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US. Fed holds interest rates steady amid Trump’s criticism
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The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates on hold in its first decision of the year, despite sharp criticism from President Trump. Plus, the US tech sector continues to feel the impact of a new budget-friendly Chinese AI app. We hear from the head of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturing machine maker and the CEO behind the biggest AI c…
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Introducing two gripping BBC podcasts: Intrigue and Gangster
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Hear thrilling investigations and stories of crime, power and control from Intrigue and Gangster. Intrigue from Radio 4 tells dramatic true stories with gripping narratives, including the award-winning series, To Catch a Scorpion. In the latest Gangster series, Livvy Haydock investigates the bloody feud between two of Glasgow's most notorious crime…
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BBC Trending: Ukraine war - the cost of bearing witness
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Three years since Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, BBC Trending speaks to Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) analysts and fact checkers who have worked diligently throughout the war to verify online content from the front line and push back against malicious propaganda. Their efforts documenting war crimes and debunking misleading content has…
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The BBC Music Introducing Mixtape with Emily Pilbeam
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An hour of brand new, up front tunes hand picked by Emily from the BBC Introducing Uploader. This week from Sports Team, Jean, Elsa, Hang Linton, Chalk, Y, HotWax, KEG, Cucamaras, Joshua Burnside, Azamiah, Lewis Daniel, Rooskin, Kitty and Rockpool DreamsBy BBC Radio 6 Music
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The News Quiz: Ep 2. Unconditional Discharge In Charge
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This week on The News Quiz, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Nish Kumar, Sara Barron, Glenn Moore and Zing Tsjeng to unpack the week's new stories. The panel look into Donald Trump's unconditional discharge and his looming inauguration, as well as Keir Starmer's unleashing of AI, and Tulip Siddiq's resignation. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional m…
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BBC investigates deadliest single Israeli attack in recent conflict with Hezbollah
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A BBC investigation into an Israeli attack in Lebanon finds evidence that almost all those killed were civilians. Also: a court in Pakistan orders a popular social media personality to publish videos on animal rights.By BBC World Service
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It’s that time of the year when many of us are at home with friends and family, losing track of time, eating leftovers, and, of course, playing games. This festive season, we look at the science of games and, of course, play some ourselves. It’s presenter Marnie Chesterton versus producer Florian Bohr at Marnie's kitchen table.... Who will win the …
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Advances in technology mean more people have devices which offer incentives and rewards for achieving fitness goals. From hi tech gyms to interactive home works outs, we explore why some companies are embracing this approach. It’s boosting user engagement and transforming workouts, but are trackers and leader boards a positive step? And is this wha…
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US. Fed holds interest rates steady amid Trump’s criticism
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Why does Trump want government workers to quit?
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Donald Trump's plans to reshape the federal government have gathered pace after almost all federal employees received an email on Tuesday offering the option to resign and receive pay for eight months. How many workers will take up the offer and what happens to those that don't? And, Karoline Leavitt has made history as the youngest White House pre…
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RFK Jr grilled over US health secretary nomination
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Robert F Kennedy Jr, the man Donald Trump wants to run America's health policy, denies being an anti-vaxxer. We hear from the US senate grilling critical to his chances of getting the job. Also on the programme: Belgium's foreign minister says it is time to consider cutting aid to Rwanda for its role in the worsening crisis in the Democratic Republ…
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Recriminations in German parliament after contentious vote
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Germany’s parliament descended into heckles and recriminations as politicians from the right-wing Christian Democrats were accused of undermining the “firewall” against co-operation with the far-right Alternative for Germany. The CDU tabled a non-binding motion calling for toughter border and asylum rules after a spate of stabbings linked to foreig…
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RFK Jr grilled over US health secretary nomination
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Robert F Kennedy Jr, the man Donald Trump wants to run America's health policy, denies being an anti-vaxxer. We hear from the US senate grilling critical to his chances of getting the job.Also on the programme: Belgium's foreign minister says it is time to consider cutting aid to Rwanda for its role in the worsening crisis in the Democratic Republi…
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Susan begins to have regrets, and disaster strikes at the Village Hall.By BBC
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ASML reports large rise in bookings for advanced chipmaking tools
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Sam Fenwick takes a peek into AI profits: The Chief Executive and Founder of the Dutch Semiconductor manufacturing giant ASML tells us about its record-breaking year. Iceland's Payment Revolution: why Iceland is rolling out a new online payment system. Can airports spur economic growth? The UK government is optimistic they can. And Ghana's nutty bo…
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At least 30 people killed in a crush at the Kumbh Mela in India, the world's biggest religious gathering. Also: Congo shuns peace talks, Mexico braces for mass return of migrants, and the rise of "grief apps".By BBC World Service
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Rebels closer to taking key DR Congo city
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The United Nations in Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, tells us the city has mostly fallen to rebels backed by Rwanda. We ask what this means for the people of the city and the region. Also in the programme: A fatal crush at the world's biggest religious festival in India; and confirmation hearings loom for President Trump's contr…
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ASML reports large rise in bookings for advanced chipmaking tools
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Sam Fenwick takes a peek into AI profits: The Chief Executive and Founder of the Dutch Semiconductor manufacturing giant ASML tells us about its record-breaking year. Iceland's Payment Revolution: why Iceland is rolling out a new online payment system. Can airports spur economic growth? The UK government is optimistic they can. And Ghana's nutty bo…
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Rebels closer to taking key DR Congo city
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The United Nations in Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, tells us the city has mostly fallen to rebels backed by Rwanda. We ask what this means for the people of the city and the region.Also in the programme: A fatal crush at the world's biggest religious festival in India; and confirmation hearings loom for President Trump's contro…
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At least 30 people killed in a crush at the Kumbh Mela in India, the world's biggest religious gathering. Also: Congo shuns peace talks, Mexico braces for mass return of migrants, and the rise of "grief apps".By BBC
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There are concerns that an international US foreign aid cut will reverse gains, especially in the fight against HIVWho are the M23 - the group operating in eastern DR Congo?And how a non-alcoholic bar in Ghana is challenging the drinking culturePresenter Charles Gitonga Producers: Frenny Jowi in Nairobi with Yvette Twagiramariya and Bella Hassan in…
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English in a Minute: Verbs that go with ‘hope’
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Hope is the feeling of wanting and expecting something to happen. There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that we often use with the noun 'hope' with Neil in this podcast. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://w…
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English in a Minute: Verbs that go with ‘hope’
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Hope is the feeling of wanting and expecting something to happen. There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that we often use with the noun 'hope' with Neil in this podcast.TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://ww…
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Women’s refuges and disability, Aisling Walsh, Roxanne de Bastion
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In the last year, women with disabilities experienced domestic abuse at more than twice the rate of those without, according to the latest figures from the Crime Survey for England and Wales. Yet data from Women’s Aid shows less than 1% of refuge vacancies in England are suitable for wheelchair users. Where does this leave women with disabilities i…
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The return of a modern day thriller set in the world of audio forensics. In Exemplar, Gina McKee plays Jess, a forensic analyst born and bred in the North East. Together with her colleague Maya, she undertakes a different sound challenge in every episode. When DS Serena Gray comes into their world, things become a little bit more complicated. Creat…
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Every customer in NI could have to pay towards compensation if NI Electricity pay out for storm disruption - Utility Regulator.
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Utility Regulator John French was in the Nolan Show studio this morning.By BBC
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In the aftermath of World War Two, children were left orphaned, or separated from their families. They were forced to flee East Prussia when the Red Army advanced. Whilst trying to survive, on their way to Lithuania, they were likened to hungry wolves roaming through forests. Now aged 84, 'wolf child' Luise Quietsch tells Megan Jones about her jour…
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When David Wright went to Iraq as an 18-year-old soldier - he had no idea the battlefield would become a place where he’d enter deep states of bliss. For decades, David remained silent about the intense joy he experienced alongside the horrors of war. Matthew Syed ponders the extraordinary possibility of experiencing joy while suffering and hears m…
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Could Heathrow's multi-billion pound runway be the future of UK aviation?
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UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is set to unveil a bold vision for Britain’s infrastructure, with Heathrow’s long-debated third runway taking centre stage. The project, which could transform air travel and boost the economy, has faced decades of opposition due to environmental and planning concerns. Could this be the moment it finally takes off? …
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US judge temporarily blocks Trump's freeze on federal funding
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A US judge has paused the enforcement of a sweeping White House order freezing federal grants and loans. Also: Israel says Netanyahu invited to meet Trump at White House next week, and should we all sleep like a caveman?By BBC World Service
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BBC Trending: Ukraine war - the cost of bearing witness
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Three years since Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, BBC Trending speaks to Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) analysts and fact checkers who have worked diligently throughout the war to verify online content from the front line and push back against malicious propaganda. Their efforts documenting war crimes and debunking misleading content has…
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BBC Trending: Ukraine war - the cost of bearing witness
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Three years since Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, BBC Trending speaks to Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) analysts and fact checkers who have worked diligently throughout the war to verify online content from the front line and push back against malicious propaganda. Their efforts documenting war crimes and debunking misleading content has…
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US judge temporarily blocks Trump's freeze on federal funding
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A US judge has paused the enforcement of a sweeping White House order freezing federal grants and loans. Also: Israel says Netanyahu invited to meet Trump at White House next week, and should we all sleep like a caveman?By BBC
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Ed Butler travels to northern Ghana in search of one of the country’s growing exports. Cashew nuts have become a feature of crop production, but there are problems. How does Ghana best add value to cashews in a way that benefits the country and doesn’t just see it exploited overseas? And could solving the cashew issue help Ghana's economy in other …
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Will Heathrow’s third runway finally take flight?
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UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is expected to announce major infrastructure projects, with the most significant being a long-debated third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport. The plan has faced decades of planning and environmental hurdles. US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has reported annual losses nearing $12 billion, marking its worst perform…
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Will Heathrow’s third runway finally take flight?
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UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is expected to announce major infrastructure projects, with the most significant being a long-debated third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport. The plan has faced decades of planning and environmental hurdles. US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has reported annual losses nearing $12 billion, marking its worst perform…
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Rebels edging closer to taking key DR Congo city
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M23 fighters are getting closer to taking Goma after reports that they captured its airport. The Congolese government has insisted that it is still in charge as fighting in parts of the city continues. Also on the programme: We hear from the UN's children's agency about the challenges of getting aid into Gaza as hundreds and thousands of Palestinia…
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Rebels edge closer to taking key city in Democratic Republic of Congo
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As Rwanda is accused of aiding rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo, we look at what lies behind a decades-long conflict and why it has flared in recent days.We speak to the MP who wants to tighten the language on mental capacity in the landmark Assisted Dying Bill.And the man fitted with a new brain implant that has been so successful he som…
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Rebels edging closer to taking key DR Congo city
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M23 fighters are getting closer to taking Goma after reports that they captured its airport. The Congolese government has insisted that it is still in charge as fighting in parts of the city continues. Also on the programme: We hear from the UN's children's agency about the challenges of getting aid into Gaza as hundreds and thousands of Palestinia…
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Our BBC North America correspondents answer your questions about President Donald Trump's first week in office, and his future plans for the United States.By BBC World Service
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Tony reveals a different side, and Leonard has a problem to solve.By BBC
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Our BBC North America correspondents answer your questions about President Donald Trump's first week in office, and his future plans for the United States.By BBC
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DeepSeek: How China's AI app stunned Silicon Valley
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The emergence of DeepSeek's artificial intelligence model has triggered shockwaves on Wall Street. Shares in major tech firms such as Nvidia fell sharply, with the chip giant losing almost $600bn in market value. Investors are questioning the high valuation and dominance of some established US firms. DeepSeek's AI model was developed for much less.…
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Laurie Taylor explores the fascination for true crime stories. He's joined by Jennifer Fleetwood, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at City, University of London, whose latest work considers the remarkable rise in the number of people who speak publicly about their experience of crime. Personal accounts used to be confined to the police station and th…
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DeepSeek: How China's AI app stunned Silicon Valley
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The emergence of DeepSeek's artificial intelligence model has triggered shockwaves on Wall Street. Shares in major tech firms such as Nvidia fell sharply, with the chip giant losing almost $600bn in market value. Investors are questioning the high valuation and dominance of some established US firms. DeepSeek's AI model was developed for much less.…
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Boeing reports the biggest annual loss since 2020
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The Boeing has just announced a huge loss in its latest financial results - we are be digging in to the latest woes to hit the embattled plane maker. Also, today 24 wild hours on the financial markets for companies in the AI world - but did we learn something new or actually reveal a truth about the sector that was always there? We look at the mini…
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Jordanian helicopters begin flying in aid to Gaza
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Jordanian helicopters begin flying in aid to Gaza. Also: UN says hospitals in Goma in eastern Congo are struggling to cope after advance by M23 rebels, and 40 years on the computer game Tetris is still going strong.By BBC World Service
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Boeing reports the biggest annual loss since 2020
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The Boeing has just announced a huge loss in its latest financial results - we are be digging in to the latest woes to hit the embattled plane maker.Also, today 24 wild hours on the financial markets for companies in the AI world - but did we learn something new or actually reveal a truth about the sector that was always there?We look at the mining…
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