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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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BBCDolly Parton dies aged 80
With tributes pouring in from around the world, we look back at the life and career of the legendary American singer. Also on the programme: Canada hits back…
BBCCanada hits back at the US with $20Bn tariffs on US goods
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced ‘dollar-for-dollar’ counter-tariffs on a swath of U.S. goods — with a sliding scale of 15, 25 and 50 per…
BBCCountry music legend Dolly Parton dies
The country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 in Nashville, Tennessee. In a seven-decade career, she won 10 Grammy awards, sold more than 100…
BBCCan Washington really cut Iran off from the global economy?
We take a look at what the latest US sanctions could mean for Iran's trading partners. Plus, India's taking "express" action to bring down soaring onion…
BBCPirate attacks on Somalia's shipping lanes
Somali piracy is rising again. The buccaneers capitalize on security gaps, targeting cargo ships and demanding multi-million dollar ransoms. On Sunday, nine…
BBCChina slams 'illegal' US sanctions on Iran
China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says it opposes "illegal" unilateral sanctions after the US warned that countries that continued to do business with…
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China to protect its interests in wake of US Iran sanctions
China has vowed to protect its interests after the US announced plans to widen economic sanctions against Iran and its trading partners, which include Beijing…
BBCBack to school costs – are families given enough support to meet uniform needs?
Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day
BBCThe English We Speak: No notes
Notes here is about negative feedback, so ‘no notes’ means that something is perfect. Use it when you have nothing negative to say. Learn about this expression…
BBCUS says it will target anyone doing business with Iran
The US promises to squeeze Iran by targeting anyone who does business with Tehran - but Washington has so far announced only limited sanctions. Our…
BBCBrazil’s gambling addiction
The figures are startling - 2.1 million Brazilians have a clinical addiction to betting and 7.5 million are problem gamblers. Women now comprise 40% of all…
BBCIran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever'
The US has announced a host of sanctions against Iran and threatened its supporters in what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said is "the single greatest…
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US announces 'economic onslaught' against Iran
The US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, has unveiled a wave of sanctions aimed at isolating Iran's economy and says that other countries will be pressured to…
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Women Not Included: Urban Planning
On every street corner, at every bus stop, in every public toilet the message is clear: this city is not built for women. Along with journalist Chhavi Sachdev…
BBCBritain hands over long-range missile blueprints to Ukraine
Britain's Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, on a visit to Kyiv, has promised to continue support for Ukraine despite what he called "outrageous threats" from…
BBCUS warns Iran of "the single greatest financial offensive ever"
What could new sanctions mean for Iran's economy and its trading partners? Meanwhile, President Trump announces plans for a 50% tariff on Canadian vehicles…
BBCNigeria plans to decriminalise attempted suicide
The Nigerian government plans to decriminalise attempted suicide. It is currently an offence punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine or both. Suicide is…
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US warns of 'economic D-Day' against Iran
The US treasury secretary has threatened Iran with "the single greatest financial offensive ever", claiming the US-Israel war with Iran was "entering its…
BBCSurgeons warn they are 'concerned' that 'political votes' are being put ahead of 'patient safety'
Stephen Nolan's no nonsense approach to confronting the biggest issues of the day
BBCCompound nouns
Ice cream, popcorn... Learn about nouns made up of a combination of two words. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website…
BBCGuinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30
Rescue operations are continuing in the Guinean capital, Conakry, where 30 people are known to have died following the collapse of a mountain of waste…
BBCNostalgic supermarket made of felt
Lucy Sparrow stitches life into everyday objects, creating vibrant felt worlds that look just like the real thing. Following the success of her hand-stitched…
BBCThe Global Story: The challenger to Netanyahu, with New Yorker editor David Remnick
Benjamin Netanyahu has been a major figure in Israeli politics for a long time. You could have just turned 30 years old and never known a time when he wasn’t…
BBCCanada says it has come under economic attack from the US
The Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has said the trade war with the United States isn't Canada's choice, but his country is ready to retaliate. Talks…
BBCChina: The rise of a science superpower
Roland Pease explores how decades of strategic investment and diligent educational reform have brought China to the brink of global scientific dominance. As…
BBCدهه شصت، سیاه؟
دهه شصت ما چگونه بود؟ ایرانیها چه تصویری از خود در دهه شصت دارند؟ چرا جنگ روایتها در مورد دهه شصت، این پرمناقشهترین دهه در ایران، یک جنگ سیاسی در مورد…
BBCSecret phone calls from a Saudi jail
In a sprawling prison in the Asir province of Southwestern Saudi Arabia, hundreds of young Ethiopian men are currently sitting on death row, not knowing when…
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New Chancellor, New Plans? and Inheritance Gifts
This week has seen a new Prime Minister and a new Chancellor of the Exchequer. As soon as John Healey was appointed the announcements began. First came the…
BBCThe Happy Pod: AI helped find the siblings I didn’t know about
Avtar Singh, who was born in India and is now 66 years old, grew up not knowing his Kenyan-born mother, because his father had separated from her and not told…
BBCRussian drone attacks kill 16 in Ukrainian shopping centre
Search and rescue efforts continue in Ukraine after Russian drone attacks kill at least 16 in a shopping centre in the city of Kryvyi Rih. President Volodymyr…
BBCFlying with kids: Cabin chaos
Noisy and disruptive children can turn a normal flight into a living nightmare. Earlier this month, a flight in Canada was cancelled after a young child…
BBCTitle: El Niño: What could it mean for the global economy?
Long: Meteorologists warn a developing El Niño could be the strongest in living memory, with scientists saying next year could become the hottest on record. We…
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21/08/2026
David Archer … Timothy Bentinck Ruth Archer … Felicity Finch Jolene Archer … Buffy Davis Harrison Burns … James Cartwright Susan Carter … Charlotte Martin…
BBCThe People Have Spoken Ep1. Andy Cool'em Down'em
It's time for the people to speak. Taking on the headlines, Ian Smith is joined by Maisie Adam and Alasdair-Beckett King to work out what is going on, and…
BBCEl Niño could be 'strongest in living memory'
Scientists warn the El Niño event developing in the Pacific could be the strongest in living memory, pushing up global temperatures and increasing the risk of…
BBCSurviving an acid attack
Imagine living with the lifelong physical and psychological scars of an attack fuelled by misogyny or romantic rejection. It’s the brutal reality for many…
BBCEl Nino causes the economy to heat up
A strong weather system which causes the globe to heat up is already having an impact on business with the Panama Canal reducing the number of ships which can…
BBCWhat in the World: Will AI make your degree pointless?
AI isn’t just occasionally going rogue…(Open AI and Meta we’re looking at you) it’s also changing the world of work. Nearly 70% of college students in the US…
BBCNolan animal welfare investigation Day 2 - major questions remain for authorities after two dogs died in cages inside house
Warning - some descriptions and details in this story some may find upsetting
BBCWestern powers issue a joint rebuke to Israel
Britain, Canada, Germany and others call on Israel to stop bids from construction firms to build homes in a Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank that…
BBCThe Vatican's AI Battle
As Silicon Valley races to build machines that can think, create and perhaps surpass human intelligence, the Vatican has emerged as one of the most prominent…
BBCAmerica's $40 trillion debt
US government debt has topped $40 trillion for the first time, raising fresh questions about America’s finances and the cost of borrowing. We also look at a…
BBCKyiv hit by major Russian attack
Russia launched a big attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, striking blocks of flats, a school and a children's hospital. Ukraine has appealed to its…
BBCMoroccan Influencer jailed over public indecency
A Moroccan influencer is serving a ten month jail sentence for violating public decency laws. Soukaina Janah was found guilty of inappropriate behaviour while…
BBCModerna shares get a shot in the arm after cancer vaccine results
Moderna shares soared more than 172% after strong results for its vaccine for melanoma skin cancer. Elsewhere, the Evergrande saga came to a dramatic…
BBCTwo dogs suffer excruciating death despite local residents repeatedly calling on authorities to intervene - Nolan reports
Warning some descriptions and details in this story some may find upsetting.
BBCArchive: Hatshepsut
Misha Glenny delves in to the In Our Time archive to select ten episodes for listeners to revisit. His third choice, first released in November 2014, is the…
BBCIsrael investigates death of five-year-old girl in Gaza
Israel's military has confirmed for the first time that its troops opened fire on a car carrying Hind Rajab, the five-year old Palestinian child who was killed…
BBCLA: Rising from the ashes
On 7th January 2025, the Altadena and Pacific Palisades neighbourhoods of Los Angeles suffered two of the most destructive fires in the city’s history…
BBCThe economic cost of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledges that Ukrainian attacks and sanctions are affecting his country’s economy, while insisting there have been no…
BBCZelensky sacks key aide as pressure on him grows
Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has fired one of his top aides, who is reported to be the target of a corruption investigation. Iryna Mudra, the…
BBCUganda to send troops to Gaza
Uganda's parliament has approved plans to deploy it's troops to Gaza under a U.S.-backed International Stabilization Force mission. This is an invitation from…
BBCUS - Canada trade: Deal or No Deal?
The US has paused 50% tariffs on Canada, hours before they were due to come into effect as the countries firm up a trade deal. Donald Trump said a deal has…
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Money Box Live: House Sale Nightmares
Major reforms are planned to shake up house selling in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The government hopes the plans could end gazundering and gazumping…
BBCHealth Minister Mike Nesbitt resigns after fallout out with UUP Leader Jon Burrows over Causeway Hospital - Nolan gets reaction
Former head of the Health and Social Care Board John Compton & DUP's Paul Frew give views