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Oscar-winning French director Michel Hazanavicius
Nikki talks to Oscar-winning French director Michel Hazanavicius
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16/04/2025 00:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Sudan’s civil war devastates both lives and the economy
The Red Cross is urging all sides to stop attacks on civilian infrastructure
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16/04/2025 01:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
How can we cut the world’s shipping emissions?
Countries meet to decide upon a landmark tax aimed at pushing ships towards greener fuels
16/04/2025 02:01 GMT
The spy who wanted to bring down apartheid, part 1
Sue Dobson was a white South African who risked her life as an ANC secret agent
The invention of the white LED lightbulb
In 1993, a lightbulb moment led to the invention of the first white light emitting diode
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The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam
The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam: 4. Prospector of the year
Bre-X’s new partners visit the Indonesian gold exploration site. A shock awaits
16/04/2025 04:01 GMT
China's economy grows by 5.4% in first quarter
The figure aligns with the government's annual growth target of around 5% this year
16/04/2025 05:01 GMT
Paramilitaries declare rival government in Sudan
More than 400 people have been killed in recent attacks by the RSF militia
16/04/2025 06:01 GMT
RSF militia launches El Fasher ground assault
The US has condemned the group's violence in western Sudan inflicted on civilians
16/04/2025 07:01 GMT
Lady Gaga, music legend and film star: Inside the chaos
Mark Savage speaks to Lady Gaga, American singer-songwriter and actress
16/04/2025 07:30 GMT
India’s frugal start-ups
In villages around the country, everyday challenges are inspiring smart solutions
The Khmer Rouge take power in Cambodia
In April 1975 the four-year rule of the brutal Khmer Rouge began in Cambodia
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Canada
Sky-high tariffs, threats of annexation and now, a federal election. Big issues debated
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The spy who wanted to bring down apartheid, part 2
ANC spy Sue Dobson infiltrated the South African government. Then her cover was blown.
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AI discrimination
What is AI discrimination, and can it be fixed ?
16/04/2025 13:01 GMT
Beijing admits feeling pressure of US trade war
We look at China’s economic strategy, weeks into its trade war with the US
16/04/2025 14:01 GMT
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WTO says exports from North America will slump 12%
The World Trade Organisation also said global trade output will decline 0.2% this year
16/04/2025 15:01 GMT
Global trade to fall after Trump tariffs
The World Trade Organisation says global trade will fall after the US imposed tariffs
16/04/2025 16:01 GMT
How are US tariffs affecting China's economy?
We speak to an expert on China's economy about the impacts of the trade war
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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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Have we found an animal reservoir of mpox?
Investigating the mystery of which animals form reservoirs of mpox in the wild.
16/04/2025 20:01 GMT
US judge rules he could hold Trump administration in contempt
US judge says he could hold Trump administration in contempt of court
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Warning issued over any US-China trade war
The WTO fears a trade war between the two largest economies will affect the whole World
16/04/2025 23:01 GMT
