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Scientists of the world unite
Earth science in every direction from the European Geosciences Union’s 2025 assembly
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Unstoppable: Kura Paul-Burke
Kura Paul-Burke is combining Māori knowledge with marine science to save our ocean
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Why can't I fall asleep?
Why is getting to sleep much harder for some people than others?
05/05/2025 02:01 GMT
Tackling bias in health
We meet the solution-seekers trying to make healthcare more equal
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Is it ever ok to be late?
The science of punctuality - plus how to say sorry and inside China's beauty industry
A funeral that brought together 400,000 mourners
What did listeners think of the coverage of Pope Francis’ funeral?
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The power of performance poetry
Women from Norway and Nigeria on performing poetry in front of an audience
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Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz prison
He said the reopening of the notorious prison would serve as a "symbol of law."
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President Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz
In a post on Truth Social, he said is "will serve as a symbol of Law, Order and Justice."
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President Trump want Alcatraz reopened as prison
In a social media post, he said reopening of Alcatraz "will serve as a symbol of Law."
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Prince Harry: Is his safety at risk?
Nada Tawfik speaks to Prince Harry about reconciliation with the royal family
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Counting the cost of childcare in the US
Providers are closing, staff are leaving and parents are struggling
Conclave: How a new pope is chosen
In 2005, Pope Benedict XVI was elected to be the next head of the Catholic Church
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The Vietnam War and the expansion of the EU
A collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service
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Radioactive: my great-grandad’s chemical confession
Uncovering my Jewish ancestor’s ties to the Nazis
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Five months after Assad, where is Syria heading?
A special Newshour edition from Damascus
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Trump plans to hit non-US-made movies
Trump says non-US-made movies to be hit with 100% tariffs
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Israel's plan to expand Gaza offensive
The plans includes moving the 2.1 million Palestinians in Gaza towards the south
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Jury selection begins in Diddy sex trafficking trial
Diddy has denied all the charges against him and has rejected a plea deal
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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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Protests in Israel and Gaza
As some Israelis stand against the war, some Gazans voice rejection of Hamas
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Unstoppable: Tebello Nyokong
Tebello Nyokong is deploying cutting-edge chemistry to revolutionise cancer treatment
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Newshour in Syria: Can Islamist rulers govern for all?
A special edition from Damascus
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How will tariffs affect US and global film industry?
Announcing the new tariffs, Trump declared that Hollywood was "dying".
05/05/2025 23:01 GMT
