SATURDAY 29 JUNE 2024
SAT 00:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncjypl)
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Lights out
A nationwide power outage in Ecuador left 18 million people in the dark, shutting down traffic lights and the capital’s subway system.
But Ecuador isn’t the only place dealing with blackouts. In Nunavut, Canada, where panelist Meral Jamal lives, power outages happen frequently, including as she was preparing for this programme. How do you deal with a power outage in a remote place? And how did the Inuit manage the cold winter months without electricity at all?
What is the darkest colour in the world? You may think it is black, but, in fact, there is something even darker – ultra-black. Deep-sea fish, butterflies, and, surprisingly, even humans have used ultra-black for a variety of purposes, like being sneaky, fashion statements, and contemporary art.
But what about nature’s blackouts? Ocean scientists Allie Clement tells us about long sunless winters in Antarctica, merry midwinter celebrations, and how ecosystems in Antarctica responds to months of darkness.
Also, the singular origin of a new apex predator hybrid, why alligators have such disgusting table manners, and the maths of scamming which adds up to some astonishingly big bucks.
Presenter: Marnie Chesterton with Meral Jamal and Phillys Mwatee
Producer: Florian Bohr with Julia Ravey, Noa Dowling and Katie Tomsett
Sound engineer: Tim Heffer
SAT 01:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gnck2fq)
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SAT 01:06 Business Matters (w172zbfhp7pwbll)
Biden's position under question after shaky debate performance
We look at the reaction to the first US 2024 presidential debate between Biden and Trump with Julia Manchester, reporter from The Hill.
Meta threatens to block news content on Facebook in Australia if a law charging them licensing fees is implemented. Roger Hearing speaks to Professor Taylor Owen from McGill University in Montreal, who has studied the effect on media organisations in Canada.
We go to Haiti as Kenyan police attempt to tackle the endemic gang violence there.
And with Roger throughout the programme are two guests on opposite sides of the world - Peter Ryan, ABC's senior business correspondent in Sydney, and Gaby Castro Fontoura, Director of Sunny Sky Solutions consultancy in Uruguay, Punta Del Este.
SAT 02:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gnck65v)
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SAT 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zbqbcqbbdl5)
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SAT 02:32 Stumped (w3ct5wgs)
ICC Men's T20 World Cup: South Africa reach historic final
South Africa have reached their first ever Men's World Cup final after beating Afghanistan in the ICC T20 World Cup. They have previously lost two T20 semi-finals, most recently in 2014 against India and lost five 50 Over World Cup semi-finals. Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma debate if they can lift the trophy after going unbeaten so far in the competition. Plus they discuss Afghanistan reaching their first ever World Cup semi-final and their journey through the competition.
Plus Jim Maxwell shares where it went wrong for Australia after their early exit at the World Cup and whether it was a good tournament for the West Indies who were knocked out in the Super 8s. They ask what is next for Sri Lanka after Head Coach Chris Silverwood resigned.
We hear from Netherlands cricketer Sybrand Engelbrecht who has retired from the sport aged 35.
Photo: Tabraiz Shamsi of South Africa celebrates alongside teammates during a DRS review to successfully dismiss Noor Ahmad of Afghanistan (not pictured) LBW during the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 Semi-Final match between South Africa and Afghanistan at Brian Lara Cricket Academy on June 26, 2024 in Tarouba, Trinidad And Tobago. (Photo by Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)
SAT 03:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gnck9xz)
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SAT 03:06 Outlook (w3ct698w)
Outlook Mixtape: a death-defying nun, poetry and gospel
When Sister Helen Prejean agreed to correspond with a convicted murderer on Louisiana’s death row in 1982, she had no idea she would end up becoming his spiritual advisor, eventually accompanying him to his execution two years later. The experience changed her profoundly inspiring her lifelong mission to fight the death penalty.
Laura Dockrill was holding a glass of champagne, wearing bright pink lipstick and smiling broadly when she announced the birth of her son on social media. That photo did not tell the whole story and a few days later she was in a psychiatric hospital, a ‘textbook’ case of the rare condition: postpartum psychosis.
Salima Hashmi grew up in Lahore witnessing the radical poetry of her celebrated father, Faiz Ahmed Faiz. It inspired her own path into art and performance, creating Pakistani TV’s first ever political satire show.
And the gospel singing sensation 50 years in the making. In 1975 the Staples Junior Singers, a family gospel group from Aberdeen, Mississippi released a record. It sold a few hundred copies through church gatherings, local fairs and even from their front lawn. It would take nearly five decades for that album to reach international acclaim. Now the surviving members are embarking on a European tour.
Presenter: Asya Fouks
Producer: Julian Siddle
Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707
(Photo: Cassette tape. Credit: Getty Images)
SAT 03:50 Witness History (w3ct5ydn)
I designed Hello Kitty
In 1974 an unknown Japanese artist put pen to paper and created a character that would go on to be worth more than $80 billion.
The illustration was titled ‘Unknown White Cat’ but you will probably know it better as Hello Kitty.
The artist, Yuko Shimizu, designed Hello Kitty while she was working for the firm Sanrio.
Fast forward 50 years and Yuko’s friendly feline has been on a fair few adventures including going to space and becoming Japan’s ambassador for tourism.
Yuko tells Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty the secrets behind Hello Kitty’s ‘cuteness’ and introduces her latest character, the stylish French bulldog Rebecca Bonbon.
(Photo: Hello Kitty. Credit: Getty Images)
SAT 04:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gnckfp3)
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SAT 05:06 The Newsroom (w172zbqbcqbbrtk)
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SAT 05:32 The Documentary (w3ct6r6r)
Whose Truth?: Climate change denial
Nobel Prize laureate Sir Paul Nurse wants science, not politics, to guide the debate surrounding climate change. But how do you convince the denialists? Babita Sharma takes us through the evolving strategies of those who claim climate change isn’t real, and speaks to two young people who are trying to make a difference. UK climate activist Phoebe L Hanson founded Teach the Teacher, which gives school children the resources to engage with their teachers on climate change. Ugandan Nyombi Morris set up a non-profit organisation, Earth Volunteers, to mobilise young people like him who wanted to promote the fight against the climate crisis.
This content was created as a co-production between Nobel Prize Outreach and the BBC.
SAT 05:50 More or Less (w3ct5tq8)
How a tick box doubled the US maternal mortality rates.
The US has been portrayed as in the grip of a maternal mortality crisis. In contrast to most other developed nations, the rate of maternal deaths in the US has been going up since the early 2000s.
But why? With the help of Saloni Dattani, a researcher at Our World in Data, Tim Harford explores how a gradual change in the way the data was gathered lies at the heart of the problem.
Presenter: Tim Harford
Producer: Debbie Richford
Production Co-ordinator: Brenda Brown
Series Producer: Tom Colls
Sound Mix: Emma Harth
Editor: Richard Vadon
SAT 06:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gnckp5c)
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Biden acknowledges shaky debate performance, vows to stay
Questions about Mr Biden's mental and physical stamina to serve a second term has come into sharp focus after his performance at the Thursday night's presidential debate. For more, we speak to Democratic Congresswoman Norma Torres, who represents California's 35th District.
Millions of people have been voting in Iran's presidential election. The choice is between a tightly-controlled list of four candidates close to the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. We are joined by Abbas Milani, is Director of Iranian Studies Program at Stanford University.
Also in this hour, German kebab makers are pushing back against a Turkish request to grant EU protection to their version of the donor kebab - risking a diplomatic spat over the famous dish.
And, what started as a festival of pop, blues and folk music in 1970 attended by about fifteen-hundred people, has now grown into one of the world’s biggest performing arts festivals. British photographer Liam Bailey has been attending Glastonbury festival since the 1990s and has just published a book of the pictures he’s taken there: Glastonbury: The Festival and Its People.
In the studio, Presenter Julian Worricker is joined by Marine biologist Helen Scales and Harmonie Toros, Professor in Politics and International Relations at the University of Reading, UK.
(Photo: The first presidential debate between U.S. President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is projected on a screen during a watch party hosted by the Michigan Conservative Coalition. Credit:Emily Elconin/Reuters)
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SAT 07:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncksxh)
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Biden vows to fight on
President Joe Biden has given a defiant performance at a rally in North Carolina, in his first public appearance since Thursday's difficult televised debate with his Republican opponent, Donald Trump. Addressing crowds of supporters in Raleigh, Mr Biden said America itself was at stake in November's election - calling his opponent a genuine threat to democracy.
Also in the programme: a new plan to tax the world’s billionaires; and what does Prime Minister Modi’s third term mean for India?
Presenter Julian Worricker is joined by guests: Helen Scales, marine biologist and author and Harmonie Toros, Professor in Politics and International Relations at the University of Reading, UK.
(Photo: Democrat presidential candidate U.S. President Joe Biden. CREDIT: REUTERS/Brian Snyder)
SAT 08:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gnckxnm)
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SAT 08:06 Weekend (w172zcx09mzk5kg)
Millions vote in Iran's election
Millions of people have been voting in Iran's presidential election. The choice is between a tightly-controlled list of four candidates close to the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Two young people discuss where will a new generation of political candidates in the US come from and what are the values and issues that they will be passionate about?
And, Somalia was elected by fellow UN members to a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
In the studio, Presenter Julian Worricker is joined by Marine biologist Helen Scales and Harmonie Toros, Professor in Politics and International Relations at the University of Reading, UK.
(Photo: A view shows a symbolic ballot box for the presidential election in a street in Tehran, Iran Credit: Majid Asgaripour/Reuters)
SAT 09:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncl1dr)
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Hajj pilgrims: Faith and enlightenment in extreme heat
The annual pilgrimage to Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, is something millions of people look forward to as an immensely spiritual experience. A main pillar of Islam, Muslims try to do it at least once in their lives, if they are physically and financially able.
Saudi Arabia says 1.8 million people took part in Hajj this year. It coincided with a heatwave where temperatures reached more than 50C.
Some 1,300 people died, many of those due to the intense heat.
On today’s edition, host James Reynolds brings together three Muslims - from Kenya, the United States and Saudi Arabia – to share their experiences of Hajj.
One of our guests describes it as a “spiritual detox”. Their stories, from across the years, also cover everything from the importance of faith and enlightenment to bereavement, overcrowding and sexual harassment.
Anjelica, from the US, converted to Islam at the age of 23. She got the chance to go when eight months pregnant, and it wasn’t an invitation she was going to turn down.
“There were elders who were part of our Hajj group who had literally saved for 40 years to be able to make Hajj,” she said. “The experience made me feel closer to God, more firm in my faith and also a lot more patient.”
A Boffin Media production in partnership with the BBC OS team.
(Photo shows Ahmed Mahmoud with wife Ariege Muallem and daughter Misk during their most recent Hajj pilgrimage, June 2024. Credit: Ahmed Mahmoud)
SAT 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zgfyxcz8dp4)
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SAT 09:32 Pick of the World (w3ct5v0m)
Why laughing is really good for you
A laughter and happiness special - from Finland to New Zealand via the Netherlands. Why it’s good to giggle to skateboarding, bungee jumping and the most upbeat country on Earth.
SAT 09:50 Over to You (w3ct5tsv)
How was the series Things Fell Apart actually made?
We get your comments on one writer’s endless curiosity about the effects of culture wars on ordinary lives. And we ask that journalist, Jon Ronson, about how he approached making the Things Fell Apart mini-series.
Plus, a unique broadcast that is unlike anything else heard on the BBC World Service for the world’s smallest audience! We tell the story of the Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast 2024.
Presenter: Rajan Datar
Producer: Howard Shannon
A Whistledown production for BBC World Service
SAT 10:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncl54w)
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SAT 10:06 Sportshour (w3ct5q9s)
Making history for the mane event
Noor Slaoui is another history maker at this year’s Olympic in Paris becoming the first equestrian rider from the Middle East or North Africa to compete in Eventing in the history of the Games. Growing up Morocco, Noor tells us about walking equine animals in the Atlas Mountains with her family in her childhood and how she has ended up in England’s horsing hub via France. Spurred on by the belief in her by her mother, Noor also tells us how she feels when she represents the region as a female athlete.
Hear how a school in one of the most disadvantaged areas in London, just 10 kilometres from the home of Wimbledon, is making tennis more accessible. Under a programme set up by the charity Greenhouse Sports, tennis coach Tom Sippy has transformed the sporting complexion at Sarah Bonnell school in the heart of East London. Tom and student Manal explain how a scheme which started with holey nets and broken tennis courts has turned into an award-winning initiative.
We’ll meet Caroline and Tinashe Gatimu, the mother and daughter rally team from Kenya trying to inspire unexpected passions. The pair are the first mother-daughter team to race at the World Rally Championship Safari, and 2024 marks the 71st edition of the Safari Rally in Kenya. Sportshour's Shabnam Younus-Jewell has been speaking to them about how they are encouraging more women to get into motorsport.
Dynamo Victoria FC’s founder Alejandro Ramirez explains how Sir Alex Ferguson has shaped the ethos and the name of one of the most multicultural amateur football teams in Australia. With more than 30 nationalities across their men's and women's teams, we’ll hear about their success and the “cultural mosaic” that is Melbourne.
Plus, we hear why Parkrun – the weekend running event with millions of participants worldwide - could now be on its way to Uganda. Parkrun MD for Europe and Africa Tom Williams joins us, as well as Josephine Ocaka, one of a group of Ugandans, looking to take the social running event to their home country.
Photo: Noor Slaoui competes in the Aston Advanced 2022 with her horse Cash in Hand. (Credit: ROKH Global)
SAT 11:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncl8x0)
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SAT 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zbqbcqbch9b)
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SAT 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172zgfyxcz8n5d)
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SAT 11:32 Unspun World with John Simpson (w3ct5yby)
Will a new government save the UK?
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, examines the key issues for voters in the UK’s imminent general election, explores the plight of women in Afghanistan after almost three years under Taliban rule and looks at the impact of the extreme heat affecting parts of the world this summer.
(Photo: 26/06/2024: Keir Starmer (L) and Rishi Sunak (R) during the BBC's head-to-head TV debate between Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer. The Conservative and Labour leaders will face a live studio audience tonight (Wednesday, June 26th 204) inside Nottingham Trent University's (NTU) Newton building. Photo by Jeff Overs)
SAT 12:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncldn4)
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SAT 12:06 The Documentary (w3ct6r87)
Alvin Hall's other America
Writer Alvin Hall returns to Wakulla County, Florida, where he grew up to shed light on the political present and share a portrait of a disappearing way of life. it is an America most people do not know. it has long been deeply rural, a place of unspoilt wilderness and incredible natural beauty. But it has also been a place with a violent history of racial segregation and oppression. The security Alvin experienced as a child growing up in one of the county's self-sufficient Black “village” communities contrasts with the horrific racial violence he has only gained knowledge of as an adult.
But change is coming. Since Alvin’s last visit almost 10 years ago unprecedented development has swept the county and it seems as if decades of racial division might really be starting to wear away. Is this really the beginning of the end?
Writer/presenter: Alvin Hall
Producer: Michael Umney
Executive producer: Susan Marling
Piano: Edmund May
Sound engineer: Chris O'Shaughnessy
(Photo: Alvin Hall in front of his childhood home. Credit: Kendall Messick)
SAT 13:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncljd8)
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SAT 13:06 Newshour (w172zb8xxwxjcw7)
Iran presidential elections go to run-off
Presidential elections in Iran go to a second round, with the only candidate to have criticised the status quo clearly ahead. But after a record low turnout, the authorities denied that there was widespread voter apathy.
Also in the programme: ten years after the founding of the Islamic Caliphate, some victims of IS sing their memories; and how TikTok is being used to recruit guerilla fighters in Colombia.
(IMAGE: An Iranian woman look at the presidential candidates lists before casting her vote in a polling station during the presidential election, in Tehran, Iran, 28 June 2024 / CREDIT: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
SAT 14:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncln4d)
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SAT 14:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct5shv)
A polarising vote in France
Pascale Harter introduces stories from voters in Verdun and Brittany; a bereaved family in the Gaza Strip; the artists of Canada's Haida Gwaii islands and the silkworm farmers of Uzbekistan.
Calling a snap general election in France was a huge political gamble for President Emanuel Macron - intended to force the electorate from their 'political fever' and reveal the true level of support for the hard right National Rally party of Marine Le Pen. Andrew Harding spoke to people in formerly-centrist Brittany, and around the old WW1 battlefield of Verdun, about the concerns which will sway their choice.
Among the thousands of people killed during the last eight months of Israel's war on Hamas in the Gaza strip have been hundreds of medical workers. One was Dr Ahmed Al-Maqadmeh, a reconstructive surgeon with years of specialised skills, a knack for making knafeh, and a loving family. Yolande Knell hears from his father, his widow and his former colleagues about his life and his death.
In the Haida Gwaii archipelago off the west coast of British Columbia, Sally Howard meets the people bringing its Indigenous culture back to life - including the artists who are once more carving and raising the region's famous totem poles.
And in Uzbekistan, Chris Aslan discovers one reason why silk is so precious. Households in the desert oasis of Khorezm know that raising a batch of silkworms is a serious business: they'll take over a family's living space, insist on a diet of mulberry leaves, and won't tolerate any loud noises or strong smells.
Producer: Polly Hope
Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith
Production Coordinator: Katie Morrison & Sophie Hill
(Image: Supporters with French national flags during a National Rally European election campaign event in Paris, France. Credit Nathan Laine/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
SAT 14:30 BBC News Summary (w172zgfyxcz90ds)
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SAT 14:32 The Documentary (w3ct6r6r)
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SAT 14:50 Sporting Witness (w3ct5wdj)
The tennis champion who escaped the Nazis
Jewish tennis star Liesl Herbst dreamt of playing at Wimbledon but after Hitler invaded Austria, she was banned from competing.
After fleeing from the Nazis with her family to London, she finally played two months before World War Two began.
When it resumed in 1946, Liesl returned with her daughter Dorli to play in the ladies' doubles.
They remain the only mother and daughter who have competed together at Wimbledon.
Felice Hardy, granddaughter of Liesl and daughter of Dorli, author of The Tennis Champion Who Escaped The Nazis, speaks to Megan Jones.
(Credit: Hardy)
SAT 15:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gnclrwj)
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SAT 15:06 Sportsworld (w172zbmw1jjb1zz)
Live Sporting Action
Sportsworld will have live commentary of Euro 2024’s first round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy. Joining Lee James to build up to the match will be former Swiss international Ramon Vega and former Bosnia and Herzegovina goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.
The Sportsworld team will also be building up to the second knockout match of the tournament as hosts Germany take on Denmark. The football doesn’t stop there as there's also Copa America chat as defending champions Argentina take on Peru and Canada face Chile.
Away from football, tennis star Jannik Sinner chats to Lee about becoming world number one for the first time and his hopes of winning his first Wimbledon title. Plus, there will be the latest from Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix, preview cricket’s T20 World Cup final and chat about cycling’s Tour de France.
Image: Mattia Zaccagni of Italy celebrates scoring his team's first goal to equalise during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Croatia and Italy at Football Stadium Leipzig on June 24, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alex Pantling - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
SAT 19:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncm7w1)
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SAT 19:06 The Inquiry (w3ct5xhd)
Do we have enough energy to power AI?
Artificial Intelligence is something that’s all around us in our daily lives. And even if we do use it, whether that’s to search for a recipe online, make a funny photo, or ask it to help with our homework, every task that AI does uses power. That power is electricity.
Around the world there are thousands of data centres hosting computers that process all our requests. And as those tasks get more sophisticated, and AI becomes Super Intelligent, they will need even more electricity.
But as Super AI develops, could it become so intelligent that it is able to solve the very problems it creates?
Contributors:
Dr Mark Van Rijmenam, a strategic futurist
Kate Crawford, research professor at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and senior principal researcher at Microsoft Research in New York
Sam Young, AI Manager at Energy Systems Catapult
Rose Mutiso, research director of the Energy for Growth Hub
Presented by David Baker
Produced by Louise Clarke
Researched by Katie Morgan
Edited by Tara McDermott
Technically Produced by Craig Boardman
SAT 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172zgfyxcz9m4f)
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SAT 19:32 Happy News (w3ct5spn)
The Happy Pod: A teacher's life-saving gift
Preschool teacher Carissa got tested as soon as she heard her former pupil, 5-year-old Ezra, needed a liver transplant. She tells us she did not think twice about donating and wants him to be able to do 'five year old things'. Ezra's mum Karen says she is overwhelmed that someone would be willing to do something so selfless and giving for her son.
Also: a new drug that could protect women from getting HIV with just two injections a year. The extraordinary Euro 2024 football victory that has helped a country believe in itself. How volunteers managed to save priceless works of art at the start of the war in Ukraine. We go to Finland for an equestrian competition with no animals - where people jump and ride wooden stick toys called hobby horses. And we hear from Debbie Wileman, whose lockdown social videos, have led to a new career as a Judy Garland impersonator.
Presenter: Oliver Conway
Music producer: Iona Hampson
SAT 20:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncmcm5)
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SAT 20:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct5qjk)
Kenyan visual artist Thandiwe Muriu
Kenyan visual artist Thandiwe Muriu talks to Nikki Bedi about her stunning new book of photographs, Camo.
American drummer, record producer, DJ and actor Questlove talks about his new book on the long history of hip-hop.
Novelist Zadie Smith talks about her inspirational trip to West Africa.
Actors Viggo Mortensen and Vicki Krieps on their new Western, The Dead Don't Hurt.
Bollywood superstar singer Kavita Krishnamurthy on her special tour. Plus, a musical treat from pan-African supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique.
This week Nikki Bedi is joined by cultural critic Bidisha.
Presenter: Nikki Bedi
(Photo: Thandiwe Muriu's photos from Camo: The Book. Credit: Thandiwe Muriu)
SAT 21:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncmhc9)
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SAT 21:06 Newshour (w172zb8xxwxkbv8)
Iran’s presidential candidates head to a run-off, after low turnout
In Iran - the only reformist candidate in presidential elections will face a run-off, at the end of next week, with an ultra-conservative rival. Also on the programme, 10 years after Islamic State declared their “Caliphate”, Yazidis are still struggling to recover from genocide; and, Amnesty International says armed criminals may have been introduced into protests in Kenya to inflame the situation.
(Photo: An Iranian woman casts her vote in a polling station during the presidential election, in Tehran, Iran, 28 June 2024. Iran holds presidential elections on 28 June, following the death of late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on 19 May 2024.STRINGER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
SAT 22:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncmm3f)
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SAT 22:06 The Documentary (w3ct6r86)
Ukraine to Korea
Over 800 ethnic-Korean refugees fled Ukraine for Koryo Village in South Korea’s Gwangju province following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They are descendants of Koreans who fled to the Soviet Union during the Japanese occupation of Korea. Some have secured legal status and jobs, while others await document processing.
Journalist So Jeong Lee visits the village, observing new arrivals and a school where children learn Korean. Jo-Ya Shin, a bilingual volunteer, takes charge and assists others with job hunting and paperwork. Many Koryoin are women and children who escaped Ukraine when male family members were drafted. Some left professional careers behind in Ukraine and now work in factories in Korea. They and their children face a choice between building a new life in Korea or waiting to return to Ukraine. Most do not speak Korean.
The South Korean government views the Koryoin as an opportunity to introduce South Koreans to cultural and ethnic diversity, offering support through cultural events, language programmes, and start-up grants. But recent elections have led to new government policies which impact the Koryoin.
Presenter: So Jeong Lee
Producer: Amanda Hargreaves
A Bespoken Media production for BBC World Service
SAT 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172zgfyxcz9zct)
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SAT 22:32 This Is Africa (w3ct5y51)
Djodje
Djodje is a singer, songwriter and producer who was born into a musical family in the island nation of Cabo Verde. His father was the guitarist in Cabo Verde’s famous traditional music band, Os Tubarões (The Sharks), and his mother was a singer and composer from Guinea Bissau on the African mainland.
Djodje is known for his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics - and for creating his own special smooth blend of RnB and Kizomba, the slow, sensuous musical genre that emerged in Angola in the late 1970s.
SAT 23:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncmqvk)
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SAT 23:06 The Newsroom (w172zbqbcqbdy7w)
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SAT 23:32 Assignment (w3ct5msv)
Germany’s AI detectives
In late 2023 a group of German journalists released a podcast series, Legion: Most Wanted. It described their ultimately unsuccessful search for a terrorist suspect, Daniela Klette, using an AI facial recognition tool. She had been on the run for more than 30 years, together with two accomplices. The trio are believed by the police to have been members of the Red Army Faction, the RAF, an anti-imperialist terrorist group, often referred to as the Baader Meinhof gang. The RAF claimed responsibility in the late 1980s and early 1990s for the assassination of a number of prominent Germans. None of these crimes has ever been cleared up.
Produced and presented by Tim Mansel
Sound Engineer: Rod Farquhar
Production Coordinator: Gemma Ashman
Editor: Penny Murphy
(Image: Wanted poster of Burkhard Garweg at a Berlin bus stop. Credit: David Gannon/AFP via Getty Images)
SUNDAY 30 JUNE 2024
SUN 00:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncmvlp)
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SUN 00:06 BBC OS Conversations (w3ct5rbq)
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SUN 00:30 BBC News Summary (w172zgfyxczb6w2)
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SUN 00:32 The Documentary (w3ct6r6r)
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SUN 01:06 The Inquiry (w3ct5xhd)
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SUN 01:32 Amazing Sport Stories: Copper Bullets (w3ct6qz9)
Chasing Mountains: Ep 1
A near-death experience motivates a mountaineer to scale the world’s highest peaks. But two others are trying at the same time. They say this is not a race, but they are locked in competition to be the first woman to reach the summit of the 14 peaks.
SUN 02:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncn32y)
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SUN 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zbqbcqbf9h8)
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SUN 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172zgfyxczbgcb)
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SUN 02:32 Health Check (w3ct5t8q)
New MPox strain in DRC
This week on Health Check, we get an update on a new and concerning strain of MPox that is spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Also on the program, it has been two years since the United States overturned the constitutional right to an abortion with the Dobbs decision. What effect has this had on the global picture of abortion?
And could arts-based strategies help doctors to cope with burnout and patient communication. Doctor Graham Easton joins Claudia Hammond to discuss these stories and more.
Presenter: Claudia Hammond
Producer: Margaret Sessa-Hawkins
(Photo: Test tubes labelled "Monkeypox virus positive" are seen in this illustration. Credit: Dado Ruvic/Reuters)
SUN 03:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncn6v2)
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SUN 03:06 The Documentary (w3ct6r87)
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SUN 04:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncnbl6)
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SUN 04:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct5shv)
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SUN 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172zgfyxczbpvl)
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SUN 04:32 Trending (w3ct5y9b)
The American pushing Russian disinformation
The websites have names like DC Weekly and Chicago Crier. They are filled with thousands of legitimate-looking stories, plucked from real news websites and rewritten by artificial intelligence. But BBC Trending has found that these sites are part of a wide-ranging influence operation designed to insert false stories into political debates, over Ukraine and now gradually shifting to the US election campaign.
One of the people involved in the operation is John Dougan, a former Florida police officer now living in Moscow. Online evidence links him to the network of sites, many of which reference American cities and are populated by fake journalists – their photos swiped from other websites across the internet.
The network is only one of a series of Russian disinformation operations which experts believe is part of a wide effort to influence American public opinion in advance of November’s presidential election.
Presenter: Mike Wendling
Reporter: Shayan Sardarizadeh
Additional reporting: Olga Robinson and Paul Myers
Producer: Olivia Lang
Editor: Flora Carmichael
SUN 04:50 Sporting Witness (w3ct5wdj)
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SUN 05:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncngbb)
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SUN 05:06 The Newsroom (w172zbqbcqbfnqn)
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SUN 05:30 BBC News Summary (w172zgfyxczbtlq)
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SUN 05:32 The Documentary (w3ct6r86)
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SUN 06:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncnl2g)
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SUN 06:06 Weekend (w172zcx09mzmtz9)
Voting underway in France
In France, the lightning quick election campaign is over and voting will begin in a parliamentary election where polling is putting Marine Le Pen's National Rally in the lead. Today is the first of two rounds of voting. Our reporter, Chris Bockman is in the south-western city of Toulouse.
At least 18 people have been killed and 30 injured in a series of deadly blasts in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state, officials say. Journalist Idris Mohammed -- who has also worked as a researcher in terrorism in Gwoza town for five years - has more.
Presenter Julian Worricker is joined by Kadri Liik, Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin and Peter Neumann Professor of Security Studies at the War Studies Department at Kings College, London.
(Photo: Election campaign posters ahead of general elections in France, Paris. Credit: Mohammed Badra/EPA)
SUN 07:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncnptl)
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France votes in high stakes election
People are voting in France in the first round of snap parliamentary elections. The far-right National Rally is widely expected to win the biggest share, with a left- wing alliance, the New Popular Front and the 'Together' centrist alliance led by President Macron's party likely to be its closest challengers. Most seats are unlikely to be determined till the second round in a week's time, with multiple candidates likely to progress in many constituencies.
Also, Kenya has seen riots this week. We hear why young people are out in the streets.
Presenter Julian Worricker is joined by Kadri Liik, Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin and Peter Neumann Professor of Security Studies at the War Studies Department at Kings College, London.
(Photo: A woman casts her ballot, to vote in the first round of the early French parliamentary elections. CREDIT: REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq)
SUN 08:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncntkq)
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SUN 08:06 Weekend (w172zcx09mzn2gk)
France: Far right hopes to make history in snap poll
France votes today in the first of two rounds of parliamentary elections. The far-right, anti-immigration National Rally hopes to assume power for the first time. We hear from Rokhaya Diallo, a French journalist, commentator and a race activist.
Also in this hour, two former US servicewomen Karla Lehman and Mona McGuire, who were in a same sex relationship tell the story of their arrest and "unhonourable discharge" from the army in the late eighties.
And, Voice of Baceprot, an Indonesian heavy metal girl band, plays at Glastonbury - Europe's biggest music festival.
Presenter Julian Worricker is joined by Kadri Liik, Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin and Peter Neumann Professor of Security Studies at the War Studies Department at Kings College, London.
(Photo: People queuing to vote in the first round of French parliamentary elections at a polling station in Tulle, France. Credit: Stéphanie Lecocq)
SUN 09:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncny9v)
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SUN 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zgfyxczc9l7)
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SUN 09:32 The Food Chain (w3ct5xmx)
How safe is the soil in our cities?
More of us are living in cities and urban farming is on the rise. Can you be sure the city soil you’re growing in is clean enough?
Industry and traffic can contaminate land, but there are ways to deal with the problem.
Ruth Alexander finds out how to test soil, how to clean it, and which fruit and vegetables are the safest to grow on former industrial and commercial sites.
If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk
(Picture: A garden trowel with some soil on it)
Producer: Hannah Bewley
SUN 10:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncp21z)
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SUN 10:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct5tw3)
Making tourism work for everyone
Tourism brings money and opportunities to communities around the world, but it brings risks too. Sometimes an influx of tourists changes a place, damages the environment or leads to the exploitation of local people.
But the social enterprise Local Alike has a different model. They have worked with dozens of villages in Thailand to get them ready before “opening up” to tourists. During this process, which can take months or even years, they help locals identify the meals, activities and sights that will interest visitors, and they bring in outside investment to improve the village. Then they help establish a fair stream of revenue for the community.
We travel with Somsak Boonkam, the founder of Local Alike, as he faces his toughest challenge yet: to work with his own home town as it prepares for tourists.
Presenter: Myra Anubi
Producer/reporter: William Kremer
Series Producer: Jon Bithrey
Editor: Tom Bigwood
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SUN 10:30 BBC News Summary (w172zgfyxczcfbc)
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SUN 10:32 The Fifth Floor (w3ct69hn)
India's deadliest scam
Instant loan apps promise easy money. But what's the catch? Investigative reporter Poonam Agarwal and filmmaker Ronny Sen take us behind the scenes of their award-winning documentary The Trap: Inside the blackmail scam destroying lives across India.
Plus, Anthony Irungu from BBC Africa explains a Kikuyu proverb sent in by a listener.
This programme contains discussion of suicide and suicide attempts. If you feel affected by this topic, you could speak to a health professional or an organisation that offers support. Details of help available in many countries can be found at: befrienders.org
Producer: Alice Gioia and Caroline Ferguson
(Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich)
SUN 11:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncp5t3)
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SUN 11:06 The Newsroom (w172zbqbcqbgd6f)
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SUN 11:32 Trending (w3ct5y9b)
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SUN 11:50 More or Less (w3ct5tq8)
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SUN 12:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncp9k7)
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SUN 12:06 BBC OS Conversations (w3ct5rbq)
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SUN 12:30 BBC News Summary (w172zgfyxczcntm)
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SUN 12:32 Assignment (w3ct5msv)
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SUN 13:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncpf9c)
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SUN 13:06 Newshour (w172zb8xxwxm8sb)
French vote in round one of snap elections
Round one of the French parliamentary elections: with the far right party of Marine Le Pen ahead in the polls, what's expected and what could happen in the next two weeks as the three main voting blocs compete for votes?
Also in the programme: the United Nations says conditions for Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip are 'unbearable' following a flare-up in the fighting there - we hear from UNRWA inside Gaza; and we look at the economic impact of banning TikTok in India.
(IMAGE: A voter casts their ballot in the first round of France's early parliamentary elections, at a polling station in Paris, France, 30 June 2024 / CREDIT: MOHAMMED BADRA/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
SUN 14:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncpk1h)
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SUN 14:06 The Climate Question (w3ct5wrt)
How are athletes adapting to extreme heat?
The Paris Olympics are less than a month away. The last games in Tokyo were one of the hottest on record, with more than a hundred athletes suffering heat-related illnesses. And France, the host of this year’s Olympics, is no stranger to heatwaves – the country has seen 23 since 2010.
So how are top athletes training their bodies to not only perform at their best in high temperatures, but also to protect their health? Presenter Qasa Alom heads inside a sweltering, state of the art heat chamber at Leeds Beckett University to find out how one of the fastest marathon runners in Britain, Phil Sesemann, is maximising his chances of success in his Olympic debut.
Other athletes are more used to these conditions. We join India’s top triathlete, Pragnya Mohan, for a training run and hear what it’s like to compete when the thermometer climbs above 45 degrees Celsius.
More and more athletes are adopting heat training strategies in a warming world - but do they affect men and women the same? Dr Jessica Mee, Research Fellow at the University of Worcester tells us about her pioneering research into the impacts of heat on women’s bodies.
Featuring:
Phil Sesemann, Team GB Olympic marathon runner
Pragnya Mohan, Indian National Champion and South Asian Champion triathlete
Dr Jessica Mee, Research Fellow in female health and heat strain at the University of Worcester
Dan Snapes, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Sports and Excercise Physiology at Leeds Beckett University
Email us at: theclimatequestion@bbc.com
Presenter: Qasa Alom
Producer: Sophie Eastaugh
Editor: Simon Watts
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SUN 14:30 BBC News Summary (w172zgfyxczcx9w)
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SUN 14:32 Happy News (w3ct5spn)
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SUN 15:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncpnsm)
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SUN 15:06 Sportsworld (w172zbmw1jjdyx2)
Live Sporting Action
Despite an unconvincing group stage at Euro 2024, England are through to the knockout stages, and Sportsworld will have full commentary of their last-16 tie from Gelsenkirchen to see if they can live up to their billing as one of the tournament favourites. John Bennett will also bring you reaction to the last-16 ties on Saturday between hosts Germany and Denmark, and Switzerland versus Italy.
Before that, Sportsworld begins the build-up to the Wimbledon fortnight. Delyth Lloyd will be joined by correspondent Russell Fuller and Zimbabwe’s former Wimbledon doubles champion Cara Black to look ahead to the tournament. There will also be reaction to cricket’s T20 World Cup and Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix.
Image: Harry Kane of England celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Kieran Trippier during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Denmark and England at Frankfurt Arena on June 20, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
SUN 19:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncq4s4)
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SUN 19:06 The Newsroom (w172zbqbcqbhc5g)
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SUN 19:32 On the Podium (w3ct6r65)
John McFall: The first Paralympian in space?
John McFall's life changed forever when, at the age of 19, he lost the lower part of his right leg in a motorcycle accident. His dream of joining the British Army was over - but sport gave him a way to find the challenges he'd been seeking. A little over eight years later, he sprinted to bronze at the Beijing Paralympics. Then he left the track behind, and turned his attentions to a new challenge: training as an orthopaedic surgeon. He also began raising a family with his wife Sonia, herself a former Olympic gymnast.
But a few years later, a phone call from a friend would send John on another unexpected journey - one that might even take him to outer space.
Eliza Skinner and Ed Harry talk to John about the passions that have driven his life, and which are now fuelling his work with the European Space Agency to test what it will take to send a physically disabled person to space safely. He shares the emotional impact that learning to run again had on him, and how he wants his new career to challenge preconceptions of what disabled people can do, both among the scientific community and with the wider public. He also explains why he thinks his Paralympic medal was less important than the eight years of work it took to earn it, and reveals the small memento he keeps from the accident that changed everything.
As the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics approach, delve into our archive to discover more stories of extraordinary sporting journeys. Basketball champion Breanna Stewart and shot-putter Raven Saunders explain why they use the platform sport gives them to act as advocates. Swimmer Anastasia Pagonis and rower Brigit Skarstein share how sport helped them rebuild their futures after life-changing events, while Markus Rogan and Maarten van der Weijden talk about the lives they have found after leaving competition behind. Multi-sport stars like Oksana Masters and Jana Pittman reveal what it's like to compete at both the summer and winter Games. There's stories of memorable victories, like the moment high jump champion Gianmarco Tamberi chose to share his gold medal, and Shaunae Miller-Uibo putting everything on the line to reach the top step of the podium. Plus, the triumphs nobody predicted, including Molly Seidel's shock marathon bronze, and the day Anna Kiesenhofer rode away from cycling's biggest names to claim gold in Tokyo.
SUN 20:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncq8j8)
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SUN 20:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct5q1y)
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SUN 21:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncqd8d)
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SUN 21:06 Newshour (w172zb8xxwxn7rc)
France's far right makes big gains in snap election
France's far right National Rally has made big gains in the first round of the parliamentary elections, exit polls suggest.
Celebrating her party's early success, Marine Le Pen says "democracy has spoken" as she declares President Emmanuel Macron's camp "practically wiped out". Meanwhile, Mr Macron is calling for a broad alliance against Ms Le Pen's party ahead of next week's second round.
Also in the programme: The UN holds talks with members of the Afghan Taliban in Qatar: does bringing them to the table imply recognition of their government? And the prime minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines on preparations for Hurricane Beryl.
(Photo shows Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally party, speaking to journalists after partial results in the first round of the early French parliamentary elections in Henin-Beaumont, France on 30 June 2024. Credit: Yves Herman/Reuters)
SUN 22:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncqj0j)
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SUN 22:06 The Climate Question (w3ct5wrt)
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SUN 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172zgfyxczdw8x)
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SUN 22:32 Pick of the World (w3ct5v0m)
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SUN 22:50 Over to You (w3ct5tsv)
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SUN 23:00 BBC News (w172zgf4gncqmrn)
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SUN 23:06 The Newsroom (w172zbqbcqbhv4z)
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SUN 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172zgfyxczf011)
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SUN 23:32 The Fifth Floor (w3ct69hn)
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MONDAY 01 JULY 2024
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MON 00:32 Trending (w3ct5y9b)
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MON 00:50 More or Less (w3ct5tq8)
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MON 01:00 BBC News (w172zgf4txnvqj2)
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MON 01:06 The Newsroom (w172zbqbqzmmxxd)
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MON 01:32 Discovery (w3ct5rmr)
Fed: The invention of chicken
Dr Chris van Tulleken is on a mission to find out what we’re eating, why, and who or what might be influencing our decisions. And he’s starting his quest to uncover food truths with the most eaten meat in the world, and one of the most numerous animals on our planet: chicken.
He’s recently been forced to confront a serious gap in his food knowledge - what happens before it gets to our plates - and has decided this, the world’s most popular meat, is an ideal starting point.
Chris’ initial investigations reveal the vast scale of modern chicken consumption; and how a once revered jungle fowl was manipulated to become a modern food success story, a fast-growing heavy-breasted beast to feed the masses.
Now, he's torn: is this a triumph of human ingenuity – or the creation of a monster?
MON 02:00 BBC News (w172zgf4txnvv86)
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MON 02:06 The Newsroom (w172zbqbqzmn1nj)
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MON 02:32 CrowdScience (w3ct5rh7)
How many flies have ever existed?
The CrowdScience team like a challenge. And listeners Jenny and Kai in the UK have come to us with a big one. They want to know how many flies have ever existed.
Flies first appeared around 270 million years ago, so presenter Caroline Steel prepares herself to calculate a very, very large number indeed. She enlists the help of Dr Erica McAlister, Curator of Flies at the Natural History Museum in London. As Erica introduces her to specimens from the Museum’s collection of over 30 million insects, they start with the basics. Like... how do you define a fly in the first place?
Caroline also explores the incredible diversity of flies… from fast-moving predators like robber flies which catch other insects on the wing to midges which are a vital part of chocolate-production; and from blood-sucking mosquitoes which transmit fatal diseases to the housefly buzzing lazily around a room.
And that leads to another fly-related question. Listener Brendan in Colombia wonders why they always fly in circles around a particular area of his apartment. For an explanation we turn to Prof. Jochen Zeil from the Australian National University who reveals that this apparently aimless behaviour is, in fact, a battle for sex.
And Collin in Barbados has e-mailed to ask how flies and mosquitoes benefit us. He’s had first-hand experience of their negative effects through contracting the disease chikungunya from a mosquito bite so he’s wondering if these insects are anything other than a nuisance. However, passionate fly advocate Erica McAlister is ready with plenty of reasons that we should be extremely grateful for them!
Contributors:
Dr Erica McAlister, Natural History Museum, London
Dr David Yeates, Director, Australian National Insect Collection
Prof. Jochen Zeil, Australian National University
Prof. Jo Lines, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Presenter: Caroline Steel
Producer: Jeremy Grange
Editor: Cathy Edwards
Production Co-ordinator: Ishmael Soriano
Studio Manager: Sarah Hockley
(Image: Close-up of insect on leaf, Kageshwori Manohara, Bagmati Province, Nepal. Credit: Aashish Shrestha via Getty Images)
MON 03:00 BBC News (w172zgf4txnvz0b)
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MON 03:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct5tw3)
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MON 03:30 BBC News Summary (w172zgfz8n8kb8q)
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MON 03:32 Pick of the World (w3ct5v0m)
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MON 03:50 Over to You (w3ct5tsv)
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MON 04:06 The Newsroom (w172zbqbqzmn94s)
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MON 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172zgfz8n8kg0v)
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MON 04:32 The Conversation (w3ct5wzm)
Women enjoying judo
Judo is a powerful practice that cultivates discipline, resilience and community. It's also an incredible test of physical and mental strength. Ella Al-Shamahi speaks to two top female judo competitors to find out what it takes to be an elite athlete.
Tina Trstenjak is a recently retired Slovenian judoka and Olympic gold medallist in the women's 63 kg category at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. She has also secured multiple World and European Championship titles, solidifying her status as one of the top competitors in her weight class. recently retired, she works for the International Judo Federation as an expert and referee observer.
Sandrine Billiet is from Belgium and has also competed for Cape Verde internationally including at the 2019 World Judo Championships and the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. She says judo sustained her through her teenage years and the long illness of her mother. She works for the World Olympians Association.
Produced by Jane Thurlow
(Image: (L) Sandrine Billiet courtesy International Judo Federation. (R) Tina Trstenjak credit Gabriela Murgeanu-Sabau.)
MON 05:00 BBC News (w172zgf4txnw6hl)
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MON 05:06 Newsday (w172zbk1t9wpb55)
French election: Far-right celebrates lead
French voters have delivered a historic vote in the first round of parliamentary elections. The far right National Rally is on track to become the largest single group in the legislature. We've been hearing from Marine Le Pen's supporters on how a party, so long considered a fringe grouping, has won the largest share of the vote. And, we'll look at why attainment levels for mathematics students in Africa remains stubbornly low.
MON 06:00 BBC News (w172zgf4txnwb7q)
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MON 06:06 Newsday (w172zbk1t9wpfx9)
National Rally party wins first round of French elections
The far-right anti-immigration National Rally appears to have won the first round of Frances's general election. With an estimated 33% of the vote, the National Rally is on course to be the largest party in parliament. The historic result would mark a massive shift in French politics. The election will now go to a second round next Sunday, where the left wing block and President Macron's centrist party will urge their supporters to unite to prevent a National Rally victory.
And finally a new government is announced in South Africa.
MON 07:00 BBC News (w172zgf4txnwfzv)
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MON 07:06 Newsday (w172zbk1t9wpknf)
Far-right National Rally party emerges top in French elections
France is waking up to the prospect of a far right party winning the parliamentary elections for the first time. The National Rally won 33% of the vote. We'll hear concerns amongst the country's Muslim population. We'll have a response from a National Rally politician.
We'll also hear from Wimbledon and all the tennis action. And we'll be looking at Boeing and its safety woes.
MON 08:00 BBC News (w172zgf4txnwkqz)
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MON 08:06 HARDtalk (w3ct5szq)
Anne Enright: Changing Ireland
Stephen Sackur speaks to Anne Enright, the Irish novelist whose fiction digs deep into the dynamics of family, motherhood, and sexuality. In the course of her long writing career, just how much has Ireland changed?
MON 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172zgfz8n8ky0c)
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MON 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct5z6k)
Fixing El Salvador's economy
After tackling its security problem, can the smallest country in Central America get its finances under control too?
We hear from street sellers, economists and locals about the issues they're still facing, and visit a surf town where tourism is having a big economic impact.
Produced and presented by Jane Chambers
(Image: A street market in San Salvador, El Salvador, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Credit: Getty Images)
MON 08:50 Witness History (w3ct5ygy)
Subway Art: The graffiti bible
In 1984, urban photographers Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant came together to publish an era-defining book about the early graffiti movement.
They had been documenting the work of graffiti arts on the subways system of New York for many years.
The colourful book was called Subway Art and it quickly became known as the graffiti bible.
Forty years on from its release, Martha and Henry explore its enduring legacy with Matt Pintus.
(Photo: Marta Cooper and Henry Chalfant pictured at the 25th anniversary event for Subway Art. Credit: Getty Images)
MON 09:00 BBC News (w172zgf4txnwph3)
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MON 09:06 The Newsroom (w172zbqbqzmnwwf)
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MON 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172zgfz8n8l1rh)
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MON 09:32 CrowdScience (w3ct5rh7)
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MON 10:06 The History Hour (w3ct5n1v)
The Sagrada Família and Hello Kitty
Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History episodes.
We hear the story of the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world and the creation of one of the most recognisable characters on the planet.
Plus, an amazing first hand account of the expulsion of German-speakers from Czechoslovakia at the end of the Second World War, the man behind Dignitas, the assisted dying organisation in Switzerland, and the son of a Guatemalan president who was overthrown in an American-backed coup in the 1950s.
Contributors:
Mark Burry - architect, who was part of a team trying to piece together Gaudí's vision for the Sagrada Família.
Madeleine Kessler - architect from Madeleine Kessler Architecture.
Yuko Shimizu - the artist who designed Hello Kitty.
Helmut Scholz - a Sudeten German, who was expelled from Czechoslovakia after the Second World War.
Ludwig Minelli - the lawyer behind Dignitas, the assisted dying organisation.
Juan Jacobo - the son of the former Guatemalan president Jacobo Árbenz.
(Photo: The Sagrada Família, in Barcelona. Credit: Getty Images)
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UK election: Could the Brits ditch the Conservatives?
After a turbulent decade in British politics, this is the week that UK voters will head to the polls. The election could see the Conservative party ousted after nearly 15 years running the country. Could Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s gamble on a summer election bring about a generational political shift?
Lucy Hockings speaks to the BBC World Service’s UK Political Correspondent Rob Watson about the campaign. And finds out why the BBC’s Disinformation Correspondent Marianna Spring has been tracking the election across 24 social media accounts.
TGS is part of the BBC News Podcasts family. The team that makes The Global Story also makes several other podcasts, such as Americast and Ukrainecast, which cover US news and the war in Ukraine. If you enjoy The Global Story, you may well like some of our other pods, too. To find them, simply search on your favourite podcast app.
This episode was made by Richard Moran and Eleanor Sly. The technical producer was Johnny Hall. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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'It's much easier for them to create a spy than catch a spy'
Anoosheh Ashoori was visiting Iran when he was snatched off the street by security forces. He was falsely accused of espionage, and spent years in one of the country's toughest prisons.
For a long time, he didn't know why he'd been targeted. Anoosheh was a British-Iranian dual national, but he'd worked a career as an engineer, and had no links to intelligence services. Gradually, as his incarceration wore on, he realised he'd become a pawn in a game of global politics.
Presenter: Mobeen Azhar
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(Photo: Anoosheh Ashoori. Credit: BBC)
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France: Can a coalition of centre and leftist parties block an all out majority?
Opponents of the French far-right National Rally party have begun stepping aside in favour of better placed candidates in the hope of limiting its gains in next Sunday's second round of parliamentary elections. In several constituencies just one candidate will face the RN. The party's co-leader, Jordan Bardella, has expressed confidence that it could win an absolute majority.
Also in the programme: We speak to the injured Palestinian man who says Israeli soldiers tied him to an army vehicle, and behind-the-scenes at the late Queen's favourite house as tourists are allowed into Balmoral Castle.
(Photo: Jean-Luc Mélenchon said his party's guideline was simple: not one more vote for RN. Credit: AFP)
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Victims lawyers say Boeing must pay $240 million fine
Lawyers representing family members of victims tragically killed in the Boeing plane crash say they will be offered financial compensation. Rahul Tandon speaks to Paul Njoroge who lost his family in an Ethiopian plane crash.
Plus, we get French market reaction to the first round of the country's elections....
And South Africa's new cabinet is announced - what will be first on its economic to-do list?
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France election: Far-right seeks majority
Candidates from the French president, Emmanuel Macron's centrist bloc and an alliance of left-wing parties are holding talks about dropping out of three-way contests for Sunday's second round of parliamentary elections. They're seeking to thwart the far-right National Rally from winning an absolute majority, after its first ever victory in the first round. We hear from voters and speak to our reporter in France.
The US Supreme Court rules former presidents are entitled to absolute immunity from prosecution for official acts taken while in office, but have no immunity for unofficial acts. Our correspondent in Washington explains.
After last week’s deadly anti-government protests in Kenya, people are expected to return to the streets this week. We speak to young unemployed graduates about their struggles.
Lawyers for the families of those who died in two plane crashes say the company that made them, Boeing, will be ordered to pay a fine of just $240 million dollars.
Presenter: Andrew Peach.
(Photo: Marine Le Pen, member of parliament and French far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National - RN) party leader, arrives at the RN party headquarters in Paris, France, July 1, 2024. Credit: Benoit Tessier/Reuters)
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Supreme Court rules on Trump's immunity
The US Supreme Court has ruled that former presidents are entitled to absolute immunity from prosecution for official acts taken while in office, but have no immunity for unofficial acts. The landmark decision means the federal election interference case against Donald Trump will return to a lower court which will then decide how to apply this ruling. We get more from our correspondent in Washington.
Centrists and left- wing parties in France are negotiating sole candidacies to oppose the far-right in the second round of parliamentary elections. We speak to our reporter about Sunday's result, and we hear from sports fans in Lille watching a football game between France and Belgium.
The Category Four storm Hurricane Beryl has made landfall on the Caribbean island of Carriacou. We hear from residents in the region about the preparations they have been making.
After last week’s deadly anti-government protests in Kenya, people are expected to return to the streets this week. We speak to young unemployed graduates about their struggles.
Presenter: Andrew Peach.
(Photo: Former US President Trump granted immunity from prosecution for official acts, Washington, USA - 01 Jul 2024. Credit: WILL OLIVER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
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MON 20:32 Discovery (w3ct5rms)
Fed: A Chicken and Egg Story
So we started farming this bird called chicken, and it spread around the world. But what does it actually TAKE to feed us the amount of chicken we want to consume?
100 years ago this was a scrawny, egg-laying bird, only good for a stew once her eggs ran out – no one ate chicken meat. Fast forward to today and it’s the most consumed protein on the planet. How did we come to eat it in the first place, and what are the consequences of producing chicken meat on the vast, industrial scales we now consume it?
Dr Chris van Tulleken uncovers the extraordinary accident of history that birthed a new industry, and changed the way we eat – and think about – meat forever.
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France's parties launch new push after far right success
Efforts by centrist and left-wing blocs in France to stop the far right National Rally from winning an overall parliamentary majority in next Sunday's second round have seen more than 150 of their candidates drop out. Such tactics -- traditionally known as a 'Republican Front' -- have been successful in previous elections. We speak to one of President Macron's Ministers.
Also in the programme: Donald Trump has hailed as a 'big win' for democracy the Supreme Court's ruling giving him substantial immunity from prosecution for actions taken in his former role as president. We hear from a Democratic Congresswoman; and is Sweden the dream location to start a family? New parents can now gift maternity or paternity pay to friends and family who help out.
(Photo: Jordan Bardella has vowed only to be French prime minister if his National Rally (RN) party wins an absolute majority. Credit: Reuters/Benoir Tessier)
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Market reaction as far right advances in France
We look at how the markets react to Le Pens gains in the first round of the French elections
Lawyers for the families of those who died in two plane crashes in October 2018 and March 2019 have told the BBC they plan to appeal against a plea deal offered to plane maker Boeing.
And we examine how Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban takes the presidency of the Council of the European Union. He says he wants to use his six months to ‘Make Europe Competitive Again’.
TUESDAY 02 JULY 2024
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Donald Trump granted immunity by Supreme Court
US Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for official acts
The markets have reacted to far right advances in the French election
Lawyers for the families of those who died in two plane crashes in October 2018 and March 2019 have told the BBC they plan to appeal a plea deal offered to plane maker Boeing.
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TUE 02:32 Assignment (w3ct5msw)
Loving, living and dying together in the Netherlands
Els and Jan have fewer than three days left on Earth. Childhood sweethearts who met in kindergarten more than six decades ago, they know precisely when they will die. And how. On an early summer’s Monday morning they will travel to a nearby hospice. Some of their family and friends will accompany them. And then precisely at
10.30am - holding hands, they hope - two doctors will administer lethal medication to each of them.
In the Netherlands, euthanasia and assisted suicide are legal if someone is suffering unbearably with no prospect of getting better. The suffering can be physical or psychological. Els was diagnosed with dementia. Jan lived with pain 24/7.
Last year, 33 Dutch couples chose to die like Els and Jan. And in February, one of the Netherlands’ former Prime Ministers ended his life by euthanasia together with his wife.
For Assignment, Linda Pressly meets Els and Jan as they prepare for the end. And she explores the complex issue of allowing euthanasia in cases of dementia. A warning: some listeners might find the content of this documentary upsetting.
Producer and presenter: Linda Pressly
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(Image: Jan and Els, two days before they died. Credit: family handout)
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TUE 04:32 In the Studio (w3ct5tks)
Baek Mi-kyoung: writing a female superhero K-drama
Script writer Baek Mi-kyoung has pioneered female narratives on Korean television, putting women front and centre of acclaimed dramas like Mine and The Lady in Dignity. Seven years ago, her K-drama Strong Girl Bong-soon was a huge success. Audiences fell in love with this rom-com about a cute girl with supernatural strength. /
Next, Baek wanted to create an all-action multigenerational female superhero series. But would the budget match her ambitions? Vibeke Venema meets her as the series, Strong Girl Nam-soon, is going to air - and the all-important TV ratings are coming in.
Presenter/producer: Vibeke Venema.
(Photo: Baek Mi-kyoung. Credit: Story Phoenix)
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TUE 05:06 Newsday (w172zbk1t9ws728)
Trump has partial immunity from prosecution
The United States Supreme Court has said that presidents have immunity from prosecution for official acts. With his rival Donald Trump facing several court cases, President Joe Biden says he's dismayed by the ruling.
South Africa will swear in a new unity government today. We'll hear from the Democratic Alliance about how the coalition will work.
Caribbean nations are being ravaged by Hurricane Beryl, with two hundred kilometres an hour winds hitting several islands
And we'll be in Wimbledon with reaction to the first day of action in the grand slam tennis tournament.
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TUE 06:06 Newsday (w172zbk1t9wsbtd)
President Biden condemns US Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court in the United States has granted some immunity for Donald Trump's actions while he was in office. President Biden has criticised the decision.
Following elections in the Netherlands last year, the far-right party of Geert Wilders is about to become the lead party in a coalition government. We'll be looking at whether France will follow the same route, with left-wing and centrist parties vowing to block the far-right's path in the second round of voting on Sunday
After weeks of negotiations, South Africa will later today swear in the ministers in its new government of national unity.
And all the highs and lows at the Euro 2024 football tournament in Germany.
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TUE 07:06 Newsday (w172zbk1t9wsgkj)
US Supreme Court says Trump has some immunity from prosecution
The United States Supreme Court has granted some immunity for Donald Trump's actions while he was in office, a decision that’s been criticised by President Biden. We'll speak to a constitutional expert.
Geert Wilders, for long the far right outsider of Dutch politics, is about to see his party's candidate become Prime Minister. Dick Schoof will be sworn in today to lead a right-wing coalition government.
Ultra orthodox Israelis have been battling Israeli policemen on the streets. They are are protesting a supreme court decision that will see young men from their community drafted to serve in the army.
In Sudan's civil war, the RSF militia is advancing on the town of Sinja. We'll look at what this means for the conflict.
And we'll hear from a leading Indonesian businessman about reconciling economic growth and commitments to environmental standards.
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Africa's best new innovators
In a special programme, Myra Anubi is in Nairobi, Kenya at the final of the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation which rewards the best new innovators on the continent. Their exciting solutions deal with access to healthcare, plastic recycling, waste disposal and pest detection. She meets the finalists and finds out which one of them has walked away with the £50,000 prize.
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(Image: Finalists in the 2024 Africa Prize, Royal Academy of Engineering)
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TUE 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct5zhl)
The Tour de France: A global money spinner
It is the biggest sporting event on the planet based on the millions of spectators who line roads for a fleeting view, but this year a shake up will mean the loss of the iconic Champs Elysees finish.
We look at how a cycling race became a global money spinner - particularly for its owners, the Amaurys, one of the richest families in sport.
We also visit the Maurienne valley, a regular stop off for the Tour, to find out what’s in it for sponsors and hosts.
And with a new final stage ending in Nice to steer clear of the Paris Olympics, and a date clash with the French election, could 2024 see a change in fortunes for the Tour de France?
Producer/presenter: Laura Heighton-Ginns
(Photo: Mark Cavendish, Davide Ballerini, Elmar Reinders, Michael Morkov Dylan Groenewegen and Cees Bol competing during the 111th Tour de France 2024, Stage 2. Credit: Getty Images)
TUE 08:50 Witness History (w3ct5ymg)
Executed in Stalin’s Great Terror in Georgia
Between 1937 and 1938, Soviet leader Josef Stalin carried out his most severe purge in Georgia.
Known as the Great Terror, thousands of political rivals, intellectuals and ordinary citizens were executed without trial and buried in mass graves.
Dan Hardoon speaks to Levan Pesvianidze in Tbilisi, Georgia, whose grandfather Viktor and uncle Giorgi were both executed.
(Photo: Viktor Pesvianidze with colleagues in Georgia in the 1930s. Credit: Levan Pesvianidze)
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TUE 11:32 The Global Story (w3ct6f9y)
Overtourism: Can travel hotspots cope with the crowds?
2024 is expected to be a record-breaking year for tourism, with more travellers going on holiday than ever before. But hotspots like Venice, Hawaii and Bali are also struggling from overtourism.
Rajan Datar, host of the BBC's Travel Show, has been meeting people who live in some of the world's tourism hotspots and tells Lucy Hockings about the impact huge numbers of visitors are having on communities and the environment.
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This episode was made by Alice Aylett Roberts, Richard Moran and Eleanor Sly. The technical producer was Johnny Hall. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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Chasing whales with my toddler son
Growing up in Jersey, Doreen Cunningham was always obsessed with whales. The sea was a constant in her early life and then, as a young journalist reporting on climate change, she met a whaling community in the Arctic who became a second family. So when later, with a young child, she found herself in a shelter for homeless mothers, it perhaps wasn't surprising that she turned to whales for solace. She read about the incredible migration of the grey whales, from Mexico all the way to the Arctic. Inspired by the resilience and endurance of these whale mothers travelling alone with their calves she decided to drop everything and take her young son to follow them.
When Kristal Ambrose, who's from the Bahamas, had to hold down a sea turtle's flippers so that plastic could be removed from its intestines, she vowed never to drop plastic again. Her mission quickly grew, she started the Bahamas Plastic Movement to educate young people to try and tackle the problem. She told Jo Fidgen how they took their fight to the government and managed to persuade them to bring in a ban on single-use plastics. This interview was first broadcast in 2020.
(Photo: Doreen and her son Max whale-watching in 2013. Credit: Doreen Cunningham).
Presenter: Asya Fouks
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TUE 12:50 Witness History (w3ct5ymg)
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Gaza: Civilians flee Khan Younis - but where should they go?
The Israeli military has ordered Palestinians to leave a wide sweep of land to the east of the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. Witnesses say many people are already fleeing. Rockets have also been fired from Gaza into Israel.
Also on the programme: Donald Trump's former strategist Steve Bannon speaks to us just before heading to jail; and will women turn out to vote in Iran's second round of elections?
(Photo: Palestinians flee Khan Younis Credit: Mohammed Salem/Reuters)
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TUE 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct6075)
Energy chief issues stark warning
The head of IEA Dr Fatih has told World Business Report that unless the thousands of currently operating coal plants around the world are retired early the world has zero chance of keeping global warming within 1.5 degrees. He speaks exclusively to Rahun Tandon on this issue.
Sri Lanka is set to save $5 billion following a restructure of its bilateral debt, much of which is owed to China. A deal has been reached to cut the interest rates Sri Lanka pays.
And people in the United Kingdom are getting set to cast their votes in the general election on Thursday.
The Conservative party have been in government for 14 years, but they're behind in the polls - so there could be a change of leadership in the UK over the next few days – former USA ambassador to the UK Matthew Barzun explains how a change in government can affect trading relationships between the US and the UK.
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Dozens dead at religious event in India
Dozens of people have been crushed to death at a Hindu religious gathering in northern India, with several more injured. We have the latest from our reporter in India.
The Israeli military has been carrying out strikes on Khan Younis in southern Gaza from where it's told people to evacuate. The UN says a quarter of a million people are affected. We hear from a resident in the city.
We are live in Dover, the coastal town in southeast of England, to speak to voters about immigration and other issues ahead of Thursday's parliamentary election.
Police in Kenya have fired tear gas in an effort to disperse small pockets of renewed street protests countrywide. We hear from our reporter who went out to speak to protesters.
Presenter: Lukwesa Burak and James Reynolds.
(Photo: Dozens killed in India crowd crush)
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More than 100 killed in crush in India
Over 100 people have been killed in a crush at a religious gathering in northern India. Many of the victims are women and children. It is not clear what caused the panic but reports suggest hot and humid conditions inside a tent may have been a factor. We speak to our reporter in India.
More than 200 French candidates from the political left or centre have withdrawn from the ballot to prevent votes against right wing contenders being split in the final round. We hear from voters and speak to our Europe regional editor.
We are live in Dover, the coastal town in southeast of England, to speak to voters about immigration and other issues ahead of Thursday's parliamentary election.
Presenters: Lukwesa Burak and James Reynolds.
(Photo: A large number of people killed in India crowd crush)
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TUE 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct5w81)
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TUE 20:32 Tech Life (w3ct5wmb)
If we could talk to the animals
We hear from Peter Gabriel, who is endorsing a competition to find a way of decoding animal communications using AI and then talk back to them. We get more details of the challenge from the chair of the prize, Prof Yossi Yovel.
Microplastics in our seas and drinking water is a real problem. Two teenage students from Texas have found an innovative way to get rid of the stuff using ultrasound. If you have not heard about the Global Digital Compact, we speak to someone who says you need to know about it.
And a traditional Indian instrument gets an electronic makeover.
Presenter: Chris Vallance
Producer: Tom Quinn
(Photo: Musician Peter Gabriel performing in New York. Credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
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Politicians scramble to stop far-right surge in France
The second and final round of France's election is fast approaching, as centrist and left-wing politicians ramp up tactics to prevent Marine Le Pen's far-right party, National Rally, from gaining power. The deadline for candidates to pull out of seats where they are not the main challenger to the National Rally has now passed.
We hear from a candidate from the radical left party France Unbowed who decided to pull out of the race and we speak to a pollster about the National Rally's electoral prospects.
Also in the programme: Haiti's new interim government; and what lies ahead for the NATO alliance?
(Photo: Marine Le Pen reacts on stage after partial results in the first round of the early French parliamentary elections in Henin-Beaumont, France, June 30, 2024. Credit: Reuters / Yves Herman)
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TUE 22:32 In the Studio (w3ct5tks)
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President Joe Biden has called on major drug companies to cut the price of weight loss drugs
President Joe Biden has called on major drug companies to cut the price of weight loss medication
Hurricane Beryl, a category 5 storm is heading towards Jamaica. We hear more from disaster modeller Enki Research
And Jayson Tatum will sign a five-year deal, worth $314 million dollars with the Boston Celtics, making it the largest contract in NBA history.
WEDNESDAY 03 JULY 2024
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Hurricane Beryl heads towards Jamaica
Hurricane Beryl, a category 5 storm is heading towards Jamaica. We hear more from disaster modeller Enki Research
President Joe Biden has called on major drug companies to cut the price of weight loss medication
And Jayson Tatum will sign a five-year deal, worth $314 million dollars with the Boston Celtics, making it the largest contract in NBA history.
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WED 02:32 The Climate Question (w3ct5wrt)
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WED 04:32 Amazing Sport Stories: Copper Bullets (w3ct6qzb)
Chasing Mountains: Ep 2
Then there were five. Two super-fast new challengers are powering up the peaks, and the pressure is on. Edurne Pasaban, Gerlinde Katlernbrunner and Nives Meroi have been climbing the world’s highest mountains at a rate of around one a year. With the arrival of the South Korean climbers Oh Eun-sun and Go Mi-young, the stakes are supercharged.
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Crush at religious gathering in India
More than 100 people have been killed at a religious gathering in India. The victims , most of whom were women and children, were crushed while leaving a Hindu prayer meeting.
Most European nations have shown solid support for Ukraine in its war agains Russia, the most significant exception has been Hungary. Now its populist leader Viktor Orban has been in Kyiv holding talks with Volodmyr Zelensky.
And Hurricane Beryl is continuing its devastating path across the Carribean, we hear from Jamaica as it prepares for its impact.
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Crush tragedy at religious gathering in India
More than 120 people have been killed in a crush at a religious event in northern India - Police are now investigating the cause
In Gaza Israel has orderd the residents of Khan Younis to evacuate... this was followed by air strikes on the area. We look at the impact on the humanitarian situation there.
Voters in the UK go to the polls on Thursday... We take a look at how important the issue of immigration will be when they choose who to vote for.
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Crush tragedy at Indian religious gathering
The authorities in India have launched an investigation into the deaths of more than 120 people at a religious meeting... Most of the victims who died in the crush were women and children
Today is the last day of campaigning ahead of the UK's general election, with politicians making their pitch to the public. We ask how much Israel's war in Gaza will influence voters decisions.
We look at surgery in the insect world, new research shows that ants will carry out amputations on their injured fellows to prevent infections spreading amongst the colony.
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Husam Zomlot: Is diplomacy dead in the Israel-Gaza conflict?
Stephen Sackur speaks to the top Palestinian diplomat in London, Husam Zomlot. As Israel’s military assault on Gaza approaches the nine-month mark, with the Palestinian death toll still rising, Israeli hostages still in captivity and ceasefire hopes seemingly dashed, is diplomacy dead in the water?
WED 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172zgfz8n8rqtk)
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WED 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct5zn3)
What could France's election mean for its economy?
In the midst of a snap general election, we take the opportunity to look at the state of the country’s economy.
France has a huge debt burden and some business leaders are worried that the economy could worsen if Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party get into power. The French stock market has been falling since the parliamentary election was announced - although it has recovered slightly after Sunday's result. Meanwhile the parties on the left have formed a new alliance, The New Popular Front, with radical policies like increasing tax on high earners and reducing the pension age.
Although we are fixated on the rise of the far right, the parties of the left formed a united block to fight RN and they have made gains in the first round of voting.
We hear from a solar panel manufacturer in Paris, plus a former UK Ambassador to Paris who knows President Emmanuel Macron. And economic experts in Brussels and Frankfurt discuss the EU perspective.
Presented and produced by Russell Padmore
(Image: Supporters of the far-right National Rally wave French flags at the party headquarters following voting during the first round of legislative elections on 30 June 2024)
WED 08:50 Witness History (w3ct5ypq)
Georgia’s political crisis
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in December 1991, the newly independent state Georgia found itself on the verge of a civil war.
Rebel groups in Tbilisi came together to overthrow the newly elected President Zviad Gamsakhurdia, who was forced into hiding.
Gunmen took to the streets and hospitals were overwhelmed.
In 2010, Tom Esslemont spoke to Lamara Vashakidze, a survivor of Georgia’s crisis.
(Photo: Two Georgian soldiers stand among bomb-damaged buildings in Tbilisi. Credit: Patrick Robert/Sygma/CORBIS/Sygma via Getty Images)
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WED 09:32 The Climate Question (w3ct5wrt)
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WED 11:32 The Global Story (w3ct6dqw)
French election: Le Pen's far-right at the gates of power
The far-right in France are hoping to enter government for the first time since World War Two. Marine Le Pen's National Rally party won the first round of this surprise election – which has thrust French society into its biggest political turmoil in decades. Now, politicians and parties opposed to a far-right government are working together – tactically withdrawing from races to block the National Rally’s path to victory.
Caitríona Perry chats with the BBC's Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield about whether the opposition plans are likely to work or if there will be a radical new government in France.
TGS is part of the BBC News Podcasts family. The team that makes The Global Story also makes several other podcasts, such as Americast and Ukrainecast, which cover US news and the war in Ukraine. If you enjoy The Global Story, you may well like some of our other pods, too. To find them, simply search on your favourite podcast app.
This episode was made by Alice Aylett Roberts and Eleanor Sly. The technical producers were Jack Graysmark and Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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Chutzpah, escape, reinvention: Julia Haart's secret lives
Julia Haart began her life as a Jewish secular refugee, fleeing the Soviet Union to Austin, Texas. By the time she was 11 she was living in an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in Monsey, New York.
On the outside, Julia seemed like she fitted in. She went to a prestigious religious college, got married, had children and worked as a teacher while her husband studied religious texts. But Julia was deeply unhappy and begun a double life selling insurance to create an escape fund. Eventually Julia left the community and with only her love of fashion to guide her, started her own shoe brand. In just a few years she became the creative director of a famous lingerie company and then the star of her own reality television series, My Unorthodox Life.
If you're affected by any of the issues raised in the programme, you can find information about support available at bbc.co.uk/actionline or befrienders.org
Presented by Asya Fouks
Produced by Sarah Kendal
(Photo: Julia Haart. Credit: Getty Images)
WED 12:50 Witness History (w3ct5ypq)
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WED 13:32 Amazing Sport Stories: Copper Bullets (w3ct6qzb)
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WED 14:06 Newshour (w172zb8y9570yhx)
Is Britain about to get a new government?
Britain's political parties are making their last push for support on the eve of voting in the general election, with the governing Conservatives still far behind in opinion polls. We have a special broadcast from the English West Midlands.
Also in the programme: Child marriage ban welcomed in Sierra Leone; and what women's BMX at the Olympics has done for the sport.
(Photo: Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak. Credit: PA and Reuters)
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WED 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct60cp)
UK general election 2024
The UK is less than 24 hours away from polls opening in a landmark general election. The next government will inherit a low growth economy and a complicated relationship with its biggest trading partner, the European Union. Waiting lists within the National Health Service, and rise in the cost of living have been among the major issues during the campaign.
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Hurricane Beryl heading towards Jamaica
A deadly hurricane which has been tearing through the southeast Caribbean is moving towards Jamaica. Beryl became the earliest storm to develop into a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic on Monday, before weakening to a still-destructive Category 4. We speak to a resident on Union Island which lies off St Vincent and the Grenadines. Our colleague with BBC Weather explains when a storm becomes a hurricane and whether hurricanes are becoming more frequent.
At least 121 people have been killed in a crush at a religious gathering in northern India. We get more from our reporter in Hathras.
We find out why Pakistan's first milk bank has been shut down shortly after it was inaugurated.
The Esports World Cup, the world's biggest gaming championship kicks off today in Saudi-Arabia. We speak to gaming experts who are covering the event.
We hear from older establishment figures in Kenya about their views om the anti-government protests.
Presenter: James Reynolds.
(Photo: Destruction on Union Island. Credit: Sebastien Sailly)
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Tensions on Syria-Turkey border
Turkey is reported to have closed its main border crossings into northwest Syria after its troops were attacked by Syrians angered by violence against their countrymen in Turkey. We speak to our reporter from BBC Turkish and hear from a Syrian family in Turkey.
A deadly hurricane which has been tearing through the southeast Caribbean is moving towards Jamaica. We speak to a resident on Union Island which lies off St Vincent and the Grenadines. Our colleague with BBC Weather explains when a storm becomes a hurricane and whether hurricanes are becoming more frequent.
We hear from older establishment figures in Kenya about their views on the anti-government protests.
Presenter: James Reynolds.
(Photo: The funeral of a victim of riots in Afrin, during protests against Turkey, Syria - 02 Jul 2024. Credit: BILAL AL HAMMOUD/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
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WED 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct5wb9)
2024/07/03 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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WED 20:06 The Climate Question (w3ct5wrt)
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WED 20:32 Health Check (w3ct5t8r)
Can light emitting bandages treat cancer?
A special episode from this year’s annual Royal Society Summer Exhibition in London, with Claudia Hammond joined by BBC health and science correspondent, James Gallagher, to take a look at a range of new health research.
The exhibitions include a look at how special forms of UV light might be able to cut away cancerous cells in brain tumours, with the possibility of light emitting bandages also being used to target cancer treatments.
Claudia and James also look at research from The Francis Crick Institute into whether a simple blood test can help work out how to quickly identify patients who are most likely to deteriorate when they have a virus.
We also hear how much brain devices we can buy online really tell us about our brain activity, as well as research into how the way babies wriggle may help identify future developmental issues.
Claudia and James also compete in a number of scientific games to see who is this year’s Summer Exhibition champion.
Presenter: Claudia Hammond
Producer: Dan Welsh
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Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica
Hurricane Beryl is battering southern Jamaica with sustained winds of up to two- hundred- and- thirty kilometres an hour. It may make landfall there in the coming hours. There are reports of power cuts in many places, including the capital, Kingston. The Category Four storm is already causing dangerous winds and a sea surge. The Jamaican prime minister, Andrew Holness, has declared a twelve-hour daytime curfew across the island. The hurricane caused extensive damage on other Caribbean islands. Seven people are known to have died so far.
Also in the programme: the UK prepares to go to the polls; and what effect is AI having on the climate?
(Photo: Sea waves break as Hurricane Beryl approaches, as seen from the Caribbean Terrace neighbourhood in Kingston, Jamaica. CREDIT: REUTERS/Marco Bello)
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WED 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct60fy)
Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica
Hurricane Beryl has hit Jamaica, bringing with it catastrophic damage. A number of people have already been killed in the path of the storm, including in Grenada, as well as St Vincent and the Grenadines.
Devina Gupta talks to local business owners and finds out how climate change is impacting insurance companies across the globe.
Also, in the programme, we talk to Austin D. Goolsbee, president of the Chicago Federal Reserve. We also take a look at the UK’s general election and one of the big voter issues - the price of buying a home.
THURSDAY 04 JULY 2024
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Hurricane Beryl brings catastrophic damage
Hurricane Beryl has hit Jamaica, bringing with it catastrophic damage. A number of people have already been killed in the path of the storm, including in Grenada, as well as St Vincent and the Grenadines.
Devina Gupta talks to local business owners and finds out how climate change is impacting insurance companies across the globe.
Also, in the programme, we talk to Austin D. Goolsbee, president of the Chicago Federal Reserve. We also take a look at the UK’s general election and one of the big voter issues - the price of buying a home.
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THU 02:32 The Documentary (w3ct6r88)
The West Indies' first black captain: Sir Frank Worrell
The brilliant cricketer Frank Worrell became the first permanent black captain of the West Indies team in 1960 – but he had to wait for a decade to get the job, denied by the elitism, insularity and racism of Caribbean cricket's rulers. Simon Lister finds out how Worrell’s upbringing in Barbados, his cricketing adventures and his determination not to be cowed by the powers that ran island cricket, shaped a man who changed the West Indian game for ever.
***This programme contains outdated and discriminatory language***
Producer/presenter: Simon Lister with Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE, former England cricketer and World Cup winner
(Photo: Frank Worrell, West Indian cricket team captain during their tour of England April 1963. Credit: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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THU 04:32 The Food Chain (w3ct5xmy)
Your taste is unique
Taste, it turns out, is not a matter of opinion. Scientists have discovered that your perception of taste is informed by your genetics.
When we eat or drink something, we may be having an entirely different experience to the person we’re sharing a meal with, or the chef who has prepared it, or the critic who has recommended it.
In this programme Ruth Alexander explores her likes and dislikes and how they might be informed by biology.
Ruth meets Laura Kent of the Yorkshire Wine School in the UK who helps her learn about her sensitivity to acidic and bitter flavours. Ruth speaks to Anne Fadiman, writer and Professor of creative writing at Yale University in the US, who dislikes wine, despite her wine critic father loving it. Danielle Reed, Chief Science Officer at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, US, explains the science. Tim Hanni, Master of Wine, and author of ‘Why You Like The Wine You Like’ argues that the wine industry is not paying enough attention to individual tastes. Where does this new science leave wine competitions? David Kermode, judge at the IWSC, International Wine and Spirits Competition, makes the case for the experts.
If you'd like to contact the programme, please contact thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk.
Presented by Ruth Alexander.
Produced by Beatrice Pickup.
(Image: three people tasting wine. Credit: Getty Images/BBC)
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Hurricane Beryl batters Jamaica
Hurricane Beryl continues to ravage homes, businesses, lives and leave a trail of destruction through the Carribean.
Now the hurricane is hitting south coast of Jamaica. We hear from the country's prime minister, and get an update on the latest from a leading journalist.
Also in this hour, a major Democrat party donor pulls out of funding the party over doubts about Joe's Biden suitability as President. How significant is this and how important are business donors to US political parties. Our business correspondent has more.
And, the World Health Organisation is warning that 150,000 people in Gaza have caught dangerous skin conditions - a consequence of the ongoing Israel - Hamas war.
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Biden vows to stay in the race despite calls to step down
US President Joe Biden insists he won't pull out of the US presidential race, despite more calls from within his own party for him to withdraw after his poor showing in last week's televised debate. In business, we'll hear how even a major donor to the Democratic party has withdrawn his support.
Also in this hour, Hurricane Beryl has been battering the south of Jamaica as it continues its destructive sweep across the Caribbean. We hear from Jamaica's Prime Minister on the precautions and preparations the government is making.
And, Chinese people around the world say they are being targeted by conmen who pose as Chinese police, tricking them into thinking they are wanted for a crime and forcing them to pay bail money
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THU 07:06 Newsday (w172zbk1t9wz8cq)
Hurricane Beryl: Jamaica devastated by powerful storm
Hurricane Beryl roars by Jamaica, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain. We speak to the island's prime minister who tells us a plan is in hand to help anyone affected by the storm.
President Joe Biden says "I'm not leaving" as more pressure intensifies for him to step down from the presidential race. We'll look at where that pressure is coming from and who is advising Mr Biden.
Also in this hour - we have a report on the Russian assault on Ukraine. Our reporter has been to the frontline where the Ukrainian military still thinks the West isn't doing enough to help.
And, in sport, we bring you the latest from Wimbledon and the Copa America where Messi might be back.
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THU 08:06 The Inquiry (w3ct5xhf)
What will a Hungarian presidency mean for the EU?
The European Union is made up of 27 sovereign member states and has several governing institutions. On 1 July 2024, Viktor Orbán’s government will hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months.
This diplomatic role may present its challenges because Hungary takes a divergent view from centrist colleagues in a few areas, two of them being climate policy and support for Ukraine. And in the past Hungary has used its veto to stall votes on policies that support Ukraine.
After recent European elections hard-right parties now have a greater presence in the European Parliament and they have different priorities from their more centrist counterparts. The question is how the far-right, together with Hungary’s presidency of the Council of the EU, can alter the direction of European politics.
Presenter: Tanya Beckett
Producer: Louise Clarke
Researchet: Matt Toulson
Sound engineer: Richard Hannaford
Production co-ordinator: Tim Fernley
Editor: Tara McDermott
Contributors:
Pawel Zerka, senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations in Paris
Thu Nguyen, deputy director of the EU policy think tank the Jacques Delors Centre in Berlin
Dimitar Bechev, from the School of Global and Area Studies at the University of Oxford and Senior fellow at Carnegie Europe
Marta Mucznik, senior EU analyst for International Crisis Group
(Photo:Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Mihaly Orban. Credit: Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)
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THU 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct5zc2)
How is AI being used in the travel industry?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being applied in multiple industries all around the world, and in travel, the technology has made big strides.
We travel to Spain to find out how the airline Iberia and the hotel chain Iberostar are using AI to change the way they operate.
At Iberostar, AI applications can analyse and predict the amount of food that restaurants will need, and hopefully reduce food waste as a result.
Meanwhile, Iberia is using the tool as a personal assistant to help high-end travellers plan their trips.
And we hear about some of the limitations of the technology if it's not applied properly.
(Picture: Business woman with an open suitcase, preparing for a trip, while looking at her phone. Credit: Getty Images)
Presented and produced by Ashish Sharma
THU 08:50 Witness History (w3ct5yk6)
Fight the Power: The song that became an anthem of protest
It's 35 years since the release of one of the most provocative songs in music history.
Fight the Power by hip-hop group, Public Enemy, was radical both politically and sonically.
The song was written at the request of filmmaker, Spike Lee, who needed an anthem for his 1989 movie, Do the Right Thing.
The film became a box office smash and - despite controversy surrounding Public Enemy's image - the song soon became an anthem of protest and rebellion all over the world.
Public Enemy frontman, Chuck D, shares his memories of that time with Matt Pintus.
(Photo: Chuck D and Spike Lee pictured in 1989. Credit: Getty Images)
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The Media Show: Reporting Biden’s Health
In the aftermath of his halting debate performance, the editorial boards of some major US newspapers have called on Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race. We ask why this issue is only being discussed widely now, and talk to Annie Linskey, White House reporter, The Wall Street Journal, who raised a comprehensive set of concerns about Biden’s health but faced a backlash from others in the media. We also speak to Nayeema Raza, co-host, Semafor’s Mixed Signals podcast and Jill Abramson, former executive editor, The New York Times
Also on the show, we hear from El Hunt, commissioning editor for The Evening Standard, about what it is like reporting from the Glastonbury Festival and hear Ros Atkin's remix of the BBC News' theme tune in his debut DJ set at Glastonbury and how Louis Tomlinson of One Direction bought football home to Worthy Farm.
Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins
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THU 10:32 On the Podium (w3ct6r66)
Jess Learmonth: The unexpected triathlete
Jess Learmonth was a talented junior swimmer, but aged 15, she decided she'd had enough. Over the next few years, she and her partner worked in supermarkets, and travelled through Asia. When they returned home, Jess realised she wasn't done with sport yet - but she didn't expect that her desire to get back into shape would eventually lead her to the top step of the Olympic podium.
Eliza Skinner and Ed Harry hear how Jess's decision to take part in a triathlon as a fitness challenge eventually spiralled into a full-time career, and a spot on the UK's gold medal-winning triathlon mixed relay team in Tokyo. She shares what it was like to take up one of the Olympics' most demanding sports in her 20s, often finding herself in the company of much younger competitors, and why imposter syndrome is something she says she deals with every day. Jess also reveals how sport and confidence have been intertwined throughout her life - from feeling it was the only thing she was good at while struggling academically at school, to why she believes a lack of self-belief has helped in her competitive career.
She also discusses the unique physical demands of a sport that combines swimming, cycling and running, and how becoming pregnant with her first child changed the way she thinks about her own body, as well as her attitude towards life and competition.
As the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics approach, delve into our archive to discover more stories of extraordinary sporting journeys. Basketball champion Breanna Stewart and shot-putter Raven Saunders explain why they use the platform sport gives them to act as advocates. Swimmer Anastasia Pagonis and rower Brigit Skarstein share how sport helped them rebuild their futures after life-changing events, while Markus Rogan and Maarten van der Weijden talk about the lives they have found after leaving competition behind. Multi-sport stars like Oksana Masters and Jana Pittman reveal what it's like to compete at both the summer and winter Games. There's stories of memorable victories, like the moment high jump champion Gianmarco Tamberi chose to share his gold medal, and Shaunae Miller-Uibo putting everything on the line to reach the top step of the podium. Plus, the triumphs nobody predicted, including Molly Seidel's shock marathon bronze, and the day Anna Kiesenhofer rode away from cycling's biggest names to claim gold in Tokyo.
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THU 11:32 The Global Story (w3ct6dt4)
Kenya protests: How Gen Z took on the government
President William Ruto has cancelled new tax hikes after demonstrators stormed parliament. Young, middle-class Kenyans coordinated the protests on social media. BBC Senior Africa Correspondent Anne Soy tells Caitríona Perry this was unlike any protest movement Kenya has ever seen.
The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
TGS is part of the BBC News Podcasts family. The team that makes The Global Story also makes several other podcasts, such as Americast and Ukrainecast, which cover US news and the war in Ukraine. If you enjoy The Global Story, you may well like some of our other pods, too. To find them, simply search on your favourite podcast app.
This episode was made by Tom Kavanagh and Tse Yin Lee. The technical producer was Gareth Jones and Jack Graysmark. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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THU 12:06 Outlook (w3ct5nxz)
Jung Chang and the price of recording China’s history
Jung Chang lived through some of the defining moments in modern China's history - from the Great Leap Forward to the Cultural Revolution. Her parents were respected members of the Communist Party, before they were later denounced for speaking out against Mao Zedong's policies. Jung eventually moved to the UK where she wrote the international bestseller, Wild Swans, and has watched from afar as the country of her birth opened up to the West, only to withdraw again under the leadership of President Xi. After receiving a CBE for her services to literature and history in March 2024, Jung Chang reflects on her life, her relationship with China, and the prospect of never seeing her mother again.
Presenter: Mobeen Azhar
Reporter: Micky Bristow
Producer: Anna Lacey
Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707
(Photo: Jung Chang. Credit: Ben Gold)
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THU 13:32 The Food Chain (w3ct5xmy)
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Hezbollah rockets target Israeli military bases
New efforts to end the fighting in Gaza and secure the release of remaining Israeli hostages are under way. Meanwhile the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah says it's launched more than 200 rockets and attack drones towards Israel, in response to the killing of one of its senior commanders. We hear from our correspondent in the region.
Also on the programme: The election in France and how the issue of immigration is driving a wedge between communities in the port of Marseille; and we hear all about how IVF could help save rhinos from extinction.
(Photo: Hezbollah hits Israel with over 200 rockets after commander's killing; Credit: Mostafa Alkhrouf/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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THU 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct602n)
Fighting malaria could offer global economic boost
Will Bain finds out more about the malaria vaccine that scientists and economists think could save some economies millions…
Also, those EU tariffs on Chinese electric cars have come into force - we'll look at what that might mean next…
And finally, we're off for a spot of wine tasting.
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Hamas facing growing dissent in Gaza
Open criticism of Hamas has been growing in Gaza, both on the streets and online. Some have publicly criticised Hamas for hiding the hostages in apartments near a busy marketplace, or for firing rockets from civilian areas. There are still those in Gaza fiercely loyal to Hamas and after years of repressive control, it’s difficult to know how far the group is losing support, or how far existing opponents feel more able to speak their mind. We'll speak to our Gaza correspondent to hear more. We also hear from the families of Israeli hostages in Gaza as hopes for successful peace talks continue.
Police in northern India have arrested six organisers of a prayer meeting where a crush led to the deaths of at least a hundred-and-twenty people last Tuesday. We'll speak to our correspondent there to get the latest.
And the Japanese government has finally said goodbye to floppy disks. Up until last month, people were still asked to submit documents to the government using the outdated storage devices, with more than 1,000 regulations requiring their use. We speak to people around the world about the outdated technology they still use.
Photo: The sun sets over Gaza as seen from the border with Israel, July 3, 2024.
Credit: REUTERS/Amir Cohen
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Should Joe Biden be replaced?
US President Joe Biden has admitted he "screwed up" in last week's debate against Donald Trump, but has vowed to fight on in the election race and moved to reassure key allies. Questions have been swirling around whether the 81-year-old will continue with his campaign following a debate marked by verbal blanks and a weak voice. We speak to Democrat voters on whether they think he needs replacing.
We also hear from the families of Israeli hostages in Gaza as hopes for successful peace talks continue.
And the Japanese government has finally said goodbye to floppy disks. Up until last month, people were still asked to submit documents to the government using the outdated storage devices, with more than 1,000 regulations requiring their use. We speak to people around the world about the outdated technology they still use.
Photo: U.S. President Joe Biden claps hands next to U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris while hosting a Juneteenth concert on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. June 10, 2024.
Credit: REUTERS/Leah Millis
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THU 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct5w5s)
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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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THU 20:32 Science In Action (w3ct5vcy)
Cleaner mining, cleaner batteries
Science in Action is at the UK's Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, hunting for dark matter, melting ancient ice, cleaning up disused mines and looking for the batteries of the future.
Presenter: Roland Pease
Producer: Alex Mansfield
Production Coordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth
(Image: Pile of used batteries ready for recycling. Credit: Mindful Media via Getty Images)
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THU 21:06 Newshour (w172zb8y9574pmx)
French PM warns of 'climate of fear' ahead of Sunday's election
France's centrist Prime Minister Gabriel Attal warns of a "climate of fear" ahead of parliamentary elections on Sunday - while national football star Kylian Mbappe urges people to vote against the far right National Rally.
Also in the programme: negotiations resume between Israel and Hamas on a Gaza ceasefire deal; and as pressure mounts on 81-year old US President Joe Biden to stand aside as Democratic Party candidate, we hear some sobering thoughts from Malaysia's former prime minister, who was 94 when he resigned.
(IMAGE: French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is seen after Ensemble Pour La Republique candidate and French Government spokesperson Prisca Thevenot and her team were targeted by an unidentified group of youth while they were out putting up campaign posters prior to the second round of the early French parliamentary elections, in Meudon-la-Foret, near Paris, France, July 4, 2024 / CREDIT: Reuters/Benoit Tessier)
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THU 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct604x)
UK votes being counted
Millions of people voted at the UK General election. Rahul Tandon finds out what the exit polls tell us about how the contest could go and what it means global economy.
FRIDAY 05 JULY 2024
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FRI 00:32 The Fifth Floor (w3ct69hp)
Can climate change stories be cool?
A virtual tour of Brazil's giant ravines, the radio shows helping Maasai people to protect their land and a real life Squid Game in South Korea: how BBC journalists around the world are finding new and engaging ways to cover climate change stories. Featuring Carol Olona and Shin Suzuki, Caroline Mwende and Suhnwook Lee.
Produced by Alice Gioia and Caroline Ferguson.
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UK decides on its next government
Rahul Tandon looks at what challenges await the next UK Government as results come in
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FRI 03:32 The Global Story (w3ct6dwd)
Hollywood: Has the summer blockbuster lost its sparkle?
It's a year since we flocked to cinemas to experience the Barbenheimer phenomena. But some industry insiders are worried that was an anomaly and disguised the trouble facing Hollywood.
So, what can we look forward to from this summers blockbusters? Why aren't they living up to the hype of years gone by? And can the industry get back to the golden summers of Jaws, Top Gun and Jurassic Park?
Host Sumi Somaskanda asks film critic Leila Latif what there is to look forward to in the cinemas this summer, and the BBC's Steven Mackintosh tells us why movie stars might be losing their appeal.
The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.
TGS is part of the BBC News Podcasts family. The team that makes The Global Story also makes several other podcasts, such as Americast and Ukrainecast, which cover US news and the war in Ukraine. If you enjoy The Global Story, you may well like some of our other pods, too. To find them, simply search on your favourite podcast app.
This episode was made by Richard Moran and Eleanor Sly. The technical producer was Gareth Jones and Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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FRI 04:32 Heart and Soul (w3ct5tf8)
Journey to Sepharad
Sepharad is the Hebrew word for Spain and Jews who trace their ancestry there are called Sephardic Jews. Five hundred years ago they were expelled from Spain. Their exile created new communities stretching from Brazil to Amsterdam to Istanbul and today, Israel. It is a culture filled with food and songs of longing for a homeland. Michael Goldfarb goes on a journey from the past to the present in search of Sepharad.
Presenter: Michael Goldfarb
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(Photo: A statue of Jewish philosopher Ben Maimonides in Cordoba, Spain. Credit: Michael Goldfarb)
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Keir Starmer will be Britain's next Prime Minister
The Labour leader, Keir Starmer, will become the next Prime Minister. His party is closing in on a landslide victory in the general election. Securing a good result and pushing the Conservatives out of power after fourteen years.
We'll hear from the winners and losers and hear what people in the UK are looking for.
Also more pressure on Joe Biden to step down as Democratic party candidate in the US - another wealthy donor says anyone but Joe
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Labour wins the general election in the UK
Keir Starmer will be Britain's next Prime Minister after a very convincing general election victory. He says he wants government to return to public service.
The governing Conservative party suffered heavy losses, with many former ministers losing their seats including the former Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Also we hear from a Minister in the Caribbean island of Grenada about the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl.
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Mushroom magic
In Australia, more than six people were hospitalised suffering from hallucinations and persistent vomiting. The thing they all had in common? They ate a specific brand of hemp-infused mushroom gummies, which have since been recalled.
But why take mushroom supplements in the first place? Social media claims fungi harnesses the power to unlock your hidden potential, to increase concentration and reduce stress. This week’s panel looks into the evidence. Will these claims crumble under scrutiny?
Professor David Nutt pulls magic mushrooms out of the magicians hat to expose its secrets. These recreational drugs are classified as a psychedelic, causing users to hallucinate. Find out what hallucinations are and why David believes this shroom, illegal in much of the world, could become a key ingredient in medicinal treatments sometime soon.
Also, the first chemist on record, how touch screens can tell the difference between your finger and an inanimate object, and why some songs get stuck between your ears.
Presenter: Alex Lathbridge
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Producers: Harrison Lewis, Alice Lipscombe-Southwell, Noa Dowling and Florian Bohr
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FRI 12:06 Outlook (w3ct698x)
Outlook Mixtape: Star Trek, ocean giants and racy underwear
This week the mixtape brings you stories of people living between worlds both real and imagined.
When British-Iranian engineer and Star Trek superfan Anoosheh Ashoori was bundled into a car in Tehran and arrested on trumped-up charges of espionage, he faced a decade behind bars, far away from his family. But in the harshest of circumstances, the enterprising Anoosheh told Outlook’s Mobeen Azhar how he carved out a creative space in the prison and his mind to be free.
Julia Haart lived in a strict ultra-Orthodox Jewish community for decades, before some defiant words from her youngest daughter flicked a switch in her. It was the start of years of living a double life as Julia went from being unable to show her elbows, to breakthrough lingerie designer and reality TV star.
Jung Chang lived through some of the defining moments in modern China's history - from the Great Leap Forward to the Cultural Revolution. Her parents were respected members of the Communist Party, before they were later denounced for speaking out against Mao Zedong's policies. Jung eventually moved to the UK where she wrote the international bestseller, Wild Swans, and has watched from afar as the country of her birth opened up to the West, only to withdraw again. She spoke to the BBC's Micky Bristow.
And after a bad break-up, British climate journalist Doreen Cunningham was left on her own with no money, no home and a newborn to care for. Her future looked uncertain, but it was the pull of the ocean and an urge to follow the migrating routes of grey whale mothers and calves that would help her find her footing.
Presenter: Asya Fouks
Producer: Edgar Maddicott
Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707
(Photo: Cassette tape. Credit: Getty Images)
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Conservative wipe-out in Canada
In Canada's 1993 election, the governing Progressive Conservative Party was routed, ending up with just two seats.
In the 1980s, the party won the largest majority in Canadian history. But by 1993, it was in crisis and the new Prime Minister, Kim Campbell, called an election. But she didn’t bank on the emergence of a new populist party called Reform, which stormed Canada’s traditionally two-party system claiming 52 seats. The Progressive Conservatives never recovered.
Ben Henderson speaks to the former Prime Minister, Kim Campbell, and Preston Manning, founder and former leader of Reform.
(Photo: Preston Manning. Credit: Peter Power/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
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Landslide victory for Labour Party in UK elections
Britain's outgoing prime minister, Rishi Sunak, has left Downing Street after his Conservative Party suffered a crushing defeat in Thursday's general election. After 14 years in opposition the Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, won with a landslide majority.
We have a special edition of Newshour broadcasting from outside the UK parliament.
(Picture: Sir Keir Starmer announces the victory of the Labour Party in the UK Election. Credit: Reu / Plunkett)
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Ciarán Hinds: Is Northern Ireland a creative powerhouse?
Stephen Sackur interviews Northern Irish actor Ciarán Hinds, whose career took him from the troubled streets of Belfast to an Oscar nomination. Right now, Northern Ireland is a creative powerhouse; why, and will it last?
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Kier Starmer scoops UK election result
On World Business Report we have a panel of experts who have been there and know how it works to explain how markets have reacted to the news of a new UK government, ways to boost economic growth and how, practically does Britain's new finance minister get started in a new job?
France also prepares for the second round of its election on Sunday, we hear how businesses are trying to navigate the current political uncertainty there.
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Keir Starmer officially becomes UK PM
Sir Keir Starmer has become the UK's first Labour prime minister since 2010 after his party's landslide general election victory.
We will bring you global reactions and join the BBC’s political correspondent Rob Watson who is outside Westminster Parliament with the latest updates
We will speak to people in Worthing on the south coast of England where the outgoing Conservatives’ suffered a crushing defeat. The town has voted for a Tory MP at every general election since 1841.
Our correspondents covering the Iran and France elections will also join the programme
And we will hear from Spain and Germany fans as the Euros football quarter-finals gets underway
Photo: Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) and his wife Victoria Starmer wave to the media on the steps of 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, July 05, 2024.
Credit: ANDY RAIN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock
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How are UK voters feeling?
New UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is appointing his cabinet, with high-profile members of his team seen arriving in Downing Street.
Earlier he said he would put the country first, the party second, and rebuild what he called the infrastructure of opportunity.
Our correspondents will explain what Labour's election victory means for the UK's cost of living crisis, immigration, Brexit, and the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
We will be joined on the south coast of England by business owners and voters in Worthing which until now had voted for the Tory Party at every general election for nearly 200 years.
And we speak to football fans as Spain face Germany at the Euros football quarter-finals
Photo: OS presenter James Reynolds speaks to UK voters Pam and Mike in Worthing, Britain, 05 July 2024.
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Kenya’s Gen Z protesters
Like many countries, Kenya is struggling with a cost of living crisis and how to balance the books. The government’s answer was a plan to raise taxes, in what was called the Finance Bill, and this created a spark for protests across the country.
According to estimates by the state-funded rights commission, 39 people have been killed in those demonstrations. Parliament was set on fire and hundreds were arrested. Many of those protesters are in their twenties, from what is known as Generation Z.
Ultimately, President Ruto changed course. He said he would not go ahead with tax increases, and he would listen to the country’s youth - but the protests continue.
Host James Reynolds brings together several Gen Z protesters to discuss what is making them so angry. He hears about the struggle to get work, even if you have qualifications; and the difficulties in making enough money to get by, even if you have a job.
“I finished school about four years ago but I still have to live with my parents because, even if I move out, I would not be able to pay my own bills,” said 25-year-old graduate, Ivy. “I would not be able to pay my rent, to get food. So I don’t really have a choice but to live at home.”
We also hear from an older generation of protestors with their thoughts on a changing Kenya and its youth.
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Photo: Demonstrators take part in an anti-government rally in Nairobi, Kenya, 02 July 2024.
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How does a snake climb a tree?
Snakes are often seen as slithery, slimy and scary. But these intriguing non-legged creatures have made CrowdScience listener Okello from Uganda wonder how they move – more specifically, he wants to know how they climb trees so easily, and so fast.
Presenter Caroline Steel meets snake expert Mark O’Shea to investigate the ingenious methods different snakes use to scale a tree trunk, and gets a demonstration from a very agreeable corn snake at a zoo.
Snake movement isn’t just your typical S-shaped slithering: these reptiles move in a remarkably diverse range of ways. Melissa Miller from the University of Florida explains all the range of motion snakes can employ to effectively travel along the ground as well as at height.
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Dr Melissa Miller, Research Assistant Scientist, University of Florida
Brandon Welty, Wildlife Biologist, University of Florida
Prof Mark O’Shea MBE, Professor of Herpetology, University of Wolverhampton
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