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World breaches 1.5C threshold for entire year

New data shows that global warming has, for the first time, exceeded 1.5C degrees for a full year.

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

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

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

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

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

Presenter: James Reynolds.

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

50 minutes

Last on

Thu 8 Feb 202416:06GMT

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  • Thu 8 Feb 202416:06GMT

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