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Sweden’s Vipeholm experiments and the Intervision Song Contest
Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes
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20/05/2025 00:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
How a secretive Taiwanese company is shaping the future of the global economy
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is at the centre of a global chip rivalry
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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.
Colombia's webcam women
Half a million women in Colombia are believed to be creating adult webcam content
20/05/2025 02:01 GMT
Chile's ice mermaid and her record-breaking glacial swims
Bárbara Hernández swam for 45 minutes in Antarctic waters of 2°C
Lunch atop a Skyscraper
In 1932, a photo was taken showing 11 ironworkers eating lunch at the top of a skyscraper
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Esben Holmboe Bang: The art of food
Esben Holmboe Bang is a three Michelin-starred chef working in Norway.
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UN says Gaza aid 'a drop in the ocean'
Its humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, says more supplies are urgently needed
20/05/2025 05:01 GMT
First aid tracks enter Gaza
The UN says it is 'a drop in the ocean'
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Trump: Ukraine and Russia to start peace talks 'immediately'
The US president said this after speaking to President Putin and Ukraine's Zelensky
20/05/2025 07:01 GMT
Working with our minds
The people using mindfulness and meditation to improve mental and physical health.
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A nuclear future for Africa?
The continent has only one operational plant but more nations want to invest in reactors
Nigerian photographer’s iconic 'Hairstyles' series
J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere, known as Nigeria’s top photographer gained international acclaim
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Colombian artist Doris Salcedo
Nikki Bedi and cultural critic Hanna Flint discuss Colombian artist Doris Salcedo’s work
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Prabal Gurung: The surprising story of a fashion superstar
How Nepalese Prabal Gurung became a top designer - dressing Sharika and Kamala Harris
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Unstoppable: Hedy Lamarr
Discover the unsung heroines of science and their world changing inventions.
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UN humanitarian chief warns of baby deaths in Gaza
Tom Fletcher says 14,000 babies could die within two days if aid doesn’t reach them
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The Chinese battery maker powering ahead of its competition
How has CATL become one of the world's fastest-growing firms?
20/05/2025 15:01 GMT
More aid trucks to arrive in Gaza
The UN says Israel has given permission for around 100 aid lorries to enter Gaza
20/05/2025 16:01 GMT
UK, and Canada demand Israel changes course
In a t statement, the three countries warn of "further concrete actions in response."
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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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Protecting your invention
You've had a 'lightbulb moment' and invented something amazing. Now you need a patent.
20/05/2025 20:01 GMT
UK suspends trade talks with Israel
UK foreign secretary announces suspension of negotiations with Israel on trade agreement
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EU plans fee on cheap Chinese parcels
The EU plans a €2 fee on cheap parcels from China, hitting companies like Temu and Shein
20/05/2025 23:01 GMT
