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The Happy Pod: The baby saved by surgery in the womb
A ground-breaking operation fixed Theo's life-threatening birth defect inside the womb
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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.
Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?
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School deepfake ransoms
For years, schools have posted photos of their pupils online. But could they be misused?
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Sons of The Wicker Man: Growing up in its shadow
Two brothers revisit the family turmoil behind the cult classic film, The Wicker Man
Kenya's power-sharing deal
In 2008, Mwai Kibaki and Raila Odinga formed Kenya's first coalition government
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The creator of France's 'Untouchables' Houses
The man behind inclusive homes where accident survivors live alongside non-disabled people
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UN says half of Afghan woman restricted to home
Taliban restrictions have curtailed freedom of movement and social participation.
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Aghan women under the Taliban
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Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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Dmitry Muratov, journalist: Putin can’t claim victory in Ukraine
Steve Rosenberg talks to journalist Dmitry Muratov on Ukraine, Russia and press freedom.
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Taking Stock: The heat is on
How are heatwaves and climate change reshaping the global economy?
The tortoise and the hippo
A baby hippo and a giant tortoise form an unlikely friendship
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Should we be scared of AI viruses?
Researchers have announced synthetic viruses designed by artificial intelligence.
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Light entertainment
This week’s solar eclipse has us investigating the science of blocking sunlight
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Outlook Mixtape: Great escapes
Escapes that defied borders, the limits of human imagination, and a controlling man
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world
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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 major news stories are affecting the lives of people around the world
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Why can't I concentrate?
From concentration to craving, why do our brains work the way they do?
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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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