Best Airbase Podcasts (2025)

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India and Pakistan accuse each other of firing missiles at airbases | BBC News 9:44

3d ago9:44

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India has accused Pakistan of using missiles to target its bases, hours after Pakistan accused India of firing at three of its military airbases. Indian Air Force's Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said Pakistan carried out "aggressive actions employing multiple threat vectors" around India's western border. Pakistan's army claimed to have destroyed In…

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US 'troubled' by humanitarian situation in Gaza after Israeli air strikes | BBC News 4:15

1h ago4:15

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US is "troubled" by the humanitarian situation in Gaza. At least 140 Palestinians were reported killed since Thursday in Israeli air strikes, according to Gazan health officials. Gaza has been under a complete Israeli blockade of all food and other humanitarian supplies for 10 weeks, and Israel has intensi…

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Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia take place in Turkey | BBC News 5:26

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Officials from Ukraine and Russia will meet today in Istanbul, Turkey for peace talks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is attending the negotiations, but criticised the "low-level" delegation being sent by Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be there. US President Donald Trump suggested that significant progress in peace talk…

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South African refugee says 'I didn't come to US for fun' | BBC News 5:15

3h ago5:15

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South African Charl Kleinhaus had defended his new US refugee status in a BBC interview, saying he fled his Mpumalanga farm after death threats. He is one of 59 Afrikaners who are being resettled in the US under a controversial Trump administration policy. President Donald Trump said the Afrikaners were victims of "racial discrimination". South Afr…

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Trump says “nothing will happen” in Ukraine peace talks until he meet Vladimir Putin | BBC News 5:09

3h ago5:09

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Donald Trump has dismissed hopes of progress at peace talks between Russia and Ukraine due to take place in Turkey. The US President told reporters that “nothing is going to happen until Putin and I get together ok?”Ukraine’s President Zelensky has arrived in Turkey and said he is ready for the planned talks. But he’s accused Vladimir Putin of not …

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Are Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul a path to peace? | BBC Ukrainecast 14:13

4h ago14:13

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The world's media are in Istanbul in anticipation of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.President Zelensky has said he's sending his defence minister to negotiations, but Moscow has sent a lower-level delegation to Turkey. If discussions between the countries do happen, is this progress? And are we on the path to peace? For this episode of Ukra…

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Why did the talks between Putin and Zelensky in Turkey not happen today? | BBC Newscast 29:35

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Today, we look at talks between world leaders and their officials in Turkey, where a breakthrough on peace in Ukraine was hoped for.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the country's capital Ankara, but Russian President Vladimir Putin stayed away despite having proposed talks.Russia editor Steve Ro…

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Can DOOM survive a new generation of gamers? | BBC News 13:26

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DOOM: The Dark Ages marks a bold new chapter for the legendary franchise, but how does it balance its brutal legacy with fresh innovation? In this UK exclusive interview, Game Director Hugo Martin and Executive Producer Marty Stratton delve into the challenge of serving both longtime fans and a new generation of players. BBC Newsbeat asked what kee…

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The human impact of the war in Gaza | BBC News 25:09

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Over a 24-hour period this week, Israel intensified its strikes on Gaza, hitting two hospitals, as well as Jabalia refugee camp in the north.Israel says it was conducting strikes against Hamas fighters and infrastructure.The air strikes have killed 103 people in Gaza since midnight, according to the Hamas-run civil defence agency.Subscribe here: ht…

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What could a peace deal mean for Ukrainian soldiers and civilians on the front line? | BBC News 4:39

6h ago4:39

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This week, there's cautious optimism about a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Diplomatic efforts from the US, Europe, Turkey and others have pushed direct talks between the two countries for the first time in three years. However, on the front line, fighting continues, with Moscow now controlling approximately 20% of Ukraine's land - includin…

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Israeli air strikes in Gaza kill at least 62 people overnight | BBC News 6:52

1h ago6:52

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Israeli air strikes in Gaza have killed at least 62 people overnight, according to hospital sources. At least nine separate places were hit in the south, while further north, Israel ordered people to leave parts of Gaza City. The air strikes come as an Israeli blockade on aid entering Gaza continues, with no supplies being allowed in for 10 weeks.S…

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What does Trump hope to gain from Syria and Qatar? | BBC Newscast 35:05

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Today, what is President Trump achieving with his tour of the Middle East? On Wednesday President Trump met with the leaders of Syria and Qatar on his first major foreign trip as President. James is joined by the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent James Landale and BBC’s chief presenter in Washington Caitriona Perry to discuss.Also, James and Alex expl…

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More than 100 people killed in Gaza in past 24 hours | BBC News 10:54

15h ago10:54

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More than 100 people are reported to have been killed across Gaza over the last 24 hours as Israel steps up its attacks. The strikes hit two hospitals as well as a number of homes in Jabalia town and refugee camp. Israel said it was conducting strikes against Hamas fighters and infrastructure. These attacks come at a moment when the UN's head of hu…

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Is Donald Trump allowed to accept $400m luxury plane as a gift? | BBC News 7:46

17h ago7:46

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US President Donald Trump has said his administration wants to accept a plane worth an estimated $400m (£303m) as a gift from Qatar, calling it "a great gesture" that he would be "stupid" to turn down.The potential move has been labelled "wildly illegal" by some members of the rival Democratic Party - something the White House denies - and it has a…

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Donald Trump removes sanctions on Syria | BBC News 5:16

21h ago5:16

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US President Donald Trump has announced that he's removing sanctions from Syria, in order to give the country "a chance at greatness". The country had been designated a state sponsor of terrorism since 1979 and following the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011, the US government ramped up sanctions. There were celebrations on the streets in Syria…

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At least 50 killed after Israeli strikes on Gaza | BBC News 10:19

23h ago10:19

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At least 50 people are reported to have been killed in Gaza in what local officials say were Israeli air strikes. Israeli warplanes dropped six bombs simultaneously on the European Hospital in Khan Younis, a spokesman for the Hamas-run civil defence agency has said, killing 28. The Israeli military said it had conducted a "precise strike" on "Hamas…

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UN aid chief demands action to prevent Israel committing genocide in Gaza | BBC News 8:08

1d ago8:08

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A senior UN leader responsible for humanitarian relief has said Israel is “deliberately and unashamedly” imposing inhumane conditions on Palestinians and called on the UN Security Council to take action “to prevent genocide” in Gaza. Tom Fletcher, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, said Israel must lift its aid blockade on Gaz…

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What’s in the US-Saudi arms deal? | BBC Newscast 33:11

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Donald Trump gave a speech in Riyadh where he announced the US-Saudi bond is ‘more powerful than ever’. They’ve signed a $142 billion arms deal, and the Trump also announced he is lifting sanctions on Syria. Sarah Smith, North America editor and Americast host is there to talk the trip through.Before that, we're looking at a cyber attack on the UK'…

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US signs $142bn arms deal with Saudi Arabia | BBC News 6:32

2d ago6:32

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US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have signed "the largest defence sales agreement in history" during Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, the White House has said. During a speech on stage in Riyadh, Trump called the crown prince "an incredible man", adding the US-Saudi bond is "more powerful than ever". The agreement …

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Zelensky to meet President Erdogan in Turkey | BBC News 3:42

2d ago3:42

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he will travel to Turkey's capital Ankara to meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and will be available for direct talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Istanbul on Thursday. "We will do everything to ensure that this meeting takes place," he told reporters in a hastily-arranged briefi…

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Man has 1986 murder conviction overturned after 38 years | BBC News 6:31

2d ago6:31

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A man who has served almost 38 years in prison for the murder of a woman has had his conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal after new DNA evidence emerged. Peter Sullivan was jailed over the 1986 killing of 21-year-old barmaid Diane Sindall, who was subjected to a frenzied sexual attack in Birkenhead, UK, as she walked home from a shift. The Cri…

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Israel denying food to Gaza is 'weapon of war', UN Palestinian refugee agency head says | BBC News 9:48

2d ago9:48

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Since the beginning of March, Israel has blocked all shipments of humanitarian aid, including food and medical supplies, into Gaza. The BBC's international editor Jeremy Bowen spoke to Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner-general of Unrwa - the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees. Lazzarini said that he was running out of words "to describ…

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Marks & Spencer says customer data stolen in cyber attack | BBC News 4:48

2d ago4:48

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Marks & Spencer has revealed that some personal customer data has been stolen in the recent cyber attack, which could include contact details and dates of birth. The British retail giant said personal information taken could also include online order histories, but added the data theft did not include useable payment or card details, or any account…

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Pharmaceutical company share prices fall following Trump order | BBC News 3:00

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Pharmaceutical stocks across the world tumbled on Monday after Donald Trump signed an executive order to cut the price of prescription drugs in the US. The US president said the order would almost immediately reduce the price of prescription drugs "by 30 to 80%" and bring prices in-line with other countries. But experts are highly sceptical of the …

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Donald Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia for first major trip of second term | BBC News 16:07

2d ago16:07

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US President Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia for the first major trip of his second term. He is hoping to secure significant new investment in the US during the four-day trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE. Securing new investments in the US from Gulf states, and particularly from their state-backed sovereign wealth funds, will help Trump …

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Special report: Gaza’s children starve as Israel withholds all food supplies | BBC News 3:15

17h ago3:15

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The Israeli government has allowed no food to enter Gaza for more than two months and children there are starving.There are new warnings that almost 500,000 people there face “catastrophic hunger" with widespread malnutrition and disease.The United Nations has again called for urgent international action to get aid back into Gaza.Fiona Bruce presen…

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Can the UK government bring down immigration? | BBC Newscast 54:35

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Today, we look at Labour’s plan to fix the UK’s ‘‘broken’’ migration system. James speaks to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to comb through the details including a degree-level requirement for overseas workers, ending automatic settlement after five years for most visas, and a tightening of English tests for all visa applicants. We also look at how t…

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Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander returns to Israel after release by Hamas | BBC News 14:16

21h ago14:16

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Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander has returned to Israel after being released by Hamas, the Israeli military says. Alexander, 21, was serving in an elite infantry unit on the border with Gaza when he was captured during the 7 October attacks. Of the 251 hostages, 59 remain in Gaza, up to 24 of whom are believed to be alive. A senior Palestini…

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US and China strike deal to cut tariffs by 115% | BBC News 8:34

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Both the US and China have confirmed a reduction in the tariffs they imposed on each other following the initial escalation by President Donald Trump earlier this year. The deal involves both nations cancelling some tariffs altogether and suspending others for 90 days, by 14 May. The result is that US tariffs on Chinese imports will fall to from 14…

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrives in court for sex-trafficking trial | BBC News 3:25

23h ago3:25

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing court and opening statements are about to begin in his sex-trafficking trial in New York. Combs is charged with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. Some of the most severe allegations fall under the racketeering charge, which includes accusations of kidnapping, drugging…

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US and China reach agreement to cut tariffs | BBC News 5:24

1d ago5:24

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China and the United States have said they have made progress at trade talks between the two countries in Switzerland. The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the discussions as "productive and constructive," while China's Vice Premier He Lifeng said the talks were "in-depth" and "candid". The talks were the first face-to-face meetings be…

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Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage in effort to reach Gaza ceasefire | BBC News 3:40

1d ago3:40

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Hamas says it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who is believed to be the last living captive with US nationality in Gaza, as part of efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement. The decision comes ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to Qatar on Tuesday for negotiations. Hamas said it was also intended to facilitate a deal for th…

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Zelensky challenges Putin to meet this week after pressure from President Trump | BBC News 3:15

1d ago3:15

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President Zelensky has said he’s ready to meet Vladimir Putin in Turkey this week for talks on ending the Ukraine War. It’s proposed that they take place in Turkey on Thursday.It came after President Trump demanded immediate direct talks between Ukraine and Russia to determine if a peace deal is possible.Mr Zelensky had previously insisted that a f…

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Zelensky offers to meet Putin after Trump demands Ukraine hold direct talks with Russia | BBC News 9:05

2d ago9:05

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin "personally" in Istanbul on Thursday for talks over ending the war. His post came after Donald Trump demanded Ukraine agree to Putin's offer of direct talks between the two countries in Turkey. Zelensky had earlier said his country was open to talks…

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Yungblud on his new music, idols, masculinity and festivals | BBC News 10:02

2d ago10:02

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Yungblud, also known as Dom Harrison, is at the forefront of a new wave of British rock music that has gone global. Speaking to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg, he discussed his new music, heroes, the downside of fame, how he deals with online hate - and his own previously undisclosed political ambitions. His new album, Idols, has just been released and…

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Has Putin been forced to the table? | BBC Newscast 25:56

2d ago25:56

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Today, we’re looking at what’s behind a change in position from the Russian President Vladimir Putin, who’s called for "direct talks" with Ukraine on 15 May.European leaders met in Kyiv to demand a 30-day ceasefire, and spoke with President Donald Trump, on Saturday.We also hear from the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, who was on Laura’s show this mo…

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Putin calls for 'direct talks' with Ukraine as European leaders demand ceasefire | BBC News 12:39

2d ago12:39

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Ukraine to take part in "direct talks" on 15 May, hours after European leaders urged Moscow to agree to a 30-day ceasefire. In a rare televised late-night address from the Kremlin, Putin said Russia was seeking "serious negotiations" aimed at "moving towards a lasting, strong peace". On Saturday, UK Prim…

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UK PM Starmer joins world leaders in Ukraine to call for ceasefire | BBC News 8:57

3d ago8:57

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer joined world leaders to put pressure on Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine. He and the other leaders are using the visit to urge Russia to "agree a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire" - a proposal initially made by US President Donald Trump. The leaders' decision to travel to Kyiv toge…

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European leaders pressure Russia over 30-day Ukraine ceasefire | BBC News 7:08

3d ago7:08

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European leaders have urged Russia to agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine starting on Monday. The call was issued at a meeting of the "coalition of the willing" in Kyiv. The leaders of France, Germany, the UK and Poland were hosted by Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky, while others joined remotely. They made the announcement after di…

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Pakistan and India have agreed 'full and immediate ceasefire' | BBC News 17:08

3d ago17:08

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India and Pakistan have both agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire. Pakistan's deputy PM said it has "always strived for peace and security in the region". India's foreign secretary confirmed the pause in fighting between the two countries began at 17:00 local time (12:30 BST).The ceasefire is the result of "a long night of talks mediated by the…

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Nobel-prize-winning economist says US trade deal was a mistake for UK | BBC News 21:58

4d ago21:58

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As more details of the trade deal between the UK and United States emerge, we get a view from the Nobel-prize-winning economist and author, Professor Joseph Stiglitz. He explains to Justin why the deal is a mistake for the UK, why China has a better strategy against President Trump’s tariffs, and how the UK’s deal adversely affects the rest of the …

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Putin tells WW2 Victory Day ceremony “the whole of Russia” supports Ukraine invasion | BBC News 3:15

4d ago3:15

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Russia has held a military parade in Moscow to mark the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War Two. Addressing the event, President Vladirmir Putin sought to link the war and its defence of Russia to the conflict with Ukraine. Despite western efforts to isolate Russia since its invasion of its neighbour, more than 20 world lead…

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What does Hong Kong look like under the patriots' rule? | BBC News 11:58

4d ago11:58

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In Hong Kong’s new “patriots-only” era, anonymous informing is now the norm.BBC Eye investigates how the rise of “patriots-only” rule in Hong Kong has been marked by arrests of opposition figures, the silencing of critical media, and a growing culture of surveillance and anonymous reporting. Beneath the surface, critics warn the city is drifting to…

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Ukraine to host 'coalition of the willing' amid three-day truce with Russia | BBC News 8:46

4d ago8:46

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A unilateral, three-day ceasefire was announced by Russia to coincide with their lavish Victory Day commemorations, which Ukraine rejected as a "theatrical show".Kyiv has labelled the truce as a farce, accusing Russia of launching thousands of attacks since it came into force at midnight on Wednesday. Russia says it has observed the ceasefire and a…

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Who benefits most from the UK-US deal? | BBC Newscast 41:55

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Today, the UK and US have both described the deal as a success - but who really benefits from their tariff agreement? The deal was announced in a call between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Donald Trump - from the Oval Office. Adam and Alex are joined by Dharshini David, BBC deputy economics editor and James Landale the BBC’s diplomatic corresp…

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Vladimir Putin hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping at Russia's Victory Day Parade | BBC News 3:14

7d ago3:14

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President Vladimir Putin has led Russia's Victory Day commemorations with a parade in Red Square and heightened security after days of Ukrainian strikes targeting the capital. Chinese President Xi Jinping joined Putin as he told thousands of soldiers and more than 20 international leaders that Russia remembered the lessons of World War Two. The Rus…

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as new head of Catholic Church | BBC News 7:54

4d ago7:54

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Newly elected Pope Leo XIV has lead his first Mass as pontiff, in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel. The Pope was joined by cardinals for prayers, the morning after his identity was revealed to the world. Leo spoke in Latin, English and Italian, calling on the Church to do more work where there is "lack of faith" and asked cardinals to "announce the goo…

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India suspends IPL cricket for one week over safety concerns | BBC News 5:57

4d ago5:57

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India has suspended the Indian Premier League - the world's richest cricket tournament - for a week amid escalating tensions with Pakistan. Officials took the decision after a match was abandoned as military exchanges between the two countries continued for a third day. Pakistani authorities said 31 people have been killed and 57 injured by Indian …

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Pakistan denies targeting Indian military bases | BBC News 4:22

4d ago4:22

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India has accused Pakistan of attacking three of its military bases with drones and missiles, a claim which has been denied by Islamabad. The Indian Army said it had foiled Pakistan's attempts to attack its bases in Jammu and Udhampur, in Indian-administered Kashmir, and Pathankot, in India's Punjab state. Pakistan's defence minister told the BBC t…

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Catholics worldwide celebrate election of first American Pope | BBC News 10:38

5d ago10:38

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Cardinal Robert Prevost, a long-time missionary in Latin America, has been elected as the surprise choice to be the new Pope and leader of the Catholic Church, taking the name Leo XIV.The new Pope appeared on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica after white smoke billowed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signifying the 133 cardinals h…

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