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Outlook

Outlook Mixtape: Cut from a different cloth

Sewing in zero gravity, secret knitting in Chile, a man hopelessly devoted to looms, indigo and independence, and protesting with a quilt – five stories woven around fabric.

Sewing in zero gravity, secret knitting in Chile, a man hopelessly devoted to looms, indigo and independence, and protesting with a quilt – five stories woven around fabric.

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Witness History

Creating Africa’s largest film festival

In February 1969, an estimated 10,000 people came to watch the first African film festival of Ouagadougou.

In February 1969, an estimated 10,000 people came to watch the first African film festival of Ouagadougou.

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BBC News

25/07/2026 03:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

04:06 BST
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Unexpected Elements

Bald caps, sparrow raps and lightning claps

Pitbull's record-breaking legion of bald cap-wearing fans has inspired us to explore the science of baldness, fireballs, and rapping sparrows

Pitbull's record-breaking legion of bald cap-wearing fans has inspired us to explore the science of baldness, fireballs, and rapping sparrows

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BBC News

25/07/2026 04:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

05:06 BST
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The Newsroom

25/07/2026 04:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

05:30 BST
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BBC News Summary

25/07/2026 04:30 GMT

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

05:32 BST
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More than the Score

How 'baby boy' Haaland conquered America at the World Cup

Erling Haaland's Norway didn't win the World Cup, but on social media, he's become the tournament's biggest star. Why has the US fallen for him?

Erling Haaland's Norway didn't win the World Cup, but on social media, he's become the tournament's biggest star. Why has the US fallen for him?

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More or Less

Is crime in London ‘through the roof’?

How does violent crime in London compare to other global cities?

How does violent crime in London compare to other global cities?

06:00 BST
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BBC News

25/07/2026 05:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

06:06 BST
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Weekend

25/07/2026 GMT

A review of the week with the latest news.

A review of the week with the latest news.