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The BBC is the largest broadcasting organisation in the world. Its mission is to enrich people's lives with programmes that inform, educate and entertain. BBC World Service broadcasts to the world on radio, on TV and online, providing news and information in 32 languages.
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Unexpected Elements

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The news you know, the science you don’t. Unexpected Elements looks beyond everyday narratives to discover a goldmine of scientific stories and connections from around the globe. From Afronauts, to why we argue, to a deep dive on animal lifespans: see the world in a new way.
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Americast is the authoritative US news and politics podcast from the BBC. Each week we provide audiences with the best analysis from across the BBC, with on-the-ground observations and big picture insights about the stories which are defining America right now. The podcast is hosted by trusted BBC journalists including the BBC’s North America editor, Sarah Smith, BBC Radio 4 presenter, Justin Webb, the BBC’s disinformation and social media correspondent, Marianna Spring, and BBC North Americ ...
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The latest news, insight, analysis and big name guests from the Premier League, WSL and the Football League, plus Scottish, International and European football. Join us! Get in touch with us @5liveSport on social media and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews.
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BBC OS Conversations: Are we still in love with dating apps? 28:00

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For millions of us, our phones or computers are the first place we go to look for romance. Dating apps are a multi-billion dollar business, and for a good few years it’s been booming. But recently there’s been discussion about whether they’re in decline, with fewer downloads and some regular users saying they feel burned out by their experiences on…
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The News Quiz: Ep1. Labour’s Brat Summer 28:33

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Neil Delamere, Lucy Porter, Mark Steel and Marie Le Conte join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news. In this first episode of a brand-new series, Andy and the panel catch up on the events of Labour's first Brat Summer, take a look at a Tory leadership election, and have a brief check in on the rest of the world to make sure it's still there. Written by A…
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Beavers of London 28:10

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The Ealing Beaver Project has found success as two new beaver kits have been born in a park in London after being reintroduced last October. Marnie visits the site to learn more about the benefits they bring - but beavers are just a drop in the river of urban rewilding. We find out what the practicalities and pitfalls of letting nature take back sp…
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Nate Silver: Do risk-takers run the world? 8:59

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Big stakes poker player and elections analyst Nate Silver is no stranger to a calculated risk. In his new book, On The Edge, he makes the case that people willing to take massive calculated risks are winning in the modern economy. Tim Harford talks to Nate about the mindset that’s driving hedge fund managers, crypto true-believers and silicon valle…
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BBC OS Conversations: Are we still in love with dating apps? 28:00

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For millions of us, our phones or computers are the first place we go to look for romance. Dating apps are a multi-billion dollar business, and for a good few years it’s been booming. But recently there’s been discussion about whether they’re in decline, with fewer downloads and some regular users saying they feel burned out by their experiences on…
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Ethiopian history 50:52

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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week’s Witness History episodes. We’re looking at key moments in Ethiopian history, as it’s 50 years since Emperor Haile Selassie was overthrown in a military coup. We start our programme looking at the moment a military junta called the Derg who ousted the monarchy in September 1974. Then, we hear how, befo…
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Starmer and Biden meet at White House 39:31

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The prime minister has sat down in the White House with President Biden, as tensions grow with Russia over Ukraine. Our political editor joins us live from Washington. How will the two leaders respond to President Putin's warning that their decisions could provoke a wider war?The two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station speak for …
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Starmer and Biden expected to discuss allowing Ukraine to use long-range weapons inside Russia 47:31

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned against such a move, saying it would represent Nato's "direct participation" in the Ukraine war. Also on the programme: The capital of Nigeria's north eastern Borno state is half submerged with 2 million people affected by flooding; and we speak to Alexis Bloom, the director of a documentary showing never…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned against such a move, saying it would represent Nato's "direct participation" in the Ukraine war.Also on the programme: The capital of Nigeria's north eastern Borno state is half submerged with 2 million people affected by flooding; and we speak to Alexis Bloom, the director of a documentary showing never …
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Premier League Kick-off with Darren Fletcher 35:00

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Darren Fletcher is joined by Michael Brown, Glenn Murray and Don Hutchison to look ahead to Sunday's north London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal and discuss whether Liverpool can keep hold of Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold as they enter the final year of the their contracts at Anfield. Topics:01:02 - Kevin Campbell 'happi…
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Is the car an apex predator? 39:49

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An apex predator is a killer. Usually large and terrifying, they enjoy the privilege of life at the top of a food chain. Nothing will eat them, leaving them free to wreak carnage on more vulnerable creatures. In biology, it’s a term normally reserved for animals like polar bears, tigers and wolves. But CrowdScience listener Eoin wonders whether the…
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Can Taylor Swift win the election for Harris (Or Trump)? 34:47

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The self-proclaimed ‘Childless Cat Lady’ Taylor Swift has endorsed Kamala Harris… but what difference is it likely to make, in terms of persuading the undecideds, and getting new voters registered? We also look back at the history behind celebrity endorsements from Frank Sinatra’s backing of JFK to Bruce Springsteen and Ronald Reagan, what motivate…
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Putin escalates row over Ukraine weapons 47:25

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Vladimir Putin has issued a warning against the UK and US lifting their restrictions on Ukraine using long-range missiles against targets inside Russia. Britain and France have already sent Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine, but with the caveat that Kyiv can only fire them at targets inside its own borders. From the tone of President Putin’s latest …
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China to raise retirement age as population ages and pension woes mount 26:27

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China is set to gradually raise its retirement age for the first time in decades, as the nation grapples with an ageing population and a shrinking pension fund. Under the new plan, men will retire at 63 instead of 60, while most women will work until 58, up from 55. Plus, it's a challenging period for aircraft manufacturer Boeing, as workers have o…
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China to raise retirement age as population ages and pension woes mount 29:18

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China is set to gradually raise its retirement age for the first time in decades, as the nation grapples with an ageing population and a shrinking pension fund. Under the new plan, men will retire at 63 instead of 60, while most women will work until 58, up from 55.Plus, it's a challenging period for aircraft manufacturer Boeing, as workers have ov…
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Putin escalates row over Ukraine weapons 50:40

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Vladimir Putin has issued a warning against the UK and US lifting their restrictions on Ukraine using long-range missiles against targets inside Russia. Britain and France have already sent Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine, but with the caveat that Kyiv can only fire them at targets inside its own borders.From the tone of President Putin’s latest r…
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City of Maiduguri submerged in heaviest flooding 34:24

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Devastating floods caused by a burst dam in northeastern Nigeria have submerged entire residential areas, displacing tens of thousands of people and animals. Authorities say at least thirty people have died. Two hundered prisoners also escaped from the Maiduguri state prison. It's been described as the worst flooding in thirty years, reports our co…
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Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre, Adoption breakdown, Visual artist Bharti Kher, Fawzia Mirza 58:40

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The Chief Executive of Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre has stepped down. It follows an independent review which found the centre failed to protect women-only spaces. It was commissioned by Rape Crisis Scotland - after an employment tribunal found the centre in Edinburgh had unlawfully discriminated against an employee - who believed sexual assault vic…
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Classic Stories: Robin Hood 4:32

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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘stand’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ …
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Ngā Wai Hono i te Pō 49:29

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Ngā Wai Hono i te Pō ascends the Māori throne as the new Kuini (Queen), much to the joy of her people, heralding a new age of prominence for the Kiingitanga movement. Join the Unexpected Elements panel as they don their scientific crowns in support of the female leader. Asking whether the new queen may have a biological advantage making her a bette…
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Philippe Lazzarini: Is UNRWA's mission in Gaza impossible? 22:57

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Stephen Sackur speaks to Philippe Lazzarini, head of UNRWA, the UN’s refugee agency for Palestinians. This week, six UN relief agency staff were killed in an Israeli strike on a central Gaza school that had been turned into an emergency shelter for thousands. UNRWA’s death count in Gaza since the beginning of the war is over 220. Is his agency’s mi…
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Central Intelligence: Episode 1 30:02

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The inside story of the CIA from the perspective of Eloise Page (Kim Cattrall), who joined on the Agency’s first day in 1947 and, in a 40-year career, became one of its most powerful women. Eloise takes the listener on a journey through the highs and lows of US foreign policy, spanning the staggering world events that shaped her career, as well as …
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History of Broadway 57:24

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Greg Jenner is joined in twentieth-century New York by Dr Hannah Thuraisingam Robbins and comedian Desiree Burch to learn about the history of Broadway. Most of us are familiar with at least one Broadway musical, from classics like My Fair Lady and the Sound of Music to new favourites Hamilton and Wicked. In the last couple of decades, high-profile…
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China: Why are investors leaving the market? 49:25

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The property crisis in China hits stock market with the lowest record in the last 5 years. A grim reflection of how investors selling shares is hearting the economy. What will happen next? Also, why the historic downturn of the Paraguay River can play crucial role for the Paraguayan economy? And what future can we see in the space travel business?…
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Heart and Soul: Indigenous healing on the party island of Ibiza 30:56

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Ibiza is an island of contrasts. A place which triggers thoughts of raucous partying, superstar DJs and excess. But it's also an area of raw natural beauty, rugged hills, with a rich spiritual history. No-one knows this duality better than Kim Booth - she's experienced both faces of the Balearic paradise island. Kim first visited as a party go-er t…
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Heart and Soul: Indigenous healing on the party island of Ibiza 30:56

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Ibiza is an island of contrasts. A place which triggers thoughts of raucous partying, superstar DJs and excess. But it's also an area of raw natural beauty, rugged hills, with a rich spiritual history. No-one knows this duality better than Kim Booth - she's experienced both faces of the Balearic paradise island. Kim first visited as a party go-er t…
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Business Daily meets: DHL's CEO Tobias Meyer 17:29

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One of the world's biggest logistics firms sits down with us to talk about freight costs, the German economy and his route to success. DHL employs more than half a million people globally. It was as US-based logistics firm when it started out, but by 2001 was owned by Deutsche Post. So how is the now German-based company navigating global economic …
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Boeing faces potential strike in Seattle 26:27

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Although Boeing executives and union representatives reached a deal earlier this week that includes a 25% pay rise over four years, the aviation giant facing the potential strike as it has yet to be approved by union members. We hear from the aviation consultant who is going to attend the Union meeting. Also, why the historic downturn of the Paragu…
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Starmer travels to Washington as Putin issues threat over missiles 39:04

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The Prime Minister Keir Starmer is travelling to meet US President Joe Biden in Washington DC as momentum grows to permit Ukraine to fire Western long-range missiles into Russia. On the eve of the trip, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would treat any such development as NATO participation in the war. But Starmer told journalists, "Russia s…
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Euro Leagues: The unsigned XI and are Italy really back? 36:19

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John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balagué, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle. The panel discuss Kylian Mbappé's poor form for France, Italy's resurgence and Hansi Flick's Barca revolution.There's also a team of unsigned players revealed which includes the likes of Mario Balotelli, Adrien Rabiot and Dele Alli. 01:38 Real Betis’ magnificent reveal …
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Boeing faces potential strike in Seattle 30:19

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Although Boeing executives and union representatives reached a deal earlier this week that includes a 25% pay rise over four years, the aviation giant facing the potential strike as it has yet to be approved by union members. We hear from the aviation consultant who is going to attend the Union meeting.Also, why the historic downturn of the Paragua…
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Ukraine: Three Red Cross staff killed in strike 47:28

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Ukraine says three employees of the International Committee of the Red Cross have been killed by Russian shelling in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine. The ICRC did not identify who was behind the attack, but Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called it "another Russian war crime". Also in the programme: Mexican politicians have approved a controversial…
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Ukraine: Three Red Cross staff killed in strike 50:13

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Ukraine says three employees of the International Committee of the Red Cross have been killed by Russian shelling in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine. The ICRC did not identify who was behind the attack, but Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called it "another Russian war crime".Also in the programme: Mexican politicians have approved a controversial …
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A landslide-induced megatsunami in Greenland 29:28

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Nearly a year ago, the top of a mountain on the Greenland coast broke off and slid a thousand metres down into the Dickson Fjord. The impact created a tsunami that started two-hundred-metres-high and sloshed between the cliffs for nine days, producing a global seismic signal. But it was so remote, only now are the details becoming clear. We hear fr…
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Azerbaijan Grand Prix Preview 41:26

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Jennie Gow, former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer & BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson look ahead to the Azerbaijan GP. The team discuss Adrian Newey’s move to Aston Martin. Will this propel Aston Martin towards the top of the grid? Plus, will McLaren enforce team orders with the drivers’ and constructors’ championship within sight?…
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A landslide-induced megatsunami in Greenland 31:23

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Nearly a year ago, the top of a mountain on the Greenland coast broke off and slid a thousand metres down into the Dickson Fjord. The impact created a tsunami that started two-hundred-metres-high and sloshed between the cliffs for nine days, producing a global seismic signal. But it was so remote, only now are the details becoming clear. We hear fr…
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Writer: Liz John Director: Kim Greengrass Editor: Jeremy HoweDavid Archer…. Timothy Bentinck Tony Archer…. David Troughton Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood Harrison Burns…. James Cartwright Alice Carter…. Hollie Chapman Chris Carter…. Wilf Scolding Neil Carter…. Brian Hewlett Susan Carter…. Charlotte Martin Ruairi Donovan…. Arthur Hughes Emma G…
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