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47:26

Fuel switches cut off before Air India crash

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2025/07/12

A preliminary report on the Air India crash that killed 260 people in June has found that both fuel control switches were in the cut-off position - a step that turns off the engines - moments before the plane crashed in Ahmedabad. Also on the programme, the US says it's aware of the killing of an American citizen in the occupied West Bank after his family said he'd been beaten to death by Jewish settlers; and, a look at the Wimbledon women's final.(Wreckage of the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

43:46

15 people killed outside medical clinic in Gaza

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2025/07/10

The CEO of Gaza aid group Project Hope tells Newshour there is ‘no justification’ for the killing of civilians seeking medical care, after an Israeli strike killed 15 Palestinians, including ‘at least 8 children’, waiting outside its clinic in central Gaza. The IDF said it had been targeting a Hamas fighter who took part in the October 7th attack.Also on the programme: we speak to Brazilian President Lula De Silva's chief foreign policy advisor following Mr Lula's pledge to match 50% US tariffs;

47:27

South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid...

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2025/07/10

The UN agency dealing with AIDS and HIV warns of millions of new cases, directly as a result of global funding cuts. We hear from the head of the agency -- and from one of the most exposed countries, South Africa. Also, Ukraine comes under another huge Russian drone and missile attack. And a century old geological puzzle solved in Scotland.(Photo credit: Reuters)

47:28

Kenya's president calls for protestors to be shot in...

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2025/07/09

Kenya's President William Ruto has ordered police to shoot protesters in the legs any protesters targeting businesses. The UN and human rights groups have accused the police of using excessive force during a wave of anti-government protests. Also on the programme, as Europe's top human rights court finds Russia responsible for the 2014 downing of a Malaysia Airlines flight over Ukraine, we speak to a relative of three of those killed in the crash; and how one Iranian singer fell in love with Spanish

47:28

At least 69 killed in Texas flash floods

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2025/07/06

A massive search and rescue operation continues in Texas with 11 children still missing after catastrophic flash floods. One survivor tells us how her brother was killed as he saved the rest of his family from the rising waters.Also on the programme: authorities in the Sudanese capital Khartoum say they've recovered nearly 4,000 bodies from the city since they took control in May; and the grizzly bear that's got one Canadian community wrapped around its paw.(Photo: A girl speaks on the phone in an

47:26

Despair and anger in Texas flood zone

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2025/07/06

The governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, says emergency workers will be relentless in their search for everyone missing after catastrophic flash floods. At least 27 girls from a Christian summer camp are unaccounted for. More than 50 people are known to have died. There is a lot of anger that, for some Texans, official flood warnings came too late. Also in the programme: Israel and Hamas are due to begin indirect talks in Qatar on a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal; and billionaire Elon

47:27

US politicians narrowly approve 'big, beautiful, bill'

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2025/07/03

The US House of Representatives has narrowly approved President Trump's budget bill, despite the Democratic leader in the House delaying the vote for more than eight-and-a-half hours with a marathon speech. The bill aims to slash spending on social welfare programs while increasing funds for border-related operations. We hear from a former senior Immigration and Customs Enforcement official.Also in the programme: Gaza doctor Marwan al-sultan is killed; and the interstellar comet moving through our

47:01

Jury delivers verdicts in trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs

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2025/07/02

The US rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs is awaiting a bail decision after being found guilty on prostitution charges relating to his sex parties. He was cleared of three more serious charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. The closely-followed trial in New York lasted almost two months, featuring sometimes emotional testimony from more than 30 witnesses including his ex-partners. The courtroom heard lurid details about Mr Combs' so-called "freak-off" hotel sex parties that involved women

47:26

What's next for Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'?

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2025/07/02

After being passed by the Senate, President Trump's bill returns to the House. We speak to rural healthcare provider Karen White on its possible impact on healthcare for poorer people. Also in the programme, the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has confirmed that he will have a successor; renewed talk about a ceasefire in Gaza; and the composer who has written a piece of music based on the movements of moths.(Photo: The U.S. Capitol building in Washington; Credit: REUTERS/Elizabeth

43:11

Iran says no date set for talks with US

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2025/06/29

Iran's deputy foreign minister has told the BBC it will not enter into talks on its nuclear programme unless America guarantees not to bomb the country again during the negotiations. The demand comes as the head of the UN's nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, warns that Iran has the capacity to resume enriching uranium in a matter of months. Our chief international correspondent, Lyse Doucet, spoke to Majid Takht-Ravanchi - Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs. Also in the programme: As

42:23

Iran could start enriching uranium for bomb within...

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2025/06/29

Iran has the capacity to start enriching uranium again - for a possible bomb - in "a matter of months", Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has said. In an interview with CBS news, Mr Grossi also said the US strikes on three Iranian sites last weekend had caused severe but "not total" damage, contradicting President Trump's claim that Iran's nuclear facilities were "totally obliterated".Also on the programme: one of Hong Kong's last remaining pro-democracy groups, the

42:56

Europe facing heatwave

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2025/06/28

Southern European countries have issued health and fire warnings as temperatures may exceed forty Celsius this weekend. Spanish emergency services are on standby for a surge in heatstroke cases, while Italian authorities are advising residents in several cities to stay indoors during the middle of the day. We hear from the UN Habitat's Global Heat Officer, Dr Eleni Myrivili. Also in the programme: reportage from our Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet in Iran; a controversial smoking ban

44:08

Iran holds state funeral for commanders and scientists

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2025/06/28

Tehran stages a mass state funeral for senior Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists killed in Israeli attacks. The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from the scene, where large crowds have gathered on the streets. Also in the programme: Christians in Damascus prepare to attend church services on Sunday despite the biggest sectarian attack on their community in a century last weekend; and as France brings in a ban on smoking at beaches, parks and other public spaces, we hear from one outraged

43:59

Israel - Iran ceasefire appears to be holding

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2025/06/24

President Trump made an angry intervention, accusing both sides of violating it when hostilities looked like they would restart.Also on the programme: the Muslim socialist shaking up the Democrats in New York as they look to pick their next mayoral candidate, as well as Jeff Bezos's wedding and the Venetians who'd rather he was tying the knot elsewhere.(Picture: President Trump speaking to reporters Credit: Reuters)

47:33

24/06/2025 13:06 GMT

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2025/06/24

Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.

47:27

Iran attacks US airbase in Qatar

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2025/06/23

Explosions were heard in the US-run airbase at Al-Udeid in Qatar as short-and-medium-range ballistic missiles, originating from Iran, targetted the site. There are no reports of US casualties. Also in the programme: after Israel targeted Iran's Evin prison, which holds many political prisoners, an Iranian-American journalist who was a prisoner there tells us about the jail; and scientists learn that killer whales like massaging each other with seaweed. (Photo: Interceptor missiles are fired after

47:28

What will Iran do next?

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2025/06/23

After the US's unprecedented strikes over the weekend, the future of Iran's nuclear programme remains uncertain. Israel has sent a new wave of strikes hitting, among other targets, Evin prison which is home to many political prisoners. The US President Donald Trump has indicated he would not rule out regime change in the country.Also on the programme, our first glimpse through a powerful new telescope, set atop a mountain in Chile; and, how online conspiracy theories are poising a danger to cancer

47:28

UN Security Council holds emergency meeting over Iran...

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2025/06/22

The UN Security Council is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the US airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites. The UN chief, Antonio Guterres, said that diplomacy and dialogue must prevail to prevent the Middle East from falling into a cycle of retaliation. We'll hear from a former security official in President Trump's first administration and assess the extent of the damage to Iran's nuclear operation caused by the US attacks.Also in the programme: We speak to the wife of the Belarusian dissident

46:16

US strikes Iran nuclear facilities and joins war

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2025/06/22

The United States has carried out massive precision strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran. The bombings early on Sunday at Isfahan, Natanz and Fordo took place after more than a week of Israeli air strikes on Iran. Republicans are divided on Trump's actions and Iranian foreign minister has accused Donald Trump of betraying the American people as well as Iran.(Photo: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation alongside U.S. Vice President JD Vance, U.S. Secretary of State

47:58

Belarusian opposition activist freed

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2025/06/21

The Belarusian activist Sergey Tikhanovsky, husband of the exiled opposition politician Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, was freed in a surprise release along with several other prisoners. Also in the programme: a resident of Tehran tells us why he hasn't left the city during the Israeli bombardment; and why the UK plans to map the DNA of new-born babies.(Photo: Belarusian opposition politician Svetlana hugs her freed husband Sergey. Credit: Shutterstock)

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