian Kanan Gill and cultural critic Anna Bogutskaya discussing this week’s cultural picks. Show more
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Newshour
18/05/2024 20:06 GMT: Israel's opposition leader gives the government an ultimatum
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Israel's opposition leader Benny Gantz has given the government three weeks to come up with a post-war plan for Gaza, or his party will quit the war coalition. Show more
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This Is Africa
John Frog
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John Frog tells DJ Edu his remarkable story, from being a child soldier in South Sudan to becoming one of the country's most successful musicians. Show more
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The Newsroom
18/05/2024 22:06 GMT
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The Inquiry
Is Turkey getting more dangerous for women?
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Has Turkey taken a step backwards on women’s rights? Show more
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The Newsroom
19/05/2024 01:06 GMT
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Health Check
Whooping cough on the rise
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We look at the reasons behind a recent surge in Whooping cough cases, and why women are more susceptible to heat-related mortality. Show more
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The Documentary
Labelling the world
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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is a manual used globally when diagnosing mental health conditions. How does it work, and how profound is its influence? Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
One Afghan woman’s journey to Canada
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A gruelling global route to escape the Taliban; the Cubans fighting for Russia in Ukraine; fungus foragers' profits in Bhutan; the bad air choking Thailand's northern cities Show more
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