SATURDAY 03 FEBRUARY 2024

SAT 00:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fqd7r)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 00:06 The Real Story (w3ct4q7z)
China’s economy: How worried should we be?

China has tightened financial industry rules as it tries to halt a deepening sell-off in the world's second largest economy. Nearly $6tn has been wiped off Chinese and Hong Kong stocks over the past three years. Meanwhile a court in Hong Kong this week ordered the liquidation of debt-laden Chinese property giant Evergrande. Youth unemployment in China is thought to be around 20%. So, what’s the real state of China’s economy? Some analysts say a crackdown on commercial technology companies has harmed growth. Is it possible for the Chinese Communist Party to enjoy the benefits private enterprises can deliver, while still retaining the control it wants to have over the economy? Shaun Ley is joined by a panel of experts.

Stewart Patterson - Co-founder of an investment management firm in Singapore, author of 'China trade and power: Why the West's Economic Engagement Has Failed' and research fellow at The Hinrich Foundation.

Nancy Qian - Professor of Economics at Kellogg Business School, Northwestern University, Illinois

Yu Jie - Senior research fellow on China in the Asia-Pacific Programme at the independent policy institute, Chatham House

(Photo: A man sells food in his street booth in Shanghai. Credit: Alex Plavevski/EPA-EFE/Rex/Shutterstock)


SAT 01:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fqhzw)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 01:06 Business Matters (w172yzs0kk311d6)
US airstrikes hit targets in Iraq and Syria

The United States said it launched attacks on 85 targets in Iraq and Syria in response to a drone strike Sunday by Iran-backed militants on a US military outpost in Jordan.

The US defence secretary says US strikes in Iraq and Syria are “the start of our response".

Also, in the programme, we talk about new EU AI Act regulations and will find out how a raccoon plunges parts of Toronto into darkness.

(Picture: Dignified Transfer of fallen US service members at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, USA. Picture credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


SAT 02:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fqmr0)
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SAT 02:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tsvhf8yd6)
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SAT 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3hz1f00d)
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SAT 02:32 Stumped (w3ct4tlm)
Kevin Sinclair on backflips and West Indies historic win

West Indies all-rounder Kevin Sinclair tells Alison Mitchell that Test cricket will live for "a very long time. We have an in depth interview with Kevin on the programme after West Indies won a Test in Australia for the first time since 1997.

Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma all discuss how India will respond to losing the opening Test against England and we also find out more about England's hero Tom Hartley after his match winning performance in Hyderabad.

Image: Kevin Sinclair of the West Indies celebrates taking the wicket of Usman Khawaja of Australia during day two of the Second Test match in the series between Australia and West Indies at The Gabba on January 26, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)


SAT 03:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fqrh4)
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SAT 03:06 The Fifth Floor (w3ct4v17)
Election symbols in Pakistan

Electoral symbols are crucial in Pakistani elections, helping illiterate voters find their party on the ballot paper. So when Pakistan's Supreme Court upheld a decision to strip the PTI party of Imran Khan of its cricket bat symbol last week, many cried foul. BBC Urdu editor Asif Farooqi explains the rich history of symbols, and how this relates to Pakistan's forthcoming elections.

The 63-year-old Pakistani going back to school
BBC Urdu's Azizullah Khan met the 63 year old man in north west Pakistan who’s enrolled in his local primary school after missing out on an education as a boy.

Thailand’s iguana village
BBC Thai’s Tossapol Chaisamritpol visits the village overrun by iguanas, believed to be the offspring of pets left behind by a family from Bangkok, and now numbering many hundreds.

Ukraine's ‘acoustic violence‘ ban
So-called ‘acoustic violence’ on public transport has been banned in Ukraine. New legislation prohibits bus drivers from playing music, with passengers now required to wear headphones when playing videos or music on their phones. Ilona Hromiluk from BBC Ukraine has experienced it herself, and explains how the war has hastened this shift.

The South Korean family seeking justice for a 1968 killing
BBC Korean’s Jungmin Choi tells the story of a South Korean man whose family were killed when North Korean guerrillas attacked his village in 1968. The story is back in the news after his son won a court case holding North Korea responsible, and awarding compensation, though whether this can be enforced remains doubtful.

(Photo: In a village outside Lahore, a voter puts his finger print on his ballot. Credit: Gerhard Joren/LightRocket via Getty Images)


SAT 03:50 Witness History (w3ct4x8m)
Inventing the Covid N95 mask

When Peter Tsai invented the material that made the N95 mask possible, he never expected it would save millions of lives decades later.

In 1992, the scientist from Taiwan introduced his mask filter to the world and within several years the technology was used by healthcare professionals all over the world.

When the first cases of Covid-19 were discovered in 2019 he came out of retirement to help work out whether the masks could be reused.

Peter speaks to Matt Pintus.

(Photo: Peter Tsai holding an N95 mask. Credit: Peter Tsai)


SAT 04:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fqw78)
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SAT 04:06 The Real Story (w3ct4q7z)
[Repeat of broadcast at 00:06 today]


SAT 05:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fqzzd)
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SAT 05:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tsvhf99ml)
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SAT 05:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3hz1fc7s)
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SAT 05:32 Amazing Sport Stories - The Black 14 (w3ct67mx)
The Black 14: Ep 1

Sport, racism and protests are about to change the lives of “the Black 14” American footballers. It’s 1969 in the United States. They’ve arrived on scholarships at the University of Wyoming to play for its Cowboys American football team. It was a predominantly white college. The team is treated like a second religion. Then, the players make a decision to take a stand against racism in a game against another university.

This four-part season includes interviews with eight of the Black 14: Guillermo Hysaw, Ted Williams, Ron Hill, John Griffin, Tony McGee, Joe Williams, Mel Hamilton, and Lionel Grimes.

Content warning: This episode contains lived experiences which involve the use of strong racist language.

Audio for this episode was updated on 2 February 2024.


SAT 05:50 More or Less (w3ct5b7n)
A pocket-size history of the calculator

How was the calculator invented? How did it go from something the size of a table to something that could be carried in your pocket, the must-have gadget of the 1970’s and 80’s?

Tim Harford unpicks the history of the calculator with Keith Houston, author of Empire of the Sum: The Rise and Reign of the Pocket Calculator.

Presenter: Tim Harford
Producer: Debbie Richford
Production Co-ordinator: Brenda Brown
Series Producer: Tom Colls
Sound Mix: Hal Haines
Editor: Richard Vadon

(Technology evolution: old metal mechanical calculator 1930s, vintage plastic calculator 1970s, modern digital smartphone calculator 2000s. Credit: Getty Images)


SAT 06:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fr3qj)
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SAT 06:06 Weekend (w172z37pnt5tbz4)
US launches airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias

The United States has launched a series of airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias in Syria and Iraq. The attacks were in retaliation for a drone attack by an Iranian-backed group that killed three American soldiers in Jordan on Thursday. US Central Command said it had struck 85 targets in seven locations.

Also on the programme: UN aid agencies say they fear that fighting in Gaza could spread to Rafah, the strip’s southernmost city where more than a million people have fled; and African music is given its own award at the Grammys/

Joining Paul Henley to discuss all this and more are Joana Cook, Assistant Professor of Terrorism and Political Violence at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs at Leiden University, and British author and journalist David Patrikarakos.

(Picture: A plane takes off from an unidentified location, as the U.S. launches airstrikes on targets linked to Iran's IRGC February 2, 2024 Credit: US Central Command via X/Handout via REUTERS)


SAT 07:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fr7gn)
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SAT 07:06 Weekend (w172z37pnt5tgq8)
US strikes at Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’

As the United States carries out airstrikes in retaliation for a deadly attack on its forces in Jordan, we examine who is in Iran’s regional network of ‘resistance groups’.

Also on the programme: We speak to human rights activists in Yemen who say the war in Gaza has given the Houthis a justification to crack down harder on their critics at home; and the ‘atmospheric rivers’ causing meteorological chaos in North America.

Joining Paul Henley to discuss all this and more are Joana Cook, Assistant Professor of Terrorism and Political Violence at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs at Leiden University, and British author and journalist David Patrikarakos.

(Picture: Houthi supporters protest against US-led strikes on Houthi positions, in Sana'a, Yemen, 02 February 2024 Credit: YAHYA ARHAB/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


SAT 08:00 BBC News (w172z2r927frc6s)
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SAT 08:06 Weekend (w172z37pnt5tlgd)
US strikes at Iranian targets in Iraq and Syria

As the US carries out 85 strikes against Iranian targets in retaliation for a deadly drone attack on an American base, we hear from Lana Nusseibeh, the United Arab Emirates' permanent representative to the United Nations.

Also on the programme: How an Israeli charity helping sick Palestinians get treatment in Israel is coping after Hamas’s attacks; and an exhibition on the self-ringing bell clocks of China's Emperors.

Joining Paul Henley to discuss all this and more are Joana Cook, Assistant Professor of Terrorism and Political Violence at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs at Leiden University, and British author and journalist David Patrikarakos.

(Picture: Lana Nusseibeh at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, December 23 2023 Credit: REUTERS/David Dee Delgado)


SAT 09:00 BBC News (w172z2r927frgyx)
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SAT 09:06 BBC OS Conversations (w3ct5b32)
Leaving Gaza

The BBC revealed this week that more than half the buildings in the Gaza Strip have been damaged or destroyed since Israel launched its retaliation for the Hamas attacks in October. The war has left tens of thousands dead or injured and an estimated 1.7 million people have been displaced. There are shortages of water, food, and medicines.

This week, three US doctors who recently left Gaza share their experiences of working in a hospital in the territory with host James Reynolds. “Blast waves hit the operating room, you can see your metal table with all the instruments rattle, doors slam, the plaster falling off the walls,” Dr Chandra Hassan, from international humanitarian NGO MedGlobal tells us. “You learn to live with that, and you sleep out of exhaustion.”

The escalation of the military activities left many people with no choice but to flee their homes. 35-year-old Layan and her two daughters, 12-year-old Sama and Elya, who’s 8, had to take a long – and at times dangerous – journey from Gaza City to Khan Younis in the south. They have since managed to cross the border into Egypt, where they are now living safely in Cairo. They share their experiences of leaving the Gaza Strip, and Layan tells us why she feels guilty leaving the rest of her family behind.

A Boffin Media production in partnership with the BBC OS team.

(Photo: Layan with her husband and daughters in Gaza. Credit: Layan)


SAT 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3hz1fv79)
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SAT 09:32 Pick of the World (w3ct5b9x)
Twin sisters stolen as babies reunited via TikTok

The incredible story of Georgian twins Amy and Ano, taken from their mother and sold. Plus, the unexpected way Finland is solving its homelessness problem, the Indian woman whose brother took his own life on using her grief and loss to help others, and how much does it really cost to raise a child?


SAT 09:50 Over to You (w3ct4rqk)
Did a documentary on football in Paris score?

The presenter and producer behind Paris: Football’s Greatest Talent Factory, joins us to talk about how they made the documentary and hear listeners’ comments.

Staying with the football theme, a listener feels the Asian cup is losing out on coverage to the Africa Cup of Nations because both are running at the same time.

Presenter: Rajan Datar
Producer: Howard Shannon
A Whistledown production for BBC World Service


SAT 10:00 BBC News (w172z2r927frlq1)
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SAT 10:06 Sportshour (w3ct4sbb)
A 99-year-old world record swimmer and the man behind the viral football account Bryan's Gunn

Betty Brussel from Canada has broken the 100-104-year-old age class world record in the 400m freestyle, knocking nearly four minutes off the previous standard, and then repeated her record-breaking performances in 50m backstroke and the 50m breaststroke that same day. Caroline Barker speaks to the 99-year-old swimmer who is proving age is no barrier to sporting success.

We hear from the charity called Tackle, who are using football to raise sexual health and HIV awareness in Africa.

With six months to go until the start of the Paris Olympics, three-time world break dancing champion Menno Van Gorp will be chatting about his preparations as the sport makes its debut at the Games.

Bryan’s Gunn is not a messiah, but is he a very naughty boy? We speak to the man behind the social media sensation, who regularly makes fun of footballers and their poor choice of vocabulary.

(Photo: Betty Brussel with her medals. Credit: Hannah Walsh)


SAT 11:00 BBC News (w172z2r927frqg5)
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SAT 11:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tsvhfb13c)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3hz1g2qk)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SAT 11:32 Unspun World with John Simpson (w3ct67kj)
Is Ukraine losing Western support?

This week John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether Ukraine can win its war with Russia without the wholehearted support of the West, examines what effect the International Court of Justice’s ruling on Israel might have on the war in Gaza, and looks at the challenges ahead following an expected general election in Britain this year.

Produced by Max Horberry and Benedick Watt

(Photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Switzerland to attend the WEF, Kehrsatz - 15 Jan 2024 Photo by ALESSANDRO DELLA VALLE/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


SAT 12:00 BBC News (w172z2r927frv69)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 12:06 World Book Club (w3ct4xlq)
Carlo Rovelli: Seven Brief Lessons on Physics

Presenter Harriett Gilbert and readers around the world talk to acclaimed Italian physicist and writer Carlo Rovelli about his runaway bestseller Seven Brief Lessons on Physics.

A compact and engaging exploration of some of the most fundamental ideas in modern physics this book takes readers on a captivating journey through seven concise chapters, each dedicated to a different topic. From the theory of relativity to quantum mechanics and the nature of time, Rovelli presents complex concepts with remarkable clarity, making them accessible to a wide audience.

Throughout the book, Rovelli weaves together the history of scientific discovery with his own personal reflections, creating a narrative that is both poetic and thought-provoking. Delving into the mysteries of the universe and examining our own place in the cosmos Rovelli invites readers to ponder the profound questions that physics raises about the nature of space, time, and existence itself.

(Photo: Carlo Rovelli. Credit: Christopher Wahl.)


SAT 13:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fryyf)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SAT 13:06 Newshour (w172z09wlkmnm5v)
US hits Iran-linked targets in Syria and Iraq

The US has launched strikes on 85 targets in Syria and Iraq in response to last Sunday's drone attack on a US military base. Iraq says that the US retaliatory strikes will bring disastrous consequences for the region and that civilians were among 16 people killed. We get reaction from an Iranian academic close to the establishment in Tehran.

We will hear from Gaza's youngest Reporter - she's only 9 years old but has a huge following for her reports on the war.

Also, we will be on the campaign trail in Pakistan ahead of elections.

And how Nigerian Music is taking the US by storm.

(Photo: Mr Biden attended a repatriation on Friday of the three troops killed in Jordan. Credit: Reuters)


SAT 14:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fs2pk)
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SAT 14:06 Sportsworld (w172z1l69phsdns)
Live Sporting Action

Lee James is joined by the Al-Ittihad and Nigeria defender Ashleigh Plumptre and the former Tottenham, Liverpool and Sierra Leone, and current Malaga City player-manager, Stephen Caulker, to discuss Saturday’s five Premier League games ahead of full live match commentary of Newcastle versus Luton from St James’ Park at 1500 GMT.

We’ll also discuss Saturday’s two quarter finals at the Africa Cup of Nations and the Asian Cup. There will also be reaction to day two of the second Test match between India and England in Visakhapatnam and we’ll discuss the opening weekend of action in rugby union’s Six Nations.

Photo: Jacob Murphy of Newcastle United celebrates 3rd goal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on January 30, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neal Simpson/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)


SAT 18:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fskp2)
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SAT 18:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tsvhfbwb8)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 18:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3hz1gxyg)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SAT 18:32 Amazing Sport Stories - The Black 14 (w3ct67mx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:32 today]


SAT 18:50 Sporting Witness (w3ct4sk3)
Lamine Gueye: Senegalese skiier

In 1984, Lamine Gueye of Senegal became the first black African skier to take part in the Winter Olympics.

The grandson of a prominent Senegalese politician, Gueye founded his country's ski federation and for a long time was the only member.

In 2017, he spoke to Tayo Popoola.

A Whistledown Production for BBC World Service.

(Photo: Lamine at the 1996 World Championships. Credit: Jerome Prevost/TempSport/Corbis/VCG/Getty)


SAT 19:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fspf6)
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SAT 19:06 The Inquiry (w3ct4wf5)
Can the Vatican stop Nicaragua’s Catholic crackdown?

After serving nearly a year of his 26 year sentence for treason in a Nicaraguan jail, Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa was flown to Rome in January. The high profile bishop known as an outspoken critic of President Ortega’s Sandinista government has been under house arrest since August 2022. He was allowed to leave the country alongside his supporter Bishop Isidoro Mora and a group of priests and seminarians, after a request from the Vatican.

It’s the latest development in a relationship between Nicaragua and the Holy See that has grown increasingly tense. President Ortega has had a complicated relationship with Nicaragua’s Catholic clergy ever since he first came to power in the 1979 revolution. It was with the help of the Church that Daniel Ortega returned to power in 2006, but as his rule became increasingly more authoritarian he steadily repressed any sort of opposition, including critical voices from within the clergy.

Mass peaceful protests over social security reforms in 2018 ramped up the repression from the Ortega government in the following years. Opposition leaders, journalists, and prominent leaders from within the R.C.Church were amongst those expelled or advised to leave the country and some like Bishop Álvarez were even imprisoned.

The situation has left the Catholic Church in a difficult position. There are no diplomatic ties now between Nicaragua and the Holy See and since the end of the Cold War it appears that the international community has found more pressing concerns. Nicaragua’s Catholic neighbours may have the country on their radars, but how willing they are in supporting the Pope over his concerns for Nicaragua’s Catholic population remains to be seen.

So, this week on The Inquiry we’re asking ‘Can the Vatican stop Nicaragua’s Catholic crackdown?

Contributors:
Brandon Van Dyck, Associate Director of the Princeton Initiative in Catholic Thought, The Aquinas Institute, New Jersey, USA
Bianca Jagger, President of the Bianca Jagger Human Rights Foundation, Executive Directors Leadership Council of Amnesty International, London
Andrea Gagliarducci, Vatican Analyst, EWTN /ACI Group, Rome, Italy
Ryan Berg, Director, Americas Programme, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Washington DC, USA

Presenter: Tanya Beckett
Producer: Jill Collins
Researcher: Matt Toulson
Editor: Tara McDermott
Technical Producer: Cameron Ward
Broadcast Co-ordinator: Tim Fernley

Image Credit: Mireya Acierto\Getty


SAT 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3hz1h1pl)
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SAT 19:32 Outlook (w3ct4rc8)
Mateo the memory keeper

Mateo Sobode Chiqueno is from Paraguay's indigenous Ayoreo people. Hunter-gatherers who have roamed the forests of Paraguay for many centuries, the Ayoreo were first targeted by Catholic, and then Evangelical missionaries who forced them to move into settlements. Mateo himself was orphaned at just 13, shortly after his family were taken out of the forest. Life in the missionary settlements was hard, but Mateo never gave up on his Ayoreo connections, for which he was eventually cast out by the priests. But he'd already seen how the missionaries used tape recorders to document their work, and realised he could do the same: for 40 years he's been recording Ayoreo songs, language, stories and rituals on cassettes. “In the forest there was everything,” he remembers sadly: the Ayoreo now face an onslaught of deforestation, but Mateo's cassettes are seen as a vital link to a threatened culture. (This episode was first broadcast in June 2022)

Presenter: Laurence Blair
Producer: Santi Carneri, Laura Thomas & Gaia Caramazza

Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707

(Photo: Mateo Sobode Chiqueno. Credit: Santi Carneri)


SAT 20:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fst5b)
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SAT 20:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct4vm9)
Ukrainian film-maker Mstyslav Chernov

Nikki is joined by cultural critic, author and singer Chibundu Onuzo. They discuss Lulu Wang’s Hong Kong-set TV series Ex Pats...

Filmmaker Jonathan Glazer’s approach to shooting his extraordinary film The Zone of Interest…

The award-winning Irish actor Andrew Scott on how learning to draw influenced his acting...

Nikki speaks to Canadian-American director Sean Durkin about his latest movie, The Iron Claw....

And to the Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov whose harrowing documentary 20 Days in Mariupol has been Oscar nominated.

Presenter: Nikki Bedi
Producer: Oliver Jones

(Photo: Mstyslav Chernov. Credit: Dia Dipasupil / Getty Images for SCAD)


SAT 21:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fsxxg)
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SAT 21:06 Newshour (w172z09wlkmpl4w)
Historic day in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has its first Irish nationalist leader in the restored power-sharing government. After a two-year hiatus, Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill has taken on the top job as first minister. We hear from a journalist who spent the day watching events unfold in the parliament buildings at Stormont.

Also on the programme: Gaza's youngest reporter; and the woman who donated her kidney and part of her liver to her mother.

(Photo: Michelle O'Neill, Northern Ireland's first minister. Credit: Reuters)


SAT 22:00 BBC News (w172z2r927ft1nl)
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SAT 22:06 The Newsroom (w172z2szdrtp1wh)
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SAT 22:20 Sports News (w172z1kcvyx432m)
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.


SAT 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3hz1hdxz)
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SAT 22:32 Assignment (w3ct4m89)
Spain: The kiss and the culture war

When Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso after her team’s world cup victory last summer, it set a match to Spanish gender relations. On every chat show, on every campus, in every couple’s bedroom, arguments started - does a kiss count as sexual violence? What is consent? Has feminism gone too far? 53% of Spaniards think it has, and that it is discriminating against men. Now, Rubiales is facing criminal trial. “Se acabó” (it’s over) trended after the kiss, but this battle is far from over. For Assignment, Sofia Bettiza travels to Madrid to hear how the Rubiales case tapped into a rift in Spanish society that has been splitting further apart for decades.

Presenter: Sofia Bettiza
Producer: Ellie House
Series Editor: Penny Murphy
Studio Manager: Neil Churchill
Production Coordinator: Gemma Ashman

(Image: A protester holding up a red card reading “1 Feminisme - 0 Masclisme.” Credit: David Ramos/Getty Images)


SAT 23:00 BBC News (w172z2r927ft5dq)
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SAT 23:06 Music Life (w3ct4mh2)
Music is your medicine with Ana Carla Maza, Lucas Santtana and Eliane Correa

Ana Carla Maza, Lucas Santtana and Eliane Correa discuss the music of Cuba, women as producers and composers in Cuban music, and their creative process.

Cuban composer, cellist and singer Ana Carla Maza grew up in the Afro-Cuban Guanabacoa district of Havana, Cuba, in the early years of the Buena Vista Social Club revival. She moved to Paris to train at the Conservatoire, and the city became the beginning of her solo and touring career. Although she’s a classically trained cellist, she’s always incorporated her Havana roots in her work, and her latest album Caribe is a reconnection to those roots, inspired by Afro-Cuban descarga jams of the 1950s.

Lucas Santtana is a singer, composer and producer from Salvador, Brazil. He recreates the Brazilian guitar tradition, mixing up sounds from the 1950s, like João Gilberto and Dorival Caymmi, with mashups, samples and his own creations.

Eliane Correa is a pianist, MD and composer based between London and Havana. She was the bandleader of the Cuban fusion project Wara, and has also worked with Eli & La Evolución, En El Aire Project and The World of Hans Zimmer. Her unique sound equally reflects her Latin heritage and London musical melting pot experience.

SUNDAY 04 FEBRUARY 2024

SUN 00:00 BBC News (w172z2r927ft94v)
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SUN 00:06 BBC OS Conversations (w3ct5b32)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:06 on Saturday]


SUN 00:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3hz1hnf7)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SUN 00:32 Amazing Sport Stories - The Black 14 (w3ct67mx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:32 on Saturday]


SUN 00:50 Sporting Witness (w3ct4sk3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:50 on Saturday]


SUN 01:00 BBC News (w172z2r927ftdwz)
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SUN 01:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct4wkr)
How plankton made mountains

This week, the world’s largest cruise ship set sail from Miami. Whilst a cruise holiday may be appealing to some, there is also a long history of disease spreading around the world via ships. Marnie and the panel take a look at the reasons why and the resulting impact on public health policies.
It’s not just humans and microbes that are hitching a ride aboard sea vessels. Animals such as mussels can cling on to ship hulls, exposing previously pristine environments to potentially invasive species. We hear how scientists are tackling this problem with novel polymer lubricants.
And we’re not done yet with marine creatures creating big issues. Professor John Parnell tells us the huge impact microscopic phytoplankton has had on Earth’s geology, and how the stuff in your pencils could actually be the bodies of long dead plankton...
Plus, we explore the latest developments in rhino IVF, say ‘saluton’ to our Esperanto listeners and answer a question about going grey. And as Alabama uses nitrogen to execute a prisoner, we look at the science behind death penalty drugs.

Presenter: Marnie Chesterton, with Yangyang Cheng and Philistiah Mwatee
Producer: Sophie Ormiston, with Margaret Sessa Hawkins, Alex Mansfield, Dan Welsh, Harrison Lewis, Katie Tomsett and Jack Lee
Production Co-ordinator: Jonathan Harris


SUN 02:00 BBC News (w172z2r927ftjn3)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 02:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tsvhfcv99)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SUN 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3hz1hwxh)
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SUN 02:32 Health Check (w3ct4pf7)
Surviving Noma disease

There are neglected tropical diseases, and then there is Noma, a severe gangrenous disease which tends to affect 2 to 6-year-olds and has a 90% fatality rate. Its quick onset means that often children die before they can get medical attention and it is thought that many medical professionals don’t even get taught about early symptoms. Claudia meets Fidel Strub, originally from Burkina Faso who survived Noma to ask about the impact on his life. This week the first meeting of an international group of researchers working to improve awareness and treatment of the disease is taking place. South African epidemiologist Dr Elise Farley explains why more research is desperately needed.

Family doctor Dr Ann Robinson brings promising news for treatment of another tropical disease, Nipah virus. The first-in-human vaccine trial has begun in the UK. And new research into the effectiveness of testosterone treatment in men.

Journalist Mike Powell updates Health Check as he continues his journey to kidney transplant. And a charity in Northern Ireland which is using a virtual reality experience to give seeing family members a better understanding of what it’s like to live with visual impairment.

Presenter: Claudia Hammond
Producer: Clare Salisbury
Assistant Producers: Jonathan Blackwell and Imaan Moin

Photo credit: Claire Jeantet - Fabrice Caterini / Inediz


SUN 03:00 BBC News (w172z2r927ftnd7)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 03:06 World Book Club (w3ct4xlq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Saturday]


SUN 04:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fts4c)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 04:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct4nv5)
Turkey: A year on from the earthquake

Pascale Harter introduces insight and analysis from Turkey, Kenya, Argentina and Indonesia.

When Turkey's President Erdogan stood among the fallen buildings and grieving people of Turkey’s earthquake zone a year ago, he promised to rebuild within a year - that hasn't happened. While rebuilding work has begun, hundreds of thousands of survivors are still living in make-shift homes. Victoria Craig reports from the historic city of Antakya, one of the worst-affected areas.

Like many countries in Africa, Kenya’s population is growing fast - though the country's birth rate is actually going down. Back in the 1970s, the average Kenyan woman could expect to have eight children during her lifetime - today, that’s down to three. While contraception is more widely available, many women and girls still face unplanned and unwanted pregnancies. Linda Ngari has been investigating the limited choices they have.

Javier Milei won Argentina’s presidential elections on a promise to break with the political establishment and get Argentina out of its dire economic straits. But his plans could prove painful for Argentines who have already suffered a huge jump in the cost of living in recent years. While a small majority of Argentines still back Mr Milei, how long will they stick with him? James Menendez reports.

Indonesian infrastructure has been getting an upgrade recently, helped along by hefty Chinese loans. One of the latest projects is Indonesia’s first high-speed railway, known as the Whoosh train. It’s a boost for the country’s green credentials, and it’s a pleasant, even luxurious, ride says Nick Marsh. But while the journey was smooth, the final destination was still a work in progress.

Producer: Sally Abrahams
Production Co-Ordinator: Rosie Strawbridge
Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world

(Image: A boy plays between tents at a tent camp in Antakya Credit: Ümit Bektaş/BBC Images)


SUN 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3hz1j4dr)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SUN 04:32 Trending (w3ct5d9h)
The disinformation war in the Middle East

"A flood of disinformation has erupted across social media in the online propaganda battle that’s being waged alongside the physical conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Everything from video game clips falsely presented as genuine combat footage, to the outright denial of civilian deaths, have been deployed to try to skew the online narrative and warp public perceptions.

BBC Verify’s Olga Robinson and Shayan Sardarizadeh examine the trends in this alternative war over the Middle East with the help of Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat, the independent investigative organisation."

Presenter: Olga Robinson
Reporter: Shayan Sardarizadeh
Producer: Ed Main
Editor: Flora Carmichael


SUN 04:50 Sporting Witness (w3ct4sk3)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:50 on Saturday]


SUN 05:00 BBC News (w172z2r927ftwwh)
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SUN 05:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tsvhfd6jp)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SUN 05:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3hz1j84w)
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SUN 05:32 The Documentary (w3ct6cgr)
The Israeli hostages

Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October 2023, killing more than 1,200 people and taking around 240 hostages, including children and babies, women, and elderly people. The exact numbers are still changing. Some of the hostages have been released under a deal brokered by Qatar, but many remain in captivity inside Gaza.

Anna Foster talks to people who were there when the attacks happened at the kibbutzim and the Nova music festival. They share the pain of hiding and trying to escape, as their loved ones were killed or taken away from them.

This is their story.

Presenter: Anna Foster
Producer: Louise Clarke
Editor: Clare Fordham
Technical producer: Richard Hannaford

(Photo: Israel-Palestinian conflict hostages. Credit: John MacDougall/AFP)


SUN 06:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fv0mm)
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SUN 06:06 Weekend (w172z37pnt5x7w7)
US and UK airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen

Renewed US-led airstrikes hit Sanaa, the Houthi-controlled capital of Yemen, following US attacks on sites linked to Iran on Friday. A monitoring group said more than twenty pro-Iranian fighters were killed.

Also on the programme: Voters are going to the polls today in El Salvador where President Bukele, the self-styled 'world’s coolest dictator’, is expected to coast to re-election despite severe restrictions on civil liberties; and we speak to a surgeon who spent five weeks working in Gaza in the midst of Israel’s offensive.

Joining Paul Henley in the studio to discuss all this and more are Elisabeth Braw, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, and British psychotherapist and writer Mark Vernon.

(Picture: A US Navy jet during takeoff, Feb 3 2024 Credit: U.S. Central Command)


SUN 07:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fv4cr)
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SUN 07:06 Weekend (w172z37pnt5xcmc)
More strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen

The US and Britain say they have carried out attacks on more than 30 targets.

Also on the programme: we hear the latest on the situation in Iraq where American air-strikes have been aimed at Iranian-backed militias in the past few days; and the Kenyan police force poised to lead an international intervention mission in Haiti.

Joining Paul Henley in the studio to discuss all this and more are Elisabeth Braw, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, and British psychotherapist and writer Mark Vernon.

(Picture: A Tomahawk land attack missile is launched from the USS Gravely, February 3, 2024. Credit: U.S. Central Command/Handout via REUTERS)


SUN 08:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fv83w)
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SUN 08:06 Weekend (w172z37pnt5xhch)
New wave of US airstrikes in Yemen

The US and UK launch renewed airstrikes on Sanaa, the Houthi-controlled capital of Yemen. These follow US attacks on sites linked to Iran on Friday.

Also on the programme: Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neil becomes the first Irish nationalist leader of Northern Ireland; and Sweden’s trade unions take on Elon Musk and his electric car firm, Tesla.

Joining Paul Henley in the studio to discuss all this and more are Elisabeth Braw, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, and British psychotherapist and writer Mark Vernon.

(Picture: A US Navy jet, Feb 3 2024 Credit: US Central Command)


SUN 09:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fvcw0)
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SUN 09:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct4nv5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:06 today]


SUN 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3hz1jr4d)
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SUN 09:32 Outlook (w3ct4rc8)
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SUN 10:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fvhm4)
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SUN 10:06 Music Life (w3ct4mh2)
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SUN 11:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fvmc8)
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SUN 11:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tsvhfdy0g)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SUN 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3hz1jzmn)
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SUN 11:32 Trending (w3ct5d9h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


SUN 11:50 More or Less (w3ct5b7n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:50 on Saturday]


SUN 12:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fvr3d)
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SUN 12:06 BBC OS Conversations (w3ct5b32)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:06 on Saturday]


SUN 12:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3hz1k3cs)
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SUN 12:32 Assignment (w3ct4m89)
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SUN 13:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fvvvj)
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SUN 13:06 Newshour (w172z09wlkmrj2y)
US and UK strike targets in Yemen

Within the space of twenty four hours the United States has mounted airstrikes against Iranian-linked groups in Iraq, Syria and Yemen. The strikes against the Houthi movement in Yemen are part of an ongoing campaign to deter them from attacking shipping in the Red Sea. We hear from our correspondent in Baghdad, who attended a memorial killed in strikes, and reaction from an advisor to the Iraqi government.

International concern is growing about the decision of Senegal's president, Macky Sall, to indefinitely postpone elections that were due this month.

Also in the programme: Why big fat cars could soon pay a heavy price for parking in Paris; and Kim's Convenience, a Netflix Canadian-Korean hit and theatre favourite in London.

(Photo: RAF Typhoon FGR4 aircraft returning to the base following strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. Credit: MOD/Crown Copyright/PA)


SUN 14:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fvzln)
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SUN 14:06 Music Life (w3ct4mh2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:06 on Saturday]


SUN 15:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fw3bs)
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SUN 15:06 Sportsworld (w172z1l69phwfb0)
Live Sporting Action

The semi-final line-up at the Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup will be completed by Sunday, and Sportsworld will look at who might be crowned continental champions.

There’s also commentary from the English Premier League as former Arsenal defender Johan Djourou joins Delyth Lloyd to look ahead to his old side’s meeting with Liverpool. The team also look ahead to the Madrid derby and a clash between the top two in Italy.

It’s also a busy time for international cricket, and there’ll be the latest from the second Test between India and England, as well as the one-day series between Australia and West Indies.

Photo: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool in action with Oleksandr Zinchenko of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC at Anfield on December 23, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)


SUN 19:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fwlb9)
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SUN 19:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tsvhffwzh)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SUN 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3hz1kylp)
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SUN 19:32 Unspun World with John Simpson (w3ct67kj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 11:32 on Saturday]


SUN 20:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fwq2f)
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SUN 20:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct4wkr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 01:06 today]


SUN 21:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fwttk)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 21:06 Newshour (w172z09wlkmsh1z)
Wildfires ravage central Chile

The Chilean president, Gabriel Boric, has declared a state of emergency as fires claim lives and devour forests and homes across the centre of the country. We hear from a reporter from one of the worst-affected cities.

Also in the programme: controversial elections in El Salvador; and memories of the early days of the Beatles as the estate of one of their first members, Stuart Sutcliffe, goes up for sale.

(Photo: Forest fires in Chile's Vina del Mar region. Credit: ADRIANA THOMASA/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


SUN 22:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fwykp)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 22:06 The Newsroom (w172z2szdrtrysl)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SUN 22:20 Sports News (w172z1kcvyx6zzq)
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.


SUN 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3hz1l9v2)
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SUN 22:32 Outlook (w3ct4rc8)
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SUN 23:00 BBC News (w172z2r927fx29t)
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SUN 23:06 The Climate Question (w3ct5bl9)
Why is climate change fuelling tension in the Arctic?

Global temperatures have already increased by around 1.3C above pre-industrial levels, but this warming is not spread evenly across the planet. The Arctic, despite being one of the coldest regions on Earth, has become a hotspot for global warming.

Local temperatures there are rising as much as four-times faster than in other parts of the world. This rapid warming is unsettling the delicate environmental balance, causing significant ice loss – with implications for both the region and the wider world.

In a previous episode on the Arctic region, Graihagh Jackson explored the impact that climate change was having on the people – and ice sheet – of Greenland. In the second part of The Climate Question's focus on the High North, she explores the implications of an increasingly ice-free region on global politics, military relations, and trade.

Guests:
Mathieu Boulègue, consulting fellow at Chatham House and global fellow at the Polar Institute of the Wilson Centre
Julie Brigham-Grette, professor of Earth Sciences in the Department of Earth, Geographic and Climate Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
Malte Humpert, senior fellow at the Arctic Institute and journalist at High North News
Amund Trellevik, on-the-ground reporter in Norway

Producer: Ben Cooper
Series Producers: Simon Watts and Alex Lewis
Editor: China Collins
Sound Engineer: Tom Brignell
Production Coordinators: Debbie Richford, Sophie Hill and Jacqui Johnson


SUN 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3hz1lfl6)
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SUN 23:32 Pick of the World (w3ct5b9x)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:32 on Saturday]


SUN 23:50 Over to You (w3ct4rqk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:50 on Saturday]

MONDAY 05 FEBRUARY 2024

MON 00:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr11b3)
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MON 00:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct4nv5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:06 on Sunday]


MON 00:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bqdlh)
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MON 00:32 Trending (w3ct5d9h)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 on Sunday]


MON 00:50 More or Less (w3ct5b7n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:50 on Saturday]


MON 01:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr1527)
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MON 01:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqlgqf)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 01:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bqjbm)
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MON 01:32 Happy News (w3ct5hvt)
The Happy Pod: Time's up for monkey on the run

This week, the adventures and safe recapture of a runaway monkey in Scotland. Also: how scientists tracked down four previously undiscovered penguin colonies. And the "Motorbike Grandma" riding the length and breadth of China.


MON 02:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr18tc)
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MON 02:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqllgk)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bqn2r)
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MON 02:32 CrowdScience (w3ct4y5b)
Why do we daydream?

Have you ever been through a romantic break up, unable to shift the ex from your thoughts? You are, obviously, not alone…

Listener Elkin, experienced just that. But rather than wallowing in self-pity, he sought out an explanation. Where better to get it, than from CrowdScience. Now, Alex Lathbridge is putting on his thinking cap to find out why we daydream?

Presenter: Alex Lathbridge
Producer: Harrison Lewis
Editor: Martin Smith
Production: Jonathan Harris

Featuring:

Giulia Poerio, Lecturer in Psychology, University of Sussex.
Karina Christoff, Professor of Psychology, University of British Columbia.
Eli Sommer, Israeli Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Haifa.
Sophie Forster, Reader in Psychology, University of Sussex

(Photo: Man daydreaming surrounded by clouds. Credit: jacquesdurocher / Getty Images)


MON 03:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr1dkh)
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MON 03:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct4y0t)
Keeping the Amazon standing

The Amazon is the largest forest in the world, spread across nine countries in South America and home to 47 million people. It’s crucial for the planet’s biodiversity and in the fight against climate change. But vast numbers of trees have been cut down for logging, construction, mining and farming.

On this edition of People Fixing The World we meet those who are making a living from the Amazon while keeping the trees standing - through rubber tapping and fruit picking - as well as big companies looking to make more of the fruits, nuts and other natural products.

Presenter: Myra Anubi
Reporter: Julia Carneiro
Series Producer: Jon Bithrey
Editor: Bridget Harney
Sound mix: Andrew Mills

(Image: Brazilian entrepreneur Francisco Samonek, BBC/Julia Carneiro)


MON 03:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bqrtw)
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MON 03:32 Pick of the World (w3ct5b9x)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:32 on Saturday]


MON 03:50 Over to You (w3ct4rqk)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:50 on Saturday]


MON 04:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr1j9m)
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MON 04:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqltyt)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bqwl0)
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MON 04:32 The Conversation (w3ct4twp)
Cookbook queens

Beatriz De La Pava Hucke meets two writers and chefs who explore their culture, history and identity through food.

Dina Macki is a recipe developer and writer who basis her work around Omani cuisine. She works with international brands, restaurants and hotels in the UK and in the Gulf region. She’s just published her debut cookbook, Bahari: Recipes from an Omani Kitchen and Beyond.

Keshia Sakarah is a chef and owner of Caribe’ - Caribbean Eating and the Baruru Supper-club. She travelled across the Caribbean Islands to discover and collect traditional recipes. Her first book, Caribe': A Cookbook with History, will come out in 2025.

Produced by Sarah Kendal, Alice Gioia and Jane Thurlow.

(Image: (L) Keshia Sakarah, courtesy of Keshia Sakarah. (R) Dina Macki, courtesy of Dina Macki.)


MON 05:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr1n1r)
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MON 05:06 Newsday (w172z07fmn3wd09)
El Salvador's President claims election victory

Nayib Bukele has claimed victory in the presidential election in El Salvador.

Wildfires in central Chile have now killed at least 112 people.

And the US military says it conducted more air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.


MON 06:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr1rsw)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 06:06 Newsday (w172z07fmn3whrf)
Nayib Bukele re-elected president in El Salvador

Nayib Bukele has claimed victory in the presidential election in El Salvador, with a quarter of the ballots counted.

Wildfires in central Chile have now killed at least 112 people.

And Taylor Swift has made history at the Grammy music awards as she has become the first artist to win best album award for the fourth time.


MON 07:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr1wk0)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 07:06 Newsday (w172z07fmn3wmhk)
El Salvador's President claims election victory

Nayib Bukele has claimed victory in the presidential election in El Salvador, with a quarter of the ballots counted.

We'll hear about the medical team investigating sudden unexplained death in children

And Taylor Swift has made history at the Grammy music awards as she has become the first artist to win best album award for the fourth time.


MON 08:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr2094)
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MON 08:06 HARDtalk (w3ct4p47)
José Ramos-Horta: Peace and reconciliation

Stephen Sackur speaks to José Ramos Horta, President of Timor-Leste. Are there lessons for the world to learn from his extraordinary life?


MON 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7brckj)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct4mvv)
What's holding back Africa's fashion industry?

The continent's fashion industry holds all the cards to becoming one of the world’s fashion leaders. It has the natural resources, the workforce and a growing middle class who want to wear African brands.

However, there are challenges including poor infrastructure, lack of investment and limited training opportunities in fashion - highlighted in a recent Unesco report.

We hear from designers on the continent and overseas to get their opinion on what’s needed to help the industry grow and learn why Afrobeats is helping to put African fashion on the map.

Produced and presented by Megan Lawton.

(Image: Atmosphere at the Labrum London show during London Fashion Week February 2022. Credit: Getty Images)


MON 08:50 Witness History (w3ct4xbx)
Queen of the 'fro

In May 1986, 16-year-old Charlotte Mensah went to work in the UK’s first luxury Afro-Caribbean hair salon, Splinters.

In London’s glamorous Mayfair, Splinters had earned a world-class reputation and hosted the likes of Diana Ross.

Charlotte says it looked more like a five-star hotel than a salon and that its owner, Winston Isaacs expected no less than perfection from all his staff.

Now a giant of the hair care industry in her own right, Charlotte has become known as the 'Queen of the 'fro'.

She tells Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty about her roots and how training at the legendary Splinters changed her life.

This programme includes an account of racial bullying.

(Photo: Young Charlotte in the salon. Credit: Charlotte Mensah)


MON 09:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr2418)
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MON 09:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqmfpg)
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MON 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7brh9n)
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MON 09:32 CrowdScience (w3ct4y5b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


MON 10:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr27sd)
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MON 10:06 The History Hour (w3ct4w6c)
Internet cafes and Doomsday seeds

Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service.

We hear about Cyberia - the first commercial internet café which opened in London in 1994. Director of the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford, Professor Vicki Nash, talks us through other notable landmarks in the internet’s history. Plus how the Covid N95 mask was invented by a scientist from Taiwan in 1992.

Also how Brazilian theologian Leonardo Boff was punished for his writing on liberation theology. Staying with Brazil, we hear how poor rural workers occupied land owned by the rich, resulting in violent clashes in 1980.

And the world's first global seed vault, buried deep inside a mountain on an Arctic island.

Contributors:
Eva Pascoe – a founder of Cyberia internet café
Prof Vicki Nash – Director of the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford
Peter Tsai – inventor of N95 mask
Leonardo Boff – Brazilian theologian
Maria Salete Campigotto – Landless Workers Movement protestor
Dr Cary Fowler – founder of Doomsday seed vault

(Photo: People using Cyberia in 1994. Credit: Mathieu Polak/Sygma/Sygma via Getty Images)


MON 11:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr2cjj)
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MON 11:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqmp5q)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7brqsx)
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MON 11:32 The Conversation (w3ct4twp)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


MON 12:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr2h8n)
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MON 12:06 Outlook (w3ct4qh6)
Why I came out as trans to the world on America's Got Talent

When a 63-year-old bespectacled woman took to the stage on America's Got Talent in 2016 she got a standing ovation for her stand-up comedy routine. But Julia Scotti also wowed the millions of people watching on TV when she explained that she was returning to a comedy career after spending 28 years on the circuit as a man – Rick Scotti. She tells Jo Fidgen how she almost lost everything before making a triumphant return to the comedy circuit. A documentary has been made about Julia, directed by Susan Sandler – it's called Julia Scotti: Funny That Way.

If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in this programme, support is available on the BBC Action line website or at Befrienders.org.

Presenter: Jo Fidgen
Producer: June Christie


Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707

(Photo: Julia Scotti. Credit: Anne Burlock Lawver)
(Film clips: Julia Scotti: Funny That Way/dir. Susan Sandler.
Rascal's Comedy Hour.
America's Got Talent - produced by Fremantle North America & Syco Entertainment.
The Abbott & Costello Show: Murder at the Radio Quiz Show (1948) - Stardust Records).


MON 12:50 Witness History (w3ct4xbx)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


MON 13:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr2m0s)
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MON 13:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqmxnz)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7brz95)
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MON 13:32 CrowdScience (w3ct4y5b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


MON 14:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr2qrx)
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MON 14:06 Newshour (w172z09wytxzd0b)
Conditions in Gaza Strip reach a “new level of horror”

An aid agency says that conditions in Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip have reached a “new level of horror” as the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, commences another crisis tour of the Middle East amid worsening violence in many parts of the region.

Also in the programme: proposals for the Future Circular Collider; and is northern Ethiopia on the brink of famine?

(Picture: A Palestinian boy holds a can with cooked food received from a charity kitchen amid shortages of food supplies in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip. Credit: Reuters)


MON 15:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr2vj1)
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MON 15:06 HARDtalk (w3ct4p47)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


MON 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bs6sf)
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MON 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct4zfj)
Boeing 737 Max 9: How big are reputational risks for airline manufacturer?

Finishing last year with a crisis and facing a new financial reckoning from a midair fuselage blowout in January, Boeing acknowledged that they need to improve their work and earn back their reliable reputation.

Yet, the company has to delay more 737 Max deliveries after incorrectly drilled holes found. The boss of Emirates airline Sir Tim Clark warned Boeing is in the "last chance saloon", saying he had seen a "progressive decline" in its performance.

Also, in the programme, we will find out who's the real creator of Bitcoin and will Taylor Swift's recent Grammy price change the male dominated music industry.

(Picture: Farnborough International Airshow. Picture credit: Reuters)


MON 16:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr2z85)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 16:06 BBC OS (w172z0w8zmf10xs)
Fake cancer death of Indian actress

A social media post claiming that an Indian actress had died due to cervical cancer and a subsequent video announcing that she was alive has sparked a furious debate on the ethical conundrums surrounding online publicity campaigns. We hear what's been the reaction in India.

As the US Secretary of State makes another visit to the Middle East, we have the latest on his diplomatic mission and on the situation in Gaza.

We hear from the fans of Tyla, the South African singer whose victory at the Grammys, beating four Nigerian nominees, has fuelled the rivalry between South Africa and Nigeria.

President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador, credited with driving down gang violence in the Central American nation, says he has been re-elected. We explain how he rose to the presidency.

We speak to a mother and her daughter who fell victim to online harassment after a fake porn video was circulated with a claim that it was of her.

Presenter: Lukwesa Burak

(Photo: Poonam Pandey. Credit: Getty Images)


MON 17:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr3309)
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MON 17:06 BBC OS (w172z0w8zmf14nx)
Warnings of famine in Ethiopia

Britain's Africa minister Andrew Mitchell has told the BBC there is clearly a risk of famine in Ethiopia unless action is taken to prevent it. We speak to our correspondent who has been travelling with the minister visiting the area affected by the food crisis.

As the US Secretary of State makes another visit to the Middle East, we have the latest on his diplomatic mission and on the situation in Gaza.

We speak to a reporter in Chile about the wildfires that have killed more than 100 people in Valparaiso region.

We speak to a teacher from a group of educational workers in the US state of Kentucky that has won a $1million lottery prize.

We hear from a mother and her daughter, who fell victim of online harassment after a fake porn video was circulated with a claim that it was of her.

Presenter: Lukwesa Burak.

(Photo: A woman and her baby in Ethiopia. Credit: Reuters)


MON 18:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr36rf)
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MON 18:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqnjdm)
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MON 18:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bsl0t)
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MON 18:32 The Conversation (w3ct4twp)
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MON 19:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr3bhk)
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MON 19:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqnn4r)
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MON 20:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr3g7p)
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MON 20:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct4nv5)
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MON 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bstj2)
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MON 20:32 Discovery (w3ct4npp)
The Life Scientific: Sir Harry Bhadeshia

The Life Scientific zooms in to explore the intricate atomic make-up of metal alloys, with complex crystalline arrangements that can literally make or break structures integral to our everyday lives. Professor Sir Harry Bhadeshia is Professor of Metallurgy at Queen Mary University of London and Emeritus Tata Steel Professor of Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge. He’s been described as a ‘steel innovator’ – developing multiple new alloys with a host of real-world applications, from rail tracks to military armour. Harry’s prolific work in the field has earned him widespread recognition and a Knighthood; but it's not always been an easy ride... From his childhood in Kenya and an enforced move to the UK as a teenager, to the years standing up to those seeking to discredit the new path he was forging in steel research - Jim Al-Khalili discovers that Harry's achievements have required significant determination, as well as hard work.

Presenter: Jim Al-Khalili
Producer: Lucy Taylor
Audio editor: Sophie Ormiston
Production Co-ordinator: Jonathan Harris


MON 21:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr3kzt)
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MON 21:06 Newshour (w172z09wyty0777)
King Charles diagnosed with cancer

He will step back from public duties while he receives treatment. It has not been revealed what type of cancer the British monarch has but, in a statement, the Palace said King Charles remained "wholly positive" about his treatment -- which began today. We are joined by his former media manager.

Also in the programme: warnings that Ethiopia is on the verge of being engulfed by famine if actions are not taken soon; and we find out about President Nayib Bukele, who has just been re-elected in El Salvador, and who calls himself the coolest dictator in the world.

(Picture: King Charles III Credit: Melville / Reuters)


MON 22:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr3pqy)
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MON 22:06 The Newsroom (w172z2szs13zpyv)
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MON 22:20 Sports News (w172z1kd776fr4z)
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MON 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bt20b)
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MON 22:32 World Business Report (w3ct4zhs)
Meta criticised over deepfake rule

Facebook’s Parent company Meta has found itself under attack by its own oversight board for what's being called “incoherent” and “confusing” policies on manipulated media. Ed Butler speaks to a member on the board about their review.

He will also be looking at the impact of natural disasters both old and new - from this year’s Chilean wildfires to last year's devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria - which happened precisely 12 months ago this week.

And how do you cope if you're late for a job interview? We find out what the best excuse is.

(Picture: Woman holds smartphone with Meta logo in front of a displayed Facebook's new rebrand logo Meta in this illustration picture. Credit: Reuters)


MON 23:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr3th2)
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MON 23:06 HARDtalk (w3ct4p47)
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MON 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bt5rg)
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MON 23:32 The Conversation (w3ct4twp)
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TUESDAY 06 FEBRUARY 2024

TUE 00:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr3y76)
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TUE 00:06 The History Hour (w3ct4w6c)
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TUE 01:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr41zb)
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TUE 01:06 Business Matters (w172yzs0xtdflcn)
King Charles III cancer diagnosis

Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles is being treated for cancer. The specific type of disease has not been revealed, but a spokesperson confirmed it was not prostate cancer. Ed Butler gets the latest update on the monarchy.

We look at the impact of natural disasters both old and new - from this year’s Chilean wildfires to last year's devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

And how do you cope if you're late for a job interview? We find out what the best excuse is.

Ed will be joined throughout the programme by two guests on opposite sides of the world, Yoko Ishikura – Professor Emeritus, Hitotsubashi University in Japan and Oliver Stuenkel - Professor of International Politics at the Getulio Vargas Foundation in São Paulo, Brazil.

(Picture: Britain's King Charles leaves the London Clinic after receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate in London, Britain January 29, 2024. Credit: Reuters)


TUE 02:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr45qg)
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TUE 02:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqphcn)
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TUE 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7btjzv)
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TUE 02:32 The Documentary (w3ct6chd)
Cairo in comics

Modern Cairo is a crowded metropolis. The city’s ‘thousand minarets’ are now dwarfed by a new skyline of slick tower blocks. Modern highways fly over bustling kiosks where residents gather to smoke and buy soda drinks.

Inspired by the lives of their neighbours, playing out among mosques, high rise buildings and on busy streets, Egyptian writers and graphic artists, including Deena Mohamed, Shennawy and Mohamed Wahba bring their thousand-year-old capital to life. They tell the stories behind their own books and comics - Tok Tok, Shubeik Lubeik, and A Bird's Eye View over Cairo. And how today, the city’s dedicated festival Cairo Comix has become an annual destination for artists and fans from around the world.

Producer: Clare Salisbury
Extra production by Nadeen Shaker

(Illustration: A Cairo street scene with cars and vendors. Credit: Deena Mohamed)


TUE 03:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr49gl)
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TUE 03:06 Outlook (w3ct4qh6)
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TUE 03:50 Witness History (w3ct4xbx)
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TUE 04:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr4f6q)
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TUE 04:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqpqvx)
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TUE 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7btsh3)
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TUE 04:32 In the Studio (w3ct4ygd)
Awais Khan: Overcoming writer’s block

The Pakistani author, Awais Khan, is working on his latest thriller, His Sister’s Secret, a look into the dark side of dating and family life. But Awais is also struggling with a familiar challenge for many authors - writer’s block – which is stopping him finishing the book he hopes could win him a global publishing deal.

Join fellow author Paul Waters as he watches Awais take a radical step to tackle this problem and try to finish his first draft.

Along the way Paul meets other international authors who share how they cope when the words won’t flow. But will Awais manage to finish his own story?

Presented and produced by Paul Waters.


TUE 05:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr4jyv)
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TUE 05:06 Newsday (w172z07fmn3z8xd)
Blinken returns to Middle East for Gaza truce

The US secretary of state Antony Blinken is continuing his whistlestop tour of the Middle East to push for a ceasefire in Gaza.

World leaders have been sending King Charles messages of support following his cancer diagnosis barely 18 months into his reign.

And one year since a devastating earthquake hit Turkey and Syria killing over 55,000 people.


TUE 06:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr4npz)
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TUE 06:06 Newsday (w172z07fmn3zdnj)
Antony Blinken seeks Gaza peace deal

The US secretary of state Antony Blinken is due in Cairo on his latest push for a Gaza ceasefire deal. He will travel on to Tel Aviv after Israel vowed to eradicate Hamas in the crowded, refugee-filled southern city of Rafah.

World leaders have sent messages of support to King Charles and wished him a speedy recovery, after it was announced he'd been diagnosed with an unspecified cancer.

And one year since a devastating earthquake hit Turkey and Syria killing over 55,000 people.


TUE 07:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr4sg3)
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TUE 07:06 Newsday (w172z07fmn3zjdn)
Blinken returns to Middle East for Gaza truce

The US secretary of state Antony Blinken is continuing his whistlestop tour of the Middle East to push for a ceasefire in Gaza.

World leaders have been sending King Charles messages of support following his cancer diagnosis barely 18 months into his reign.

And one year since a devastating earthquake hit Turkey and Syria killing over 55,000 people.


TUE 08:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr4x67)
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TUE 08:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct4y0v)
Rewilding Earth

From beavers in the UK to bison in Romania and jaguars in Argentina, ecologists around the world are reintroducing animals that once flourished in particular areas. The theory is, if done correctly, they can boost biodiversity and restore ecosystems with benefits ranging from reducing forest fires to tackling invasive species. But the strategy is controversial. Opponents say some species are no longer suited to certain areas and cause conflict with farmers, adding there is little evidence it works. Proponents admit some well-meaning projects haven’t worked in the past, but insist properly planned rewilding, which has involved all the stakeholders from the start, can be very successful. We take a close look.

Presenter: Myra Anubi
Reporter/producer: Claire Bates
Series producer: Jon Bithrey
Editor: Penny Murphy
Sound mix: Gareth Jones

(Image: Beaver in enclosure in West London, Getty Images)


TUE 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bv8gm)
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TUE 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct4n4w)
Denmark: Cashing in on Sweden's Eurovision

As Malmö receives the keys to this year's event, we look at how Copenhagen in Denmark could be the real economic winners - without having to pay for it.

When the Swedish city last hosted the competition in 2013, officials estimated around a third of overnight stays were in the Danish capital.

We speak to officials in both cities - just 30km apart and connected by the Øresund Bridge - to examine what fans can expect, and explore how other nations around the world get in on the action when a neighbouring country hosts a global event.

Produced and presented by Daniel Rosney


TUE 08:50 Witness History (w3ct4xhg)
How a young mother was saved from death by stoning

In March 2002, a young Nigerian Muslim woman was sentenced to death by stoning for adultery and conceiving a child out of wedlock.

Amina Lawal’s case attracted huge international attention and highlighted divisions between the Christian and Muslim regions in the country.

Hauwa Ibrahim, one of the first female lawyers from northern Nigeria, defended Amina and helped her secure an acquittal.

The case would have very personal consequences for Hauwa who went on to adopt Amina’s daughter.

She tells Vicky Farncombe how the ground-breaking case also changed attitudes in Nigeria towards defendants from poor, rural communities.

(Photo: Hauwa Ibrahim (left) with Amina Lawal, Credit: Getty Images)


TUE 09:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr50yc)
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TUE 09:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqqblk)
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TUE 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bvd6r)
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TUE 09:32 The Documentary (w3ct6chd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


TUE 10:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr54ph)
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TUE 10:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct4vm9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:06 on Saturday]


TUE 11:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr58fm)
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TUE 11:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqql2t)
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TUE 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bvmq0)
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TUE 11:32 In the Studio (w3ct4ygd)
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TUE 12:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr5d5r)
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TUE 12:06 Outlook (w3ct4qxr)
My grandmother walked the rabbit-proof fence

Maria Pilkington is a grand-daughter of strong matriarchs that have left behind an astounding legacy of love and resilience. Her mother was Aboriginal-Australian Doris Pilkington who wrote a book that became the Hollywood film, Rabbit-Proof Fence.

The book was based on the story of Doris's mother Molly. In the 1930s it was Australian policy that mixed-race children should be removed from any Aboriginal influence. Thousands were taken from their families and homes – they became known as the Stolen Generation. Molly and her sisters Daisy and Gracie were taken from the home they knew in Jigalong, far away to the Moore River Settlement to be taught to be domestic servants for white families. But Molly decided they would escape by following a rabbit-proof fence, a pest-control barrier that went through Western Australia. After walking for three months, Molly, her sister and cousin were reunited with their families.

Maria herself would encounter the same prejudice and threats that her maternal line had contended with. But her family’s strength and resilience made sure it would not happen again.

Presenter: Jo Fidgen
Producer: Sarah Kendal

Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp 44 330 678 2707

(Photo: Maria with her mother, grandmother, daughter, and grandchild. Credit: Courtesy of Maria Pilkington)


TUE 12:50 Witness History (w3ct4xhg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


TUE 13:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr5hxw)
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TUE 13:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqqtl2)
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TUE 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bvw68)
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TUE 13:32 Discovery (w3ct4npp)
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TUE 14:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr5mp0)
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TUE 14:06 Newshour (w172z09wyty28xf)
Protests in Turkey on anniversary of devastating quake

There've been protests in Turkey on the first anniversary of a devastating earthquake, with survivors complaining that reconstruction has been too slow. Newshour hears from Anna Foster in the southern province of Hatay.

Also in the programme: Senegal slips into crisis; and deciphering the papyri of Herculaneum.

(Picture: A woman mourns on a tomb at the Hatay earthquake cemetery. Credit: EPA-EFE)


TUE 15:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr5rf4)
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TUE 15:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct4y0v)
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TUE 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bw3pj)
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TUE 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct4zqk)
Boeing crisis: Watchdog faces questions

Mike Whittaker of the US aviation watchdog the Federal Aviation Administration is before congress answering questions on its handling of the aftermath of several serious incidents involving Boeing aircraft.

Also today, Rahul Tandon finds out how people in Turkey and Syria are coping a year on from a devastating earthquake.

Why are European farmers so angry?

And how is Denmark benefiting as its next door neighbour Sweden gets ready to host Eurovision?

Image: an aircraft engine in mid flight (Getty images)


TUE 16:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr5w58)
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TUE 16:06 BBC OS (w172z0w8zmf3xtw)
Turkey earthquake: One year on

It’s exactly a year since two powerful earthquakes hit southern Turkey and northern Syria, killing more than 56,000 people and leaving millions displaced. In the hours and days after the quakes, our correspondent Anna Foster travelled towards the epicentre of where the earthquake hit. She joins us once more on the programme from Turkey to tell us what's happened since and we speak to people living there about what life is like for them now.

We get the latest from our correspondent on King Charles since he revealed his cancer diagnosis. We also get reaction from people who are living with cancer.

And why are so many elephants dying in Sri Lanka? Our correspondent tells us more.

Presenter: James Reynolds

Photo: People mourn as they visit a cemetery for people killed by last year"s earthquake in Hatay, Turkey, February 6, 2024. Credit: REUTERS/Dilara Acikgoz


TUE 17:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr5zxd)
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TUE 17:06 BBC OS (w172z0w8zmf41l0)
Turkey earthquake: One-year anniversary

Turkey marks the the one-year anniversary of a devastating earthquake that killed more than 53,000 people. We hear from people who are mourning their friends and loved ones, and others who lost their homes and businesses. Our correspondent also revisits the people she met covering the earthquake a year ago.

Also on the programme, we hear from Spain, the latest country in Europe where farmer protests are occurring.

The US secretary of state Anthony Blinken is in Qatar. It's his latest whistle-stop tour of the Middle East and his fifth since the October seventh attack on Israel. We hear what his priorities are on this visit.

Presenter: James Reynolds

(Picture: A girl kisses her father as they visit a cemetery for people killed by last year's earthquake, in Hatay, Feb 2024 Credit: Reuters/Umit Bektas)


TUE 18:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr63nj)
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TUE 18:06 Outlook (w3ct4qxr)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 today]


TUE 18:50 Witness History (w3ct4xhg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


TUE 19:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr67dn)
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TUE 19:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqrk1v)
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TUE 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bwlp1)
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TUE 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct4szp)
2024/02/06 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.


TUE 20:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr6c4s)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 20:06 The Documentary (w3ct6chd)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


TUE 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bwqf5)
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TUE 20:32 Tech Life (w3ct4tr5)
Health Tech

We're looking at health tech. Our reporter gets hands-on with a new ultrasound system in Kenya helping to keep mothers healthy during pregnancy. And tech for the menopause. Why isn't there more of it ? Also on this edition of Tech Life, the social media platform we used to call Twitter has a new rival. And tech at the Vatican - we interview the Pope's adviser on technology.

PHOTO CREDIT: Getty Images/ER Productions Ltd


TUE 21:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr6gwx)
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TUE 21:06 Newshour (w172z09wyty344b)
Many still homeless a year after Turkish quake

Some 56,000 people died a year ago in southern Turkey and many of the millions displaced still have no home. We return to the affected areas.

Also on the programme: a panel of judges has ruled that the former president, Donald Trump, is not immune from charges that he plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 election; and Hamas responds to the latest internationally-brokered proposal for a halt to the fighting in Gaza.

(Picture: A commemoration event marking the anniversary of the earthquake in Southern Turkey. Credit:Bilan / EPA)


TUE 22:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr6ln1)
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TUE 22:06 The Newsroom (w172z2szs142lvy)
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TUE 22:20 Sports News (w172z1kd776jn22)
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.


TUE 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bwyxf)
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TUE 22:32 World Business Report (w3ct4zst)
Boeing: Bolts missing from door, says report

Investigators have found that a door panel which flew off a Boeing 737 MAX 9 appeared to be missing four key bolts. What does this mean for the company?

We have a look at what's happening in the car industry as two of the world's largest car makers publish their latest earnings.

And the percentage of working women in the United States hit a record high in 2023 – defying expectations of a slow post-pandemic recovery.

(Picture: The Boeing logo is displayed on one of its buildings in El Segundo, California, USA. Credit: CAROLINE BREHMAN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


TUE 23:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr6qd5)
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TUE 23:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct4y0v)
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TUE 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bx2nk)
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TUE 23:32 In the Studio (w3ct4ygd)
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WEDNESDAY 07 FEBRUARY 2024

WED 00:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr6v49)
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WED 00:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct4vm9)
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WED 01:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr6ywf)
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WED 01:06 Business Matters (w172yzs0xtdjh8r)
Meta tackles AI images

Facebook's parent company Meta will begin labelling images posted to Facebook, Instagram and Threads that have been created using AI, but how do you spot an image generated by AI?

Investigators have found that a door panel which flew off a Boeing 737 MAX 9 appeared to be missing four key bolts. We look at what this means for the company.

And the percentage of working women in the United States hit a record high in 2023 – defying expectations of a slow post-pandemic recovery.

Sam Fenwick is joined throughout the programme by two guests: Kristina Hooper, Chief Global Market Strategist at Invesco in New York City and Stefanie Yuen Thio Joint Managing Partner at TSMP Law in Singapore.

(Picture: Facebook's new rebrand logo Meta is seen on smartphone in this illustration picture Credit: Reuters)


WED 02:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr72mk)
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WED 02:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqsd8r)
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WED 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bxfwy)
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WED 02:32 The Climate Question (w3ct5bl9)
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WED 03:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr76cp)
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WED 03:06 Outlook (w3ct4qxr)
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WED 03:50 Witness History (w3ct4xhg)
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WED 04:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr7b3t)
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WED 04:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqsms0)
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WED 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bxpd6)
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WED 04:32 World of Secrets (w3ct6ccw)
Season 2 - The Disciples

The Disciples 5/6: Collapse

The new series of World of Secrets investigates the cult of Nigerian “prophet” TB Joshua. It is a story of miracles, manipulation and abuse, told by people from around the world, who gave up everything for one of the most powerful religious figures of the century. Lured by TB Joshua’s claimed healing powers, and the promise that one day they could be like him, they live as disciples in a guarded Lagos compound, cut off from families and friends.

Episode five: Collapse
People are trapped under rubble in the Lagos church compound. The eyes of the world are now on TB Joshua. Beneath the collapsed building is 23-year-old Princess, from South Africa. Her mother says she’s told: “just pray”. Disciple Emmanuel goes to the scene. “You could hear people, and their voices are fading. From louder, it’s getting weaker.” As suspicion about the cause of the collapse intensifies, Nigeria’s president, Goodluck Jonathan, flies in to offer his condolences to TB Joshua and the bereaved families. Meanwhile, the “prophet” gives a bizarre explanation.
Presenters: Charlie Northcott and Yemisi Adegoke
Producer: Rob Byrne
Executive Producer: Georgia Catt
Series Editor: Philip Sellars
Archive: Channels TV, Associated Press, CGTN Africa, The Synagogue Church of All Nations, Emmanuel TV, TV360, MrBallu58


WED 05:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr7fvy)
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WED 05:06 Newsday (w172z07fmn425th)
Hamas responds to new Gaza ceasefire deal

Qatar says that Hamas has given a "positive" response to a proposed ceasefire deal with Israel - we head to Qatar to find out more.

Following the postponement of presidential elections in Senegal the political turmoil continues - we hear from the lawyer for opposition candidate Ousmane Sonko.

And we report on an alcohol shortage in Zanzibar which is annoying tourists and business owners.


WED 06:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr7km2)
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WED 06:06 Newsday (w172z07fmn429km)
Israel and US reviewing Hamas response to proposed deal

Diplomats have described the Hamas reaction to a proposed Gaza deal as positive as negotiations continue to try to secure hostage releases and a ceasefire with Israel.

With mounting pressure from farmers across Europe, the European Union has made concessions that would allow the continued use of pesticides on crops - is it a step back for the environmental agenda?

And has the fentanyl epidemic crossed the border from the US into Mexico?


WED 07:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr7pc6)
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WED 07:06 Newsday (w172z07fmn42f9r)
Gaza ceasefire deal 'possible and essential' - says top US diplomat

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet Israeli and Palestinian officials today, as he continues to push for a ceasefire agreement in Gaza - we explore the chances for a deal as Qatar says Hamas has responded 'positively' to the latest proposals.

One year from the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria the region and the people are still trying to recover - our correspondent who reported then returns to the area.

In the US the mother of a teenager murderer has been convicted of manslaughter in relation to her son's shooting of schoolmates - because he was given a gun just days before he shot dead four classmates - but it is a new legal precedent?


WED 08:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr7t3b)
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WED 08:06 HARDtalk (w3ct4p8r)
Vassily Nebenzia: Is Russia influencing global opinions?

Stephen Sackur is in New York City, home of the United Nations, to speak to Vassily Nebenzia, Russia’s permanent representative to the UN. Ambassador Nebenzia is a key player in Vladimir Putin’s combative diplomatic strategy to accuse the West of seeking to impose its will on the world, from Ukraine to the Middle East. How effective is Moscow in the battle for world opinion?


WED 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7by5cq)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct4n9d)
Is it worth being a B Corp?

It's an exclusive business club with over 8,000 companies, which put environmental and social values at the heart of their work.

But the B Corp badge has come under some criticism for taking on some multinational companies - some smaller businesses say that has diluted its values.

We hear from Anjli Raval, who reports on what goes on inside the world's biggest companies for the Financial Times.

One of the biggest growth areas for B Corps is expected to be Africa. Tahira Nizari is the co-founder of new B Corp Kazi Yetu, selling traceable products like tea and spices from Tanzania.

Max Landry at Peppy - a health tech company - who specialise in underserved areas of healthcare lets us know the hoops to join the B Corp club.

Jonathan Trimble, the CEO and founder of creative agency And Rising, which helps new brands with their marketing plans tells us what he wants B Corp to change. Chris Turner, Executive Director at B - Lab UK, tells us how their standards will shift in the next year.

Produced and presented by Rick Kelsey

(Image credit: Kazi Yetu)


WED 08:50 Witness History (w3ct4xkq)
Lucha Reyes: Peruvian music star

Lucha Reyes was one of Peru’s greatest singers. She was born into poverty in 1936 and fought terrible health problems and racism throughout her life. But it didn’t stop her becoming a star of Peruvian Creole music - a fusion of waltzes, Andean and Afro-Peruvian styles.

In the early 1970s she recorded hits including Regresa and Tu Voz. One of the few black Peruvian celebrities of her era, she was a trailblazer for black women in the country.

Polo Bances played the saxophone in her band, accompanying her on many of her greatest records. He celebrates her life with Ben Henderson.

(Photo: Lucha Reyes. Credit: Javier Ponce Gambirazio)


WED 09:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr7xvg)
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WED 09:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqt7hn)
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WED 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7by93v)
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WED 09:32 The Climate Question (w3ct5bl9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:06 on Sunday]


WED 10:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr81ll)
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WED 10:06 World Book Club (w3ct4xlq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Saturday]


WED 11:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr85bq)
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WED 11:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqtgzx)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7byjm3)
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WED 11:32 World of Secrets (w3ct6ccw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


WED 12:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr892v)
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WED 12:06 Outlook (w3ct4r4j)
Fugees Family: The football team who became my life

One day when Luma Mufleh was driving home to Atlanta, Georgia, she came across a group of barefoot boys playing football in the street, using a raggedy old ball and rocks for goalposts. They reminded her of how she played at home in Jordan and she asked to join their game. The Fugees Family football team was born. Luma Mufleh has written a book about her extraordinary story, Believe in Them: One Woman's Fight for Justice for Refugee Children

Presenter: Jo Fidgen
Producer: Helen Fitzhenry

Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707

(Photo: Coach Luma Mufleh training the Fugees Family football team. Credit: CNN)


WED 12:50 Witness History (w3ct4xkq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


WED 13:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr8dtz)
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WED 13:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqtqh5)
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WED 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bys3c)
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WED 13:32 Tech Life (w3ct4tr5)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:32 on Tuesday]


WED 14:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr8jl3)
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WED 14:06 Newshour (w172z09wyty55tj)
UN appeals for $4bn to help Sudanese civilians

The United Nation's humanitarian co-ordinator says at least 25 million people in Sudan are in urgent need of aid, as a result of the civil war. We hear from aid officials about how war is affecting the lives of ordinary people.

Also in the programme: we have a report from Mexico about the devastating impact of the fentanyl crisis there, how former Fox TV host Tucker Carlson secured an interview with Vladimir Putin, and we also bring you the latest on Middle East diplomacy as Antony Blinken continues his trip to the region?

(Photo: Sudanese refugees collect water from a borehole near Juba, South Sudan, 26 January, 2024. Credit: Samir Bol/Reuters)


WED 15:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr8nb7)
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WED 15:06 HARDtalk (w3ct4p8r)
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WED 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bz0lm)
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WED 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct4zw2)
Worries over Germany's economy

New economic data shows industrial production in Germany fell more than expected in December. It is the seventh monthly decline in a row, highlighting weakness in the backbone of Europe's largest economy. It comes on the day more than 100,000 passengers have been affected at Germany’s main airline due to a strike over pay by ground staff.

Also, do you disconnect from your work when you are outside work hours? Presenter Roger Hearing looks at a new bill in Australia which, if passed, will give workers the right to ignore unreasonable work calls and messages without any penalty - and employers could face fines if they breach it.

Sports streaming is big business globally, bringing in billions of dollars, so the news that three US media giants have combined for a new sports streaming platform has caused some excitement. Walt Disney's ESPN, Fox Corp and Warner Bros. Discovery have announced the joint platform will be launched in the autumn.

(Picture courtesy Peter Zelei Images)


WED 16:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr8s2c)
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WED 16:06 BBC OS (w172z0w8zmf6tqz)
Internet blackout in Sudan

Sudan has been plunged into an internet blackout with many blaming the paramilitary group fighting the army in the country's 10-month civil war. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has denied responsibility. We'll explain everything that's been happening.

Also on the programme we hear from a mother and daughter who fell victim to an AI scam that clones the voices of loved ones to trick their relatives.

And Spain’s entry into the Eurovision Song Contest has been creating a debate online and amongst its politicians. We'll hear from Spanish Eurovision fans on what they think.

Presenter: James Reynolds

(Photo: People gather to get water using a generator due to a power cut as clashes between Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the army continue, in Khartoum North, Sudan, May 12, 2023. Credit: REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/File Photo)


WED 17:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr8wth)
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WED 17:06 BBC OS (w172z0w8zmf6yh3)
Hamas respond to ceasefire offer

The armed group Hamas has laid out a series of demands, including exchanging hostages for Palestinian prisoners and rebuilding Gaza, in response to an Israel-backed ceasefire proposal. We hear from our correspondent on the 135-day truce plan and how likely it is that this deal will be implemented.

We also hear an update from a paramedic in Gaza on the medical and humanitarian situation on the ground.

Also on the programme we hear from a mother and daughter who fell victim to an AI scam that clones the voices of loved ones to trick their relatives into sending money.

Presenter: James Reynolds

(Photo: Trucks carrying aid line up near the border of Gaza, Kerem Shalom crossing, Israel, February 7, 2024. Credit: REUTERS/Dylan Martinez)


WED 18:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr90km)
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WED 18:06 Outlook (w3ct4r4j)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 today]


WED 18:50 Witness History (w3ct4xkq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


WED 19:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr949r)
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WED 19:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqvfyy)
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WED 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bzhl4)
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WED 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct4t1y)
2024/02/07 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.


WED 20:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr981w)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 20:06 The Climate Question (w3ct5bl9)
[Repeat of broadcast at 23:06 on Sunday]


WED 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bzmb8)
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WED 20:32 Health Check (w3ct4pf8)
Getting vaccinations to remote South Sudan

The hospital in Old Fangak, South Sudan is extremely remote; it’s a place that can only be accessed by boat, using the river Nile. The airstrip has been flooded for the past four years – flooding that has also destroyed crops and drowned cattle. Since April 2023, 501 cases of hepatitis E have been treated at the hospital, and 21 people – mainly women – have died. Now, doctors have launched a vaccination campaign that targets women and girls in communities that are up to eight hours by canoe from the nearest healthcare facility. Matt Fox, Professor of Global Health Epidemiology at Boston University, tells Claudia Hammond about the challenge of distributing vaccinations in such a challenging environment.

Matt also brings news of a study that suggests that up to 10% of patients diagnosed with dementia might actually have cirrhosis of the liver. Cirrhosis can cause cognitive impairment with a very similar presentation to dementia but, crucially, it’s reversible. A study of military veterans in the USA indicates that screening could prevent misdiagnosis.

36% of all human rabies deaths in the world happen in India - 20,000 deaths every year. 97% of these deaths happen through infected dog bites. India has the largest number of stray dogs in the world and also the largest number of stray dog attacks - around 17 million dog bites annually. Chhavi Sachdev reports from Jaipur on an organisation that believes they’re on their way to making the city rabies free.

As Chinese new year is celebrated around the world, we look at a foodstuff that is synonymous with the celebrations – eggs. Minchao Jin is a Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Silver School of Social Work in Shanghai, and he tells Claudia about his work assessing whether a hard-boiled egg a day can help the nutrition of schoolchildren in poor, rural parts of China.

And it’s a frustrating week for journalist Mike Powell as he continues his journey towards a kidney transplant.

Presenter: Claudia Hammond
Producer: Ben Motley


WED 21:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr9ct0)
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WED 21:06 Newshour (w172z09wyty611f)
Israeli PM dismisses a proposed ceasefire in Gaza

Benjamin Netanyahu says he will not settle for anything other than total victory over Hamas. At a separate news conference, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that while there were some clear non-starters in the Hamas response, the US did think it created a base for an agreement to be reached. We hear from a family member of a hostage still held in Gaza.

Also on the programme: Ireland, traditionally a country which people emigrate from, is struggling to cope with the number of immigrants coming in; and we meet the Michelin starred chef who specialises in the food of West Africa.

(Picture: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Credit: Israeli Government)


WED 22:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr9hk4)
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WED 22:06 The Newsroom (w172z2szs145hs1)
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WED 22:20 Sports News (w172z1kd776mjz5)
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.


WED 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bzvtj)
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WED 22:32 World Business Report (w3ct4zyb)
Senators block $118bn US-Mexico border deal

Republicans in the US Senate have blocked legislation that would bring in tougher border restrictions and grant a $118bn foreign aid package. Sam Fenwick looks at why the major bipartisan deal which took months to negotiate was voted down.

There is tough competition in online retail as Alibaba loses market share to two of its major rivals. We hear who they are and why they are having so much success.

And Disney's next move - they're heading into gaming. But will they succeed this time?

(Picture: The American flag flies outside the U.S. Capitol before sunrise in Washington, D.C. Credit: Getty)


WED 23:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr9m98)
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WED 23:06 HARDtalk (w3ct4p8r)
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WED 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7bzzkn)
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WED 23:32 World of Secrets (w3ct6ccw)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]

THURSDAY 08 FEBRUARY 2024

THU 00:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr9r1d)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 00:06 World Book Club (w3ct4xlq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Saturday]


THU 01:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr9vsj)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 01:06 Business Matters (w172yzs0xtdmd5v)
Senators block $118bn US-Mexico border deal

Republicans in the US Senate have blocked legislation that would bring in tougher border restrictions and grant a $118bn foreign aid package. Sam Fenwick looks at why the major bipartisan deal which took months to negotiate was voted down.

Also we find out if Australian consumers are paying too much for their groceries and childcare.

There is tough competition in online retail as Alibaba loses market share to two of its major rivals. We hear who they are and why they are having so much success.

Sam Fenwick is joined throughout the programme by two guests: Sergio Guzman, in Bogotá, Colombia's where he runs his own risk analysis company and Karen Percy in Adelaide, Australia a freelance reporter, formerly of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

(Picture: The United States Capitol Building, the seat of Congress, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Credit: Getty)


THU 02:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhr9zjn)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 02:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqw95v)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7c0bt1)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 02:32 Assignment (w3ct4m8b)
Is Ireland’s reputation for tolerance under threat?

Ireland is known as the land of a hundred thousand welcomes. But the government says the country has run out of accommodation to house all new eligible refugee arrivals. Some properties earmarked to house asylum seekers have been fire-bombed and others are subject to protests. Hundreds of people seeking asylum have been forced to sleep in tents in Dublin and elsewhere. Ireland has taken in around 100 000 people from Ukraine and the number of people seeking international protection from other countries has increased four fold since pre-covid times. The government has slashed benefits for new arrivals from Ukraine and limited to three months the time it will guarantee to house them. As the country leads up to local, national and European elections, migration is rising up the political agenda. Is Ireland’s reputation for tolerance under threat? For Assignment, Katie Flannery reports from Dublin and County Cork.

Producer: Bob Howard
Editor: Penny Murphy
Studio Manager: Sarah Hockley
Production Coordinator: Gemma Ashman

(Image: A view of Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland. Credit: Designpics/Getty)


THU 03:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrb38s)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 03:06 Outlook (w3ct4r4j)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Wednesday]


THU 03:50 Witness History (w3ct4xkq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 on Wednesday]


THU 04:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrb70x)
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THU 04:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqwjp3)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7c0l99)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 04:32 The Food Chain (w3ct4v81)
Detroit's urban farmers

The city of Detroit in the United States has a lot of vacant space – as much as a quarter of residential, commercial and industrial sites lie unused today.

In this programme Ruth Alexander meets the people who are growing food in their neighbourhoods, creating urban farms and community gardens where houses once stood. Mark Covington is the founder of Georgia Street Community Collective, and Tyson Gersh is the co-founder of the Michigan Urban Farming Initiative.

Ruth learns why so much land stands empty from the city’s official historian Jamon Jordan. Jamon explains the role of the automobile industry in bringing jobs and people to Detroit in the early 1900s, and the circumstances that led to decades of population decline, job losses and debt for the city government, culminating in bankruptcy in 2013.

Tepfirah Rushdan is the newly appointed, first Director of Urban Agriculture for the city of Detroit. She explains how she hopes to bring urban farmers and politicians together to find a way for food to be grown alongside new developments as investment returns to the city.

If you’d like to contact the programme you can email thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk

Presented by Ruth Alexander.

Produced by Beatrice Pickup.

(Image: the Michigan Urban Farming Initiative a farm in downtown Detroit, surrounded by roads and buildings. Credit: Michelle and Chris Gerard/BBC)


THU 05:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrbbs1)
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THU 05:06 Newsday (w172z07fmn452ql)
New evidence of a warming world

Our top story today: the planet's temperature was 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels for a whole year - we hear from a top climate scientist that it doesn't necessarily mean that the world has already failed to meet the targets set at the Paris climate summit but it's not looking good.

We hear from the mother of a Palestinian student who was made a paraplegic after being shot in the US - as both Islamophobia and anti-Semitism increase there because of the war in Gaza.

And we get a critical view of the re-election of Azerbaijan's president - for a fifth straight mandate.


THU 06:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrbgj5)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 06:06 Newsday (w172z07fmn456gq)
Iraqi militia leader killed in continuing US retribution

Details of how an American drone strike killed Iran-backed militia commander in Baghdad, as Washington responds to the attack on its bases in Iraq and Syria.

Israel's PM rejects Hamas's proposed ceasefire terms - we are joined by a senior Egyptian official to talk about where negotiations are at now.

Could a massive space umbrella save us from the worst effects of climate change - it's not a science fiction idea for a physics professor who joins us to talk more about it.


THU 07:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrbl89)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 07:06 Newsday (w172z07fmn45b6v)
Carbon emissions still too high to meet climate goal

According to new data world temperatures have exceeded 1.5 centigrade for the first time - we look at what this means for global warming and the progress we're making in reaching our sustainable targets.

Israel's Prime Minister has rejected proposed ceasefire terms set out by Hamas and says "total victory" in Gaza is possible within months - we look at future prospects for the strip with a Palestinian representative.

And at the football Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast will meet Nigeria in the final.


THU 08:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrbq0f)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 08:06 The Inquiry (w3ct4wf6)
Are Ethiopians losing faith in their Orthodox Church?

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church - once a powerful marker of nationhood - is deeply split as result of the recent civil war in Tigray which exacerbated historical tensions in the church.

The Church, which traces its history to the fourth century, was once the biggest denomination in Ethiopia with nearly 44 percent of the population calling themselves Orthodox Christians, but now its centrality in Ethiopian spiritual and political life - once unquestioned - appears to hang in the balance, with a steady increase in the number of people joining other denominations and the number of people calling themselves Orthodox Christians diminishing.

Ethiopia is a modern state, with the second largest population in Africa, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for 2019. But months after he took power, Ethiopia was ripped apart by a civil war which broke out in November 2020 and left tens of thousands of civilians dead. In May 2021, four archbishops in Tigray announced that they were forming an independent structure. They accused the church of not opposing the war - and of being too close to Abiy Ahmed's government.

Although a ceasefire was agreed in 2022, the recent splits highlight historic ethnic and religious tensions in Ethiopia.

Contributors:

Ralph Lee: Oxford Centre for Mission Studies in the UK.
Mebratu Kelecha: London School of Economics. His research focuses on conflict, peace building and democracy.
Yohannes Woldemariam: US-based academic specialising in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East.
Jorge Haustein: Associate Professor of World Christianity at the University of Cambridge.

CREDITS
Presenter: Audrey Brown
Producer: Philip Reevell.
Researcher: Matt Toulson
Technical Producer: Nicky Edwards.
Production Coordinator: Tim Fernley
Editor: Tara McDermott

Main Image: Ethiopian Orthodox priests walk around the church during the Saint Michael's anniversary celebration at St. Michael church in Mekele, the capital of Tigray region, Ethiopia

Image Credit: Yasuyoshi Chiba\AFP via Getty


THU 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7c128t)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct4n0c)
The global quest to boost productivity

From tackling the long commute to sleeping on the job - we head to Lagos, New York, Tokyo, Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore) and Dublin to look at the diverse ways businesses are attempting to boost productivity and therefore also boost profits.

We hear from businesses installing sleep pods in the office and others using technology to boost production on their farms and in their factories but are these techniques really working?

Producer: Hannah Mullane
Presenter: Leanne Byrne

(Image: Buildings working on a roof space. Credit: Getty Images)


THU 08:50 Witness History (w3ct4xf6)
How Rosa Parks took a stand against racism

Rosa Parks was brought up in Alabama during the Jim Crow era, when state laws enforced segregation in practically all aspects of daily life.

Public schools, water fountains, trains and buses all had to have separate facilities for white people and black people.

As a passionate civil rights activist, Rosa was determined to change this.

In December 1955, she was travelling home from the department store where she worked as a seamstress.

When a white passenger boarded the bus, Rosa was told to give up her seat.

Her refusal to do so and subsequent arrest sparked a bus boycott in the city of Montgomery, led by Dr Martin Luther King.

Using BBC interviews with Rosa and Dr King, Vicky Farncombe tells how Rosa’s story changed civil rights history and led to the end of segregation.

This programme includes outdated and offensive language.

(Photo: Rosa Parks sitting on a bus. Credit: Getty Images)


THU 09:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrbtrk)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 09:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqx4dr)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7c160y)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 09:32 Assignment (w3ct4m8b)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


THU 10:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrbyhp)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 10:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct4wks)
Deep in thought

Brain implants have been sparking conversation about the future of humanity after Elon Musk's company Neuralink announced it has embedded a microchip in a human skull. It has fired up people's imaginations and led some to wonder whether these devices that connect to our brain could be a stepping stone towards the ideas more often found in sci-fi, and maybe even create a tool to read people's thoughts. Marnie Chesterton and the panel discuss whether our privacy is at risk or whether we are already an open book. They try to understand the concept of backing up our brains, and they meet Dr Michael Winding from the Francis Crick Institute in the UK to hear about a pioneering study to map the pathways of a brain, and you might be surprised how small that brain was.

Plus, Katie Tomsett looks at how tattoos could be used to indicate the health of our bodies. In Under the Radar we learn how batteries could one day charge through sound, we hear the story of an alleged spy pigeon caught in India, and we highlight the wonderful tale of a beluga whale.


Presenter: Marnie Chesterton, with Chhavi Sachdev and Kai Kupferschmidt
Producer: Tom Bonnett, with Alex Mansfield, Dan Welsh, Katie Tomsett and Jack Lee


THU 11:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrc27t)
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THU 11:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqxcx0)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7c1fj6)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 11:32 The Food Chain (w3ct4v81)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


THU 12:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrc5zy)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 12:06 Outlook (w3ct4qpz)
The ultimate birdwatcher: Facing swamps, snakes and sceptics

Bobby Harrison is not your ordinary birdwatcher. For the last 50 years he has been trying to prove that the ivory-billed woodpecker is not extinct. He canoes out into the Arkansas swamps to try and snatch a photo while swerving venomous snakes and the frogs he hates so much. He has actually had nine sightings of the bird but it is so nervous he has never managed to capture a good enough image. Without proof of its existence the species will be declared extinct and its swampy habitat will no longer be protected from possible destruction.

Gary Washington’s family always knew their ancestors in south Carolina had been enslaved, but they were too busy dealing with challenges in the present to give the past much thought. Gary found solace in playing the cello and eventually studied it full time, developing a unique style which sometimes includes beatboxing. Then he visited Manchester in the UK and discovered the cotton his ancestors had picked contributed to the city’s wealth. This spurred Gary on to research his family’s history in more depth. He tells reporter Eric Mugaju how he turned what he discovered into an epic work for orchestra, A Story of a People Called Black. (This piece was first broadcast on 16 December 2023)

Presenter: Jo Fidgen

Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707

(Photo: Bobby Harrison. Credit: Bobby Harrison)


THU 12:50 Witness History (w3ct4xf6)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


THU 13:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrc9r2)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 13:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqxmd8)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


THU 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7c1p0g)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


THU 13:32 Health Check (w3ct4pf8)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:32 on Wednesday]


THU 14:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrcfh6)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


THU 14:06 Newshour (w172z09wyty82qm)
Putin challenger barred from Russian election

Russia's election commission has rejected anti-war challenger Boris Nadezhdin as a candidate in next month's presidential vote. Mr Nadezhdin has been relatively critical of Vladimir Putin's full-scale war in Ukraine when few dissenting voices have been tolerated in Russia.

Also in the programme: In Pakistan, opposition parties have condemned the authorities for suspending mobile phone and internet services, as millions vote in general and provincial elections; and what an award-winning photograph of a polar bear tells us about climate change.

(Photo: Boris Nadezhdin has vowed to challenge the election commission's rejection in Russia's Supreme Court. Credit: Maxim Shipenkov/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


THU 15:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrck7b)
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THU 15:06 The Inquiry (w3ct4wf6)
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THU 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7c1xhq)
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THU 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct4zl1)
China: Consumer prices plunge at fastest rate in 15 years

China's economy is again showing bad data with risks slipping into deeper deflation as consumer prices declined in January. China’s consumer price index falling by 0.8% compared with a year earlier. It's been the fourth consecutive month of declines and makes analysts negatively look into the future.

Will falling prices make it harder for China to lower its debt and what should we expect next?

(Picture: China's consumer price index declines, Shanghai. Picture credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


THU 16:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrcnzg)
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THU 16:06 BBC OS (w172z0w8zmf9qn2)
World breaches 1.5C threshold for entire year

European climate scientists have provided compelling evidence that a key target set at the landmark 2015 Paris climate accords is being missed. We explain what climate change is and what the new data shows. We also ask listeners what they are doing to fight climate change.

The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case that will determine whether Donald Trump is eligible to stand for president. We speak to our correspondent who is following the proceedings.

We talk about kidnappings in Nigeria and hear experiences by two people who were abducted.

The Lunar New Year begins tomorrow. It's a holiday that's marked by millions around the world, and especially in China, where it's the biggest holiday of the year. Our Asia Pacific Editor Celia Hatton joins to explain why this year is very special.

Lisa from the K-pop group Blackpink has announced she is launching her own label. We speak to a K-pop reporter about the details.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: Forest fires in Chile's Vina del Mar region - 03 Feb 2024. Credit: AILEN DIAZ/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


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THU 17:06 BBC OS (w172z0w8zmf9vd6)
Being kidnapped in Nigeria

This week gunmen in south-west Nigeria released six schoolchildren and three teachers who they had kidnapped. We hear from two people about their experiences of being kidnapped.

The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and the commander in chief of the armed forces, Valerii Zaluzhny have agreed to change the leadership of the Ukrainian military. We speak to our reporter in the newsroom.

Votes are being counted in Pakistan after a general election marred by intimidation and militant attacks. We get an update from our reporter there.

European climate scientists have provided compelling evidence that a key target set at the landmark 2015 Paris climate accords is being missed. We explain what climate change is and what the new data shows.

We also speak to teachers about how they incorporate climate change and sustainability into their teaching.

Presenters: James Reynolds.

(Photo: Map of Nigeria)


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THU 18:06 Outlook (w3ct4qpz)
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THU 18:50 Witness History (w3ct4xf6)
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THU 19:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqybw1)
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THU 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7c2dh7)
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THU 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct4sxf)
2024/02/08 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.


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THU 20:06 Assignment (w3ct4m8b)
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THU 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7c2j7c)
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THU 20:32 Science In Action (w3ct4sdm)
Particle physics v climate change

Should CERN be spending $17 billion on a new atom smasher whilst we face, climate change, the most pressing crisis of our time? Materials-turned environmental scientist Mark Miodownik and CERN physicist Kate Shaw debate the issue.

One of the issues Mark argues more people should be tackling are the climate change driven forest fires which recently ravaged Chile and killed more than 100 people. Chilean climate scientist Raul Cordero discusses the factors which led to the devastating fires.

And Nasa physicist and oceanographer Susanne Craig explains their freshly launched satellite PACE, which hopes to get a better picture of our changing oceans and use this information to tackle climate change. A quest Nasa manages to achieve whilst also trying to answer the big questions about our universe.


Presenter: Roland Pease
Producer: Ella Hubber
Production co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth

(Photo: Firefighters work at the Botanical Garden after a forest fire in Viña del Mar, Chile, 4 February, 2024. Credit: Javier Torres/AFP)


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THU 21:06 Newshour (w172z09wyty8xyj)
Ukraine: Zelensky calls for army renewal as top general replaced

President Zelensky of Ukraine has sacked the head of the Ukrainian armed forces, General Valery Zaluzhny, saying a new approach to the defence of the country was needed.

Also in the programme: The US supreme court has appeared sceptical of Colorado's decision to ban Donald Trump from its Republican presidential primary; and our international editor Jeremy Bowen heads to the northern Israeli border with Lebanon where soldiers have had some very close contact with Hezbollah fighters.

(Photo: Gen. Valery Zaluzhny. Credit: Getty Images)


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THU 22:06 The Newsroom (w172z2szs148dp4)
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THU 22:20 Sports News (w172z1kd776qfw8)
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.


THU 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7c2rqm)
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THU 22:32 World Business Report (w3ct4zn9)
Pakistan vote hit by mobile shutdown

Authorities in Pakistan suspended calls and mobile internet data during a controversial election.

The United Nations says Mongolia is facing a humanitarian crisis due to extreme weather conditions that have become more common in the country.

And the US Federal Communications Commission rules that robocalls made with AI-generated voices are illegal. What could this mean for the 2024 presidential election?

(Picture: Polling staff members remove seals from ballot boxes after the end of the voting at a polling station during a general election, in Hyderabad, Pakistan. Picture credit: REUTERS)


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THU 23:06 The Inquiry (w3ct4wf6)
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THU 23:32 The Food Chain (w3ct4v81)
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FRIDAY 09 FEBRUARY 2024

FRI 00:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrdmyh)
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FRI 00:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct4wks)
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FRI 01:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrdrpm)
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FRI 01:06 Business Matters (w172yzs0xtdq92y)
Vladimir Putin's first interview to Western media since war in Ukraine

The Russian leader talks to American commentator Tucker Carlson about his plans on Ukraine. We discuss what he said and why now.

Authorities in Pakistan suspended calls and mobile internet data during a controversial election. We get the latest.

And the United Nations says Mongolia is facing a humanitarian crisis due to extreme weather conditions that have become more common in the country. We hear more from Kanni Wignaraja, the UN assistant secretary general and the United Nations Development Programme Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific.

Roger Hearing discusses these and more business stories with two guests on opposite sides of the world: Mehmal Sarfraz, journalist in Karachi, and Sarah Kunst, Managing Director of Cleo Capital in London.

(Picture: Russian President Vladimir Putin and US television host Tucker Carlson in Moscow, Russia. Picture credit: REUTERS.)


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FRI 02:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqz62y)
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FRI 02:32 Tech Life (w3ct4tr5)
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FRI 03:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrf05w)
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FRI 03:06 Outlook (w3ct4qpz)
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FRI 03:50 Witness History (w3ct4xf6)
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FRI 04:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrf3y0)
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FRI 04:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rqzfl6)
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FRI 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7c3h6d)
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FRI 04:32 Heart and Soul (w3ct4pks)
Religion in the 21st Century: Buddhism

Venerable Canda Theri Bhikkhuni is the only fully ordained bhikkhuni, or female Buddhist monastic, in the UK. She founded the Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, which aims to provide the country’s first monastery where women can train towards full ordination.

Heng Xuan Tio is based in Singapore and is the co-founder of Handful of Leaves, an online community which aims to show young people how Buddhism is relevant to their modern lives.

And Lama Rod Owens is a Black gay Buddhist teacher and author based in the USA. His teaching focuses on social change, identity, and spiritual practice.

The BBC’s Alice Bhandhukravi brings them together to discuss Buddhism’s different branches, how it has been interpreted in western countries, the differences between monastic and lay Buddhism, and the unique challenges of following a 2,500-year-old faith tradition in the present day.

Presenter: Alice Bhandhukravi
Producer: Julia Paul
Editor: Rajeev Gupta
Production coordinators: Mica Nepomuceno and Pete Liggins


FRI 05:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrf7p4)
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FRI 05:06 Newsday (w172z07fmn47zmp)
Biden: ‘My memory is fine’

President Biden has insisted he's the most qualified person to lead the United States after his memory was called into question by a report clearing him of mishandling classified documents.

As Pakistan's election results trickle in, two parties of former prime ministers -- Nawaz Sharif, and the imprisoned Imran Khan -- have both declared that they will be able to form a government.

And football's lawmakers Ifab are to trial sin-binning players and issuing blue cards.


FRI 06:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrfcf8)
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FRI 06:06 Newsday (w172z07fmn483ct)
Pakistan elections: Rivals neck-and-neck

Pakistan's jailed former leader Imran Khan and the three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif have both claimed victory in the election as early results trickle in.

US President Joe Biden has insisted his memory is fine in a fiery response to a special counsel report questioning his powers of recall.

And Ecuador has become the second country in Latin America after Colombia to decriminalise euthanasia.


FRI 07:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrfh5d)
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FRI 07:06 Newsday (w172z07fmn4873y)
Pakistan elections: Tight race as results trickle in

Pakistan's jailed former leader Imran Khan and the three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif have both claimed victory in the election as early results trickle in.

US President Joe Biden has insisted his memory is fine in a fiery response to a special counsel report questioning his powers of recall.

And why Singapore’s prime minister is urging citizens to have more babies as the Year of the Dragon dawns.


FRI 08:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrflxj)
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FRI 08:06 HARDtalk (w3ct4nzc)
Jonna Mendez: Does the world still need spies?

Stephen Sackur speaks to former US spy Jonna Mendez, who was the CIA’s chief of disguise running Cold War operations in Moscow, Havana and beyond.


FRI 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7c3z5x)
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FRI 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct4mqb)
Business Daily meets: Jagan Chapagain

The secretary general of the world’s biggest humanitarian network – the International Federation of the Red Cross - rose from humble beginnings in Nepal.

We hear how Jagan Chapagain became involved in humanitarian work, and how he deals with all of the current global crises, whilst remaining politically neutral.

(Picture: Jagan Chapagain. Credit: Getty Images)

Presenter: Ed Butler
Producer: Olie D'Albertanson


FRI 08:50 Witness History (w3ct4x8n)
The Battle of Versailles: Catwalk clash of American and French fashion

In 1973, a fashion show was held in France which became known as the Battle of Versailles, a duel between designs from modern America and the capital of couture, Paris.

Five American designers, including Oscar de la Renta and Halston, were invited to show their work alongside five of France’s biggest names, including Yves Saint Laurent and Hubert de Givenchy.

The aim was to raise money to help restore Versailles, a 17th Century palace built by King Louis XIV, but the media billed it as a competition between the two countries.

By the end, the Americans were declared the winners. The show also highlighted their industry’s racial diversity on an international stage, with 10 women of colour modelling work by US designers. Bethann Hardison, one of the models, talks to Jane Wilkinson about the lasting impact of the astonishing show.

(Photo: Bethann Hardison at Versailles in 1973. Credit: Jean-Luce Hure/Bridgeman Images)


FRI 09:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrfqnn)
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FRI 09:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rr019v)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7c42y1)
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FRI 09:32 Science In Action (w3ct4sdm)
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FRI 10:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrfvds)
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FRI 10:06 The Real Story (w3ct4q80)
Do green policies and farmers have to clash?

Europe has been swept by a wave of protests by farmers, many of whom blame environmental policies for increasing their hardship. In Germany, farmers are angry about the phasing out of tax breaks on agricultural diesel. A policy aimed at reducing pesticide use was one of many grievances fuelling demonstrations in France, Belgium and the Netherlands - prompting the EU to backtrack on the policy. But farmers are worried about more than just pesticide use. From measures to increase biodiversity and soil quality to increased competition from cheap imports, the agricultural sector across Europe - and the world - is feeling the strain. So, can farmers and the environment both prosper? If so, which policies will help encourage a green transition and who will pay for it? Shaun Ley is joined by a panel of expert guests.

Natasha Foote - A journalist and podcaster focusing on European agriculture and farming policy

Paula Andrés – Agriculture and food reporter for Politico Europe

Julia Bognar - Head of land use and climate at The Institute for European Environmental Policy think tank

Also featuring:

Christiane Lambert – A pig farmer and President of the European farmers’ lobby COPA-COGECA

Tom Vandenkendelaere - A Belgian member of the European Parliament for the Flemish Christian Democrat CD&V party / European People’s Party (EPP)

Bas Eickhout - A Dutch member of the European Parliament for the Greens / European Free Alliance

Producers: Zak Brophy and Paul Schuster

Image: A placard on a tractor reads 'No farmers, no food' during a protest by farmers in downtown Barcelona, Spain, 07 February 2024 - Credit: Enric Fontcuberta/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock


FRI 11:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrfz4x)
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FRI 11:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rr08t3)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7c4bf9)
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FRI 11:32 Heart and Soul (w3ct4pks)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


FRI 12:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrg2x1)
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FRI 12:06 The Fifth Floor (w3ct4v18)
What is happening at Zaporizhzhia?

There have been concerns about the safety of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, which was seized by Russian forces in March 2022. Following this week's visit to the plant by the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Vitaliy Shevchenko of BBC Monitoring explains the findings of the team.

The Year of the Dragon
At the start of the Year of the Dragon, we look at the importance of the dragon in Chinese culture. We also find out why there's growing pressure to differentiate the Chinese dragon, or "loong", from the Western idea of a dragon. Our guide is Suping from BBC Monitoring.

Indian labourers applying for jobs in Israel
Israel has been dealing with a labour shortage since it revoked the work permits of thousands of Palestinians after the October 7 attacks. Large-scale recruitment sessions have been organized by the Israeli government in India, and BBC Hindi's Anant Zanane of BBC Hindi met applicants in Lucknow.

The Turkish earthquake, one year on
BBC Turkish journalist Esra Yalcinalp shares the story of Nurgül Göksu, a woman who lost her son, daughter-in-law and baby granddaughter when their apartment block collapsed, while those around it stayed standing. She hired excavators to recover evidence from the rubble, evidence now being used in prosecutions.

The first lady, a pastor, and a designer handbag
BBC Korean’s Yuna Ku explains why South Korea has been gripped by the story of a Dior bag given to the president’s wife by a Christian pastor.

(Photo: The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Credit: Anatolii Stepanov/AFP/Getty Images)


FRI 12:50 Witness History (w3ct4x8n)
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FRI 13:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrg6n5)
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FRI 13:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rr0j9c)
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FRI 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7c4kxk)
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FRI 13:32 Science In Action (w3ct4sdm)
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FRI 14:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrgbd9)
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FRI 14:06 Newshour (w172z09wytybzmq)
US says it will not back unplanned Rafah offensive

The US has warned Israel that staging a military offensive into Gaza's southern city of Rafah without proper planning would be a "disaster". We'll hear from a mother of two who has been displaced from her home in the north of Gaza to Rafah.

Also in the programme: US President Joe Biden has hit back angrily at an investigation that found he mishandled top secret files and struggled to recall key life events; and the photographer who made a documentary about the battle for Mariupol in Ukraine and has now been nominated for an Oscar.


(Picture: Palestinian children wait to receive food in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip. Picture credit: Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/Reuters)


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FRI 15:06 HARDtalk (w3ct4nzc)
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FRI 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7c4tdt)
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FRI 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct4z90)
More farmers' protests continue across Europe

Farmers in Poland and Hungary are the latest to begin protesting over cheap produce flooding in from Ukraine. Elsewhere in Europe the complaints continue over pesticide use and costs; we bring you the latest.

Global cocoa prices have hit a fresh record high as dry weather hurts crops in West Africa. We hear from a cocoa grower in the Ivory Coast.

Rahul Tandon also hears from Tim Draper - one of the funders of Nikki Haley's Presidential campaign - about why he backs the former US Ambassador to the UN's attempt to take the Republican nomination.

(Photo: A wheelbarrow full of hay with the letters UE written on the side panel. Credit: Jakub Kaczmarczyk/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


FRI 16:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrgkwk)
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FRI 16:06 BBC OS (w172z0w8zmfdmk5)
Gaza: Air strikes in Rafah

Hours after the United States said it wouldn’t support an offensive in Rafah if it failed to prioritise civilian lives, an airstrike has hit a residential area in the South of the Gaza strip.
Israel says it’s preparing for a major operation there.
We hear from doctors and medical workers on the ground and our correspondent answers the question about the international response.

Also on the programme our Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford reacts to the interview by American talk show host Tucker Carlson with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
And we hear reactions from Russians on their thoughts about it.

Half of the population in France had their medical data exposed in the biggest cyber security hack in the country. We hear from our correspondent Pierre-Antoine Denis on the reaction in France and what can be done to mitigate the risks.

Presenter: James Reynolds

(Photo: A damaged building following an Israeli airstrike. Credit: Haitham Imad/Shutterstock )


FRI 17:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrgpmp)
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FRI 17:06 BBC OS (w172z0w8zmfdr99)
US President Joe Biden denies memory loss

The US President Joe Biden was found to have “wilfully retained and disclosed classified materials” but will not face charges. The report containing this finding was written by a special council and it reignited speculations about the President’s memory loss. The council said he came across as an “elderly man with a poor memory”.
We hear from Democratic voters if they think President Biden is still up to leading their country. Our corresponded assesses the situation and the reaction from the international community.

We also hear from our correspondent on the elections in Pakistan, where Independents backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, seem to have won the most seats in the general election.

A radio station in the US state of Alabama had to stop transmitting, as their 200-foot tall mast was stolen. We hear from the station on why someone would steal a radio mast.

Presenter: James Reynolds

(Photo: U.S. President Joe Biden Credit: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque)


FRI 18:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrgtct)
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FRI 18:06 The Fifth Floor (w3ct4v18)
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FRI 18:50 Witness History (w3ct4x8n)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


FRI 19:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrgy3y)
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FRI 19:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tt6rr17s4)
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FRI 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7c59db)
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FRI 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct4srx)
2024/02/09 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.


FRI 20:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrh1w2)
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FRI 20:06 BBC OS Conversations (w3ct5b33)
Deepfake attacks

After explicit faked photos of Taylor Swift went around the world, US politicians have
called for new laws to criminalise the creation of deepfake images. The term ‘deepfake’ describes how artificial intelligence – AI – can be used to digitally alter pictures, audio or video and trick us into seeing or hearing something that is not real.

It is not just the famous who are being targeted. Host James Reynolds hears the story of how a daughter’s voice was copied and used to make a scam phone call to her mother.

“She said mom I messed up, and all of a sudden a man said ‘put your head back and lay down’ and that’s when I started to get really concerned that she was either really hurt or something more was going on,” Jennifer tells us. “And then she goes ‘mom, mom, these bad men have me, help me, help me and she starts crying and sobbing.”

Thankfully her daughter, Brianna, had not been kidnapped but the call has had a lasting effect on the family.

Technology has made the process of adjusting images easier but artificial intelligence provides the means to create media from scratch to generate completely fake content. We bring together two women – in the US and Australia – who have had their faces manipulated using AI to produce malicious pornographic images and videos.

A Boffin Media production in partnership with the OS team.

(Photo: Noelle Martin. Credit: Noelle Martin)


FRI 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7c5f4g)
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FRI 20:32 CrowdScience (w3ct4y5c)
When will the next earthquake hit?

In 2011, CrowdScience listener Amanda survived the devastating earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand.

It arrived unannounced - as all earthquakes do - leaving her with no time to prepare a response. So Amanda wants to know whether science will ever be able to give us advance warning of quakes.

To explore her question CrowdScience heads to New Zealand to meet listener Amanda, as well as the brains behind the country’s earthquake forecasting models. We dig in a field for thousand-year-old tectonic clues that could help us understand when the next earthquake might strike. But even if we could get a head start against a quake, would we respond in the right way?

Please note: earthquake response advice varies by location. Please check local guidance and individual building procedures.

Featuring:

Nicola Litchfield, Principal Scientist in Paleoseismology at GNS, Wellington, New Zealand
Matt Gerstenberger, Seismologist and leader of the National Seismic Hazard Model, GNS, Wellington, New Zealand
Andy Howell, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Lauren Vinnell, Lecturer in Emergency Management at the Joint Centre for Disaster Research at Massey University

Presenter: Caroline Steel
Producer: Emily Bird
Editor: Cathy Edwards
Production: Jonathan Harris, Jana Holesworth
Sound Engineer: Steve Greenwood

(Photo: Earthquake damage in Christchurch. Credit: John Crux Photography)


FRI 21:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrh5m6)
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FRI 21:06 Newshour (w172z09wytyctvm)
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FRI 22:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrh9cb)
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FRI 22:06 The Newsroom (w172z2szs14c9l7)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 22:20 Sports News (w172z1kd776tbsc)
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.


FRI 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7c5nmq)
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FRI 22:32 World Business Report (w3ct4zc8)
First broadcast 09/02/2024 22:32 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.


FRI 23:00 BBC News (w172z2r9fhrhf3g)
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FRI 23:06 HARDtalk (w3ct4nzc)
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FRI 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2s3w7c5scv)
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FRI 23:32 Heart and Soul (w3ct4pks)
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