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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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Global News Podcast

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The day’s top stories from BBC News, including the latest on the Middle East conflict – bringing you developments from Lebanon, Israel, Gaza and Iran. Delivered twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends.
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Uncanny

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From ghostly phantoms to UFOs, Danny Robins investigates real-life stories of paranormal encounters. So, are you Team Believer or Team Sceptic? Written and presented by Danny Robins Editor and Sound Designer: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme Music by Lanterns on the Lake Produced by Danny Robins and Simon Barnard A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4
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Young Again

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Kirsty Young asks fascinating people what advice they would give their younger self. Authors, artists, actors and film-makers are among those revisiting the moments that made them.
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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

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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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BBC OS Conversations: Americans react to Donald Trump's re-election 23:11

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On 20 January, Republican Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. His domestic pledges include promises to bring down prices, tackle immigration, introduce tariffs on imports, and cut tax. Throughout the election campaign, we have been hearing from people from across the US - Republicans, Democrats and those who we…
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Dead Ringers: Ep1. Budget Politicians 28:06

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What was Rachel Reeves’ real inspiration for her budget? What advice is Kamala Harris giving to Joe Biden, and what exactly is a ‘working person’? JD Vance and Tim Walz make their first appearances on the show and Rishi Sunak probably his last. This week's impressionists are Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Jess Robinson and Jason Forbes. Th…
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Should we bring back extinct animals? 28:14

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A woolly mammoth by 2028. That’s the bold claim from US company Colossal Biosciences, who say research is under way that will make this possible. But even if we have the technology to bring back a long dead species, should we? We hear the arguments for and against de-extinction. Also this week, what will Europa Clipper find when it heads to one of …
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Court blocks Italy’s migrant plan 49:24

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It's been three weeks since Italy's far-right government signed the five-year migration deal with Albania. Now, a court has blocked Italy's plan to send asylum seekers to the Balkan nation, disrupting Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's main migration policy and raising questions about what's next. Also, we find out why dockers have been locked out of …
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The wine industry's biggest challenge 17:29

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Climate change is changing the way winemakers plan, harvest and make their product. On the Greek island of Santorini we find out how new techniques of vine planting are helping to preserve water amid more frequent drought conditions. Investors in England have realised areas in the south of country have similar weather conditions to Champagne in Fra…
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Bill to legalise assisted dying is published 37:33

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A private members' bill to legalise assisted dying has been published ahead of the first debate on the issue at the end of this month. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is being introduced by Kim Leadbeater MP, who says it will contain "the strictest protections and safeguards of any legislation anywhere in the world". We speak to a co-s…
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It's been three weeks since Italy's far-right government signed the five-year migration deal with Albania. Now, a court has blocked Italy's plan to send asylum seekers to the Balkan nation, disrupting Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's main migration policy and raising questions about what's next. Also, we find out why dockers have been locked out of …
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Court blocks Italy’s migrant plan 26:26

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It's been three weeks since Italy's far-right government signed the five-year migration deal with Albania. Now, a court has blocked Italy's plan to send asylum seekers to the Balkan nation, disrupting Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's main migration policy and raising questions about what's next. Also, we find out why dockers have been locked out of …
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COP29 summit warns 2024 almost certain to be hottest on record 47:26

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The COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan has opened with a warning from the United Nations that this year is almost certain to be the hottest on record. Also in the programme: is it time to rethink the war in Ukraine? And new information on the planet Uranus. (Picture: A night view shows the venue of the United Nations climate change conference, know…
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COP29 summit warns 2024 almost certain to be hottest on record 47:26

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The COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan has opened with a warning from the United Nations that this year is almost certain to be the hottest on record.Also in the programme: is it time to rethink the war in Ukraine? And new information on the planet Uranus.(Picture: A night view shows the venue of the United Nations climate change conference, known …
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The Life Scientific: Raymond Schinazi 26:28

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In recent decades, we have taken huge steps forward in treating formerly fatal viruses - with pharmacological breakthroughs revolutionising treatment for conditions such as HIV, hepatitis and herpes. Raymond Schinazi has played a big role in that revolution. Ray was born in Egypt, where his mother’s brush with a potentially deadly illness during hi…
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The Life Scientific: Raymond Schinazi 26:28

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In recent decades, we have taken huge steps forward in treating formerly fatal viruses - with pharmacological breakthroughs revolutionising treatment for conditions such as HIV, hepatitis and herpes. Raymond Schinazi has played a big role in that revolution.Ray was born in Egypt, where his mother’s brush with a potentially deadly illness during his…
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Americanswers… on 5Live! How did the polls get the election so wrong? 25:50

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Join Justin, Sarah and Marianna as they answer your questions live with Matt Chorley from 5Live. In today’s episode, the Americast team discuss questions which include: at why the polling didn’t more accurately predict Trump’s win, whether the media got it wrong, whether everyone will accept the election result and, how might President Biden help U…
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COP29: What can the 'finance COP' do to combat climate change? 26:30

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World leaders meet in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to discuss the funding of policies against global warming in the COP29. We get the latest from our correspondent. In Iceland, a team of scientists are preparing to drill into one of the world's most active volcanoes. Could it provide a source of cheap green energy? We find out. Iran's latest at…
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COP29 climate summit opens in Azerbaijan 47:28

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The UN has warned 2024 will be the hottest year on record, as its annual climate conference begins in Baku. Also on the programme: BBC on set with Squid Game's director; how an international effort caught one of the world's most prolific online child abusers - we'll hear from some of his victims; and China's mass bike-ride for breakfast buns! (Phot…
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COP29: What can the 'finance COP' do to combat climate change? 26:30

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World leaders meet in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to discuss the funding of policies against global warming in the COP29. We get the latest from our correspondent. In Iceland, a team of scientists are preparing to drill into one of the world's most active volcanoes. Could it provide a source of cheap green energy? We find out. Iran's latest at…
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COP29 climate summit opens in Azerbaijan 47:28

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The UN has warned 2024 will be the hottest year on record, as its annual climate conference begins in Baku. Also on the programme: BBC on set with Squid Game's director; how an international effort caught one of the world's most prolific online child abusers - we'll hear from some of his victims; and China's mass bike-ride for breakfast buns! (Phot…
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Sierra Leone’s loitering laws declared discriminatory 26:49

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The ECOWAS Court recently declared Sierra Leone’s loitering laws discriminatory and ordered their amendment or repealA BBC investigation sees evidence that devastating flood water in South Sudan is spreading pollution from the oil industry.And why is there a dispute over uranium production in Niger ?Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Patricia White…
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Forgotten Children, Headteacher Evelyn Forde, The Archers' June Spencer remembered 57:38

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A new Woman's Hour series, Forgotten Children, explores the impact on families when one or both parents are sent to prison. Reporter Jo Morris hears from Kerry Wright, who was just 17 and living in Spain with her parents when British police arrived at their door and arrested both of them. Kerry’s parents were sentenced to prison in the UK, forcing …
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Hyphenation 6:27

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Find out why we write some phrases with hyphens but not others. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters LIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts inclu…
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Find out why we write some phrases with hyphens but not others.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followusSUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newslettersLIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts in…
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The Pakistan mountain massacre 9:00

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In 2013, 11 people were shot dead in base camp of the Nanga Parbat mountain in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The gunmen were associated with the Pakistani Taliban and the group were set up to target foreigners. It was the worst attack on tourists in Pakistan in a decade. Polish climber Aleksandra Dzik, aged 30, was on the mountain that n…
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37. Madame Rachel - Beauty Scammer 28:56

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In this new series Lucy Worsley switches her attention from Lady Killers to Lady Swindlers - con women, thieves and hustlers. This is where true crime meets history - with a twist. Lucy and her team of all female detectives travels back more than a hundred years to revisit the audacious and surprising crimes of women trying to make it in a world ma…
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Unspeakable 28:26

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Ever struggled to find the right word for a feeling or sensation? Unspeakable sees comedian Phil Wang and lexicographer Susie Dent invite celebrity guests to invent new linguistic creations, to solve those all too relatable moments when we're lost for words. This episode we hear Jack Dee’s new word for when you try to sound cool but end up sounding…
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Poisoned flood: South Sudan life at 50°C 26:27

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A historic trial is underway in Sweden. Two European executives of a Swedish oil company are accused of aiding and abetting war crimes in South Sudan. George Tai, whose family was killed in the so-called “oil wars”, hopes the case will set a legal precedent. BBC Eye investigates the legacy of oil in South Sudan: from violence to pollution and asks …
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Poisoned flood: South Sudan life at 50°C 26:27

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A historic trial is underway in Sweden. Two European executives of a Swedish oil company are accused of aiding and abetting war crimes in South Sudan. George Tai, whose family was killed in the so-called “oil wars”, hopes the case will set a legal precedent. BBC Eye investigates the legacy of oil in South Sudan: from violence to pollution and asks …
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Saved by goats after my fall from the sacred mountain 42:12

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When he slid off a 40-metre cliff in the jungle, Morgan Segui thought he was sure to die. Three minutes without air, three days without water, three weeks without food; that is the rule that every mountaineer knows by heart. For Morgan Segui, a French acrobat-turned-explorer, he knew it meant his chances of survival were vanishingly small. He lay a…
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Argentina: Libertarian paradise? 18:50

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Attracted by Argentina’s right-wing libertarian president Javier Milei, and fearful of political breakdown and even the prospect of a widescale war in the northern hemisphere, some US citizens say they are planning to move to the South American nation to start afresh. We speak to a few of them, and to an Argentine tech entrepreneur who left his cou…
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Does COP29 matter after Trump victory? 46:19

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More than a hundred heads of state and government are gathering in Azerbaijan for the UN's annual climate summit - known as COP 29. 2024 is predicted to be the warmest year on record. But will previous commitments to limit global temperature rises to 1.5 celsius be achievable with the new US administration promises to withdrawal from the Paris clim…
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Does COP29 matter after Trump victory? 46:19

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More than a hundred heads of state and government are gathering in Azerbaijan for the UN's annual climate summit - known as COP 29. 2024 is predicted to be the warmest year on record. But will previous commitments to limit global temperature rises to 1.5 celsius be achievable with the new US administration promises to withdrawal from the Paris clim…
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Climate talks open in shadow of Trump victory 47:26

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The UN climate summit is opening in Azerbaijan with 2024 set to be the first year to breach the 1.5C global warming limit. But could President-elect Donald Trump's energy policies undermine the goal of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions? Also on the programme: Russia and Ukraine attack each other with drones in their heaviest assault of the wa…
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Climate talks open in shadow of Trump victory 47:27

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The UN climate summit is opening in Azerbaijan with 2024 set to be the first year to breach the 1.5C global warming limit. But could President-elect Donald Trump's energy policies undermine the goal of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions? Also on the programme: Russia and Ukraine attack each other with drones in their heaviest assault of the wa…
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Lesley Manville, actor 36:54

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Lesley Manville made her debut on the West End stage as a teenager in 1972, and since then has taken on a wide range of roles on stage and screen, including an Oscar-nominated performance in the film Phantom Thread. She was born in Brighton and first enjoyed performing as a singer, winning competitions with her sister. When she was 15, she commuted…
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