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Stolen brides of Kazakhstan: the fightback
What if a stranger decided to marry you? Would you agree
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22/12/2025 00:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Ukraine's defiance in Pokrovsk
At Ukrainian bases and arms factories in the east, self-reliance is the new watchword
22/12/2025 00:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
How did President Trump transform science in 2025?
President Trump continues to shake up science. We look at the impact it’s already having.
22/12/2025 01:01 GMT
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
22/12/2025 01:30 GMT
The Life Scientific: Sonia Gandhi
Explorations in the world of science.
22/12/2025 02:01 GMT
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How do we adapt to the cold?
Why do people react so differently to cold weather?
22/12/2025 03:01 GMT
Saving mothers with portable ultrasound
How technological innovations are helping with the health of new mothers
22/12/2025 03:30 GMT
Living in fear on South Africa's farms
Farmers in South Africa fear theft and violence, but why do these crimes happen?
22/12/2025 04:01 GMT
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Female philanthropists
A French heiress and Nigerian entrepreneur on using their wealth to help others thrive
22/12/2025 05:01 GMT
New South Wales parliament debates stricter gun control laws
The debate follows the mass shooting at Bondi Beach that left fifteen people dead
22/12/2025 06:01 GMT
Myanmar military bombs schools and churches in rebel-held state
BBC gains access to the area where civilians have been targeted with airstrikes
22/12/2025 07:01 GMT
BBC: Civilians in Myanmar rebel areas targeted by air strikes
The BBC sees evidence of the military government bombing schools and churches
22/12/2025 08:01 GMT
K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Arden Cho: I was born in America, but wasn’t seen as American
Chi Chi Izundu speaks to KPop Demon Hunters actor Arden Cho about her life and career
22/12/2025 08:30 GMT
How Christmas spending is changing
We hear why some people are cutting back, and how others are turning to AI to buy gifts
The invention of Jenga
How a 1970s family game became an international hit
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Norway’s sushi contribution and Laurel and Hardy’s Christmas
Max Pearson presents a collection of the week’s Witness History episodes
22/12/2025 11:01 GMT
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Is Trump looking for war with Venezuela?
As US-Venezuela tensions rise, we ask if President Trump is building a case for war.
22/12/2025 12:01 GMT
The real story of the von Trapp family singers
Johannes von Trapp is the youngest sibling of the family who inspired The Sound of Music
22/12/2025 13:01 GMT
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Myanmar military appears to bomb schools and churches
Myanmar government election campaign appears to involve bombing schools and churches
22/12/2025 15:01 GMT
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Why is bourbon maker Jim Beam pausing production?
Jim Beam says it will halt production at its main Kentucky distillery for a year.
22/12/2025 16:01 GMT
The rise of online sleep trends
We ask sleep experts for their best advice on how to get a good night’s rest
22/12/2025 17:01 GMT
Trump appoints special envoy for Greenland
Trump announced that Jeff Landry would become the US's special envoy to Greenland
22/12/2025 18:01 GMT
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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
22/12/2025 20:01 GMT
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The Life Scientific: Gareth Collett
22/12/2025 21:01 GMT
What is life in Gaza like after the ceasefire?
400 Palestinians reportedly killed since ceasefire began
22/12/2025 22:01 GMT
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Another dramatic turn in the Warner Bros Discovery takeover
Billionaire Larry Ellison promised $40 billion of his money for in improved Paramount bid
22/12/2025 23:01 GMT
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