Best The Dup Podcasts (2025)

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BelTel Politics: Irish sign controversy continues, DUP and TUV at loggerheads, and Mike Nesbitt’s potential successor 32:27

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Mike Nesbitt has set out his vision for unionism at the UUP conference – but is he ready to pass the baton? Meanwhile at Stormont, arguments over cultural issues take centre stage once again, with the DUP and TUV seemingly at loggerheads. And as Unionist anger grows over Belfast City Council’s new Irish language policies, with an east Belfast sign …

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مصاف دانشگاه‌ها و ترامپ 1:00:57

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دانشگاه‌های آمریکا روزگاری بدتر از این به یاد نمی‌آورند. فشار دولت باعث کاهش دانشجویان خارجی شده و ترور یکی از حامیان دونالد ترامپ در یک دانشگاه، آنها را بیش از پیش به کانون جدال سیاسی کشانده. این کارزار به کجا می‌انجامد؟ میهمان‌ها: مهرزاد بروجردی، مدیر دانشگاه علم و فناوری میزوری آریا کنگرلو، استاد دانشگاه…

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Maduro accuses US of 'fabricating a war' 49:41

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro warns US against war, after the Pentagon orders top aircraft carrier to join its campaign against drugs gangs in the Caribbean. We ask what is Trump's endgame in Venezuela. Also in the programme: The difficulties of getting thousands of sick and injured Gazans for urgent medical treatments abroad despite ceasefir…

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'Looking American' to avoid deportation 30:22

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Drone surveillance, sign language and 'looking American' are all suggestions that Brazilian immigrants are making to each other as ways to avoid being deported. Since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, there have been increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement or 'ICE' raids all over the country. These raids are designed to c…

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The Happy Pod: 'I'm blind but I can read a book again' 31:59

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Doctors at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London have used microchips to help blind patients regain the ability to read. Also: the woman who played the clarinet during brain surgery, helping the doctors fine tune their treatment for Parkinson's; Thailand's water buffalo beauty contest; and how polystyrene boxes that keep fish fresh are being replaced..…

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Teachers' Pensions and Car Insurance Compensation 28:46

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The National Association of Head Teachers has written to the Department for Education demanding it take action to address what it describes as the failing Teachers' Pensions Scheme. The union has told Money Box it's shocked at the number of members contacting it for help describing a litany of delays, miscommunication and the failure to carry out e…

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Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre: The book that rocked the royals 23:20

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The release of Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir ‘Nobody’s Girl’ has brought new details of Prince Andrew’s alleged involvement in her abuse to light. Despite his repeated denials, new details and police inquiries continue to deepen the scandal, now pulling his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, into the spotlight into her own financial ties to pedophile …

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US deploys top aircraft carrier to Caribbean 29:30

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Venezuela's president accuses the Trump administration of fabricating a war in sending a naval strike force to the Caribbean to lead its controversial sea campaign against alleged drug traffickers. Also: Ukraine's allies pledge to take Russian oil and gas off the market to pressure Vladimir Putin to end the war; calls grow for more humanitarian cor…

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Living with motor neurone disease 29:15

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Former England ruby captain Lewis Moody recently revealed he had been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), and our conversations give an insight into how lives can be overturned by this muscle wasting condition. Dr Mehboob in Canada was diagnosed five years ago and is now paralysed from the neck down. He is joined in conversation by his wife…

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Manhunt after jailed Epping hotel asylum seeker mistakenly released 41:58

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A former asylum seeker who sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl was released from prison by mistake. Ethiopian national Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, who arrived in the UK on a small boat, was jailed for 12 months over the attack in Epping, Essex, last month. Also on the programme: The director of public prosecutions has said the China spy case coll…

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US federal workers miss their first paycheques since shutdown 29:53

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Hundreds of thousands of federal employees have missed their full paycheques for the first time since the beginning of the government shutdown three weeks ago, with Democrats and Republicans still blaming each other for the lapse in federal funding. We hear from a US federal employee at the Department of Defence on the East Coast. And this week the…

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US places sanctions on Colombian President 50:53

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The United States has imposed sanctions on the Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of refusing to stop the flow of cocaine to the U.S. President Trump has accused Bogota of being complicit in the illicit drug trade. Also in the programme, President Zelensky visits the UK with leaders of other countries supporting Ukraine; and a Children…

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24/10/2025 14:21

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Writer: Katie Hims Director: Andy Partington Editor: Jeremy Howe Brian Aldridge…. Charles Collingwood David Archer.... Timothy Bentinck Josh Archer.... Angus Imrie Jolene Archer.... Buffy Davies Ruth Archer.... Felicity Finch Lilian Bellamy.... Sunny Ormonde Alice Carter.... Hollie Chapman Ruairi Donavan.... Arthur Hughes Amber Gordon.... Charlotte…

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The News Quiz: Ep7. Forecast for Inflation and Flooding 28:25

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In a week of budget talks, IMF forecasts of Inflation on the British horizon, flood risk reports and approval of solar farms, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Adam Kay, Zoe Lyons, Ria Lina and Stephen Bush to break down this weeks news. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Daman Bamrah, Ruth Husko, Christina Riggs and Peter Tellouche. P…

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Trump ends Canada trade talks over anti-tariff advert 25:24

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Donald Trump calls off trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariffs advert. Also: Kim Jong Un attends a ground-breaking ceremony for a new memorial to honour North Korean soldiers who died fighting for Russia; doctors in Gaza struggle to identify bodies sent back from Israel as part of the ceasefire deal; we look at cloud seeding in Delhi; find out…

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The landmark event in Manchester that changed Africa 35:53

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We mark the 80th anniversary of the Fifth Pan-African Congress- a landmark event in Manchester, England that changed Africa Why people with albinism in Tanzania face rising fear ahead of elections The plight of Cameroon's female gold miners Presenter: Nyasha Michelle Producers: Mark Wilberforce, Stefania Okereke, Sunita Nahar and Yvette Twagiramari…

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Trump says trade talks with Canada 'terminated' 10:40

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Donald Trump says he's ending trade talks with Canada, all over an ad. He accused Canada of fraudulently using Ronald Reagan’s words in what he called a “fake” advertisement. We hear from a Canadian business owner. China calls for calm ahead of trade talks with Washington… And Russia faces fresh sanctions as it sets interest rates. We speak with th…

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Rubio visits Israel to oversee truce in Gaza 50:39

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The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says lots of countries are interested in contributing troops to the planned international stabilisation force for Gaza. He did not specify who but insisted that Israel had to be comfortable with those chosen. Speaking at the coordination centre set up to oversee the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Mr Rubio …

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Sam McBride on Irish Unity, Unionism, and the Future of Northern Ireland 46:04

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What does a United Ireland really mean — and what would it take to get there? In this episode of Stormont Sources, investigative journalist Sam McBride joins David, Tim, and Michael McKernan to discuss his new book co-written with Fintan O’Toole, which presents both sides of the Irish unity debate. 🟦 For the Union: McBride explains why unionism sti…

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Bloody Sunday families vow to fight on for justice after Soldier F was found not guilty of murder and attempted murder 1:16:53

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& sources reveal unions to ballot for strike action after pay offer from Health MinisterBy BBC Radio Ulster

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Bloody Sunday families vow to fight on for justice after Soldier F was found not guilty of murder and attempted murder 1:20:54

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& sources reveal unions to ballot for strike action after pay offer from Health MinisterBy BBC

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BiB: Gannon Fremin & CCREV – From Oklahoma Family Jam Sessions to Major Label Stardom 25:40

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On this episode of "Bringin' it Backwards," Adam and Tera Lisicky sit down with Gannon Fremin of Gannon Fremin and CCREV for an honest, down-to-earth conversation about chasing dreams, building a band from the ground up, and the realities of making it in the music industry. Gannon shares how growing up in a tight-knit, musical family in South Oklah…

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Trump pledges to 'kill people' in drug cartels 29:23

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President Trump says declaration of war on drug cartels by Congress is not needed. Mr Trump said his government is just going to kill people smuggling drugs instead. Thirty-seven people have been killed so far, with no evidence provided that the boats were used for drugs-running. Also, the US Department of Defense publishes its "new generation" of …

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Episode 6: Second Wave of Grief w/ Carmen Barton 49:00

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Send us a text Episode 6: Second Wave Description: In this heartfelt and transparent episode of But Did You Die Though: Confessions of a Widow, Comedian Carmen Barton opens up about what she calls the “second wave” of grief — the unexpected emotional surge that can hit long after the initial loss. After missing last week’s episode due to this wave,…

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The Right Thing: A deal with God 30:13

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***This programme contains references to imprisonment, child abandonment and references to suicide which some listeners may find upsetting*** Since the 1950s, North Korea has been an authoritarian, isolationist state, and in practice there is no freedom of religion. Timothy Cho and his schoolteacher parents had learned to distrust and even fear Chr…

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Flags and sectarian grievances are ‘hindering NI boxing’ 21:54

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According to a report by the Equality Commission, Flags and sectarian grievances are ‘hindering NI boxing’. The review comes after boxer Daryl Clarke claimed he was excluded from Northern Ireland’s 2022 Commonwealth Games team because of his identity. The report also cites the continued display of flags, emblems and identity symbols at events, and …

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Search for new grooming inquiry head will 'take months' 37:59

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The search is expected to take months after two leading candidates pulled out. We speak to survivor Samantha Walker-Roberts who’ll only support the inquiry if Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips continues in her role. Also on the programme: A new report concludes support for children with special educational needs in England is fundamentally flawed…

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NBA stars and mafia arrested in illegal gambling crackdown 26:28

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Two leading US basketball figures are among thirty-four people arrested as part of FBI investigations into illegal gambling and the Mafia. The Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups is accused of playing in rigged poker games in New York. The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has described this week's new US sanctions on Russia’s two b…

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Ex-soldier acquitted at Bloody Sunday shootings trial 49:13

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Today, the only military veteran ever prosecuted in relation to the 1972 shootings during a march in Northern Ireland has been acquitted of murder charges. Thirteen people were shot dead in Londonderry when members of the army’s Parachute Regiment opened fire on civil rights demonstrators. The BBC’s Ireland correspondent Chris Page takes us through…

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US and EU increase pressure on Russian energy sector 8:56

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Fresh sanctions are hitting Russia's energy sector, from both the European Union and the United States. The goal is to squeeze the money earned from energy imports. How will it impact Russian economy? Also, will India and China reduce their crude oil consumption? And China's economic plan - after four days of discussions at home, what priorities ar…

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Coral extinctions and chalky unknowns 37:58

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As two species of coral are killed off by the 2023 heatwave in the Florida reefs, the abilities of different plankton species to cope with rising CO2 remain crucially unknown. Also, retrospective research shows a strong suggestion that mRNA covid vaccination might serendipitously boost certain types of cancer immunotherapy. And, if you can’t identi…

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23/10/2025 13:34

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Ruairi struggles to process his feelings, and there's a surprise for Oliver.By BBC

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Hundreds of stolen social media identities used to spread propaganda 32:11

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A BBC investigation uncovers dozens of social accounts using stolen identities of Somali and Muslim influencers and posting political propaganda content. We hear more about what was uncovered and who might be behind this widespread operation. Chad’s parliament has overwhelmingly approved a controversial constitutional amendment removing presidentia…

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King makes history by praying with Pope 30:06

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King Charles becomes the first head of the Church of England to publicly pray with the Pope, five centuries after King Henry VIII broke with Rome. The British monarch joined the head of the Catholic Church for a service in the Sistine Chapel, in a powerful symbol of unity. Also: the European Union joins the US in announcing new economic sanctions o…

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Russia's two largest oil companies hit by US sanctions 49:13

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The US has announced new sanctions targeting Russia's two largest oil companies in an effort to get Moscow to negotiate a peace deal in Ukraine. The announcement came one day after US President Donald Trump said a planned meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Budapest would be shelved indefinitely. Could this put pressure on Vladim…

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Bloody Sunday Soldier F found not guilty 14:41

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Soldier F has been cleared of two murders on Bloody Sunday. A judge in Belfast has ruled the evidence against the veteran fell below the standard needed. Soldier F was found not guilty of the murders of James Wray and William McKinney both shot dead by soldiers on January 30,1972. He was also cleared of attempting to murder Michael Quinn, Patrick O…

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Stormont’s Secret Spending Fights 40:38

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This week on Stormont Sources, David McCann, Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan dive deep into two major Stormont flashpoints. 💷 First, the Stormont monitoring round — Ministers scrambling for cash to plug pay gaps. Mike Nesbitt’s £100 million boost for health — and why it’s only half enough. DUP, Sinn Féin and the smaller parties: who wins and who lo…

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Executive split over NI’s climate change policy – Sinn Féin & Alliance support existing targets, UUP & DUP want them reviewed 1:18:53

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Also - should girls have to rely on ‘legal right to challenge schools to wear trousers'?By BBC Radio Ulster

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Executive split over NI’s climate change policy – Sinn Féin & Alliance support existing targets, UUP & DUP want them reviewed 1:18:53

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Also - should girls have to rely on ‘legal right to challenge schools to wear trousers'?By BBC

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Hannah Arendt (Archive Episode) 50:04

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In a programme first broadcast in 2017, Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the political philosophy of Hannah Arendt. She developed many of her ideas in response to the rise of totalitarianism in the C20th, partly informed by her own experience as a Jew in Nazi Germany before her escape to France and then America. She wanted to understand how politics…

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US puts sanctions on Russian oil giants over Ukraine war 33:18

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The United States has imposed new sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, in an effort to pressure Moscow into peace negotiations. President Trump says his conversations on Ukraine with President Putin have got nowhere, but he hopes the measures will be short-lived and lead to a breakthrough. Also: The US says it destro…

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G-Land: Surfs and spirits 30:13

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Off the coast of Java, Indonesia, lies G-Land, one of the world’s most legendary surf breaks, framed by a dense forest that was once home to the now-extinct Javan tiger. Alas Purwo (which literally means “Ancient Forest” or “First Forest” in Javanese) is considered one of the most mystical places in Java, with deep ties to Javanese spirituality and…

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BiB: New Translations – "Just Make It Happen": The DIY Secrets That Got Them Signed 31:39

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What does it take to turn a love of music into a thriving band, and why do some artists find their truest path only when they let go of what they thought they wanted? On this episode of Bringin' it Backwards, Adam sits down with Oliver Pierce and Isaac Midleton from New Translations—a rising Nashville band whose journey defies convention and expect…

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Starlink cuts services to Myanmar scam camps 28:10

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Elon Musk's SpaceX says it has cut Starlink satellite communication links to more than 2,500 devices used by scam compounds in Myanmar. The UAE's AI minister has told the BBC that the country is choosing the United States and American companies over China as their preferred partner when it comes to AI. And, despite the US's $40 billion rescue packa…

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Migrant removed to France returns to UK on small boat 37:22

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The migrant was removed to France under the "one in, one out" scheme less than a month ago, BBC News understands. We hear what life is like in France for some of those returned there. Also on the programme: Good news for the lowest paid as another record rise to the national living wage is announced. But could there be unforeseen consequences? And …

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UN court finds Israel must let aid into Gaza 52:37

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The International Court of Justrice, the UN’s top court, has found that Israel has a responsibility to ensure aid reaches the people of Gaza and cooperate with UN agencies, including UNRWA. Israel severed ties with UNRWA last year, accusing it of collusion with Hamas. Also on the programme: the price Chinese people are paying for a slowing economy;…

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22/10/2025 13:10

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David attempts to offer support, and Kate is not impressed.By BBC

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US Vice-President: We must disarm Hamas and rebuild Gaza 28:11

3d ago28:11

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The US Vice-President JD Vance meets Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem. Donald Trump's deputy warned of a ‘tough task’ ahead to disarm Hamas and rebuild Gaza, but said the US was ‘committed’ to the process. Meanwhile, the WHO calls on Israel not to limit aid into Gaza. Also: a state of emergency is d…

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What's the beef with Beyond Meat? 10:08

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Retail traders are being credited for sending Beyond Meat's stock surging. Also, an estimate on the cost of the Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack. And Starlink devices are linked to scam centres in Myanmar. Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Victoriya Holland Editor: Stephen RyanBy BBC

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Drone attack on Sudan's Khartoum Airport 28:30

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Sudan war: Can Khartoum airport reopen just hours after a drone attack? 15 years after Boko Haram militancy started, why does a jihadist threat still remain in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state Ivory Coast: With the main opposition candidates barred from running, is President Alassane Ouattara set for a controversial fourth term? Presenter: Nyasha…