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The chimpanzee who learned American sign language and monkeys in space
An hour of historical reporting told by the people who were there
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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 Trump sacrificing Ukraine for cheaper diesel?
America’s pain at the pump could mean good news for Putin
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China and the UK: After the golden era
Paul Kenyon investigates rising suspicions over China’s presence in the UK
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Why didn't they tell me I was black? Part 1
Lacey's white Texan family hid the truth about her background
Gerald Durrell's mission to save species from extinction
In 1959, the writer Gerald Durrell opened the gates to a new kind of zoo
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Joachim Trier
Another chance to go behind the scenes with director Joachim Trier.
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Kenyan Shakahola cult leader found guilty
Leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult, Paul Mackenzie, found guilty of murdering 191 people.
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French cities enforce overnight curfews
It follows violent demonstrations over the weekend.
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Overnight curfews in France
It follows violent demonstrations in the country at the weekend.
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Breaking the code of silence
How Sicily's citizens are fighting back against the mafia
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Follow the Money: The cost of sending money home
We follow a transfer from London to Manila to see who gets paid along the way
How Ten Canoes made cinema history
In 2006, Australia's first feature film in Aboriginal languages was created
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Boots Riley on his film I Love Boosters
London Film Festival director Boots Riley on his film I Love Boosters
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They were loyal Democrats. Then came Gaza
Michigan Democrats on Israel, US foreign policy and the future of the party.
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Why didn't they tell me I was black? Part 2
Lacey discovers her parents' true identity, and her own
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US denies withholding intelligence from Ukraine
US Secretary of State insists Washington isn't deliberately withholding Ukraine support
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France takes a hard look at its finances
After days of violent unrest French lawmakers debate its controversial budget plans
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US holding talks with Ukraine
US envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting President Zelensky in Norway
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Sudan army drone attacks kill more than 200
Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 200 people, sources say
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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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Beyond silicon chips
The next generation of chip is thinner and flexible when compared to traditional silicon.
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Sudan: 'laboratory for drone technology'
Sudanese army blamed for killing more than 300 civilians in two separate drone strikes
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Cost of Living Dominates US Midterms
How will the cost of living shape the US midterms?
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