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A polar bear asleep on a melting iceberg

A striking photo of a polar bear asleep on a melting iceberg, the amazing story of three, maybe four, Irish foundlings who didn’t know each other existed and a secret rock 'n' roll star mum. The stories getting you tapping, sharing and commenting this week online and on social media.

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18 minutes

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Mon 19 Feb 202403:32GMT
BBC World Service except East and Southern Africa & Europe and the Middle East

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Broadcasts

  • Sat 17 Feb 202409:32GMT
    BBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, Europe and the Middle East & South Asia
  • Sun 18 Feb 202405:32GMT
    BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
  • Sun 18 Feb 202409:32GMT
    BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
  • Sun 18 Feb 202416:32GMT
    BBC World Service News Internet
  • Sun 18 Feb 202423:32GMT
    BBC World Service except East and Southern Africa & BBC Afghan Radio
  • Mon 19 Feb 202400:32GMT
    BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
  • Mon 19 Feb 202403:32GMT
    BBC World Service except East and Southern Africa & Europe and the Middle East

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