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BBCSouth Sudan's growing modelling industry
What do you think of when you hear South Sudan? Well, these days you might be thinking of the catwalk. The country is producing some of the world’s top…
BBCTeen carries out mass shooting at Thai school
At least seven people have died in Thailand after a teenage boy shot his grandparents and some schoolteachers on the outskirts of the capital city, Bangkok…
BBCCouncillor claims authorities are cracking down harder on homelessness during the Fleadh
Nolan talks to Ind Cllr Paul McCusker and Commentator Matthew Robinson
BBCPockets (from Here For The History)
To the frustration of many, a lot of women’s clothes don’t have pockets. But why on Earth is that the case? Especially when men’s clothing seems to be full of…
BBCArtificial Intelligence used to create new viruses
Scientists from Stanford University call the creation of new viruses by Artificial Intelligence a "significant turning point" which could revolutionise…
BBCA singer’s search for peace
In Lithuania, singer Rūgilė Daujotaitė was becoming a familiar face on television. She was performing at major music events, competing for a place at…
BBCThe heatwave economy
This summer has been heatwave after heatwave, and countries like Turkey and Romania have seen a bumper harvest, we're taking a look at how the extreme heat is…
BBCReferrals to anti-terror scheme reach record high
Prevent referrals in England and Wales were up 39% in the year to September 2025. It’s the highest number in a single year since records began in 2015. Where…
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Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries
Ukraine hits Russian oil refineries as Russa retaliates with ballistic missiles. Also in the programme: Is the US running dangerously low on hi-tech munitions?…
BBCCashing in on SpaceX
As some SpaceX shares become available to sell, it's potentially a massive payday for staff. We hear from a former worker about his plans for the money. Plus…
BBCBBC reports on Ukraine's battle with Russia in the Black Sea
The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, Paul Adams, has been given rare access to a Ukrainian naval ship and a visit to one of the main ports in the Black Sea. He…
BBCHormuz attacks threaten Liberian shipping registry
As tensions between the United States and Iran continue, security in the Strait of Hormuz remains under scrutiny. On 3 August, a Liberian-flagged vessel was…
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Fifa chief remains in post
Gianni Infantino remains Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives in a meeting in Morocco, where he apologised for "errors" he made. Has…
BBCAfter the success of the Fleadh – should Belfast City Centre be pedestrianised all the time?
Nolan talks to Green Cllr Brian Smyth and TUV's Ron McDowell. He also chats to callers.
BBCArchive: Aphra Behn, pioneering playwright and spy.
Widely regarded as the first professional woman writer in English literature, Aphra Behn (1640-1689) is best known for her plays and her novel Oroonoko, she's…
BBCInfantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
Gianni Infantino has apologised for "mistakes" made in the process of his controversial proposal to sell shares in football's World Cup to private investors…
BBCThe teenagers who wired Romania
In the late '90s, in daring feats of DIY networking on rooftops across Romania’s capital, Bucharest, teenagers are stringing computer cables between tower…
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Former neo-Nazi resigns as Conservative council candidate
A former neo-Nazi, selected by the Conservatives to contest a council election, withdraws his candidacy A prominent professor who denied claims of plagiarism…
BBCIt's extra time at FIFA
FIFA's leadership is under scrutiny as Gianni Infantino hosts crisis meeting with senior officials as their are calls for him to resign. Ed Butler will be…
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FIFA President faces his critics
The embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino tries to shore up support at a crisis meeting in Morocco. We hear from his critics and his fans, including the…
BBCSpace X rocket thought to have hit Moon
Scientists believe the upper section of a SpaceX rocket has crashed into the surface of the Moon at seven times the speed of sound. Also: police in Mexico are…
BBCExclusive interview with Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema
Zambia heads to the polls next week to elect a President, lawmakers and local council leaders. The election has been widely perceived as a two horse race…
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Indian hunger striker: We had no fear
Newshour speaks to Sonam Wangchuk, who went on a hunger strike in solidarity with thousands of students in India as they demanded change. Also on the…
BBCJamaican woman targeted in racist attack in Ards - wants to move to a nationalist area. Does loyalism have a racism problem?
Nolan talks to the TUV's Timothy Gaston and People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll
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Money Box Live: Would you let AI manage your money?
We look at whether artificial intelligence is a help, or a hazard when it comes to helping you with your personal finances. One in five adults in the UK -…
BBCKyiv attacked by Russian ballistic missiles
Russia has again attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles, killing at least one person and injuring more than 20. Earlier President Zelensky…
BBCThe engineers: Flying at the edge
Aviation is being reimagined for a changing planet: Vertical take-off passenger cars for city centres. Hydrogen powered planes for zero carbon travel…
BBCLift off for SpaceX?
Lift-off for Elon Musk's tech company, SpaceX, as it reports its first results since going public. We examine what the company is worth and hear investors'…
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Migrants rescued as boat catches fire in Channel
More than 170 migrants have been rescued after the boat they were using to cross the English Channel caught fire. The boat was attempting to travel to the UK…
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Iran-Oman talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman says that talks with Oman on a new mechanism for vessels going through the strait have been positive. President Trump has so…
BBCEuropean show of unity over illegal migration
EU interior ministers express strong solidarity with Spain over its handling of the Ceuta migrant crisis. In a video conference, they commended the swift…
BBCWhy are oil company profits so high?
Oil companies are seeing their profits spike as the Iran war continues, but President Trump says they're making too much money. So why are profits so high?…
BBCMorocco migrant crossings into Spain's Ceuta
A tiny enclave named Ceuta has become the flashpoint of a migration crisis between Morocco and Spain. Geographically situated in Africa, but under Spanish…
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Ukraine steps up its attacks on Russia
Ukraine steps up its attacks on Russia - with strikes on logistics warehouses and other infrastructure overnight. Officials say at least five people have been…
BBCThe English We Speak: Keep yourself to yourself
Learn an expression to use when someone doesn't socialise much with other people and prefers to be alone. You can get a free transcript for this programme…
BBCMotorist driving at 81 mph in 40 zone, an ‘R’ driver speeding at 123 mph. Senior PSNI officer's concern at speeding statistics
Chris Buckler sits in for Stephen. He talks to Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson.
BBCUkrainian drone kills seven on Russian beach
Russia says a Ukrainian drone has killed seven people, including three children, on a beach near the Russian Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik. The regional…
BBCGetting Gaza back online
Amid the tents and the rubble Gaza is developing once again as an unlikely tech hub. Even before the 7 October 2023 attack and the subsequent war between…
BBCBlues on the Danube
We explore the impact of the Danube river running at its lowest level in decades on freight, car production and nuclear reactors in the area. Elsewhere in a…
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Europe swelters in another heatwave
Heatwave conditions in Europe are due to continue for at least another week, pushing temperatures above 40C in many countries. Rivers have dried up in central…
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Trump: Last chance for Iran to sign a deal
President Trump has said talks with Iran are going on right now. Speaking to reporters, he said Iran faced decapitation unless it agreed a deal. Mr Trump also…
BBCPressure mounts on Infantino to quit
The English Football Association is set to become the latest governing body to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as head of FIFA…
BBCExclusive interview with Zambia's Brian Mundubile
Zambia voters will head to the polls on the 13th of August in what is shaping up to be one of the country's most closely watched elections. Incumbent President…
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Fifa president comes under more pressure
The English Football Association is set to become the latest governing body to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as head of Fifa…
BBCThe world’s largest celebration of Irish music & culture, the Fleadh, kicks off in Belfast
The world’s largest celebration of Irish music & culture, the Fleadh, kicks off in Belfast. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, reporter Elaine Mitchell…
BBCContractions
"I've run a marathon." Look at the shorter form 'I've'. Learn how to use contractions. Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️…
BBCSuicide bomber kills at least 14 in Pakistan
The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for a suicide bomb attack that killed at least 14 people - including six policemen - in the Swat Valley, north…
BBCSkatepark designers Nine Yards
Nine Yards, the designers behind the Paris 2024 Olympic skatepark, get to work on their next big challenge: the rebuild of Olympiaplein, one of Amsterdam's…
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Was Morocco complicit in exodus to Ceuta?
Questions are being asked about whether Morocco allowed mass migration to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, in response to the Spanish prime minister visiting…
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Emergency EU talks after mass migrant influx
The European Union will hold emergency talks this week to discuss the migration crisis in Ceuta - a tiny city which belongs to Spain, located on the northern…
BBCDeadly bomb blast in Moscow
Russian authorities say a bomb blast at a restaurant in central Moscow has killed three people and wounded many more. Reports say a woman tried to bring an…
BBCWhat is so-called 'Jihadi cool'?
The extremist content quietly spreading on TikTok and Instagram, targeting unsuspecting young people. Through what is disguised as innocuous lifestyle content…
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Italy calls for Spain to be suspended from Schengen
After thousands of Moroccans enter the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, Italy calls for Spain to suspended from the EU open borders agreement. Also in the programme…
BBCکارنامه مجتبی خامنهای، تا این مرحله
حکمرانی مجتبی خامنهای، بر اساس نشانههایی که میبینیم، چگونه خواهد بود؟ آیا جمهوری اسلامی در نسخه سوم، ادامه جمهوری دوم خواهد بود؟ میهمانها: فرخ نگهدار،…
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Fifa abandons investment plans after backlash
The head of world football has scrapped his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup, after a backlash from football associations worldwide. Gianni…