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Two families from Sarajevo

How two families, one Jewish, the other Muslim resuced each other from the horrors of war

An episode inspired by our listeners

In this special programme, we revisit our listeners’ favourite topics and then dig deeper

03/01/2026 01:06 GMT

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Are conspiracy theories America’s biggest export?

One British family deals with the devastating consequences of health conspiracies

03/01/2026 02:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

The Ashes: The epic 125-day journey from England to Australia

Tommy Lamb joins us to tell us about his mammoth trip

Outlook Mixtape: The Last Picture Show

The Godfather of Hollywood sound, and making a film for Saddam Hussein

South Africa's luxury train

In 1986, South African businessman Rohan Vos decided to launch a vintage railway business

An episode inspired by our listeners

In this special programme, we revisit our listeners’ favourite topics and then dig deeper

03/01/2026 05:06 GMT

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

3. The Sign-Seeker

Will seeks the Signs of the Light

Numbers of the year 2026

From passenger numbers to world cup travel, we cast our eye forwards into 2026

Sparklers in bottles started Swiss bar fire, officials say

The fire at Le Constellation bar killed at least 40 people and injured more than 100

Reports of explosions in Venezuelan capital

Venezuela has been on high alert for possible US strikes

Military infrastructure hit in Venezuela

The Venezuelan government says it's been attacked by the United States

Living in space

Astronauts tell us about life on the International Space Station

Football is coming!

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup we look at the fan experience in modern day football

03/01/2026 11:06 GMT

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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni - The Palace of Illusions

Harriett Gilbert speaks with Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni about The Palace of Illusions

US launches strikes on Venezuela and captures president

Venezuela has declared a national emergency

03/01/2026 18:06 GMT

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How did music megatours become such a money spinner?

How did live music evolve into a billion-dollar business for global stars?

Positive news stories

03/01/2026 20:06 GMT

Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.

Trump: US intends to 'run' Venezuela, after the capture of President Nicolas Maduro

The Venezuelan President has been shown blindfolded and handcuffed

03/01/2026 22:06 GMT

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Fuse ODG

Fuse ODG tells DJ Edu about his new album

Football is coming!

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup we look at the fan experience in modern day football