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Hantavirus outbreak and what’s in a name
An outbreak of hantavirus has us looking at the unexpected science around the disease.
16/05/2026 00:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Did Trump and Xi get what they wanted?
Xi and Trump called it a 'very successful' and 'historic' visit
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Should the Big Bash League follow The Hundred and allow IPL investment?
Is outside investment in the BBL inevitable?
16/05/2026 02:01 GMT
The Outlook Mixtape: A room of one's own
Stories of creativity and freedom inspired by Virginia Woolf's famous book
The Sami protest song that made Eurovision history
In 1980, Norway’s Eurovision Song Contest entry included a traditional Sami joik song
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8. Scapegoat
An old feud comes back to haunt the Lee family
Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics in the news and in life.
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A review of the week with the latest news.
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Hantavirus nearly killed me
“I died for 11 minutes” – what’s it like to be infected with hantavirus?
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Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
16/05/2026 09:01 GMT
"Cold hands, warm heart"
Physically and mentally as cold as ice, but with the most kind-hearted warm character
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Why can’t the US and Iran reach a peace deal?
John Simpson analyses what’s preventing the US and Iran from ending their conflict
16/05/2026 11:01 GMT
The Columbian Exchange
Misha Glenny and guests discuss the spread of animals, crops and diseases after 1492.
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Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Live Sporting Action
Live sport from around the world - including the English FA Cup.
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Leicester City’s Premier League win
In May 2016, Leicester City were crowned champions of England's top tier
16/05/2026 18:01 GMT
What is the future of the European Union?
Has Hungary’s recent election put an end to disunity in the bloc?
16/05/2026 18:30 GMT
Positive news stories
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Carla Simon
Nikki is joined by Spanish director of Romeria and our cultural critic Zakia Sewell
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J-Rio
DJ Edu meets J-Rio, the father of Gabonese ntcham music
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An animal exodus
The UK Natural History Museum is moving millions of precious specimens to a new home
