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The Documentary

Where is Austin Tice? Ep1. 'We believe he’s alive'

American journalist Austin Tice, vanished in Syria, but the US president says he’s alive. Josh Baker and Sara Obeidat travel to Syria to help Austin’s mother’s search for her son.

American journalist Austin Tice, vanished in Syria, but the US president says he’s alive. Josh Baker and Sara Obeidat travel to Syria to help Austin’s mother’s search for her son.

05:00 BST
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BBC News

09/09/2026 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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Newsday

Israeli allies announce sanctions on West Bank settlements

Britain, France and Canada oppose violence against Palestinians.

Britain, France and Canada oppose violence against Palestinians.

06:00 BST
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BBC News

09/09/2026 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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Newsday

09/09/2026 05:06 GMT

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

07:00 BST
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BBC News

09/09/2026 06:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

07:06 BST
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Newsday

09/09/2026 06:06 GMT

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

Live news, business and sport from around the world.

08:00 BST
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BBC News

09/09/2026 07:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

08:06 BST
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The Interview

Vadym Skibitsky, Ukrainian intelligence: We are fighting for survival

Dan Johnson speaks to Vadym Skibitsky, deputy chief of the GUR, Ukraine’s military intelligence service, about the ongoing war with Russia.

Dan Johnson speaks to Vadym Skibitsky, deputy chief of the GUR, Ukraine’s military intelligence service, about the ongoing war with Russia.

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BBC News Summary

09/09/2026 07:30 GMT

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

08:32 BST
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Business Daily

Founders: Marcia Kilgore on still fighting imposter syndrome despite Beauty Pie success

The founder of Bliss, Soap & Glory, Beauty Pie and FitFlops shares the story of her success. Marcia Kilgore says "imposter syndrome" remained even after deals with LVMH and Boots.

The founder of Bliss, Soap & Glory, Beauty Pie and FitFlops shares the story of her success. Marcia Kilgore says "imposter syndrome" remained even after deals with LVMH and Boots.