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At least forty people have been killed and nearly 200 injured, as Russia launches a deadly missile attack on Ukraine 🎧 #GlobalNewsPod bbc.in/4cR2HMR

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Meet the woman on a mission to save Zanzibar's coral reefs. 🐠🪸 Atuwa Omar saw the damage being done to the reefs surrounding Mnemba Island because of warmer sea temperatures, illegal fishing and damage by tourism Hear more 🎧 bbc.in/3MvIuS4

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As many countries and cities around the world rally against over-tourism, one European country is welcoming a boom. How can Albania capitalise on an increase in tourists while protecting its landscape? bbc.in/3yVaM5j

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"They kicked me out at gunpoint." The Palestinian families in the West Bank living in fear of extremist settlers. Watch the full documentary on YouTube: bbc.in/3Tfs4AQ

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Why is climate change fuelling child marriage? Tasnim Khandoker, former producer at BBC Media Action Bangladesh, speaks to The Climate Question's Graihagh Jackson🌎 about why extreme weather increases the risk of girls being pushed into marriage 🎧 bbc.in/3ZcTACW

Why is climate change fuelling child marriage?

Tasnim Khandoker, former producer at BBC Media Action Bangladesh, speaks to The Climate Question's <a href="/GraihaghJackson/">Graihagh Jackson🌎</a> about why extreme weather increases the risk of girls being pushed into marriage

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“When I hold the rifle, I’m in the zone.” India's Avani Lekhara अवनी_लेखरा PLY became the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic gold medals, after taking first place in the 10m air rifle final in Paris 🎧 Hear Avani's interview with Kalki on My Indian Life: bbc.in/4esGypt

“When I hold the rifle, I’m in the zone.”

India's <a href="/AvaniLekhara/">Avani Lekhara अवनी_लेखरा PLY</a> became the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic gold medals, after taking first place in the 10m air rifle final in Paris

🎧 Hear Avani's interview with Kalki on My Indian Life: bbc.in/4esGypt
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📖 Do you keep a diary? If so, you're not alone. People have been documenting their lives for centuries, but why? And how do these records shape our understanding of the past? bbc.in/4e7Dvme

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When Nyombi Morris was 10 years old, he and his family had to flee their flooded farm in Uganda. More than 15 years since becoming a climate refugee himself, he’s now mobilising young people around the country to promote the fight against climate change. 🇺🇬🎧

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Are we too obsessed with celebrities? Chappell Roan is one of this year’s most successful popstars, but has in the past posted on social media about "creepy behaviour" she's experienced in person and online. Are some fans overstepping the mark? 🎧 bbc.in/3yTtfze

Are we too obsessed with celebrities?

Chappell Roan is one of this year’s most successful popstars, but has in the past posted on social media about "creepy behaviour" she's experienced in person and online.

Are some fans overstepping the mark?

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Gholamreza Takhti was Iran’s best loved wrestling champion. So when he was found dead in a Tehran hotel room in January 1968, aged just 37, the rumour mill went into overdrive 🎧 Hear more on The Legend of Takhti and Rana Rahimpour: bbc.in/3APH4iA

Gholamreza Takhti was Iran’s best loved wrestling champion. So when he was found dead in a Tehran hotel room in January 1968, aged just 37, the rumour mill went into overdrive

🎧 Hear more on The Legend of Takhti and <a href="/ranarahimpour/">Rana Rahimpour</a>: bbc.in/3APH4iA
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🎓📚 As millions of students kick off a new academic term this week, many will turn to AI tools like ChatGPT. But are chatbots a shortcut to cheat or a game-changer for learning? bbc.in/3XqYued

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Tributes are being paid to Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei who has died days after being set on fire in an alleged attack by her former boyfriend bbc.in/3B25aXk

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History for Bangladesh 🇧🇩 Shahriar Nafees reflects on their Test series win against Pakistan 🇵🇰 Bazball meets white-ball 🏏 Alison Mitchell, SUNIL GUPTA & Clint Wheeldon discuss Brendon McCullum & England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Watch #BBCStumped on BBC World Service 📺 youtu.be/2vEns37eCC4

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They do say Paris is the city of love ❤️ A marriage proposal and a pregnancy announcement - Tracy Otto's first Paralympics experience has certainly been memorable. 💍👶 Hear more on #BBCSportshour 🎧 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0… #Paris2024 #Paralympics