Best BBC Radio Manchester Podcasts (2024)

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Heart and Soul: America’s Atheist Street Pirates 29:16

2h ago29:16

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On a busy street in Los Angeles a group of people in yellow vests are holding a ladder against a lamppost. Up the ladder, 34-year-old Evan Clark is ripping down a sign that is nailed to the post. It reads “Jesus: The way, the truth, the life”. These are members of the Atheist Street Pirates, local activists who track and remove religious signs affi…

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Candidates hold their final rallies before Sunday's presidential election in Venezuela 30:09

2h ago30:09

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President Nicholas Maduro has asked voters to support him to secure peace and stability, a week after saying there would be a "bloodbath" if he lost. The opposition candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez, leads most opinion polls but there are fears the vote won't be fair. Also: Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met President Biden to discuss eff…

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Protests after Manchester Airport incident 37:22

1h ago37:22

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Protestors in Manchester have gathered tonight outside the offices of the Mayor Andy Burnham, after a video was circulated on social media of a man being kicked and stamped on by a police officer at Manchester Airport. We get reaction from the city. Also on the programme: President Biden is pushing for a Gaza ceasefire with Israel's Prime Minister.…

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US economy grows at speed 27:42

3h ago27:42

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The US has reported a growth rate of 2.8% so is it enough to signal the end of fears about a recession? Roger Hearing speaks to Bonnie Wilson, Associate Professor, Department of Economics at Saint Louis University.Also find out why Donald Trump takes centre stage at this years Bitcoin conference. We find out why Mr Trump wasn’t always the staunch c…

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Protests after Manchester Airport incident 37:29

4h ago37:29

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Protestors in Manchester have gathered tonight outside the offices of the Mayor Andy Burnham, after a video was circulated on social media of a man being kicked and stamped on by a police officer at Manchester Airport. We get reaction from the city.Also on the programme: President Biden is pushing for a Gaza ceasefire with Israel's Prime Minister.W…

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Netanyahu meets Biden at White House 49:42

4h ago49:42

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President Biden is meeting the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the White House to discuss efforts to secure a ceasefire and the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza. Mr Biden has previously criticised Israel for the number of Palestinian civilians killed during its war against Hamas. He has made clear that he wants to ensure that …

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The human cost of the decline of nature’s carcass cleaners 31:37

2h ago31:37

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The near extinction of vultures in India may be responsible for an additional half a million human deaths between 2000 and 2005. The widespread use of the painkiller diclofenac in herds of cattle, starting in 1994, led to a massive decline in vulture populations in India, as the drug is poisonous to them. We hear from environmental economist Anant …

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25/07/2024 Lawyer for man kicked by police officer at Manchester Airport says he was victim of police brutality 30:55

3h ago30:55

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One of the men arrested on Tuesday has been found to have a cyst on his brainBy BBC Radio 4

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25/07/2024 13:12

7h ago13:12

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George goes too far for his own good, and battle lines are drawn over the summer fete.By BBC

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Can the flow of arms into conflict-hit Sudan be stopped? 32:32

2h ago32:32

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The international watchdog, Amnesty International, is calling for a nationwide arms embargo on Sudan after its investigation found that a constant flow of weapons is fuelling the devastating war. But how can the supply of arms be stopped?For the first time, sub Saharan Africa has seen a dramatic drop in new HIV infections compared to the rest of th…

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Biden pulled out of presidential race ‘to save democracy’ 49:36

3h ago49:36

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In his first address to the nation since he pulled out of the presidential race, President Biden said saving democracy is more important than personal ambition. Also in the programme: Rescue teams in Taiwan race to save the crew of a sunken ship in the wake of Typhoon Gaemi; and will Deadpool and Wolverine revive Marvel’s fortunes? (Photo: Biden in…

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Typhoon Gaemi wreaks havoc across Asia 29:50

3h ago29:50

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Authorities in the Philippines are racing to contain a major oil spill from a capsized ship in Manila Bay. Clean up operations are being hampered by strong winds and high waves brought by Typhoon Gaemi, which is now making landfall in southern China. Also in this podcast: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to meet with US President Joe Bi…

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Kamala Harris and female votes, Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell, Poet Zara Sehar 58:13

6h ago58:13

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Kamala Harris has spoken about making childcare and eldercare more affordable, securing universal paid maternity leave and signing into law a bill that would restore and protect the right to abortion. So could these policies win her female votes, and how does this fit in with her strategy to try and beat Trump in the US presidential election? Anita…

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West Belfast homeless centre forced to close after car rammed into building and threatening graffiti 1:19:46

6h ago1:19:46

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West Belfast homeless centre forced to close after car rammed into building and threatening graffiti appeared. Stephen and the team get to the heart of the issue.By BBC

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Monet in England 52:40

3h ago52:40

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the work of the great French Impressionist Claude Monet (1840-1926) in London, initially in 1870 and then from 1899. He spent his first visit in poverty, escaping from war in France, while by the second he had become so commercially successful that he stayed at the Savoy Hotel. There, from his balcony, he began a ser…

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Netanyahu defends Gaza war as protesters rally outside US Congress 33:57

2h ago33:57

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The Israeli prime minister's speech to a joint session of Congress received standing ovations from mostly Republicans but it was boycotted by several Democrats. Also: the British equestrian, Charlotte Dujardin, has withdrawn from the Olympics after a video emerged of her whipping her horse, and why Komodo dragons are such dangerous predators.…

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India's wrestling school for girls 28:12

3h ago28:12

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In the industrial town of Haryana in Northern India, young girls are breaking barriers training hard to become the next generation of gold medal-winning wrestlers, following their idols who have tasted Olympic glory abroad and made a stand against attitudes to women at home. But their success has come at a price. BBC journalist Divya Arya looks at …

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Netanyahu tells US Congress "our fight is your fight" 37:27

1h ago37:27

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a landmark address before a joint session of the United States Congress in which he enjoined US politicians to continue supporting his country's war against Hamas in Gaza and its confrontation with Iran. "When we fight Iran, we're fighting the most radical and murderous enemy of the United States…

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China and the Taliban come together to mine copper in Afghanistan 27:49

2h ago27:49

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China begins mining copper in Afghanistan following a deal made years before the Taliban takeover in 2021. What could it mean for the Afghan people and for future investors?Plus, a UK cosmetic surgery firm drops its legal actions against former clients who criticised it in online reviews.And Salt Lake City celebrates getting the Winter Olympics in …

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Netanyahu tells US Congress "our fight is your fight" 38:42

1h ago38:42

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a landmark address before a joint session of the United States Congress in which he enjoined US politicians to continue supporting his country's war against Hamas in Gaza and its confrontation with Iran. "When we fight Iran, we're fighting the most radical and murderous enemy of the United States…

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Netanyahu addresses US Congress as thousands protest 47:29

2h ago47:29

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed both chambers of the US Congress in a bid to bolster support for his country's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Also on the programme: Germany bans an Iranian-linked group accusing it of promoting extremism; and we hear from the scene of two landslides in a remote region of Ethiopia, whic…

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24/07/2024 Sir Keir Starmer defends his government's approach to tackling child poverty 30:53

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He has suspended seven MPs for backing an amendment to abolish the two-child benefit capBy BBC Radio 4

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24/07/2024 13:58

1d ago13:58

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Fallon wonders if the grass might be greener, and Lynda is thrown a curveball.By BBC

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Global aviation flies high at Farnborough 29:04

2h ago29:04

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Presenter Will Bain examines the ongoing turbulence in supply chains and the under-the-radar aviation deals at Farnborough in the south of England, where the biggest names in global aviation are convening for its renowned air show. We'll also delve into the continuing fallout from the global IT outage, focusing on what’s next for the company at the…

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Thousands in New Zealand care system were abused, report finds 49:07

2h ago49:07

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Some 200,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults suffered abuse while in social care in New Zealand over the last 70 years, a landmark investigation has found.New Zealand's prime minister says it's a "dark day" for the country. We'll hear from a survivor of abuse in the system about the impact it's had.Also in the programme: Israeli leader…

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Why young people in Uganda are annoyed by corruption? 33:50

2h ago33:50

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Dozens arrested in Uganda for involvement in banned anti-corruption protests. President Yoweri Museveni had warned before the event that protesters were "playing with fire".Sierra Leone jails 11 people over an alleged coup attempt, who are they and are all the cases concluded? ?And we meet Gabriella Ghermandi, the Ethiopian ethno-musicologist who i…

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Almost one in three people in care abused in New Zealand 30:03

2h ago30:03

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A public inquiry finds 200,000 people suffered abuse over the past 70 years. The prime minister, Christopher Luxon, called it "a dark and sorrowful day in the country's history". Māoris and people with disabilities were particularly affected. The publication follows a six-year investigation. Also: Typhoon Gaemi is battering Taiwan with powerful win…

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English in a Minute:4 ways to use 'capacity' 1:18

2h ago1:18

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Do you have the capacity to listen to another podcast? Great - subscribe and listen to this one. Beth explains how to use the word 'capacity'. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/eiam/unit-3/session-94FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH H…

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Kamala Harris and brat summer, holocaust documentary, comedian Sashi Perara 1:00:23

2h ago1:00:23

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Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign has been inspired by Charli XCX and her recent album release, Brat. The link between the two is all over social media – but what does it all mean? Nuala McGovern is joined by former Editor in Chief of Vice and co-host of the Good Bad Billionaire podcast on BBC World Service to explain the trend, and columnist fo…

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UFF and UDA flags erected outside a new social housing development in north Belfast 1:20:52

3h ago1:20:52

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UFF and UDA flags erected outside a new social housing development in north Belfast. A woman fighting for her disabled daughters rights to be looked after appropriately in a care home finally gets the result she was entitled to all along and the BBC has once again revealed its annual list of the corporation's highest earning talent.…

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Money Box Live: Care Leavers 29:21

2h ago29:21

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Around 38,000 children move into care every year in the UK. That's one every 15 minutes and a significant number of looked-after children will remain in the system until they reach adulthood. So what happens then? In this programme Felicity Hannah talks about what happens when you leave care. Without the bank of Mum and Dad, what financial support …

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US Secret Service boss resigns over Trump shooting failures 31:37

2h ago31:37

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Kim Cheatle said she took 'full responsibility' for the security lapse surrounding the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. She had faced calls from Democrats and Republicans to step down. Also: scientists push for a new HIV vaccine to be made available across the globe, and sharks off the coast of Brazil test positive for cocaine.…

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The gay activists who won an Olympic-sized battle 1:02:10

2h ago1:02:10

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In 1993 the legislators in Cobb County Atlanta passed a resolution stating that “lifestyles advocated by the gay community are incompatible with the standards to which this community describes“. The northern suburb was due to welcome the Olympics in 1996 as host of the volleyball competition. This is the inspiring story of a small campaign group wh…

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The downfall of US Secret Service chief 37:22

2h ago37:22

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The head of US Secret Service has resigned following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump - hours after facing an extraordinary grilling in Congress. We have reaction from one of the Republican lawmakers on the committee that questioned her. Also on the programme: Seven Labour MPs have had the whip suspended after voting against the governme…

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India budget focuses on creating jobs 29:55

2h ago29:55

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Presenter Devina Gupta examines India’s first budget for the new coalition government led by Narendra Modi. There are plans to grow the economy by creating jobs and attracting new investment from abroad. We are in Bangladesh to hear from an internet service provider about how he is trying to keep services going for businesses after protests turned …

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The downfall of US Secret Service chief 38:36

2h ago38:36

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The head of US Secret Service has resigned following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump - hours after facing an extraordinary grilling in Congress. We have reaction from one of the Republican lawmakers on the committee that questioned her.Also on the programme:Seven Labour MPs have had the whip suspended after voting against the government…

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Kamala Harris takes to the campaign trail in Wisconsin 48:19

3h ago48:19

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Kamala Harris, buoyed up by high profile Democratic endorsements and a massive influx of donations from ordinary supporters, takes to the US campaign trail in Wisconsin.Also in the programme: why is the UK facing what some are calling a national emergency of violence against women and girls? And scientists push for a game-changing drug that prevent…

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23/07/2024 Radical preacher Anjem Choudary found guilty of directing terrorist organisation 30:48

1h ago30:48

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He faces a lengthy jail term for his role in the banned group Al-MuhajirounBy BBC Radio 4

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23/07/2024 13:02

2h ago13:02

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Ben is surprised about Alistair and Denise, but Lily is more defensive. Ben also learns that Freddie has been bullied at work and grills Lily for more info, quickly realising that it was Lily who influenced Vince to act – but she insists that Freddie is not to know. At the shop, Neil and Susan chat about how well Ed and Emma are doing with the tree…

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The Evidence: Salt 51:42

2h ago51:42

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For eons, salt has been crucial to human health, culture, and diet. On this episode of The Evidence, we explore the strange science of salt taste – why it can be sweet, salty, or even a flavour enhancer. We look at how salt keeps our bodies running, and what happens if we have to little of it. And while too little salt may be bad, too much is also …

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Israel's prime minister visits US under pressure over Gaza war 50:03

3h ago50:03

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Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Washington DC for the first time since the Hamas attacks of October the 7th plunged the Middle East into war and chaos.The visit comes as he is under pressure to end the war in Gaza from both Israelis and the US administration.Also in the programme: Kamala Harris starts the Presidentical race behind …

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Why was Zambia's anti-corruption board dissolved? 35:52

3h ago35:52

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Zambia’s President Hakinde Hichilema has fired the entire board of the country’s Anti-Corruption Commission after allegations that certain officials on the body tasked with fighting corruption, were taking bribes. The accusations have been strongly denied, but a former chairman says the board needs to be reformed.Ethiopia has seen a surge in kidnap…

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Amala Harris has enough support to become presidential candidate 27:37

1h ago27:37

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The US vice-president's campaign has secured a record amount of donations. Also, China says Hamas, Fatah and a dozen other Palestinian factions have agreed to set up an interim administration for Gaza, and the first blind Barbie doll goes on sale.By BBC

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A mother’s fight to get vital services for her profoundly disabled daughter after moving home to NI 1:21:00

2h ago1:21:00

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A mother’s fight to get vital services for her profoundly disabled daughter after moving home to NI. Also, could the UK government face a court challenge to force an Irish unity referendum? & we cover the row over whether open air religious services should be held in Ebrington Square in Derry.By BBC

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Megan Davis, Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Prof Deborah Prentice and Kate Lister on banning partners from social events 59:49

2h ago59:49

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What makes women become whistleblowers? And what happens after they’ve brought wrongdoing to light? Nuala talks to lawyer-turned-author Megan Davis about her experience blowing the whistle on financial crime, how it inspired writing her new thriller Bay of Thieves, and how a whistle-blower can make the perfect character for crime fiction.When is it…

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The English We Speak: The works 4:19

2h ago4:19

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Learn a phrase that means 'everything'![Image: Getty]For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240722FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our…

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Ampaign with attacks on Trump 32:08

3h ago32:08

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Kamala Harris accused Donald Trump of taking the US backwards. She promised more gun control and protection for reproductive rights. In his first public comments since pulling out of the race, Joe Biden urged Democrats to embrace Ms Harris. Also: an oxygen discovery has defied knowledge of the deep ocean, and with life expectancy increasing, China …

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Introducing: World of Secrets S3 6:31

2h ago6:31

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The Apartheid Killer. All the victims were black and the youngest was just 12 years old. Relatives are still searching for graves, years later. At least 39 people were killed in the city of East London, South Africa – by one person. After years of investigation, we’ve tracked him down. To hear more, search for World of Secrets, wherever you get you…

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Can Harris beat Trump? 37:30

20m ago37:30

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Nancy Pelosi has become the latest leading democrat to back Kamala Harris after Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race. We ask how she could fare with voters against Donald Trump. As the US considers electing its first Black woman as president, we get an insight into what Kamala Harris could bring to the job from the former Mayor of San Fra…

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Donors back Kamala Harris in bid to become President 26:27

4h ago26:27

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Presenter Devina Gupta speaks to a former campaign manager for Kamala Harris Jill Habig about the challenges that lie ahead for her in a bid to become US President. We hear how she is continuing to secure funds. We also examines India's newly elected government’s first budget. How will it play out given Narendra Modi’s poor showing in the polls and…

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