Best Week In Atrocitys Podcasts (2025)

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Film director Gurinder Chadha 27:38

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Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is the inspiration behind Gurinder Chadha's new film Christmas Karma. Scrooge becomes Mr Sood, a miserly businessman in contemporary London, with a loathing of the weak and the homeless. In a series of fantastical scenes he is confronted by the ghosts of past, present and future Christmas. With more than a hint of…

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Thousands march outside COP30 summit 44:59

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Thousands of people have been marching through the streets of Belem to demand stronger action on tackling global warming, as the UN climate summit continues in the Brazilian city. Indigenous communities, youth groups, and climate activists from across the world were among those joining the rally to mark COP 30's half-way point. We speak to Panama's…

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شعر آلترناتیو یعنی چه؟ 59:55

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شعری که می‌خوانیم شعرها و شاعرانی که نمی‌خوانیم را پس زده است، حذف کرده است، سرکوب کرده است؟ آیا شعر و شاعری صحنه‌ حذف و سرکوب است؟ میهمان‌ها: علیرضا آبیز، شاعر فرشاد سنبل‌دل، شاعرBy BBC

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President Trump says he'll sue the BBC for up to five billion dollars 42:20

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President Trump has said he'll sue the BBC for up to five billion dollars, despite the broadcaster's apology for misrepresenting the speech he gave before his supporters attacked the Capitol building. Also in the programme: settler violence in the West bank; and 25 years of Daft Punk. (Picture: The BBC logo outside the BBC Broadcasting House. Credi…

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The COP 30 summit and the climate change frontline 28:18

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The 30th COP climate summit is under way in the Brazilian city of Belém. BBC World Service Environment Correspondent Navin Singh Khadka has been covering COP since 2006. He joins us to share his insights on the inner workings of the summit and how it has changed over the years. In 2023, Algeria experienced devastating wildfires, particularly in the…

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The Happy Pod: Saving a drowning man changed me 26:42

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We speak to a woman who saved the life of a kayaker, after spotting him floating face down in Idaho's Snake River. Rachelle Ruffing says knowing CPR allowed her to 'make a miracle' which has changed her, and everyone should learn how to do it. She says she still finds it hard to believe that the man made a full recovery and that attending his recen…

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Trump to sue BBC for 'up to $5bn' 28:23

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The US President has said he will begin legal action against the BBC within the next few days after receiving an apology but no financial compensation over a misleading edit in a documentary about him. Lawyers representing Donald Trump had asked for a retraction, an apology and a payout after it was revealed that his speech at a rally on 6th Januar…

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Changing religion for love 27:06

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How difficult is it to stay together when you have different religious faiths? US Vice President JD Vance spoke recently about his interfaith marriage – he’s a Christian and his wife, Usha, is Hindu. They are raising their children as Christians, and the Vice President said he hopes that his wife will one day convert. In our conversations, we bring…

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Unauthorised Recurring Card Payments and Overpaying Mortgages 27:25

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The Chartered Trading Standards Institute is warning people to keep a close eye on their bank and credit card accounts after thousands of unsuspecting shoppers have said they're having money taken without their knowledge. Individual payments are usually quite low, but if not spotted, they can quickly start to add up. Trading Standards say it's "out…

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US agrees to reduce Swiss tariff rates to 15% 27:05

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Switzerland and the US have reached a trade deal which cuts US tariffs on Swiss imports from 39% to 15%. That's the same as on goods from its neighbours in the European Union. In return Switzerland will shift some manufacturing to America and Swiss companies will invest $200 billion in the US by the end of 2028. But whether Swiss cheese will be inc…

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Biggest shake-up to asylum rules in a generation 37:53

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In an effort to curb illegal migration, the government is planning the biggest shakeup to asylum rules since World War Two - inspired by Denmark. We examine what lessons the UK can learn from the Danish system - and ask a Labour MP if these sweeping changes will work. Also on the programme: A British journalist detained by US immigration officers f…

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UK court finds mining firm liable for Brazil's worst environmental disaster 51:19

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A court in Britain has ruled that the mining company BHP is legally responsible for the collapse of a dam in 2015 which caused one of Brazil's worst environmental disasters. The failure of the Mariana dam (in southeastern Brazil) unleashed a wave of toxic waste that killed nineteen people and polluted a major river. It was owned by a joint venture …

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14/11/2025 13:01

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Writer: Jessica Mitic Directors: Pip Swallow and Dave Payne Ruth Archer….. Felicity Finch Pip Archer….. Daisy Badger Phoebe Aldridge…. Lucy Morris Lilian Bellamy…. Sunny Ormonde Susan Carter….. Charlotte Martin Rex Fairbrother…. Nick Barber Alan Franks….. John Telfer Amber Gordon…. Olivia Bernstone Will Grundy…. Philip Molloy George Grundy…. Angus …

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The Naked Week: Ep2. Trains, Tice, and Taylor Swift 28:57

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This week, The Naked Week shoehorns an agenda, gets out of jail free, and in a genuine Radio 4 first - Taylor Swift pays a visit to the studio! From host Andrew Hunter Murray and The Skewer's Jon Holmes, Radio 4’s newest Friday night comedy The Naked Week returns with a blend of the silly and serious. From satirical stunts to studio set pieces via …

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Russia hits Ukraine in deadly strikes 26:35

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Russian drones and missiles hit an apartment block in eastern Kyiv, killing at least six people. President Zelensky has accused Moscow of deliberately targeting civilians. Also: The UN approves a formal investigation into allegations that the Rapid Support Forces massacred 2,000 people in the Sudanese city of El Fasher; Japan summons the Chinese am…

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Billions wiped out as AI sector bears the brunt of tech sell-off 10:07

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Leanna Byrne explores why global tech stocks have taken a hit this week, as investors dump AI favourites like Nvidia and Alphabet, wiping billions off market values. Google is offering to adjust parts of its advertising system to comply with a European Union order tied to a $3.4 billion antitrust penalty. And Dominos UK says Britain has reached “pe…

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Kyiv endures Russian bombardment 52:16

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Ukraine says at least eight civilians have been killed in a major Russian drone and missile attack, which hit both energy facilities and apartment blocks. We speak to one Kyiv resident who says that living under constant threat makes every day like roulette. Also in the programme: we ask the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, whe…

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South Sudan: Why was a powerful vice-president fired? 32:21

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South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has sacked his Second Vice-President Dr Benjamin Bol Mel, who was seen as a possible successor. So with First Vice-President Riek Machar under house arrest charged with treason, how will this latest move by the president affect political stability in the country? Africa finally has its own drug-regulation body fol…

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Presbyterian Church in Ireland raised concerns with PSNI after the conviction of an individual in 2024 for child sexual offences 1:19:20

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Also, GP Dr Jack Mosely on the science behind weight loss drugs.By BBC

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BBC refuses to pay Trump compensation 29:00

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The BBC has sent a letter of apology to Donald Trump, saying it regrets the way a programme spliced together parts of his speech from the day of the Capitol riots. But the corporation's lawyers have rejected Mr Trump's demand for compensation. The president has threatened to sue the BBC for $1bn over the edited clip. Also: The former Bangladeshi pr…

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Finding my true self through Druidry 29:54

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As a teenager, Mhara was struggling with her gender identity and sexuality. She felt completely alone. But finding books about witchcraft and Druidry transformed her life. She enjoyed getting lost in stories of enchantment and learning about local folklore. When she was ready to join a Druid community, she discovered there was a thriving one right …

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European lawmakers dilute green rules 27:05

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Lawmakers in Europe vote to limit green reporting rules for business. A boost for European competitiveness - or a backward step for the environment? And we examine the reasons why Starbucks workers in the US are going on strike.By BBC

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France remembers the Paris attacks ten years on 50:52

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The attacks were described by France's then President, Francois Hollande, as an "act of war" organised by the Islamic State (IS) militant group, and they left 130 people dead and hundreds wounded. We'll speak to a survivor and ask how they've changed France. Also on the programme: a new documentary analyses Hitler's DNA for the very first time - we…

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13/11/2025 12:58

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Amber gets an unexpected visitor, and Rex is mysterious.By BBC

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France remembers terror attacks ten years on 32:04

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A series of events are being held in Paris to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the worst attacks on French soil in modern history. The Islamist terror attacks, in which 130 people died, began at the Stade de France with three explosions caused by suicide bombers. They then spread to restaurants, cafes and bars, and to the Bataclan theatre where…

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The US is facing an economic blindspot 10:07

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Leanna Byrne looks at the fallout from America's federal government shutdown, which has finally come to an end, but with a warning from the White House that October’s jobs and inflation numbers might never be released. Also, the Starbucks workers going on strike on Red Cup Day. And why Scotland is issuing "kilt bonds"…

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France marks 10 years since Bataclan massacres 50:55

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France is holding a series of ceremonies marking ten years since coordinated Islamist attacks in the capital, Paris, left 130 people dead and hundreds wounded. A survivor describes what happened that night and how he has rebuilt his life. Also in the programme: The White House says that emails from the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were se…

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Gabon's ex first lady and son get sentenced 31:47

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Wife and son of Gabon's ousted leader get 20-year jail terms in two-day corruption trial. Mauritania's president, Mohamed Ould Cheikh Al-Ghazouani, recently sacked some senior government officials. Can he win the fight against corruption? And Zambia's ambitious plans to diversify from minerals to agriculture and livestock by 2030 Presenter: Nyasha …

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Presbyterian Church member claims he had concerns 'dismissed' over alleged abuse 'bordering on sexual' 1:20:16

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Church admits to 'serious failings' - what are the safeguarding issues?By BBC

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English in a Minute: Phrases with 'light' 1:03

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What does it mean to see the light? Learn that and more with Georgie. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/s5english_in_a_minute FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow u…

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Thomas Hardy's Poetry (Archive Episode) 52:31

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After 27 years, Melvyn Bragg has decided to step down from the In Our Time presenter’s chair. With over a thousand episodes to choose from, he has selected just six that capture the huge range and depth of the subjects he and his experts have tackled. In this second of his choices, we hear Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss one of his favourite po…

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US ends its longest-ever government shutdown 28:31

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President Donald Trump said the country has "never been in better shape" as he signed a funding bill re-opening the government. Democrats had said they would not support the bill unless Republicans restored healthcare subsidies for lower-income Americans. But this week a handful of Democrat lawmakers crossed the aisle, voting to end the shutdown. A…

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Tariff relief for US consumers 29:50

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We examine pledges to ease the tariff burden on some US grocery staples. How will a reduction in levies on coffee and bananas help the consumer? We also find out why food prices are going down in India and hear from Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz on what's driving increased global inequality. Photo by JOHN G MABANGLO/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock. Coffe…

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Labour in turmoil over leadership briefings 41:53

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Anonymous briefings that Keir Starmer would fight a leadership challenge have fuelled speculation about discontent with the prime minister among the parliamentary party. We hear that Labour MPs are increasingly openly contemptuous of the PM in their briefings to journalists. Also on the programme: the Democrats release emails suggesting Donald Trum…

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New emails claim Trump ‘spent hours’ with Epstein victim 46:08

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Emails released by US lawmakers say Donald Trump "spent hours" with a victim of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The White House has accused Democrats of selectively leaking the emails to push a fake narrative against the President. Also in the programme: after dozens of Israeli settlers launched arson attacks on Palestinian villages in …

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12/11/2025 13:09

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George tries to make peace, and Joy has a brilliant idea.By BBC

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Trump 'spent time' with Epstein 'victim' 27:13

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Democrats in the US Congress release three emails by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein mentioning Donald Trump. One of the emails says the president spent several hours with a woman described as a victim of Epstein's sex trafficking. The Democrats say the communications raise serious questions about what the president knew at the time…

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US aircraft carrier group arrives in Caribbean 42:45

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The Democrat governor of California, Gavin Newsom, has criticised deadly US strikes on alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean. The US has now struck at least nineteen vessels, killing around eighty people. On Tuesday, an American warship (the USS Gerald R Ford) also arrived in the region. There's growing speculation that the US might att…

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COP30: Amid protests, a call for a global carbon tax 9:34

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In Brazil, Indigenous protesters have stormed the COP30 venue in Belém over broken land rights promises. Inside, climate talks continue with shipping under scrutiny. Leanna Byrne chats with the secretary-general of the International Maritime Organisation, who’s pushing for a global carbon levy despite US and Saudi opposition. Also, a Chinese tycoon…

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Sierra Leone steps up fight against kush 31:38

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Can new tougher measures announced by Sierra Leone's President Bio really be effective in combating kush, the illegal psychoactive blend of addictive substances that is devastating the country. What caused the fatal helicopter crash in Ghana that killed eight people, including two high profile government ministers? And why has Senegal dismissed the…

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Health Minister 'troubled' by flu figures and low uptake of vaccine from health care workers. 1:18:30

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What implications does that have on patients?By BBC

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US-Venezuela: Trump's largest warship arrives in Latin America region 26:00

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One of the world's most advanced aircraft carriers has arrived in the waters off Latin America as President Donald Trump ramps up the US naval presence in the Caribbean Sea. He says the US military is firing on drug traffickers. So why does Venezuela say he's trying to bring down its government? Also: California Governor Gavin Newsom is at COP30, t…

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Money Box Live: Apprenticeships 32:26

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The government wants more young people to be offered "gold standard apprenticeships". The plan was unveiled at the Labour party conference as the Prime Minister ditched the ambition for half of young people to go to university. So we're looking at the financial side of apprenticeships, from how much they pay to what they can mean for a family's fin…

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Up in the air 27:27

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We examine how the longest shutdown in the US history has affected the airline industry and hear from stranded passengers and furloughed air traffic controllers. And, on day two of the COP climate conference in Brazil, we talk a South African minister on what it will take to help poorer nations fund the transition to clean energy.…

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What can the NHS do to stop preventable deaths? 41:48

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A London NHS trust has been fined more than £500,000 and a ward manager convicted of health and safety offences over the death of 22-year-old Alice Figueiredo in Goodmayes Hospital. We ask whether the NHS could be doing more to stop preventable deaths in care. Also on the programme: Amid reports of a post-Budget coup against Sir Keir Starmer, Numbe…

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El Fasher survivors in Sudan recount hospital atrocities 47:26

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Survivors who fled El Fasher in Sudan have described witnessing atrocities as the city fell to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces last month. The RSF has denied killing nearly five hundred patients and staff at the Saudi Maternity Hospital after capturing the city from the army. We hear a special report from Barbara Plett Usher in Nairobi. Also …

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11/11/2025 12:51

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Joy tries to change Susan’s mind, and Amber needs time to think.By BBC

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Suicide bomber blamed for deadly attack in Islamabad 30:02

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Pakistan's interior minister says a suicide attack has killed 12 people and injured many more near a crowded courthouse in the capital, Islamabad. Mohsin Naqvi says the authorities were not treating this as "just another bombing". Also: India hunts those involved in Monday's car explosion in a crowded street in the capital Delhi which killed eight …

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Crypto queen jailed for 11 years over $6 Billion bitcoin scam 9:54

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Leanna Byrne gets reactions as a woman known as the Chinese crypto queen has been sentenced to jail in London for laundering billions in stolen bitcoin. Qian Zhimin was convicted of trying to launder more than sixty thousand bitcoins now worth around six and a half billion dollars. In Germany, OpenAI faces a legal setback after a court ruled it inf…

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India PM says those behind Delhi attack 'will not be spared' 50:14

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Indian officials say at least twelve people have now died in Monday's car explosion in Delhi. Reports in the Indian media say that investigators suspect a Delhi-based Kashmiri doctor was in the driver's seat. There's also been an explosion near a crowded courthouse in neighbouring Pakistan today. Also in the programme: voting is underway in Iraq to…