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When Shiraz calls
Intimate conversations of two Iranian sisters - one in the UK, the other in Iran
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
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9. Leverage
JY Lee steps into the biggest role of his life. Can he navigate business and politics?
Shakhtar Donetsk win the UEFA Cup
In 2009, Shakhtar Donetsk was the first club in independent Ukraine to win the UEFA Cup
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Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo
An outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is declared a health emergency
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The Sarkozy affair
The story of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s rise and fall
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Sudan: Picking up the pieces in Khartoum
The once-storied, much-loved Sudanese capital shows some signs of recovery from civil war
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Are US-China relations at a turning point?
John Simpson analyses whether there has been a shift in the US-China relationship
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Trump says Iran deal 'largely negotiated'
Trump says deal will include reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
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Trump promises Iran deal
President Trump says he spoke with leaders in the Middle East
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Possible extension to US and Iran ceasefire
Reported deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz
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The craft of the cocktail
Three renowned bartenders on what it takes to create the perfect drink.
24/05/2026 09:01 GMT
How to thrive with ADHD
How home and work can be adapted to improve life for people with ADHD
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AI farewells for Russia’s dead soldiers
Families of killed Russian soldiers are paying for AI goodbye videos
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Is the ‘loneliness epidemic’ real?
We investigate if loneliness is increasing at epidemic rates
24/05/2026 11:01 GMT
Life in a volcano danger zone
People who live and work near volcanos talk of the danger and why it's worth it
24/05/2026 11:30 GMT
Victim or accomplice? The story of Jeffrey Epstein’s pilot girlfriend
Was Nadia Marcinko, a model, then a pilot - a victim, or accomplice, of Epstein?
24/05/2026 12:01 GMT
Russia launches huge missile strike on Ukraine
Russia has fired hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles
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Should we mine the deep ocean?
What is deep‑sea mining? And is it a climate solution or an environmental hazard?
24/05/2026 13:30 GMT
The Happy Pod: The art of ageing gracefully
We find out why art is good for you and how you can view world-renowned pieces from home
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Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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The art of the interview
We explore how presenters prepare for and conduct interviews
24/05/2026 19:01 GMT
Unexpected enhancements
From cocaine salmon to peptides we look at performance enhancement
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Trump: Iran talks 'constructive'
The US president says no need for negotiators to rush
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El Niño is nigh, but so what?
El Niño is stirring in the Pacific Ocean and may well be one of the strongest yet.
