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E.T. the Extra Terrestrial and the creator of Star Wars toys
An hour of historical reporting told by the people who were there.
08/09/2026 00:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Was Saudi Arabia involved in 9/11?
Twenty-five years on from 9/11, grieving families are fighting for answers.
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Ukraine: Fighting Russia, Fighting Russian
Is Russian an enemy language in Ukraine? Or just the language of millions of citizens?
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'I didn't even like to say my own name'
How Rob Kenney turned from a shy teenager, abandoned by his parents, to a top Youtuber
Surviving the Long March
In 1935, thousands who had followed Mao Zedong on the Long March struggled to survive
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Stitches in Time: The Bayeux Tapestry
British Museum prepares for blockbuster exhibition
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Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US products come into effect
Canadian tariffs on a range of US goods are worth around 20 billion dollars
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Britain says will ban goods made in Israeli settlements in the West Bank
The Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband, said they wanted to "reset" its policy on Israel
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UK government to announce restrictions on trade with West Bank settlements
The US Ambassador to Israel says the repercussions are going to be significant
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Getting the homeless homed
Two projects creating safe places to stay for people without a home.
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Follow the Money: Is a university degree worth the investment?
More students than ever are enrolled, but is the time and money rewarded with higher pay?
The 'moving' statue of Ballinspittle
In 1985, reports of a moving Virgin Mary statue drew thousands to a small Irish village
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The Arts Hour. Indian comedian Kanan Gill
Nikki Bedi meets Kanan Gill, one of India's biggest comedians
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Can Dubai’s luxe image survive the war with Iran?
As Iranian strikes hit Dubai, the city fights to control the narrative.
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Remembering a giant of Uruguayan music.
Rubén Rada took Afro-Uruguayan music to the world. He passed away in August aged 83.
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A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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How tech is transforming the way the world works, learns and plays
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