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The phizz-whizzing science of Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl Day has us seeking out some phizz-whizzing science inspired by his stories.
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The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Did America win the ‘war on terror’?
How the fallout from 9/11 is still shaping the world in unintended ways
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Is Smriti Mandhana the greatest women’s batter of all time?
The India opener has set a new record for runs in women’s international cricket.
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The Outlook Mixtape: The trumpet takes the lead
Three people united by a foundational member of the jazz family: the trumpet
Firefighter: Surviving the 9/11 North Tower collapse
On 11 September 2001, firefighter Jay Jonas was inside the North Tower when it collapsed
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Lessons from childhood
Bullied as a child, Yeiwah returns to Sierra Leone to raise her daughter with confidence
Could this be the strongest El Niño in 1,000 Years?
Climate scientist Zeke Hausfather on a potentially record-breaking El Niño.
12/09/2026 05:01 GMT
Saudi Arabia shuts oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea
The Iranian-backed group has seized control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast
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BRICS meets in India
Presidents of Russia, China and Iran gather for a summit clouded by Iran and Ukraine war
Houthis tighten grip on Yemen’s Red Sea Coast
The Iranian-backed group takes control over vital shipping route in lightning offensive
12/09/2026 08:01 GMT
The business of modern dating
Are in-person dating events the future for dating apps?
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Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
12/09/2026 09:01 GMT
Screen time
Stars of the sports world who have also made it on to the big and small screen
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Addressing the risks of period pain in childhood
Understanding which childhood risk factors lead to teenage period pain, and which don't
12/09/2026 11:01 GMT
The Reunion: The 9/11 Attacks
Twenty-five years on from the September 11th, 2001 attack on the World Trade Centre
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Trump says united Ireland would be a 'great thing'
Donald Trump says united Ireland would be a 'great thing' on two-day visit to country
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Live Sporting Action
Live sport from around the world with news, including the English Premier League.
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The first Rubik's Cube world champion
In 1982, a teenage refugee from Vietnam, Minh Thai, made puzzle-solving history
12/09/2026 18:01 GMT
Can Africa take control of its digital future?
Can Africa achieve digital sovereignty?
12/09/2026 18:30 GMT
The Happy Pod: The choir proud to admit they can't sing
The Off-Key Choir meets weekly to enjoy the benefits of singing without judgement
12/09/2026 19:01 GMT
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman
Nikki Bedi discusses Practical Magic 2, with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman
12/09/2026 20:01 GMT
Anthropic boss calls for AI slowdown
Dario Amodei says AI agents could 'take over the internet' within a year
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Yilim
Yilim is the sister of one of Ivory Coast's biggest rappers, but is also a major talent
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Turkey's growing sinkhole problem
Sinkholes are rapidly increasing in central Turkey after years of groundwater extraction
