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The news you know, the science you don't.
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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.
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The weekly cricket show from BBC Sport in association with ABC and Akashvani
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True stories of ordinary people and the extraordinary events that have shaped their lives.
The first commercially successful electronic cigarette
In May 2004, pharmacist Hon Lik's vape went on sale in China
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Samsung
2. Move fast and break things
Samsung survives an early scandal on its way to becoming a global tech giant
Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics in the news and in life.
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A review of the week with the latest news.
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How major news stories are affecting the lives of people around the world
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Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
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Risk and fear
The risky, rewarding and surprisingly refined world of downhill skateboarding
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Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world.
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Ragnar Jonasson - The Darkness
Octavia Bright talks to Ragnar Jonasson about his thriller - The Darkness.
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Norwegian best selling crime author Jo Nesbo
Norwegian crime author Jo Nesbo on his Netflix series, Jo Nesbo’s Detective Hole
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Personal stories of amazing moments from sporting history, told by people who were there
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Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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Why is basic income being debated?
Ireland’s new permanent government cash transfer scheme is being watched globally
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Positive news stories
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This is Africa
DJ Edu’s pan-African music show for the BBC World Service.
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The Saltmakers
Salt farmers in India's Rann of Kutch face a precarious future.
