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The BBC is the largest broadcasting organisation in the world. Its mission is to enrich people's lives with programmes that inform, educate and entertain. BBC World Service broadcasts to the world on radio, on TV and online, providing news and information in 32 languages.
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BBCUS death row inmate survives execution attempt
The US state of Tennessee fails to execute a woman on death row, who survived two lethal injection attempts. Christa Pike, who was convicted of murder thirty…
BBCUS government borrowing costs hit the highest level since 2002
Government borrowing costs are rising sharply around the world, led by a sell-off in US government bonds. The yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury has…
BBCWho is Morocco's first woman prime minister?
Fatima Zahra El Mansouri has been named Morocco's first female prime minister, after her Authenticity and Modernity Party (Pam) won the most seats in last…
BBCInvestigation underway into Dubai-Tel Aviv flight attack
An investigation is underway by Israel into the apparent attempt by the co-pilot of a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv to bring it down. The Israeli prime…
BBCNolan reveals details of deal offered to the Portadown Orange Lodge and Garvaghy Road residents
Stephen talks to DUP leader Gavin Robinson, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and callers
BBCArchive: Emma
Misha Glenny delves in to the In Our Time archive to select ten episodes for listeners to revisit. His ninth choice is the episode on Jane Austen’s novel Emma…
BBCFlyDubai passengers recount terrifying ordeal
The Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it's too early to say who was behind the foiled attempt to crash an airliner travelling from Dubai to Tel…
BBCWest Africa's Ebola outbreak: 10 years on
Ten years on from the Ebola outbreak which tore through West Africa, journalist Tulip Mazumdar reconnects with survivors, healthcare workers and volunteers she…
BBCDame Esther Rantzen dies at 86 after lifetime of campaigning
Dame Esther Rantzen, who presented BBC show That's Life! for 21 years and launched the charity Childline, has died at the age of 86. Prime Minister Andy…
BBCUkraine has begun introducing emergency power cuts in Kyiv
Ukraine has begun introducing emergency power cuts in Kyiv as Russia steps up its attacks on energy infrastructure. Kyiv has been preparing for a renewed…
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Jubilant scenes as Israeli FlyDubai passengers return home
The Israeli prime minister says the co-pilot attacked his the pilot of an on board an Israel-bound flight from Dubai and attempted to deliberately crash the…
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30/09/2026
There’s light at the end of the tunnel for Lily, and Harrison is given a few home truths.
BBCKenya breaks ground on a major new oil refinery
The construction of a $16bn dollar oil refinery in Lamu, coastal Kenya is expected to create about 60,000 jobs and be completed within three years. It hopes to…
BBCIsrael-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots
An Israel-bound flight with about 170 people on board has landed safely in Saudi Arabia after a fight broke out between pilots, triggering a hijacking alert…
BBCNigeria's Dangote Kenya refinery breaks ground
Kenya has broken the ground for a new oil refinery backed by Nigerian industrialist and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. The 700,000 barrels per day…
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Passengers helped stop knife attack in cockpit of Israel-bound plane
A passenger plane flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv had to land in Saudi Arabia after a fight reportedly broke out between the pilots. Two Israeli officials have…
BBCMore talks over Drumcree dispute as stalemate continues
Nolan talks to loyalist activist Jamie Bryson, commentator Chris Donnelly and callers
BBCAI bosses sign self-regulation accord
After talks with AI industry executives at the White House, President Trump says they've signed a deal to police themselves which is "morally binding"…
BBCThe joy of walking
How something as simple as a walk can improve our wellbeing, sharpen our thinking and bring communities closer together. We try out an innovative walking map…
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Trump: AI companies to self-regulate
On Tuesday Trump, Musk and tech CEOs signed a document they have referred to as the "Accord on Super Intelligence." We go to the U.S. to hear the latest…
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Spain announces ban on evictions after protests
Spain's coalition government has approved new housing measures following protests over the country's housing crisis, sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old…
BBCIsraeli settlers attack West Bank village
More than 100 Israeli settlers have attacked a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank, preventing the return of a family who'd been forced to flee their…
BBCSouth Africa reels from spate of mass shootings
South Africa is reeling from a series of mass shootings that have left dozens of people dead in less than a week near three of South Africa's biggest cities…
BBCUS ban on Canadian exports comes into effect
A US ban on several Canadian imports, including alcohol, dairy and motorcycles, has come into effect as a trade war between the two neighbours drags on. We…
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Malaysia starts sending thousands of refugees back to Myanmar
Malaysia starts sending thousands of refugees back to war-torn Myanmar. Human rights groups say it risks returning Rohingya muslims to danger. We hear from a…
BBCDrumcree : what next for residents, Orange Order, police and politicians?
Nolan talks to ALL MLA Eóin Tennyson, former police officer Roy McComb and callers
BBCThe English We Speak: In a tizzy
An expression to use when you feel stressed about something small and usually not worth the panic. Learn it here with Georgie and Feifei. Get a free transcript…
BBCToo much screen time 'can damage children as badly as poverty'
Researchers at the University of Calgary say spending too much time on social media, gaming or streaming can affect young people's wellbeing in similar ways to…
BBCNepal: In the shadow of a glacier
As Nepal deals with the aftermath of devastating floods, there have been renewed warnings about the impact of climate change on the Himalayas. As temperatures…
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Musk's SpaceX Starship orbits earth
Starship carried out two laps of the Earth – rather than the planned six – before SpaceX decided to end the mission early and bring it back to Earth. There was…
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The Ocean Within Us
Here's a little fact you might have heard before: Humans are around 70% water. About the same percentage as a sweet potato, incidentally. But what does that…
BBCEthiopia accuses Sudan, Eritrea of backing armed groups
As heavy fighting resumes between a coalition of armed opposition forces and Ethiopia's federal government, the country's army commander has accused Sudan and…
BBCHow will the latest US-China trade deal impact businesses?
The US and China are cutting tariffs on billions of dollars’ worth of goods. What does it mean for trade between the two countries? Plus, what’s pushing oil…
BBCIsrael PM made secret visit to UAE, reports say
The Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu may have asked the UAE leader to deny reports by Haaretz newspaper that he had been warned about an imminent…
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A special report from the frontline in Yemen
In Yemen, fighting is intensifying around the Yemeni city of Taiz, where government forces are trying to halt a new advance by Houthi fighters closing in on…
BBCTensions rise as Drumcree dispute escalates : how can it be resolved?
Nolan talks to UUP leader Jon Burrows, DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley and callers
BBCAdjectives ending with -ic and -ical
'Classic' or 'classical'? Learn about adjectives ending in -ic and -ical. Find Learning English Grammar…
BBCFive arrested over suspected plot to attack UK military base
Five men have been arrested over a suspected plot to attack a UK air base also used by the US military. Donald Trump said the men had planned to cause…
BBCCan Route 66 towns survive on nostalgia?
We head west along America's famed Route 66. As the road celebrates its 100th birthday, Victoria Craig finds out whether the pull of neon-drenched nostalgia is…
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UK police arrest five over incident at airbase
Counter terrorism police in Britain are investigating a major incident near a Royal Air Force base that's used by the United States as a forward operating…
BBCThe Global Story: Why the world wants American surrogates
The United States is one of the few wealthy countries where commercial surrogacy remains legal. Bans elsewhere in the world, combined with a largely…
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Standoff at historical N Ireland flashpoint
In Northern Ireland, Roman Catholic protesters have blocked a road in the town of Portadown along which members of the pro-British Orange Order were planning…
BBCOpenAI warns of dozens more potential bot hacks
OpenAI says it has alerted dozens of global institutions, including governments, that their websites may have been accessed improperly by rogue AI agents. The…
BBCMapping India: The world's largest count
India is undertaking the biggest population count the world has ever attempted - a digital census designed to capture the lives, identities and realities of…
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Tenth woman's body found in South Africa suburb as police probe killings
Police in South Africa say that they have discovered another body in a Johannesburg suburb, bringing the number of women found dead there in recent months to…
BBCانفجار سیاسی و ناکامی، هایپرپالیتیکس
اعتراض خیابانی انفجارگونه و بعد فروکش و احساس ناکامی. ناکامی پر از بغض، پر از حرفهای سیاسی. چرا یک نظریهپرداز سیاسی نام این را هایپرپالیتیکس گذاشته؟ آیا…
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AI bots meddle with US government agencies
The US artificial intelligence giant OpenAI says it has alerted governments, universities and other global institutions that their websites may have been…
BBCThe Happy Pod: The 'privilege' of helping brain tumour patients
A rapid new test for brain tumours is taking diagnosis time from weeks to hours. It means patients are spared weeks of uncertainty and can start treatment…
BBCManchester City could face historic punishment
One of the world's richest football clubs, Manchester City, is found guilty of breaching dozens of financial rules and could face compensation claims from…
BBCWomen in South Africa: 'We just want to be safe'
Warning: contains description of domestic violence In the last few months, nine women – including a young mother out jogging – have been murdered near…
BBCManchester City found guilty of breaking Premier League rules
Independent panel finds City guilty on more than 100 charges after a lengthy investigation into financial rule breaches. Talks between US and China continue…
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UK diesel prices approach all-time high
Diesel prices in the UK are approaching record levels as the fallout from the US war with Iran continues to drive up costs. The prime minister insists fuel…
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Ethiopia returns to the brink of civil war
As fighting escalates between federal government forces and an alliance of armed groups including the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, we ask what's behind…
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25/09/2026
Writer: Keri Davies Director: Marina Caldarone Editor: Jeremy Howe Pip Archer … Daisy Badger Ruth Archer … Felicity Finch Helen Archer … Louiza Patikas Natasha…
BBCThe News Quiz: Ep3. The Robots Are/Aren't Coming
Is A.I going to wipe out humanity by 2030? Will the forces of Piddington take the country hostage? Is there anyone left to support Ed Sheeran on tour? Find out…
BBCRapid new test transforms brain tumour diagnosis
A rapid new test for brain tumours can slash the time it takes for an accurate diagnosis from up to eight weeks to two hours. It means surgeons can get results…
BBCMuch ceremony little substance between Xi and Trump
Both leaders toasted each other, agreed to an economic future together and little concrete has been announced. We hear how the visit has been received in both…