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Focus on Africa

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Three essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the big topics and news from Africa, the people behind them, plus an African perspective on global stories. Hosted by Audrey Brown. Five days a week, ready by late afternoon, Monday to Friday.
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Africa Daily

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One question to wake up to every weekday morning. One story from Africa, for Africa. Alan Kasujja takes a deep dive into the news shaping the continent. Ready by early morning, five days a week, Monday to Friday.
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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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The Documentary Podcast

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Original BBC documentary storytelling, bringing award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and “unputdownable” audio. New episodes every week from The Documentary, Assignment, Heart and Soul, In the Studio, BBC OS Conversations and The Fifth Floor.
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The Global Story

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The one big story. Making sense of the news with our experts around the world. Insights you can trust, Monday to Friday, from the BBC. Episodes will be ready by 10:30 GMT. Host Katya Adler and our BBC teams guide you through one major global news story each episode. From Beijing to Boston, Baghdad to Bangalore, our unrivalled reach will take you beyond the headlines to help understand and explore what’s happening. The Global News Podcast brings you the latest updates and, on The Global Story ...
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Analysis

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Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad, presented by distinguished writers, journalists and academics.
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Newscast

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The UK’s flagship daily news podcast from the BBC, Newscast dives into the day’s big stories so you’re never out of your depth. Newscast picks the brains of BBC News experts so you’re ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest developments in politics in Westminster and beyond, what the cost of living means for the money in your pocket and the impact of climate change. Can Rishi Sunak turn the Conservatives fortunes around? Will Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party win the next gener ...
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Americast

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The authoritative twice-weekly US news and politics podcast from BBC News, Americast investigates the social and cultural issues that define America today. Is Joe Biden too old to win another go in the White House? What does Donald Trump’s latest criminal charge mean for the Republican campaign? And why have issues such as LGBT rights, global warming and the war effort in Ukraine become so divisive across the US political spectrum? From foreign policy to pop culture, Americast keeps you up t ...
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AI 'godfather' Yoshua Bengio: Disinformation bot threat is ‘shocking’ | BBC News 10:59

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People can easily make fake election-related images with artificial intelligence tools, despite rules designed to prevent such content.Politicians including US President Joe Biden and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan have found themselves victims of deepfakes.These are fake images or audio recordings generated by AI and have spread rapidly across social …
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US economic growth slows but inflation grows 49:26

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The US economy grew by less than forecast in the first three months of this year but inflation gathered pace, which could delay an interest rate cut. Official figures revealed the economy expanded at an annualised rate of 1.6%, far below expectations and the growth seen in the final months of 2023. Meanwhile, inflation, which measures the pace of p…
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Thirty years later, have black and white South Africans forgiven each other? 19:40

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“If I have my money, I have my assets, I have my farms, my houses, my cars, I have everything I need, I don’t need to be friendly with any white person” – Sandile Swana, former freedom fighter. In 1948, the National Party came into power in South Africa and introduced apartheid, a system that segregated society along racial lines. Black people were…
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Heart and Soul: The whale worshippers of Vietnam 26:28

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On the southern shores of Vietnam, whales are revered as gods of the oceans. Eliza Lomas visits whale temples and a whale cemetery, hearing about the roots and rituals of the belief. We learn how worshippers’ lives are entwined with the sea, joining a festival where whales are honoured with a ceremonial journey. With lives at sea full of risk, we h…
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US Supreme Court hears Trump immunity case 32:58

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Donald Trump argues he can't be indicted under the constitution for actions while he was in office. The ruling will determine whether the former President should face trial on charges that he plotted to overturn his 2020 election defeat. Also: New York's top court overturns one of Harvey Weinstein's rape convictions -- but the disgraced Hollywood p…
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Business Daily meets: Picsart CEO Hovhannes Avoyan 17:35

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We speak to the Armenian entrepreneur behind the popular photo editing app used by millions on Instagram, and by businesses too. Mr Avoyan tells us about his childhood, growing up in a country which only gained independence when he was in his 20s. He tells us how this liberation set free his entrepreneurial spirit, and why he relocated his company …
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US economic growth slows but inflation grows 26:26

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The US economy grew by less than forecast in the first three months of this year but inflation gathered pace, which could delay an interest rate cut. Official figures revealed the economy expanded at an annualised rate of 1.6%, far below expectations and the growth seen in the final months of 2023. Meanwhile, inflation, which measures the pace of p…
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Humza Yousaf faces no-confidence vote in Scotland 37:48

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The future of Scotland's First Minister hangs in the balance as he faces a vote of no-confidence next week. Humza Yousaf ended his power-sharing agreement with the Greens, who will vote to oust him. Also on the programme: Hollywood actor Ashley Judd, who was one of the first women to accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment, relates her dismay …
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US Supreme Court to decide if presidents can be immune from prosecution 47:08

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At a hearing in Washington DC, Donald Trump's lawyers have been arguing that he cannot be tried for his alleged crimes, which include conspiring to overturn the 2020 US presidential election. We ask lawyer Amy Howe what this all means for him and his political future. Also in the programme: a new transitional council is sworn in to lead Haiti amid …
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US Supreme Court debates Trump immunity claim | BBC News 9:32

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The US Supreme Court has heard pointed arguments on whether a former president is immune from criminal prosecution over acts carried out while in office.Donald Trump, who is facing dozens of criminal charges across four cases, claims he - and all presidents - should have presidential immunity.Trump's trial on charges he tried to overturn the 2020 e…
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Rail Britannia? 33:53

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Today, we look at Labour’s plan to renationalise most rail services within five years, if it wins the next election. Labour say a new public body would take over current contracts when they expire, taking on the responsibility for running services. But transport secretary Mark Harper said the plans were "unfunded". Labour’s shadow transport secreta…
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An armada for asteroid Apophis? 26:29

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Friday, April 13th 2029 – mark it in your calendar. That’s the day an asteroid the size of an aircraft carrier will fly past Earth, closer than some satellites. Don’t worry – it will miss, but it’ll will pass so close to Earth that it will be visible to the naked eye of 2 billion people, particularly in North Africa and Western Europe. Roland Pease…
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No Confidence 20:17

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First Minister Humza Yousaf faces a no-confidence vote after a dramatic day at Holyrood. The team react to the termination of the Bute House agreement between the SNP and the Scottish Greens, from the furious reaction from the Greens leadership to the fiery FMQs that followed. With Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross saying he will bring a n…
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Why has Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction been overturned? | BBC News 4:55

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The disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction has been overturned by New York's top court, on the basis that he did not receive a fair trial. The New York Court of Appeals found that prosecutors were allowed to call witnesses whose accusations were not part of the trial. The ruling said that meant he was tried on past behavi…
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Americast on campus: Students protest over Gaza 33:20

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Hundreds of students have been arrested across the United States as they protest against Israel's military campaign in Gaza. Sarah is at Columbia University in New York City, one of many colleges where students are protesting, but where some Jewish students say they feel threatened by the actions of demonstrators. And Marianna takes a look at how s…
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Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned | BBC News 6:02

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Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction in New York has been overturned, on the basis that he did not receive a fair trial.The New York Court of Appeals said prosecutors in the pivotal #MeToo case called witnesses whose accusations were not part of the charges against him. The court said that meant he was unfairly tried fo…
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Israel military prepares for Rafah offensive | BBC News 6:11

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Israel appears to be moving ahead with plans for an offensive in Rafah, in southern Gaza, despite warnings of the potentially catastrophic humanitarian consequences for the 1.5 million displaced Palestinians sheltering there. Israel says it hopes to launch an assault on remaining Hamas battalions in Rafah. Meanwhile, Hamas have released a video sho…
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Are Britain's missing workers really a problem? 29:16

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David Aaronovitch and guests discuss the reasons why millions of people in the UK aged between 16 and 64 are neither working nor looking for work and what we can do about it. Tony Wilson, Director of the Institute for Employment StudiesSam Avanzo Windett, Deputy Director at the Learning and Work InstituteTorsten Bell, Chief Executive at the Resolut…
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Venice begins charging visitors an entrance fee 26:26

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Day trippers will have to pay €5 to visit the famous Italian city. The local government wants to discourage low-budget tourists who don't stay overnight in Venice. We get the latest. Mining giant BHP has proposed a buyout of Anglo American. The $39bn deal would forge the world's biggest copper miner in times when the price for this mineral is soari…
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Radio 3 Shake Up and The Now Show No More 28:23

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Sam Jackson is Radio 3’s relatively new controller - he’s been in the job for just a year and, at 40, he’s much younger than most of the station’s listeners. Earlier this month he took the plunge and introduced a raft of changes to the schedule. This week on Feedback, he explains the thinking behind the changes and responds to listeners' comments. …
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US secretary of state visits China 47:27

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a visit to China - offering a mixture of friendliness and warnings. We assess US-China relations and ask what, if anything, this visit could change. Also in the programme: the father of a US-Canadian aid worker killed in Gaza tells us the message he'd like today’s memorial service to send to the world; and…
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အမေရိကန်တက္ကသိုလ်တလွှား ပါလက်စတိုင်းကို ထောက်ခံတဲ့ ကျောင်းသားဆန္ဒပြပွဲတွေ ပေါ်ပေါက်By BBC Burmese Radio
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Why has the World Bank suspended a Tanzania tourism project fund? 31:08

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The World Bank has suspended a multi million dollar fund to expand Ruaha National Park in Tanzania, after it received allegations of serious abuse, which the Tanzanian government denies. We'll get the details. What is cloud seeding, how does it work and can drought stricken parts of Africa benefit from it or not? And a personal testimony from someo…
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Burkina Faso army kills 223 villagers in revenge attack 28:45

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Human Rights Watch report says children were among those killed in what it calls one of the worst army abuse incidents in Burkina Faso in nearly a decade. Also: The US Secretary of State is in Beijing as the world's largest economies try to mend their relationship - will it work? We hear mixed reactions to a new tourist tax in Venice, and how did t…
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How will the US TikTok ban affect me? 14:18

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President Biden has just signed a law that says TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance has nine months to sell the app or it will be blocked in the US.We hear what TikTok users in the US think about the ban - and how it would affect them.Liv McMahon from the BBC tech team explains why the US government has done this, how TikTok has responded - and why i…
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Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf faces no confidence vote | BBC News 6:15

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Scotland's first minister has scrapped the power-sharing agreement involving the SNP and Scottish Green parties. Both parties had been in government since August 2021 and support Scottish independence. Humza Yousaf says his party will return to minority rule with "immediate effect". It follows the Scottish government's decision to scrap key climate…
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The Zharnel Hughes one 35:47

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From his training base in Jamaica, Zharnel Hughes sits down with Eleanor Oldroyd ahead of this summer's Paris Olympics. He’s a double Commonwealth Games and European Championships gold medallist, and now he’s aiming to add an Olympic title to his collection. He goes right back to the beginning - from when he first discovered he was pretty fast, to …
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US homelessness: Is sleeping in public a crime? 26:25

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Homelessness in the United States is at its highest level on record. It’s a topic which is presenting challenges for liberal and conservative politicians alike, and this week the nation’s Supreme Court convened to hear its most significant case on homelessness in decades. Why? It could allow cities across the country to effectively make being homel…
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Modest fashion: Inside a $300bn industry 17:29

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As modest fashion week starts in Istanbul, we look at the growth of this area of the fashion industry. Long considered a faith-based choice, it is gaining in popularity, proven by the modest-friendly options that many leading brands now offer. We hear the thoughts of retailers and designers on why more women are choosing to dress modestly. And cont…
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits China | BBC News 6:55

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The US secretary of State is in China aiming to put relations between the countries on a steadier footing. Antony Blinken has been in Shanghai holding meetings with business leaders. He's now heading to Beijing for talks with the country's foreign minister, Wang Yi. Although tensions have eased since last year, disagreements on issues such as trade…
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Who is country? 22:59

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Beyonce has released an album that has gone straight to the top of the country music charts. The 27 tracks include the work of many collaborators from the world of country music, including Black country artist Linda Martell and Dolly Parton’s 1974 song Jolene. It has been so well received it has become the fastest selling album of the year. Beyonce…
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Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses | BBC News 8:33

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Protests against the war in Gaza have been taking centre stage at college campuses across the US.Activists have been calling for universities to "divest from genocide" and to stop investing large school endowments in companies involved in weapons manufacturing and other industries supporting Israel's war in Gaza.Students at Columbia University in N…
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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visits China 52:58

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The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is continuing his visit to China, there are tensions on many fronts between the world’s two superpowers, how will the trip pay out? We hear from Brian Wong, from the Centre on Contemporary China and the World, in Hong Kong. As TikTok vows to fight a new law which could see it sold or banned in the US, what …
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30 years on, have black South Africans got economic justice? 19:38

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“It feels like a black man deserves the worst. The poor are getting poorer while the rich are getting richer. I don’t know how things will change” – Alexandra resident, Vusi Mbeye. On the 27th of April 1994, millions of South Africans voted in their country’s very first democratic election. During white minority rule, black people were not allowed …
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Super-rich Swedes 32:57

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Sweden has a global reputation for championing high taxes and social equality, but it has more dollar billionaires, relative to its population size, than almost anywhere else on the planet. Stockholm-based journalist Maddy Savage untangles the rise of the super rich, from the country’s booming tech sector to wealth and taxation policy shifts. She a…
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