Best Uffe Podcasts (2024)

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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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UFF & The Capsule Of Time | Part VI: The Ultimate Determination 7:27

3h ago7:27

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UFF presents part 6 of 8 of the long-awaited radio drama: Ultima Final Fantasy and the Capsule of Time. Special thanks to the patrons that supported this podcast long ago. Sorry this took so long to come out. Enjoy! *** You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with c…

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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 13:58

2h 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

1:20:52

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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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 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

3h 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 Radio Ulster

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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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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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Can Harris beat Trump? 38:45

4h ago38:45

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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 Fran…

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What do we know about Kamala Harris? 49:23

2h ago49:23

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What do we know about US Vice President Kamala Harris, who is thought most likely to win the Democratic Party nomination after the withdrawal of Joe Biden? What are her strengths - what are her weaknesses - and does she have a path to victory? Also in the programme: the battles between the Mexican state and the drug cartels claim yet another victim…

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Fed: Fine Print 27:43

2h ago27:43

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Do YOU know what you're eating? Are you sure?Dr Chris van Tulleken is keen to make good food choices, and buy the best chicken possible for his dinner. High welfare, tasty, and good for the environment, ideally. But it's not as easy as that. How CAN he make good food choices if he has no idea what he's buying?Chris explores what we actually know ab…

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22/07/2024 12:57

2d ago12:57

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There’s a shock at the vets, and the Grundys scale new heights.By BBC

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Fundraising surge as Biden quits race 28:28

2h ago28:28

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Donations to President Joe Biden's party saw a huge spike after he announced he was no longer running in the US election. Donors had pressured Mr Biden to step aside. But his departure from the candidacy leaves a number of questions - particularly when it comes to the vast sums of money required to secure a term in the White House. Also on the prog…

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Why there is concern about Angola's proposed anti- vandalism law ? 27:49

2h ago27:49

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Angola's new law with lengthy prison sentences for vandalism. Who are the real targets-criminals or the opposition?Can Zambia stop boys from being abducted to undergo circumcision? And is China muscling in on Nigeria's potentially lucrative car market?Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Rob Wilson, Patricia Whitehorne, Bella Hassan and Yvette Twagir…

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Democrats back Harris as Biden steps down 22:42

3h ago22:42

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Many leading Democrats in the United States have followed Joe Biden's lead by backing his vice president, Kamala Harris as the party's new presidential nominee for the November elections. It follows Mr Biden's decision to withdraw from the election process.Also in the programme: Hundreds killed and arrested following unrest in Bangladesh and anti-t…

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Biden drops out and backs Harris, Maternal health in Gaza, Female coaches, Sculptor Dominique Wright 57:15

2h ago57:15

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President Biden has bowed to pressure and made the decision to drop out of the US presidential race. He’s endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the potential Democrat Party nominee to run against Donald Trump – but is America ready for another female presidential nominee? Nuala McGovern is joined by Kelly Dittmar, Director of Research at the non…

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North Down council faces questions after withholding key information in flag debate 1:18:23

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When your elected representatives are arguing that you will be disproportionately affected by a council decision, their written submission talking about you will be kept secret from you. This is the position of Ards and North Down council, regarding a vote on the union flag being flown at war memorials all year round. But, the decision raises funda…

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Ampaign 34:38

2h ago34:38

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Major Democrat politicians and donors - including the Clintons - support Vice-President Kamala Harris as the party's new presidential nominee. Also: soldiers deployed as student protests continue to ramp up in Bangladesh, and the BBC confronts a convicted South African who killed dozens of black men during apartheid.…

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North Down council faces questions after withholding key information in flag debate 1:18:31

2h ago1:18:31

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When your elected representatives are arguing that you will be disproportionately affected by a council decision, their written submission talking about you will be kept secret from you. This is the position of Ards and North Down council, regarding a vote on the union flag being flown at war memorials all year round. But, the decision raises funda…

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Adjective order 6:18

3d ago6:18

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We explain the order you put adjectives in when describing a dog! For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comBy BBC

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In the Studio: Massimo Bottura 28:23

2h ago28:23

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Massimo Bottura’s Osteria Francescana has twice been named the world’s best restaurant. Situated in Bottura’s hometown of Modena, a place renowned for racing cars and balsamic vinegar, the triple Michelin-starred establishment blends traditional Italian cooking with a truly avant-garde sense of design and creativity. Bottura is the leader of the cu…

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Biden ends election campaign 46:51

2h ago46:51

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US President Joe Biden withdraws from the presidential race after weeks of mounting pressure from Democrats. On this special edition of Newhour, we look at President Biden’s legacy, reactions from Democrats and Republicans, and our correspondents in Washington and in Biden’s beach house in Delaware. Picture: US Vice President Kamala Harris and US P…

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Ampaign 26:50

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He says it’s in the best interest of his party and the country. Mr Biden endorses Vice-President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee. Donald Trump says Biden “was not fit to run for president”.By BBC

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21/07/2024 13:10

3d ago13:10

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Elizabeth offers a suggestion, and there’s a surprise for Tom.By BBC

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Bangladesh's top court scraps most of the quotas on government jobs 49:33

1h ago49:33

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The Supreme Court in Bangladesh has scrapped most of the quotas on government jobs, that have triggered widespread anti-government protests. Thousands of students have been agitating since the beginning of the month against the quota system saying it favoured those close to the governing Awami League. Around 150 people have died.Also in the program…

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Donald Trump holds first rally since shooting 31:05

2h ago31:05

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The US Republican presidential candidate told supporters that he had taken 'a bullet for democracy'. Thousands had waited for hours to attend the rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Also: an American woman is reunited with her family after spending 43 years in jail for a crime she didn't commit, and how France is planning to turn the Paris Olympics in…

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The Romani holocaust: An unfinished history 49:26

2h ago49:26

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The destruction of the Roma by the Nazi state and allies and their subsequent post war fate is little understood and still being written. Historian Celia Donert tells the story of this forgotten holocaust and explores its contested memory and legacy.By BBC

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