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Putting science on the map
China’s undersea mapping project has us scanning the deep for map-tastic science.
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Why the Royal visit to the US is dividing Brits
King Charles will visit Washington DC amid growing tensions between the US and the UK.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The teen sensation hitting the IPL for six
Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old Sooryavanshi hits a 15-ball half century.
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Outlook Mixtape: Bedtime Stories
Magic rivers, a storytelling granny, and the origins of a children's classic (76)
The first commercially successful electronic cigarette
In May 2004, pharmacist Hon Lik's vape went on sale in China
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Samsung
2. Move fast and break things
Samsung survives an early scandal on its way to becoming a global tech giant
How likely is ‘likely’?
Adam Kucharski explains what people really mean when they use probability language
04/04/2026 05:01 GMT
Tehran says two US planes shot down
Iranian officials are offering rewards to find the crew member 'alive'
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Iran and US race to find missing American crew member
The missing crew member was on one of two US warplanes Iran claims to have shot
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Iran offers reward to find missing American pilot
Iranian officials are urging citizens to find the crew member 'alive'
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Surviving a shark attack
Swimmers and surfers share their terrifying stories
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Are the Democrats ready to win back Congress?
We speak to Obama's former adviser about the party’s chances in the midterms
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Risk and fear
The risky, rewarding and surprisingly refined world of downhill skateboarding
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What next for sunscreen in Australia?
Can regulation improve standards after many brands were found to offer weak protection
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Ragnar Jonasson - The Darkness
Octavia Bright talks to Ragnar Jonasson about his thriller - The Darkness.
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US and Iran search for downed American airman
The missing airman was aboard a US F-15 fighter jet that was downed in southern Iran.
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Norwegian best selling crime author Jo Nesbo
Norwegian crime author Jo Nesbo on his Netflix series, Jo Nesbo’s Detective Hole
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'Fan man' crashes heavyweight championship
In November 1993, a highly anticipated boxing match turned into a strange spectacle
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Live Sporting Action
Live sport from around the world - including the English FA Cup.
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Why is basic income being debated?
Ireland’s new permanent government cash transfer scheme is being watched globally
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Artemis II, Nasa’s mission to loop around the Moon
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Trump threatens 'hell' if Iran does not reach deal
Iran says five killed in Israeli strike on Iranian petrochemical complex
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Marie Diallo
Nigerien rapper Marie Diallo talks about taking on sexist attitudes
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The Saltmakers
Salt farmers in India's Rann of Kutch face a precarious future
