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BBCNATO welcomes new US-Denmark deal over Greenland
NATO has welcomed a deal between the US and Denmark over the semi-autonomous territory of Greenland. Leaders of both Denmark and Greenland have said that the…
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US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland
US President Donald Trump says the US, Denmark, and Greenland have made a deal that will give America permanent control over security and other needs in…
BBCThe Happy Pod: The best friends who turned out to be sisters
Meena and Minal were born in India, but adopted by different families and raised near each other in the Netherlands. When they first met in their early teens…
BBCUS and Denmark reach deal over Greenland
The US and Denmark announce a deal on Greenland's security, resolving a diplomatic dispute sparked by President Donald Trump's threats to seize the territory…
BBCCan we live without our phones?
For many of us, our phones are the first thing we look at in the morning and the last thing we put down at night. But with growing pressure over screen time…
BBCFrench President warns of escalating Russian hybrid attacks
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the threat of hybrid attacks by Russia against Europe and France has intensified. In a news conference at the…
BBCSaudi Arabia halts October crude deliveries to some European refineries
The situation is a result of reduced deliveries of crude oil via Saudi Arabia's East/West pipeline which was attacked by Houthi rebels from Yemen. Warren…
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Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the threat of hybrid attacks by Russia against Europe and France has intensified. At a news conference at the…
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18/09/2026
13th – 18th September 2026 Writer: Liz John Director: Mel Ward Editor: Jeremy Howe Jolene Archer … Buffy Davis Kenton Archer … Richard Attlee Tony Archer ……
BBCThe News Quiz: Ep 2. Team Vibes vs Team Bribes
Answering the big questions of the week are Mark Steel, Celya AB, Zoe Lyons and Hugo Rifkind. Who's allegedly not been listening properly during a work…
BBCChaos as migrants moved off beaches in Ceuta
Police in Spain's North African territory of Ceuta fired rubber bullets into the air to control crowds as hundreds of migrants were moved from beaches to the…
BBCJapan is raising rates again
Japan's central bank has raised interest rates to their highest level since 1995, we'll be finding out how one business is feeling and will more rate hikes be…
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Femicide in South Africa: what can the government do?
Is the South African government doing enough to address the scourge of femicide? We ask the country's minister for women. Also in the programme: Russia's…
BBCIs Nigeria ready for a female leader?
In January 2027, Nigeria will be heading to the polls. But there’s one thing still largely missing from the ballot, women. According to Nigerian civil society…
BBCAnother pay rise for MLAs – some political parties say they don’t want it – will they give it back?
Stephen Watson talks to Patrick Mulholland from NIPSA, PBP MLA Gerry Carroll and callers
BBCDid the US carry out war crimes in Iran?
UN investigators believe the US could have carried out war crimes following attacks on an Iranian school and sports complex. A State Department official said…
BBCHow to leave this Earth
Dalia Mogahed is one of the most prominent Muslim voices in American public life. For three decades, she has researched and defended the experiences of Muslim…
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King Charles warns of 'existential danger' from AI in wrong hands
King Charles has warned AI executives of the "existential dangers" posed by the technology falling into the wrong hands at a summit he convened Dumfries House…
BBCCanada wants closer ties with the European Union
Canada's PM Mark Carney is in Europe to discuss an EU-Canada Associate Member deal. President Trump suggests such a deal would be ‘hostile act’. Motorists in…
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Fear and rage over femicide in South Africa
Fear and rage over femicide in South Africa after the body of a ninth woman was found in Ekurhuleni in east Johannesburg since July. Also in the programme: A…
BBCUN warns fresh water supplies under threat
The UN says climate change is having a serious effect on the global supply of fresh water. Rivers and lakes are drying up while glaciers are retreating…
BBCHow can the EU make a social media ban a success?
The European Union has announced plans for a social media ban for young people at the same time that tech bosses have backed restrictions for similar age…
BBCSouth Africa probes discovery of women bodies
South Africa has been shaken by a string of unexplained deaths, with nine women found dead in and around Kempton Park, northeast of Johannesburg, over the past…
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Canada's PM say EU ‘associate member’ would be positive move
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has told the European Parliament he welcomes ambitions for associate EU membership, in a speech containing thinly veiled…
BBCMajor Queen’s University report claims academic selection results in multiple, negative outcomes
Stephen Watson talks to Stormont's Education Committee chair Nick Mathison and callers
BBCArchive: Rosalind Franklin
Misha Glenny delves in to the In Our Time archive to select ten episodes for listeners to revisit. His seventh choice is the pioneering scientist Rosalind…
BBCUS hikes interest rates - to Trump's annoyance
The US central bank has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years, to try to curb inflation. The Federal Reserve lifted its benchmark…
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Trump denounces Fed's decision to raise interest rate
US President Trump has lashed out at a decision by new chair of the Federal Reserve Kevin Warsh to raise interest rates for the first time in three years…
BBCFed raises US interest rates by 0.25%
The Federal Reserve has raised rates for the first time since 2023 the bank focuses on inflation fight. Chair Kevin Warsh defied Donald Trump’s calls for lower…
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EU backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
The European Commission president has announced proposals for Canada to become an associate EU member as the country's rift with the United States deepens…
BBCEU chief proposes Canada as first 'associate member'
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has backed a proposal for Canada to become the EU's first "associate member". Canada's Prime…
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US businesses brace for Fed decision
As businesses in the US prepare themselves for a potential interest rates hike, Luke Wilson hears from a dairy farmer about how it could impact his bottom…
BBCThousands flee to Djibouti amid Yemeni fighting
More than 2,000 people have fled across the Red Sea into neighbouring Djibouti as fighting in Yemen escalates. The renewed conflict between the Iran-backed…
BBCNoah Donohoe inquest : Jury give their verdict but questions still remain
& reaction to the eligibility row between NI and RoI football governing bodies
BBCShould we trust tech titans to control AI?
A conference in San Francisco hears from Open AI's boss, Sam Altman, who says the world should trust his industry's ability to do the right thing, amid…
BBCClever ways to cut waste from napies to games and desks
We look at three solutions connected to the “three Rs” – reduce, reuse and recycle. The city of Brussels in Belgium is in the process of moving all 40…
BBCStories from the New Silk Road: The ‘frenemy’
Katy Watson highlights Australia’s complex, turbulent and evolving relationship with their number one trading partner - China. Having signed a free trade…
BBCCan Bessent tame the bond market?
In recent weeks the US Treasury Secretary has tried to tame the bond markets. But can Scott Bessent succeed where so many before him have failed? Also the…
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Lithuanian minister: “Nato is effectively at war with Russia”
As Lithuania investigates a drone incursion, the country's defence minister tells us Nato is effectively at war with Russia. Also in the programme: President…
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US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
China has urged the United States to "stop preparing for war" in space. Beijing's reaction came hours after the US confirmed it had deployed a space weapon in…
BBCRussia and Ukraine continue strikes on energy targets
There's been no pause in fighting between Russia and Ukraine, despite President Trump's claim that both sides would temporarily stop targeting critical…
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How rising fuel is affecting German industry
As fuel prices rise across the world, Luke Wilson hears from an economist in Germany about the impact on the country's industry. Plus, how are costs to borrow…
BBCWhat does Dangote's IPO mean for young investors?
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has launched Africa's largest-ever share sale, offering a stake in his oil refinery to the general public. The initial…
BBCRobert Hamill Inquiry : serious flaws in RUC investigation, but officers could not have prevented the murder
Also - should we introduce a 'tourist tax' to Belfast? Stephen Watson talks to callers.
BBCThe English We Speak: Hot take
Do you want to share a surprising opinion? Learn how to use 'hot take' with Feifei and Becca. Get a free transcript to read while you listen here…
BBCUS reveals it has deployed space weapons
US Air Force Secretary, Troy Meink, has revealed that America has weapons in space to protect its assets in orbit, but he didn't divulge which weapons were…
BBCTurkey on trial: Can courts control a nation?
Political analysts and human rights organisations say Turkey's courts are increasingly being used to silence political dissent and to shape a more socially…
BBCDoes AI need a kill switch?
Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark speaks to the BBC about the dangers of AI development and need for regulation, as the world's biggest AI bosses call for a…
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‘Litany of failures’ in case of patient killed on NHS mental health ward
An inquest has heard that staff falsified records, slept and were on their phones on the night that Hugo Flint-Cahan was killed by another patient. Hugo’s…
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Anthropic co-founder calls for regulation now
As Donald Trump hits out again at tech leaders calling for caution over the pace of AI development, we hear from Jack Clark, a co-founder of Anthropic, calling…
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Women Not Included: Consumer Products
Design is never neutral and small choices can have a big impact. Dr Ella Hubber and journalist Katie Silver explore how consumer products marketed to women are…
BBCIs an AI 'slowdown' even possible without China?
As bosses of AI companies call for a 'slowdown' in the development of the technology, the BBC's Luke Wilson explores if it's even possible without China…
BBCIMF talks amid Senegal debt crisis
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is expected to hold talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington this week as Senegal seeks a new…
BBCNATO urged to intercept Russian drones after Ukraine attack
A US think tank says NATO should consider intercepting Russian drones in Ukrainian airspace, after a drone struck a train near the Polish border. The strike…