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BBC Inside Science

Should we be scared of AI viruses?

As researchers in the US announce the creation of new viruses designed by artificial intelligence, we investigate whether or not we should be concerned.

As researchers in the US announce the creation of new viruses designed by artificial intelligence, we investigate whether or not we should be concerned.

14:00 BST
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BBC News

14/08/2026 13:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

14:06 BST
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Newshour

14/08/2026 13:06 GMT

Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.

Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.

15:00 BST
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BBC News

14/08/2026 14:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

15:06 BST
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The Interview

Dmitry Muratov, journalist: Putin can’t claim victory in Ukraine

Steve Rosenberg meets Dmitry Muratov, journalist and Nobel laureate. He reflects on the Ukraine war, political repression in Russia and press freedom.

Steve Rosenberg meets Dmitry Muratov, journalist and Nobel laureate. He reflects on the Ukraine war, political repression in Russia and press freedom.

15:30 BST
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BBC News Summary

14/08/2026 14:30 GMT

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.

15:32 BST
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Business Daily

Taking Stock: The heat is on

Heatwaves are adding pressure on businesses around the world. We look at the economic impact of extreme heat and what falling water levels on Germany's River Rhine mean for trade.

Heatwaves are adding pressure on businesses around the world. We look at the economic impact of extreme heat and what falling water levels on Germany's River Rhine mean for trade.

15:50 BST
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World Business Express

14/08/2026 GMT

Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world

Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world

16:00 BST
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BBC News

14/08/2026 15:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

16:06 BST
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Outside Source

Afghan women speak to the BBC

Five years after the return of Taliban rule, we hear from women about their lives

Five years after the return of Taliban rule, we hear from women about their lives

17:00 BST
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BBC News

14/08/2026 16:01 GMT

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.